HPE Service Activator
| Company type | Software platform |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications software |
| Predecessor | HP OpenView Service Activator (OVSA) |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
| Products | Service provisioning and activation software |
| Owner | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
HPE Service Activator is a software platform designed for service provisioning and activation, developed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. When implemented within a Customer Service Provider's (CSP) infrastructure, this solution automates the processes involved in launching telecommunications services across fixed-line, mobile, and internet networks. It encompasses the full fulfillment lifecycle as defined by the TeleManagement Forum's Business Process Framework (eTOM), covering order handling, resource inventory management, and service activation.
The platform incorporates a flexible workflow engine that executes activation processes and supports plug-ins to manage activation endpoints within a CSP’s network and IT systems, independent of communication protocols. Its architecture is open and standards-compliant, facilitating seamless integration with partner activation platforms as well as other OSS/BSS applications.
History
Originating in 2000 as an Internet Data Center solution in Spain, HP Service Activator was integrated into HP Communications, Media and Entertainment (CME) division in 2001. Initially known as HP OpenView Service Activator (OVSA), the OpenView branding was eventually phased out. In 2004, the product was globally reintroduced as a CSP Activation solution. By 2021, Hewlett Packard Enterprise provided Service Activator version 9.0; meanwhile, support for HPESA 7.0 concluded in December 2022.
Solutions
The foundational platform can be deployed independently or alongside tailored HPSA solutions—specialized, pre-configured packages developed from practical field experience to expedite implementation:
• HP Service Activator Solution for VPN Services (HPSA-VPN) – Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 Virtual Private Network offerings • HP Service Activator Solution for Metro Ethernet (HPSA-ME) – Delivers Layer 2 Virtual Private LAN Services • HP Service Activator Solution for Residential IP Services (HPSA-RIPS) – Facilitates multi-play residential IP service delivery • HP Service Activator Solution for Managed Services (HPSA-MSS) – Manages VoIP, Wireless LAN, and Security services
Technical data
HP Service Activator operates on platforms including HP-UX, Sun Solaris, selected Linux distributions, and Microsoft Windows Server 2003. It supports standards such as OSS through Java (OSS/J) interfaces, web services, and XML/SOAP protocols.
- Currently, HP Service Activator is incorporated into the upgraded Interactive Unified Mediation suite, broadening Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s portfolio in mediation software solutions.