Current Analysis Reports - Enterprise IT and Services 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, 26 Sep 2026 15:29:00 GMT Ericsson Leans Heavily on AI and Industry Specific Use Cases to Help Telcos Monetize 5G Standalone Investments http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133386&rss By highlighting innovative solutions and industry-specific use cases during its enterprise analyst conference, Ericsson laid out a much-needed update to its vision for telco monetization of 5G infrastructure investments, setting the stage for 6G. Rena Bhattacharyya 2026-09-25T00:00:00+01:00 Google is Keeping Workspace on the Cutting Edge http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133387&rss Google announced three voice-activated AI features coming soon to Google Workspace that enable users to complete tasks with less effort. More importantly, the features support two important trends in the team collaboration space. Gregg Willsky 2026-09-25T00:00:00+01:00 AT&T - Business Services US and Global http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94895&rss AT&T Business is a premier network provider focused on business-grade connectivity through converged 5G and fiber. In 2026, that focus now includes non-terrestrial access with LEO satellite alongside fiber and 5G as a managed enterprise option. Gregg Willsky 2026-09-24T00:00:00+01:00 Beyond the Hype: The Reality of CX Agentic Orchestration http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133380&rss CX agentic orchestration is becoming necessary due to growing complexity emerging from the increasing prevalence of probabilistic/agentic AI. The reality remains fragmented due to infrastructural limits and, most importantly, a trust deficit. Oru Mohiuddin 2026-09-24T00:00:00+01:00 Accenture and AWS Tag Team in a Faceoff Against a Crowded Playing Field Pursuing the Mid-Market http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133376&rss Accenture and AWS are launching joint solutions targeted toward mid-sized businesses needing transformational project support. The offers leverage AI to help organizations optimize operations in key areas such as contact centers and FinOps. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-09-23T00:00:00+01:00 Boomi and Partners Both Stand to Grow Through AI Agent Control http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133377&rss Boomi has served as a hub for connecting applications, and it is evolving into a platform for connecting and governing AI agents. It is a worthy partner for service providers helping enterprises with their agentic AI development. Siow Meng Soh 2026-09-23T00:00:00+01:00 Nutanix Buys Ryax Technologies, in a Clever Move to Build Its AI Story http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133374&rss Nutanix has bought French software developer Ryax Technologies in a move that will almost certainly boost its hybrid AI workload orchestration capabilities and help customers optimize the ROI of their AI applications along the way. Beatriz Valle 2026-09-23T00:00:00+01:00 Salesforce Dreamforce 2026: Salesforce Combats AI Mistrust via Control Plane http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133375&rss Salesforce is making a play for what is fast becoming the make-or-break component of the AI stack—the control plane for managing, securing, and governing all AI activities within an enterprise’s ecosystem of technology. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-09-23T00:00:00+01:00 Under Pressure to Demonstrate AI ROI, Too Often Organizations Come Up Short http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133371&rss AI development has become a priority in enterprises across many industries. But in too many cases, returns on investment fall below expectations as lines of business grapple with both technology and management challenges. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-09-22T00:00:00+01:00 Zoom Continues to Flourish http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133370&rss Zoom introduced platform enhancements during a customer webinar held earlier this month. The changes reflect positive developments taking place at Zoom and underscore its spot among the top team collaboration and contact center vendors. Gregg Willsky 2026-09-22T00:00:00+01:00 Deutsche Telekom Moves the Conversation From Sovereignty to Trust http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133368&rss “Trust the T” is Deutsche Telekom’s new strapline, underscoring that although full sovereignty is difficult to attain, the company aims to build trust across its enterprise portfolio and is prepared to stake its hard earned reputation on doing so. Ismail Patel 2026-09-21T00:00:00+01:00 Cisco Threatens Rivals by Easing Observability Access to Broader Audience http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133366&rss Cisco shows strong momentum with Splunk AI for on-prem/private environments via Cisco AI POD with NVIDIA, launches Agent Observability + tokenomics, expands agentic SOC and exposure analytics, and signs a multi-year AWS security deal. Steve Schuchart - Charlotte Dunlap 2026-09-18T00:00:00+01:00 Without Saying So Directly, Nokia Asserts its Right to Play in Physical AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133359&rss Nokia’s Cognitive Operations is a stealth “physical AI” play: rugged industrial edge nodes with AI and mission-critical connectivity. But it needs to prove its strength as a real-time platform, not just another edge box, in a crowded market. John Marcus 2026-09-17T00:00:00+01:00 Generative AI Quarterly Q3 2026: AI Leaders Voice Safety Fears, but Are Their Warnings Sincere or Mere Posturing? