http://www.currentanalysis.com/ Analysis Reports provided by Current Analysis, Inc. en-us All materials Copyright 1997-2026 Current Analysis, Inc. Reproduction or distribution prohibited without express written consent. Sat, 30 May 2026 15:37:05 GMT http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131484&rss AWS continues to lead the telecom cloud market, with recent announcements and collaborations spanning hybrid cloud for infrastructure modernization, 5G Core-as-a-Service, hybrid cloud architectures, and AI-driven network automation. Yousef Almadani 2026-05-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128710&rss Amdocs's shift to an AI-first, platform-centric approach is a smart but necessary moves, positioning it for future telecom needs; though its success will depend on delivering AI at scale in real-world deployments, not just strategy. Rahul Gupta 2026-05-22T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132935&rss NEC’s CSG acquisition strengthens Netcracker’s global scale, but the real test lies ahead. While structurally sound, success hinges on integration, execution, and delivering a unified AI-driven platform at scale. Rahul Gupta 2026-05-18T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=103381&rss Policy control vendors are evolving from PCRF to cloud-native PCF. They add AI, automation, slicing and QoS and deliver converged 4G/5G platforms, improving interoperability, monetization and ecosystem integration to stay competitive. Rahul Gupta - Andy Hicks 2026-04-21T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132793&rss As AI RAN becomes a top-of-mind issue, inferencing at the edge dominates the reasoning for locating AI-crunching compute resources at mobile base stations. Something similar has been tried before and failed – will it be different this time? Emir Halilovic 2026-04-13T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131536&rss Microsoft Azure’s sale of Metaswitch and recent layoffs in Azure for Operators signaled a shift away from selling network functions and toward providing platforms and AI services, an area where Azure faces intense competition. Yousef Almadani 2026-04-06T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132726&rss MWC 2026: A mature 5G mobile core finds a new home in the cloud and other scary places. This year’s event confirms that operators can host 5G services in the public cloud with considerable success, especially for emerging IoT and edge deployments. Glen Hunt 2026-03-26T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=130091&rss Oracle distinguishes itself through the close integration of its 5G control plane together with Oracle BSS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, enabling scalable real-time charging, session control, and monetization with telecom-grade performance. Rahul Gupta 2026-03-23T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132680&rss • Multiple vendors announced new small-cell base station products at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, Spain this month, including major RAN vendors and lesser-known names and spanning indoor and outdoor products of various architectures. Ed Gubbins 2026-03-17T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=129917&rss ZTE has refined its strategy with a strong focus on 5G-Advanced, cloud-native networks, AI-driven operations, and computing power, while rolling out new AI infrastructure, vertical industry solutions, and green ICT initiatives to expand beyond core telecom. Rahul Gupta 2026-03-03T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132585&rss In 2026, over half of our TSS predictions touch on different aspects of agentic AI. Aside from that huge topic, we also predict changes relating to real-time processing in BSS as well as the effects of enterprise and ecosystem monetization. Andy Hicks - Rahul Gupta 2026-02-23T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=103158&rss Service assurance is evolving toward cloud-native, AI-driven, service-centric models. Vendors must deliver unified, automated, slice-aware assurance, while CSPs must modernize data, visibility, and automation to improve experience and monetize 5G. Rahul Gupta - Andy Hicks 2026-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132418&rss Many companies are saying that they will drive agentic AI throughout the telco, but Amdocs has a full vision and is ahead of any company we have seen to date in implementing AI agents as virtual colleagues. Andy Hicks 2025-12-18T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132350&rss Enabling enterprise services to access telco data and network capabilities via APIs is still in the early stages, but the necessary technology and ecosystem are developing rapidly. This report evaluates the market’s first movers. Andy Hicks 2025-12-02T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132356&rss Ribbon Communication’s Insights25 conference highlighted the company’s broad voice and data portfolios, its partner ecosystem, and investment in network automation – all factors necessary to transition operators and enterprises into the AI era. Glen Hunt 2025-12-02T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=129670&rss Digital BSS is enabling 5G monetization with AI and cloud-native agility. These mid-sized players lead with modular, scalable, and cost-efficient platforms enabling faster innovation and tailored digital experiences. Rahul Gupta 2025-11-19T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=126484&rss Network resource orchestration solutions have advanced to deliver dynamic E2E network slicing with greater automation and intelligence to help CSPs deliver