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MEF Launches CIM Service API to Advance Enterprise ConnectivityLOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEF, a global industry association of network, cloud, security, and technology providers accelerating enterprise digital transformation, today announced its new Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO) Circuit Impairment & Maintenance (CIM) Service API designed to enable service providers to automate and standardize how network circuit impairments and scheduled maintenance are communicated to enterprises. Developed in collaboration with MEF’s Enterprise Leadership Council, the LSO CIM Service API is a transformative solution addressing one of the most critical gaps in enterprise connectivity management—delivering real-time, automated notifications about service disruptions and maintenance activities across complex, multi-provider networks. The CIM Service API is part of MEF’s portfolio of LSO enterprise and operational automation APIs, a powerful suite that empowers enterprises to seamlessly perform automated business and operations with their service providers. Aligned with MEF’s Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) Industry Blueprint, the comprehensive enterprise portfolio features a range of assets to fuel the advancement of NaaS for enterprises. Enabling enterprise automation systems to interact with service provider networks enhances real-time responsiveness and service continuity for enterprises. By bridging networks and applications, MEF is positioning itself as a key driver in enterprise connectivity transformation. Enterprises today rely on diverse network circuits to maintain connectivity between locations, cloud services, and critical infrastructure. However, the industry’s standard for conveying impairment and maintenance information has been limited to manual email communications, often resulting in delays and operational disruptions. MEF’s LSO CIM Service API eliminates these inefficiencies by automating and standardizing notifications, allowing enterprises to make faster, more informed decisions. Key Features of the LSO CIM Service API:
"MEF’s LSO CIM Service API fills a crucial void in enterprise network management by delivering real-time insights into network performance. This is a game-changer for businesses that depend on the seamless operation of multiple circuits across diverse service providers around the globe,” said Sunill Khandekar, Chief Enterprise Development Officer, MEF. "Standardizing the way impairment and maintenance updates are communicated enables businesses to stay ahead of disruptions and optimize their connectivity management. The LSO CIM Service API is poised to become an essential part of network connectivity for enterprises worldwide as they continue to scale their digital infrastructure and services." Impact on Enterprises The CIM Service API leverages MEF’s LSO Trouble Ticket and Incident Management API and can be integrated into existing enterprise network management systems. Its standardized approach is designed to drive widespread industry adoption, enabling enterprises to request the inclusion of CIM services in their Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Live Demonstration at MEF’s Global NaaS Event (GNE) Find more information on MEF’s LSO CIM Service API and the LSO Marketplace here. To learn more about how MEF is driving network transformation and enabling dynamic services across a global ecosystem of automated networks, visit www.MEF.net. For more information about GNE registration and sponsor opportunities visit: https://gne.mef.net. About MEF Media Contact: 
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