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 05:49:07 GMT http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132747&rss OFC 2026: The AI era of networking has arrived - participating vendors and operators were focused on speed, power efficiency, interoperability, and a strong ecosystem. Innovation continues with 6.4 Tbps interfaces making their debut. Glen Hunt 2026-03-31T00:00:00+01:00 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=132529&rss FTTR extends fiber into the rooms of a residential unit. China dominates deployments through Huawei and ZTE but adoption elsewhere is limited by installation and strong alternatives like Ethernet and mesh WiFi. Adoption will likely remain niche. Yousef Almadani 2026-02-02T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132484&rss Expansion of IP routers and advanced optical technologies are driving industry growth – 2026 is fueled by digitalization, cloud adoption, and AI-powered data center connectivity supported by a surge in investments to modernize infrastructure. Glen Hunt - Emir Halilovic 2026-01-12T00:00:00+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=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=132240&rss NEC’s acquisition of CSG isn’t just expansion, it’s reinvention. By fusing CSG’s SaaS agility with Netcracker’s telecom depth, NEC positions itself to leap from network IT vendor to global digital transformation powerhouse. Rahul Gupta 2025-10-30T00:00:00+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=132130&rss Qvantel’s bold move to acquire Optiva boosts scale and AI strength, but exposing integration and debt risks. Rivals gain openings while CSPs must weigh short-term uncertainty against long-term innovation potential. Rahul Gupta 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132123&rss Ciena’s announced acquisition of Nubis bolsters the optical vendor’s offering in the key networking DC space. However, the DC networking field is getting crowded, and some of the proposed synergies are mostly theoretical. Emir Halilovic 2025-09-26T00:00:00+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=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