Internet service providers can now judge with confidence that vendor CPE running prplOS will interoperate with their device management systems and burgeoning application ecosystems using the new High-Level API (HL-API) certification program from prpl Foundation.
The certification is available to <types of vendors and companies> that have implemented prpl Foundation’s open-source solutions in their products. It provides proof to customers that their products have been tested to properly utilize the prpl Foundation’s official device definition using the Broadband Forum TR-181 Device:2 data model, which standardizes the way that interfaces, features, and device statistics are described when managed via the Broadband Forum User Services Platform (TR-369).
“We are excited to announce the certification of implementations for our High-Level API,” said [name], [role at prpl]. “The High-Level API reduces customization time and effort for routers, access-points, and gateways by harmonizing software development processes and standardizes on-device APIs, all via open source protocols. For end users, this means broader tech adoption, more supported services, innovative technology at lower price points, and faster rollout of new features and devices.”
Certification testing of standardized, open-source solutions is one of the core principles behind successful open technologies. This certification is the first of several planned programs to support products in the prplWare ecosystem.
The High-Level API certification represents a large milestone towards the standardization and interoperability of containerized applications that are built to run on prplOS powered CPE. These app-enabled service gateways are in high demand as operators look to offer new and value-added services to their customers.
“This certification is extremely valuable for operators looking to deploy solutions this powerful,” said Tim Winters of QA Cafe, Chair of the prpl Foundation Testing and Certification Working Group. “Based on the High-Level API test plan, devices that pass the tests are ones that have correctly implemented the standardized parameters, commands, and service objects, and make the appropriate underlying changes to their configurations or reveal the proper KPIs when triggered to do so via their management interface. This validation is the cornerstone of what prplOS-enabled devices are and will be capable of in the future.”
Going forward, the industry should look to prpl Foundation’s Certification Working Group for additional certification programs that will complete and compliment the prplWare ecosystem.