1987
Company is established. First product version implemented
Open International is a technology company that has developed a specialized and innovative software solution that manages the mission-critical processes of utility and telecommunication companies. Since 1987, Open has developed an organizational culture focused on innovation, product quality, and customer satisfaction that drives us to deliver the best CIS, MDM, and Field Service solution, to allow our clients to become truly digital organizations, while offering new products and services tailored to the needs of their customers. We believe that through technology, we can empower service providers to simplify their operations, create value, and increase customer satisfaction.
History
1994
First known rules based billing engine is implemented in large Telco (Long distance for 20 M+ customers)
2000
Implemented EPM, largest multi-service (power, water, gas and telco) in Colombia (10 M+ subscribers). Andinatel Largest TELCO in ECUADOR
2005 - 2006
- Selected by Coopelesca, the first carbon neutral energy utility in Costa Rica (28K Broadband & 124K Energy customers)
- Awarded Best Billing implementation Worldwide (EPM)
- CMMi 4 Certification
2013
Selected by VEOLIA (water & waste), PROMIGAS (Gas & Electricity)
2016
Selected as IDB (Interamerican Development Bank) solution for Dominican Republic
2017
Field Service Solution is launched. Successfully implemented in AES, SEMPRA and others
2018
US Launch
2019 - 2020
Pioneers in hosted, cloud, and management service solutions. Successfully launched Open Smartflex version 8. We have applied a remote implementation methodology
World Class Certifications and Standards
TM
TM Forum
Open International uses eTOM, the Business Process Framework included in the TM Forum’s blueprint for enabling successful business transformation. This model includes processes to develop strategies, manage the enterprise, enhance infrastructure, design, develop and manage applications, and create consistent and high-quality end-to-end process flows for key enterprise areas, including CRM. TM Forum describes eTOM as a “comprehensive, industry-agreed, multi-layered view of the key business processes required to run an efficient, effective and agile digital enterprise.” The TM Business Process Framework is widely recognized as the gold standard for technology implementations.
PMI
PMI
Open International’s Implementation Methodology and Project Management Office (PMO) organization has modeled Project Management Institute’s (PMI) best practices. In addition, all of Open International’s Project Managers are PMI certified.
Project Management Institute is the world’s leading not-for-profit professional membership association for the project, program and portfolio management professions. Founded in 1969, PMI delivers value for more than 2.9 million professionals working in nearly every country in the world through global advocacy, collaboration, education and research. PMI advances careers, improves organizational success and facilitates the professional development of project management through its globally recognized standards, certifications, resources, tools, academic research, publications, professional development courses, and networking opportunities
IQNet
IQNet Certification
Open International has been certified by the IQnet Association (The International Certification Network) for our quality management systems and processes. It is the largest international network of certification bodies for management systems that measure rigorous standards of quality and environmental management, with approximately 40 partners worldwide. A certificate from IQnet provides global recognition and worldwide market access.
CMMI
CMMI Level 4 certification
The Capability Maturity Model, (“CMMI”) is a process improvement framework that provides guidance for organizations in high-performance operations. Implementing this model requires that the organization conduct an appraisal of its business practices. Evaluation of the data collected then results in an assessment of the organization’s compliance, graded as a level of “maturity” between 2 and 5. Organizations implement the CMMI model for several reasons:
- To compare their operations to the best practices defined within the CMMI framework and to make improvements
- To inform customers and suppliers that they have met the rigorous standards of CMMI
- To comply with client’s contractual requirements
Open International is proud to have achieved an assessed CMMI level of 4, which asserts that its development processes are predictably managed and controlled and that the organization can improve its work processes using statistical and other quantitative techniques. This rating places Open International in the company of the best-managed organizations in the industry.
Awards and Recognitions
TM Forum
The Open Smartflex implementation for EPM Medellin, Colombia, earned the 2005 “Best Billing Implementation Worldwide” award from the GBA, Global Billing Association, now part of the TM Forum, a global industry association providing thought leadership to 850 member service providers in 195 countries.
Analdex and Proexport Colombia 2009 National Exports Award
In 2009, Open received the Analdex and Proexport Colombia National Exports Award for its contribution to the strengthening of export activity. The award recognized that exports accounted for 50% of Open’s sales, and that Open experienced a two-year growth rate of 630%.
Analdex and Proexport Colombia 2009 National Exports Award
In 2009, Open received the Analdex and Proexport Colombia National Exports Award for its contribution to the strengthening of export activity. The award recognized that exports accounted for 50% of Open’s sales, and that Open experienced a two-year growth rate of 630%.
Portfolio Award Winner, Human Resources Management
Open is committed to creating a work environment that engenders loyalty from its employees. Job satisfaction is 8.64 out of a possible 10. To achieve its goals, Open has implemented a comprehensive process to ensure that its employees are trained, and it strives to create a work environment to attract and retain quality personnel.
Open won the Portfolio award for Human Resources Management because of its success in attracting and retaining talent, especially engineers. The citation noted that while these capabilities are important in any market, they were especially critical when Open’s growth rate was close to 20 percent per year. Open’s turnover of less than 4 percent is especially notable in the technology sector which has a turnover rate averaging 15 percent annually.
Open has established partnerships with universities, inviting selected graduates or final-semester students to participate in its internship program. The program provides real-world training and experience over a period of six months. If their performance meets Open’s standards, the intern will receive a job offer from Open or from one of its clients. Two-thirds of Open’s new hires come from this very successful program.