This report explores private network delivery models – on-premises, hybrid and network slicing. It also offers insights into deployment strategies, market opportunities and actionable recommendations for telcos to address diverse enterprise connectivity needs across industries.

Enterprises’ use cases and connectivity needs vary

As enterprises embrace digital transformation, their need for secure, reliable and high-performance connectivity is growing. They are increasingly adopting private solutions to support their needs.  The private network technology and its adoption are evolving, shaped by the demands from enterprises and their varying use cases across different industries such as manufacturing, logistics, transport, media and entertainment, and healthcare.

To meet these demands, providers including telcos, technology vendors and systems integrators are offering a diverse range of deployment models. These models, including on-premises private networks, hybrid solutions and network slicing, vary in their structure, complexity and cost to cater to different operational and commercial challenges from enterprise customers. The diversity of these models presents both opportunities and challenges for providers and their customers, as they have to weigh the options and select the most suitable one for their scenario. Solution providers need to be able to position their offering effectively and ensure scalable, cost-efficient delivery.

The different private network deployment models

This report explores these different models within the private network landscape. We evaluate their unique value propositions, associated challenges and market positioning strategies. We also look at real-world case studies and emerging trends to understand how enterprises are leveraging these models to solve their operational challenges and/or unlock new possibilities.

For providers of private network solutions, this report serves as a guide to understanding how to align their offerings with enterprise priorities. It also addresses the critical question: how can suppliers navigate implementation complexities, articulate their value effectively and deliver solutions that scale with customer demand? By offering actionable insights and best practices, this report seeks to equip private network providers with the knowledge and tools to succeed in this dynamic and competitive market.

In a world increasingly defined by connectivity, private networks represent a crucial enabler of innovation and growth. As enterprises continue to invest in these solutions, understanding the nuances of deployment models will be pivotal in driving adoption and delivering value. This report is designed to provide that clarity, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions and achieve measurable outcomes.

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Table of contents

• Executive summary
  • Recommendations to telcos and service providers
  • Recommendations to technology providers
  • On-premises models: Capturing the near-term opportunity
  • Hybrid models: Showcasing the value of public networks
  • Slicing models: Enabling more scale and flexibility
• Introduction
• On-premises private network models
  • On-premises deployments remain the dominant model
  • Innovative case studies
• Public-private hybrid models
  • The hybrid network models adoption is still evolving
  • Complexity around integration and security might hinder adoption
  • Innovative case studies
• Network slicing models
  • Many challenges are delaying adoption
  • Telcos worldwide are still experimenting
  • Commercialisation pathways are starting to emerge
  • Telcos are testing the technology with early slicing use cases
  • Network slicing case studies
• Conclusion
  • Telcos’ strengths, opportunities and risks

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Author

Ahmed Ali

Senior Analyst

Ahmed is Senior Analyst and a member of STL Partners research team. His areas of focus include edge computing, IoT and private networks within the Growing Enterprise and the Network Futures research services. Ahmed holds an MSc in Communications Electronics and Computer Engineering from the University of Nottingham.