Defining the future telco — and what it means for operators and their partners
As AI’s energy consumption rises, so do sustainability concerns. This report explores why this technology is so power-intensive, how to mitigate its impact and whether it can help reduce emissions. It also examines four possible scenarios for future energy consumption – from unchecked growth to greater efficiency – and their sustainability implications.
Will artificial intelligence, immersive services, automated transportation and robotics drive a substantial increase in telecom traffic between now and 2032?
In light of the fast-evolving climate surrounding edge AI, we take stock of the upside and the downside risks that may move the needle on our recent Edge AI market forecast.
A strategic overview of our small and medium business survey results intended to deliver guidance for solution providers seeking to capitalise on the growing SMB cybersecurity trend.
Enterprise demand for network-as-a-service should be the catalyst for telcos to embrace the platform mindset. This report acts as a practical guide for telecom operators looking to capture opportunities with new B2B NaaS services.
We surveyed seven advanced markets to deliver practical guidance for solution providers seeking to capitalise on the growing SMB cybersecurity trend.
The huge wave of AI has accelerated demand for cloud, but it has also triggered questions on whether deploying in centralised environments is always suitable, or if enterprises should instead consider the edge. Our edge AI forecast identifies the value of this opportunity, pointing to the use cases and the verticals that are driving growth, and determining the extent to which AI will stimulate more revenue at the edge.
Ten years of private network deployments tracked in our global insights tool.
Telcos are pursuing a telecom techco vision to renew business models. This report explores how network cloud, automation and AI accelerate this transformation, with insights on scaling these technologies, impactful AI/automation use cases and the advantages of open source.
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.
In this report, we update our model of the financial value of adding AI, analytics and automation (A3) into a telco’s processes. This report focuses on the impact A3 can have in the BSS, channels, marketing and sales, and has a particular focus on the impact of new GenAI capabilities in these areas.
Edge computing is a key enabling technology for AI and GenAI applications, providing the local processing power and low-latency connectivity needed for real-time decision-making and data processing. This report looks at the trends in investments in edge computing companies – from edge data centres to platforms and applications – and the market outlook for 2025.
Enterprises want on-demand, highly performant connectivity services – and service providers are embracing NaaS delivery and commercial models to meet these expectations. This report provides a case study of disruption in the Indian market by NaaS provider Lightstorm.
Real-time automation is transforming the transport and logistics sector – and growth in demand for enabling technologies such as edge, AI and IoT is expected to be faster than in any other vertical. In this report, we outline strategies geared towards enabling ecosystem players to capitalise on the opportunity by addressing critical challenges and opportunities.
Telcos should collaborate with NTNs to turn potential foes into friends – and take flight together.
Our latest iteration of the Network edge data centre forecast shows that deployments are gradually bringing this market to life, despite the first early exits happening in 2024. What impact will 5G SA, data regulation and AI have on development of the network edge landscape?
This playbook provides telcos with an understanding of the fundamentals of the live experiences market and where they could fit into it. Following a thorough assessment of telco activities in this area, STL Partners presents four service types and roles that telcos can take, with detailed case studies and analysis to help operators choose their path in live experiences.
Our research focuses on how telcos and their partners can embrace industry disruption.
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