NETWORK FUTURES
How to adapt and compete in a new era
Re-think Networks as a Disruptor
The most “traditional” element of telecoms is undergoing radical change. New entrants, new spectrum and broadband policies, and growing breadth of customer needs are changing the industry landscape.
5G / public networks are no longer the “lead actor” in solving enterprises’ challenges, and consumers demands continue to evolve. FTTX, Wi-Fi6/7 and new satellite + HAPS technologies are increasing network options and diversity.
Our Network Futures Service covers what you need to know and do about it, providing a roadmap for new network ownership, regulation and partnership models, and insights. into new technologies, industry dynamics and new players.
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Telco digital twins: Cool tech or real value?
Deployment of digital twins by telcos runs significantly behind some verticals as they have less compelling use cases. However, they
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Transport and logistics: The role of private 4G/5G
The transportation and logistics sector is one of the most promising industries for private LTE and 5G networks, as well
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Network Futures overview pack
Our Network Futures Service provides a roadmap for new network ownership, regulation and partnership models, and insights. into new technologies,
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Fibre for 5G and edge: Who does it and how to build it?
There is now a valuable but specialised opportunity in building out fibre to support small 5G cells in high value
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Enterprise Wi-Fi 6/7 is here to stay: 5G is not enough
Wi-Fi will retain its preeminent position for enterprise in-building connectivity, despite hype about 5G. New Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 generations are game-changers
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6G: Hype versus reality
There is a proliferation of reports on the potential technologies and use cases that will be part of the 6G
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Closing the digital divide: How regional ISPs should innovate
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the severity of the digital divide globally, which cannot be solved by large telecoms operators alone.
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The emergence of service providers
The emergence of new service providers will challenge traditional telcos and constrain network monetisation going forward.
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AI & automation for telcos: Mapping the financial value
In this report we update our initial model of the potential financial value of adding analytics, AI and automation (A3)
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The new telcos: A field guide
Telecoms is too important to leave up to traditional fixed and mobile operators. Thanks to the “democratisation” of shared spectrum,
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Eight barriers telcos face in achieving network convergence
Network convergence is not a new concept and is one that has been consistently explored and often pursued by CSPs
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Revisiting convergence: How to address the growth imperative
The forces of divergence and convergence have shifted in favour of the latter, with the move to cloud native and
