Connected Services Framework - Microsoft Service Providers

Connect content services and networks

The Microsoft Connected Services Framework provides the common service capabilities needed to connect content services and networks, enabling telecommunications operators to prosper from change. Now, achieving the right balance between the aggressive pursuit of new service opportunities and prudent cost management is possible.

Announcement - Launching Microsoft Connected Services Framework 3.0 with SP1

This release addresses many of the high priority requests from our customers including a dramatic improvement in the setup and configuration of the CSF components. Both the Windows Server 2003 R2 and SP2 x32 version, and the Windows Server 2003 x64 (excluding IA64) version, are supported in this release. The Service Pack includes all of the major hot fixes requested by customers. CSF 3.0 SP1 also includes support for WCF-based services, which includes WS-reliable messaging and better performance.

MSDN Subscribers: Download Microsoft Connected Services Framework 3.0 with SP1

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Read the Product Overview (2.5 MB - .pdf file)
The Microsoft Connected Services Framework can help provide operators with the agility it takes to prosper in the new world of converged services.
View: Wireless Consumers brochure
(1.28 MB - .pdf file)
Mobile operators have the ability to aggregate multiple content services so they work together and can be managed as a combined service.
View: Wireline Business brochure (905 KB - .pdf file)
Wireline operators can deliver an integrated service experience to their subscribers across different networks and types of devices.
View: Wireline Consumer brochure (463 KB - .pdf file)
Wireline providers can derive greater return from existing assets, reduce service deployment costs, and leverage external partners and developers while retaining the primary relationship with subscribers.