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133355&rss GlobalData’s GenAI Quarterly covers the latest news in this sector, providing insight into several announcements including the OpenAI GPT-6 Astra’s release, and new safety fears voiced by regulators, and AI companies across the world. Beatriz Valle - Charlotte Dunlap 2026-09-16T00:00:00+01:00 Salesforce Expands the Value of Slackbot with the Introduction of Slackforce Surfaces http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133356&rss ‘Slackforce Surfaces’ is a new Slack platform feature that leverages the ‘Slackbot’ AI-driven work agent. It enables users to automatically generate and refresh tailored views of live data and context residing inside and outside Salesforce. Gregg Willsky 2026-09-16T00:00:00+01:00 Dynamics 365 Activate Could Tip the Balance in Microsoft’s Favor for CX http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133350&rss Microsoft launched an AI-powered migration tool called Dynamics 365 Activate designed to run frictionless migration, currently from Salesforce to Dynamics 365, in an efficient and cost-effective manner, complementing its evolution toward a one-stop-shop for IT. Oru Mohiuddin 2026-09-11T00:00:00+01:00 A New Breed of Conversational AI is Leading to Voice Resurgence in Customer Service http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133344&rss There is a voice resurgence in customer service. Modern versions of conversational and agentic AI are enhancing the IP-voice experience by taking away the frictions and customer frustration that have been traditionally associated with it. Oru Mohiuddin 2026-09-10T00:00:00+01:00 IBM and StarHub are Securing Singapore’s Telecom Future Against Post-Quantum Risks http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133343&rss The IBM-StarHub collaboration is important given potential timetables for when quantum computers become “cryptographically relevant” — i.e., powerful enough to crack modern encryption standards. Of all sectors, telcos have unique vulnerabilities. Dustin Kehoe - Alfie Amir 2026-09-10T00:00:00+01:00 IoT MVNOs Market Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133340&rss IoT MVNOs are strong competitors in enterprise IoT. Specialists in cloud/platform-based management, eSIM, multi-network orchestration, and low-cost generic connectivity continue to challenge MNOs, even as they rely on them for radio access. John Marcus 2026-09-09T00:00:00+01:00 Nokia Elevates SaaS with Free-to-Operator Hosted Mobile Core Environment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133337&rss Nokia’s Mobile Core Early Access brings advanced AI-based network connectivity into a hosted, hands-on environment—helping teams move faster from exploration to planning and use case validation, without upfront capital investment. Glen Hunt 2026-09-09T00:00:00+01:00 With the Acquisition of Hugging Face, Nvidia Tightens its Grip on the AI Stack http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133331&rss Nvidia has signed an agreement to acquire AI model repository and open-source platform Hugging Face, for around $13 billion. The staggering figure reveals the strategic importance of this purchase at a time when the role of open-weight models is becoming critical in the industry. Beatriz Valle 2026-09-04T00:00:00+01:00 Managed Security Services: Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=104356&rss AI has risen in prominence in cybersecurity, both as an offensive weapon used by threat actors and as a defensive enterprise tool. MSSPs are looking to distinguish their services by integrating AI into their services. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-09-02T00:00:00+01:00 Public Opposition to New Data Centers Disrupts but Doesn’t Derail US Facilities’ Expansion http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133317&rss AI is changing the data center landscape, driving the need for faster, more efficient processing power. But as cloud providers expand their data center footprints, they are encountering resistance from a reticent public. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-09-02T00:00:00+01:00 AT&T Launches Dedicated 5G SA Network for FirstNet http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133313&rss AT&T’s launch of 5G SA dedicated to FirstNet shifts the concept of public safety telecom from “priority on the commercial network” to full architectural separation, putting pressure on rival security/resilience claims. John Marcus 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00 Google’s New Tools Support ‘Value Maxxing’ to Address Organizations’ Growing Concern Over AI ROI and Tokenomics http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133312&rss Google is rolling out tools in support of ‘value maxxing,’ tackling one of the biggest frustrations expressed by organizations deploying AI, namely slow realization of a positive ROI. Rena Bhattacharyya 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00 Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise - Enterprise Networking & Data Center http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94586&rss ALE announced multiple new AI-related initiatives and additions to in network equipment range designed to support industrial transformation. ALE delivered additions to its Wi-Fi 7 and private 5G suites and launched a new API program for partners. Gary Barton - Steve Schuchart 2026-08-31T00:00:00+01:00 Cisco - Collaboration and Communications http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94527&rss Cisco's Webex mission is to support hybrid work and customer experience. While the Webex platform continues to be a premier solution for collaboration and customer engagement, Cisco faces intense competition from Microsoft, Google, and Zoom. Gregg Willsky 2026-08-31T00:00:00+01:00 Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS): Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=118841&rss CPaaS vendors are embedding AI into their platforms, offering agentic AI solutions, and enabling developers to connect AI coding tools to communications APIs. The shift from comms APIs to connected omni-channel CX journeys drives demand for CPaaS. Siow Meng Soh 2026-08-31T00:00:00+01:00 Enterprise Platform-as-a-Service Solutions: Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=101815&rss The PaaS layer of the cloud stack has evolved to become the foundation for autonomous AI services, enabling the automation and efficiency DevOps teams have lacked for operationalizing and modernizing the entire application lifecycle. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-08-31T00:00:00+01:00 Singtel - Business Services Asia http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94874&rss Singtel is doubling down its focus on AI via RE:AI, offering sovereign GPUaaS, AI-driven networks, and SME programs. Alfie Amir 2026-08-28T00:00:00+01:00 Talkdesk Incorporates Physical Interaction to its Omni-channel Layer http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133295&rss Talkdesk launched ‘Talkdesk for Financial Centers’, a solution designed to help banks connect digital and physical interactions for personalized and targeted customer experience, adding a new dimension to omni-channel customer engagement. Gregg Willsky 2026-08-28T00:00:00+01:00 DataRobot on the Rise: Powering Enterprise Predictive, Generative, and Agentic AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133288&rss DataRobot is a 14-year veteran in a crowded AI platform market. To differentiate from hyperscale cloud competitors it is betting on its AI-focused expertise, support for multiple deployment options, and strong portfolio of support services. Rena Bhattacharyya 2026-08-27T00:00:00+01:00 Telus Digital - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133276&rss TELUS Digital continues to expand across emerging markets, capitalizing on demand for AI-powered customer and digital experiences. The company is also strengthening its partner ecosystem to deliver tailored end-to-end solutions for its customers. Brendan Swan - Charlotte Dunlap 2026-08-26T00:00:00+01:00 Conversation Intelligence Tools Illuminate a Path Toward Greater Organizational Effectiveness, but Hurdles Need to Be Cleared http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133281&rss Conversation intelligence tools apply AI to surface insights from conversations that would otherwise be missed, moving work forward and raising customer satisfaction. Conversation intelligence brings challenges, but they are not insurmountable. Gregg Willsky 2026-08-25T00:00:00+01:00 US Enterprise WAN Services: Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=123731&rss The US WAN providers have sighted on Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) as a key battleground as they seek to automate their network platforms and create news ways of selling AI-ready network solutions. Gary Barton 2026-08-25T00:00:00+01:00 Advancing AI 2026: AMD’s Helios Rack Will be a Top Contender in the Age of Tokenomics http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133277&rss AMD held its Advancing AI 2026 event in San Francisco (US) in July 2026. Perhaps one of the main announcements was that the Helios rack is now in production. AMD’s strategy focuses on R&D, acquisitions, and accelerating its product roadmap. Beatriz Valle 2026-08-24T00:00:00+01:00 Apple’s Foldable Looks Poised to Shake Up the Market, but Will Consumers Pay the Price? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133269&rss Apple's first foldable should be formidable, but hype won't guarantee adoption. At an expected $2,000-plus price, Apple must prove the foldable is worth the premium—and lean on its ecosystem, financing, and carriers to make the economics work. Nicole Teasley - Amanda Mitchell 2026-08-20T00:00:00+01:00 e& - Business Services MENA http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131947&rss e& is aggressively expanding both geographically and across the enterprise tech stack, with a major focus on fintech and AI, as it seeks to help the UAE become AI-centric and a digital-first society. Ismail Patel 2026-08-20T00:00:00+01:00 AI Changing the Commercial Model for Fiber Build http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133259&rss Everyone is looking to build AI factories, but who will connect them? Zayo’s deal with Nvidia could reignite long-haul network investment. Brendan Swan 2026-08-17T00:00:00+01:00 Data Center Watch Q3 2026: European Countries Plan AI Gigafactories while New York Enacts Construction Moratoriums http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133261&rss Generative AI has introduced a lot of dynamism but also upheaval in the data center market. As a result, infrastructure providers are enhancing their portfolios through innovation, partnerships, and acquisitions to keep up with the changes. Beatriz Valle 2026-08-17T00:00:00+01:00 IBM Extends its OpenAI Tie-Up, but How Does This Partnership Stand Out from Other Alliances? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133256&rss IBM and OpenAI are expanding on their existing relationship, with the former making thousands of OpenAI-trained consultants available. But with so many similar partnerships, how is this one different? Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-08-14T00:00:00+01:00 RingCentral - Collaboration and Communications http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=104709&rss RingCentral has enhanced its reputation by growing its portfolio to include cloud communications, video meetings, collaboration, contact center solutions, webinars, and events, while aggressively infusing all of them with AI. Gregg Willsky 2026-08-14T00:00:00+01:00 Telstra Accelerates Toward a Connected Future 30 as Enterprise & International Revenues Remain Under Pressure http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133255&rss Telstra reports its full year 2026 results showing positive benefits of its Connected Future 30 foundations, but persistent weakness across its enterprise and international business continues to weigh on the broader results. Brendan Swan - Siow Meng Soh 2026-08-14T00:00:00+01:00 Anthropic Follows Google’s Lead, Bends to EU Pressure for Transparency http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133251&rss Anthropic responded to the EU AI Act’s transparency rules, outlining plans to watermark Claude-generated content. The AI giant trails behind rival Google in committing to the daunting task of tagging massive amounts of content. Charlotte Dunlap - Beatriz Valle 2026-08-13T00:00:00+01:00 AT&T Makes IoT Video Intelligence Easier to Buy by Moving Its Backend to a Managed Cloud http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133249&rss AT&T EdgeVis Cloud is a smart packaging move that can ease IoT video rollouts by removing on-premises server hassle. It should speed sales, but AT&T must have clear pricing, SLAs, and integrations before rivals frame it as table stakes. John Marcus 2026-08-13T00:00:00+01:00 Zoom is Delivering Better CX by Combining Communications, AI, and Workflow into One Platform http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133248&rss Zoom has a compelling contact center solution and it’s winning larger enterprise customers. It’s now in the race for the customer engagement platform business, which is heating up with various players ramping up capabilities centered on agentic AI. Siow Meng Soh 2026-08-13T00:00:00+01:00 Fujitsu Sets Its Vision for 2035 – Driving Industry Solutions with Technology R&D http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133242&rss Fujitsu has laid out its 10-year vision that will see the expansion of AI, and new domains such as sovereignty, physical AI, and intelligent society. Its Oceania business is improving with a focus on consulting, Fujitsu IP, and key industries. Siow Meng Soh - Brendan Swan 2026-08-12T00:00:00+01:00 Certis Demonstrates the Use of Physical AI to Deliver New Business Opportunities http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133240&rss Certis has tapped AWS as a key partner to develop its physical AI solution, helping the company to achieve greater operational efficiency, deliver more value to customers, and enable new business opportunities. Alfie Amir - Siow Meng Soh 2026-08-11T00:00:00+01:00 Powering France’s Digital Sovereignty: The Orange–Morrison EUR3 Billion Data Center Joint Venture http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133241&rss Orange and Morrison have agreed to