flexible 5G services that address growing 5G use cases across multiple network domains. Glen Hunt 2025-11-18T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132299&rss Mplify’s Carrier Ethernet for AI certification announcement comes as AI hype turns to real investment and implementation. The goal is to replicate the success of its carrier Ethernet certification model – heading off potential connectivity chaos. Glen Hunt 2025-11-17T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=129566&rss Whale Cloud is focusing on cloud-native BSS/OSS, AI, and digital experience, expanding 5G, sovereign cloud, and fintech offerings through Alibaba Cloud and Ant Group partnerships to deliver global, AI-driven digital transformation solutions. Rahul Gupta 2025-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128752&rss Ericsson's network infrastructure momentum continues, with a strong position using 5G-Advanced to monetize operator networks. And its Aduna venture to open network functions to outside applications could significantly change how mobile networks operate. Ed Gubbins - Rahul Gupta 2025-10-15T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=127232&rss Vendors are transforming revenue management by embedding GenAI, SaaS, and agent-based solutions while enabling AI-driven, real-time billing, and cloud-native platforms to support 5G services, B2B2X models, and digital service monetization. Rahul Gupta 2025-10-07T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=130545&rss Vecima is securing its market position with notable wins, including the selection of its vCMTS by Cox Communications. It also unveiled the industry's first 50G-PON migration path, supporting simultaneous operation of 10G-EPON and 50G-PON. Yousef Almadani 2025-09-26T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=130642&rss Smaller vendors are disrupting service assurance with agile, niche-focused innovations in AI, automation, and cloud delivery, creating both opportunities and competitive pressure that telcos and established vendors cannot afford to overlook. Rahul Gupta 2025-09-15T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=129092&rss Huawei’s ‘All Intelligence’ marks a decisive strategic shift, embedding AI across networks, cloud, and devices. By backing it with deep R&D and ecosystem collaboration, Huawei aims to set the pace for the AI-native digital economy. Rahul Gupta 2025-08-27T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131939&rss July 31, 2025 - Rakuten Mobile selects the Cisco, Nokia, and F5 trio for its 5G standalone mobile network, a true case for a cloud-native, multi-vendor, AI-driven network to deliver consumer and enterprises mobile services across Japan. Glen Hunt 2025-08-04T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94724&rss Ribbon’s 2024 revenues grew slightly YoY, while operating income was $17 million, compared to a loss of $24 million for 2023. Ribbon also launched new NPT series routers and landed several new 800G router and Muse deployments. Emir Halilovic 2025-08-04T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131903&rss DTW 2025 showcased telecoms technologies at various points of maturity: Agentic AI is exciting but in its infancy. Autonomous networks commitments are sincere but lack specificity. APIs are in the unsexy but essential phase of ecosystem building. Andy Hicks - Rahul Gupta 2025-07-28T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=104183&rss Vendors excel in cloud-native, AI-driven platforms and BSS/OSS convergence for 5G. Yet many lag in GenAI-led customer experience and composable design, limiting flexibility and slowing integration across broader digital transformation efforts. Rahul Gupta 2025-07-11T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131835&rss Fujitsu, based in Japan, has carved out its telecom business into a subsidiary named 1Finity, with plans for global expansion of its open RAN, optical, and network transformation businesses. Ed Gubbins - Glen Hunt 2025-07-10T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128552&rss Nokia changes leadership, Justin Hotard appointed as president and CEO, and David Heard (former Infinera CEO) lands as president of its network infrastructure group. Despite changes, Nokia launched multiple products and maintained market leadership. Glen Hunt 2025-07-07T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94710&rss Netcracker pivoted toward AI-first transformation, focusing on embedding AI agents across its stack, enabling autonomous operations, and expanding into non-terrestrial networks, positioning as a platform partner for next-gen digital ecosystems. Rahul Gupta 2025-06-26T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131716&rss The launch of Ericsson On-Demand delivers a 5G core network platform via SaaS, enabling CSPs to scale services rapidly and monetize adjacent use cases. The solution leverages the breadth and scale of Google Cloud AI-based infrastructure services. Glen Hunt 2025-06-13T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131681&rss 5G dominates traditional terrestrial and wireless communications. It now boasts the maturity to provide the resiliency and service diversity needed to connect offshore locations – but ultimate success depends on the integration of IoT and AI. Glen Hunt 2025-06-05T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=103017&rss Kontron has had successes, including deals in Austria and Germany, and has expanded its partnership network to provide broadband access in more regions, but its shift in focus to the Western market faces stiff competition from industry giants. Yousef Almadani 2025-06-02T00:00:00+01:00