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, 04 Apr 2026 05:50:24 GMT 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=131346&rss Google Cloud saw strong growth throughout 2025, with an average YoY growth rate of 35.5%, underscoring the success of its partnering strategy. The company benefits from having its own GenAI models and is gaining momentum with operators. Yousef Almadani 2026-02-23T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132457&rss This year’s NetworkX conference was an opportunity for vendors to launch new products and examine progress on key initiatives. While product launches were relatively sparse, discussion of network evolution initiatives across domains was lively. Emir Halilovic - Yousef Almadani 2025-12-30T00:00:00+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=132316&rss Cloud gaming is moving mainstream, demanding higher, steadier bitrates than streaming video. Online games and massive updates push users to faster tiers. The competition between players revolves around resolution, device availability, and cost. Yousef Almadani 2025-11-20T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132303&rss Cable remains a cost-effective way to deliver future broadband speeds in North America. Future path upgrades are now targeting 25 Gbps, with talks of 50 Gbps. MSOs will favor selective DOCSIS upgrades while using fiber for new deployments. Yousef Almadani 2025-11-18T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132276&rss In addition to customer presentations showing its business momentum, at its annual event ZTE has also provided an update of its strategy with special focus on AI – both as a catalyst of network innovation, and driver of capacity demand. Emir Halilovic - Yousef Almadani 2025-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132206&rss Ericsson and HPE announce the formation of a 5G interoperability test and validation lab to minimize complexity and accelerate deployment of new services. The lab aims to deliver an integrated solution with zero-trust security rooted in new HPE silicon. Glen Hunt 2025-10-20T00:00:00+01:00 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=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=131982&rss This report explores CEM solutions in fixed broadband, highlighting SaaS platforms that enhance customer experiences through proactive troubleshooting and targeted marketing, while emphasizing the industry's shift to automated customer management. Yousef Almadani 2025-08-25T00:00:00+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=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=131894&rss As much of the allure diminishes for open RAN, the industry focus shifts to the 5G standalone core to deliver on monetization, automation, service fulfillment, and long-term sustainability goals. Demonstrable use case solutions have now emerged. Glen Hunt 2025-07-24T00:00:00+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=128816&rss Adtran has achieved success in the US and Europe with Tier 1 and 2 operators. Its diverse solutions portfolio and synergies have attracted new clients. The company can now also provide a clear path for operators toward a post-XGS future. Yousef Almadani 2025-06-23T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94722&rss Cisco is well-positioned to address key telecom operator priorities, including: network resiliency, cybersecurity, and leveraging the power of AI and data. Cisco showed strong performance of its routed optical networking, 5G, and optics solutions. Glen Hunt 2025-05-28T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131587&rss The B2Bmerger of Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Group brings together compelling national network assets and an established and successful channel setup. But it is a complex challenge with many hurdles to be jumped - from systems to branding. Robert Pritchard - Gary Barton 2025-05-12T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131572&rss After filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, DZS's assets are being acquired by MNSi Telecom: That will set up a new Zhone. The new entity aims to regain trust and market share but faces challenges and a vertical uphill challenge in regaining trust. Yousef Almadani 2025-05-07T00:00:00+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 might imply a reduced focus on telcos. Microsoft must reiterate its commitment to the telco market, especially given the growing competition in this sector. Yousef Almadani 2025-04-25T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=117681&rss 5G standalone core networks emerge, after multi-year CapEX constraints, to advance multi-cloud deployment models and deliver new 5G-Advanced services – network monetization, security, and system resilience are critical “must haves” for all CSPs. Glen Hunt 2025-04-21T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131484&rss AWS leads the market with diverse telecom use cases and has bolstered its global infrastructure. The AWS European Sovereign Cloud launch is set to attract more customers, but ongoing AI innovation is crucial to maintaining its market leadership. Yousef Almadani 2025-04-11T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131470&rss The telco equipment ecosystem depends on globalized supply chains and will need to reposition to minimize the impact of US tariffs and ensuing trade wars. However, additional costs will be transferred to telcos or eat into the vendors’ profit margins. Emir Halilovic 2025-04-09T00:00:00+01:00