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Hi everyone,

I'm looking for insights on integrating big data solutions with existing telecom infrastructure. Specifically, what are the best practices to ensure a smooth and effective integration process?

Here are a few areas I'm particularly interested in:

1. Data Integration: What strategies or tools have you found effective for combining big data systems with existing databases and applications in a telecom environment?
2. Scalability: How can telecom operators ensure that their big data solutions can scale with growing data volumes and user demands without disrupting existing operations?
3. Performance Optimization: What are some techniques to maintain optimal performance and avoid bottlenecks when integrating new big data technologies?
4. Security and Compliance: How should telecom companies approach data security and regulatory compliance when implementing big data solutions?
5. Case Studies: Are there any notable examples or case studies where successful integration of big data solutions improved operations or customer service?

Looking forward to hearing your experiences and recommendations!

The TM Forum  Modern Data Architecture Team is addressing some of your points. although the focus is more on Data fabric rather than data lakes.  Not sure if you are a member but if you are you can join at:
TM Forum - Site Content - Page - Collaboration projects
and there is a white paper proposing a Self Service Data Platform (SSDP) to address many of your points .

IG1356 Data Architecture for AI-enabled Telecom Operations Whitepaper v2.0.0 – TM Forum the later version v3 doesn't have the SSDP material

Specification work is just starting in the team.