create a 50/50 joint venture to scale Orange's French data center platform to 400 MW. At the center is a EUR3 billion investment leveraging Orange’s sites and capital from Morrison. Ismail Patel 2026-08-11T00:00:00+01:00 Samsung Turned the Foldable Race Into an AI-Supported Ecosystem Battle http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133239&rss Samsung used this summer’s Galaxy Unpacked event to redefine the competitive battleground. Hardware matters, but its real play is making foldables the gateway to an AI-powered ecosystem that boosts customer loyalty and widens the competitive moat. Amanda Mitchell 2026-08-10T00:00:00+01:00 AI Requires a Reinvention of the Modern Data Center http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133235&rss The biggest challenge in data center construction today is that AI infrastructure requires simultaneous scaling across multiple constrained layers: electricity, cooling, networking, chips, facilities, capital, and operations. Beatriz Valle 2026-08-07T00:00:00+01:00 Ooredoo - Business Services MENA http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=130180&rss Ooredoo is investing heavily in AI, data centers, cloud transformation, and quantum technology as it continues its journey from telco to a digital infrastructure company. Ismail Patel 2026-08-07T00:00:00+01:00 Zain Group - Business Services MENA http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=126871&rss Zain Group and ZainTECH are powering digital transformation in their operational footprint, leveraging the needs of regional customers to drive revenue. Ismail Patel 2026-08-06T00:00:00+01:00 Extreme Networks – Driving Differentiation Through a Solid AI Strategy, Automation, and, Basically, Different Network Technology http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133219&rss A successful disrupter brings a mixture of mindset, strategy, innovation and execution. While many challenges stand in the path, Extreme Networks is gaining more industry attention. Alfie Amir - Dustin Kehoe 2026-08-04T00:00:00+01:00 More Than Minutes: Strategic Partnerships Are Transforming International Voice http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133220&rss International voice is no longer a race for the lowest price. Strategic partnerships are redefining what was once a declining market, helping carriers improve quality, security, and innovation. Brendan Swan 2026-08-04T00:00:00+01:00 AT&T and Palo Alto Come Together to Unify Security and Connectivity – but in an Elevated Threat Environment, Is the Tie-Up Enough to Stave Off Adversaries? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133216&rss AT&T is joining forces with Palo Alto Networks to bring more advanced security capabilities into the network itself. The aim is to create a strong security defense built to stand up to AI-driven attacks operating at machine speed. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-08-03T00:00:00+01:00 Infobip Rides the AI Wave with AgentOS http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133212&rss Infobip has launched Infobip AgentOS as a strategic move to evolve its business from CPaaS to an agentic AI powered CX platform. AgentOS is well-thought-out, but adoption depends on enterprise readiness to move forward with agentic AI. Siow Meng Soh 2026-07-31T00:00:00+01:00 Microsoft - Collaboration and Communications http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95210&rss Microsoft remains dominant in the UC&C space. Integration between Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 is formidable, but Microsoft faces contemporary and legacy challengers as team collaboration has burgeoned. Gregg Willsky 2026-07-30T00:00:00+01:00 Zoom Has Upped the Ante in Supporting Sales Teams http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133209&rss Zoom has strengthened its leadership position in supporting sales teams with updates to its ‘Revenue Accelerator’ tool and pending acquisition of the ‘Common Room’ platform. Gregg Willsky 2026-07-30T00:00:00+01:00 NTT Data - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94922&rss NTT Data is accelerating global growth through acquisitions while continuing to forge new strategic partnerships to reinforce its position as a leading global IT and consulting provider and unlock new opportunities. Brendan Swan 2026-07-29T00:00:00+01:00 Orange Business 2026 Analyst Event – Platforms, Partnerships, Sovereign Cloud, AI, and a Potential Rival to SD-WAN http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133190&rss Orange Business’s 2026 analyst summit highlighted the progress made with key projects such as internal IT transformation and Evolution Platform. Orange’s evolving go-to-market strategy is also developing to maximize and scale its platform investment. Gary Barton - John Marcus 2026-07-24T00:00:00+01:00 Low-Code Platforms: Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=122930&rss Leading low-code providers are demonstrating the importance of the UX to support the emerging agentic AI and agentic orchestration spaces to address a new era. