This question was originally posted via email. 

There is word that there will be a merger between the Prosspero Program and the TM Forum's TIP - Technical Interface Program.  How might this effect the certification of solutions for Prosspero?

Response per Ian Best

The TM Forum Interface Program (TIP) will be the main supplier of solutions into the Prosspero program, but that is not the same as saying that TIP and Prosspero will become one and the same thing, although obviously they are strongly linked.  While we would hope that all TIP interfaces will become Prosspero approved, there are certain additional criteria that are required for a Prosspero approved solution that are not necessary for a TM Forum approved specification.