scope:

The present document defines a framework to be used by ETSI ISG ZSM to coordinate and promote multi stakeholder Proof of Concept (PoC) projects illustrating key aspects of ZSM. Proofs of Concept are an important tool to demonstrate the viability of a new technology during its early days and or pre-standardization phase.

The main objectives of the ZSM PoC framework are:

• to ensure the PoC projects are scoped around relevant topics for ISG ZSM that require from-the-field input;

• to ensure that the PoC results, lessons learnt and identified gaps are feedback to ISG ZSM;

• to build confidence on the viability of ZSM;

• to encourage the development of a diverse and open ecosystem by fostering the integration of components from different players;

• to support standardization and industry promotion activities of ISG ZSM.

This framework describes:

• the different roles and responsibilities in the PoC activity process;

• the PoC activity process;

• the acceptance criteria for PoC proposals and reports.