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-07-23T00:00:00+01:00 8x8 AI Routing Takes a Sad Song and Makes It Better http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133179&rss ‘8x8 AI Routing’ uses AI to deliver a customer’s inquiry to the person best equipped to handle it, reducing the chance of customer frustration more effectively than legacy systems. Although the improvement is marginal, the solution merits a trial. Gregg Willsky 2026-07-22T00:00:00+01:00 AT&T Repackages Business Wireless Around Endpoints, Not Phones http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133180&rss AT&T’s Unlimited Ultimate 3.0 pushes business wireless beyond phones by bundling a tablet and wearable per voice line. This raises buyer expectations for multi-device plans, forcing rivals to either match it or offer simpler terms and proof points. John Marcus 2026-07-22T00:00:00+01:00 Broadcom (VMware) - Data Center Technology http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94593&rss Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has led to a strategy of focusing investment on VMware Cloud Foundation, which offers stronger support for private AI inference, agentic applications, AMD/Intel/NVIDIA infrastructure, and Kubernetes operations. Beatriz Valle 2026-07-22T00:00:00+01:00 AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Trade Wins in H1 2026 as 5G SA and Mid-band Shape Real-world Performance http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133178&rss Ookla’s H1 2026 RootMetrics report shows improving US mobile performance: AT&T leads in calls, T-Mobile tops 5G availability, and Verizon wins 5G experience. Enterprises should look for SA maturity, uplink performance, and geographic consistency. John Marcus 2026-07-21T00:00:00+01:00 Dell Technologies - Data Center Technology http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95846&rss Dell recently increased its data center revenue forecasts for FY Q2 2027 after impressive sales results driven by strong traction for its Dell AI Factory servers and other optimized solutions as the company confidently rides the agentic AI wave. Beatriz Valle 2026-07-17T00:00:00+01:00 Vodafone Business UK (VodafoneThree) - Business Services UK http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94921&rss VodafoneThree has emerged from the merger with a stronger competitive position supported by its network integration, converged portfolio, and digital services. Investments in AI-enabled capabilities are also improving customer experience and NPS. Brendan Swan 2026-07-16T00:00:00+01:00 Lumen Takes on Advanced Threats with Palo Alto Networks, but Will the Tie-Up Move the Needle in a Crowded Cybersecurity Field? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133163&rss Lumen is integrating its advanced MDR solution with Palo Alto’s Cortex XSIAM SOC platform. The partnership will add insights from Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs threat intelligence arm to unify threat data on one console, reducing tool sprawl. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-07-15T00:00:00+01:00 Slackbot Spreads Its Wings but Questions Remain http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133161&rss Salesforce has purportedly handed Slackbot, the Slack AI work agent, the keys to the entire Salesforce platform. Despite elevating Slack to the default collaboration interface, concerns regarding security and other aspects exist. Gregg Willsky 2026-07-14T00:00:00+01:00 Vodafone Business International Provides Growing Global Channel for Out-of-Market Mobility and IoT http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133160&rss Vodafone Business International is turning its out-of-footprint role into a real mobility and IoT growth engine, using partners to extend reach and attach higher-value services—though it still must overcome connectivity commoditization. John Marcus 2026-07-14T00:00:00+01:00 AWS Summit 2026 Builds on Agentic AI’s Success in App Modernization http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133155&rss At AWS Summit 2026, agentic AI was a key theme, but security, quantum computing, application networking, and data center configurations also played prominently. Enthusiasm for new tech was high, despite worries over cost management. Rena Bhattacharyya 2026-07-13T00:00:00+01:00 Google Cloud Summit Sydney: Putting Agentic AI into Action http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133154&rss Google Cloud has offered more examples of customers putting agentic AI into production and achieving better business outcomes. As data is a key asset for AI development, sovereignty and cyber protection become even more crucial for enterprises. Siow Meng Soh 2026-07-13T00:00:00+01:00 Beyond Subsea: Why Australia’s Next Fiber Race Is on Land http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133146&rss Forget Subsea Cables. Australia’s biggest infrastructure race is shifting to terrestrial fiber with Vocus and Telstra racing to build Australia’s