Common use of Modifications to OSS Interfaces Clause in Contracts

Modifications to OSS Interfaces. RESELLER and Qwest agree to discuss the modification of OSS interfaces based upon evolving standards (e.g., data elements, protocols, transport networks, etc.) and guidelines issued by or referenced by relevant ATIS committees. Establishment of new, or changes to, industry standards and guidelines will be reviewed semi-annually. The review will consider standards and guidelines that have reached final closure as well as those published in final form. Both Parties agree to evaluate evolving standards and determine the relevant modification to be implemented based upon the latest approved version adopted or the latest version reflecting final closure by the relevant ATIS committee or subcommittee. As a result of the review, Qwest shall draft appropriate interface specifications that shall be made available to RESELLER through the electronic gateway disclosure document located at ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/disclosures/netdisclosure409html-interface. Changes shall be implemented in the next release after the distribution of the electronic gateway disclosure document to the RESELLERs or as negotiated during the review session. 10.2.6.1 In the course of establishing operational ready system interfaces between Qwest and RESELLER to support local service delivery, RESELLER and Qwest may need to define and implement system interface specifications that are supplemental to existing standards. RESELLER and Qwest will submit such specifications to the appropriate standards committee and will work towards their acceptance as standards. 10.2.6.2 Release updates will be based on regulatory obligations as dictated by the FCC or Commissions and, as time permits, the agreed upon changes requested by the Co- Provider Industry Change Management Process (CICMP). Qwest will provide to RESELLER the features list for modifications to the interface. Specifications for interface modifications will be provided to RESELLER three weeks prior to the release date. RESELLER is required to upgrade to the current release within six months of the installation date.

Modifications to OSS Interfaces. RESELLER and Qwest agree to discuss the modification of OSS interfaces based upon evolving standards (e.g., data elements, protocols, transport networks, etc.) and guidelines issued by or referenced by relevant ATIS committees. Establishment of new, or changes to, industry standards and guidelines will be reviewed semi-annually. The review will consider standards and guidelines that have reached final closure as well as those published in final form. Both Parties agree to evaluate evolving standards and determine the relevant modification to be implemented based upon the latest approved version adopted or the latest version reflecting final closure by the relevant ATIS committee or subcommittee. As a result of the review, Qwest shall draft appropriate interface specifications that shall be made available to RESELLER through the electronic gateway disclosure document located at ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/disclosures/netdisclosure409html-interface. Changes shall be implemented in the next release after the distribution of the electronic gateway disclosure document to the RESELLERs or as negotiated during the review session. 10.2.6.1 In the course of establishing operational ready system interfaces between Qwest and RESELLER to support local service delivery, RESELLER and Qwest may need to define and implement system interface specifications that are supplemental to existing toexisting standards. RESELLER and Qwest will submit such specifications to the appropriate standards committee and will work towards their acceptance as standards. 10.2.6.2 Release updates will be based on regulatory obligations as dictated by the FCC or Commissions and, as time permits, the agreed upon changes requested by the Co- Provider Industry Change Management Process (CICMP). Qwest will provide to RESELLER the features list for modifications to the interface. Specifications for interface modifications will be provided to RESELLER three weeks prior to the release date. RESELLER is required to upgrade to the current release within six months of the installation date.