digital backbone. Brendan Swan 2026-07-10T00:00:00+01:00 Boomi Targets Agentic AI Governance, but Orchestration Remains Its Raison d'Etre http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133144&rss Boomi has evolved into an enterprise platform which activates data and workflows for customers and combines integration, automation, API management, data management, and AI agent governance. Beatriz Valle 2026-07-10T00:00:00+01:00 Comcast Business - Business Services US http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95154&rss Buoyed by its recent acquisitions, Comcast Business continues to grow in a competitive market. Its new innovation lab will help accelerate new solutions, strengthening its position as a credible provider in the enterprise segment. Brendan Swan 2026-07-10T00:00:00+01:00 Racing to AI: Tata Communications Accelerates Its Connectivity Position to Singapore http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133145&rss Tata Communications is accelerating into pole position in an underserved India–Singapore connectivity market, building capacity ahead of rivals to capture rising AI-driven demand. Brendan Swan 2026-07-10T00:00:00+01:00 5G Watch Q2 2026: 5G Use Cases Broaden and Deepen Across Verticals http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133133&rss 5G use cases are deepening and broadening across verticals, commensurate with 5G SA deployments and telco-vendor partnerships that are unlocking opportunities in differentiated go-to-market positioning. John Marcus - Ismail Patel 2026-07-08T00:00:00+01:00 Accenture and Google Cloud Offer a Joint AI Solution Suite for the Mid-Market, but is it Differentiated Enough? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133137&rss Accenture and Google Cloud are teaming up to deliver industry-specific AI solutions to often underserved mid-sized clients. The suite combines Accenture’s consultative resources with Google Cloud infrastructure and AI technology. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-07-08T00:00:00+01:00 Lack of AI Agent Oversight Brings Dueling Approaches http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133134&rss The industry is turning its attention from the building and deployment of AI agents to the management of AI’s latest crisis: agent sprawl. The industry may be moving towards a yet undefined centralized control plane approach. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-07-08T00:00:00+01:00 Subsea Cables: Supporting Southeast Asia’s Digital Future http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133132&rss Southeast Asia’s digital future is becoming dependent on its subsea cable infrastructure. With AI, cloud, and data center demand surging, investment in new cables and routes are becoming a strategic necessity rather than an option. Brendan Swan 2026-07-07T00:00:00+01:00 Iridium’s $8 Billion Acquisition by Rocket Lab Puts it in the League of SpaceX and Amazon http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133129&rss Rocket Lab’s $8 billion Iridium buy is a bet on owning the satellite stack. Now that it owns launches, spectrum, and a subscriber base, Rocket Lab jumps from builder to full-fledged space telecom rival, putting it at par with SpaceX. Ismail Patel 2026-07-06T00:00:00+01:00 EU Proposal for MSS Spectrum Seeks to Balance Bloc’s Commercial and Sovereignty Aspirations http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133116&rss The European Commission’s 2026 proposal for harmonized 2 GHz MSS spectrum aims to balance sovereignty and competition. Key issues: implementation timeline, spectrum allocation, definitions of “EU provider,” and the role of IoT and wholesale access. Ismail Patel 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 Global IoT Connectivity Providers Emphasize NTN Continuity, Orchestration, and Outcomes in H1 2026 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133121&rss IoT connectivity is shifting from “coverage” to productized continuity and “operability.” NTN is becoming a new continuity layer, while orchestration, cloud channels, and outcome-led AI/security bundles feature in recent launches by multiple telcos. John Marcus 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 MEA AI Watch Q1 2026: Part I – Verticals: Main Moves in Education, Legal, and Government http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133113&rss MEA AI is shifting from pilots to sector-scale rollouts: education pipelines, courts, ministries, policing, energy ops, water and agriculture resilience, creative media, and health and safety—backed by training and governance to build trust. Ismail Patel 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 MEA AI Watch Q1 2026: Part II – Ecosystem: Funding, Sovereignty, and Governance as Adoption Drivers http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133114&rss The MEA region is shifting beyond AI adoption to ecosystem build-out. State funding, sovereignty and governance are now the key adoption drivers – alongside compute, training, and upskilling – turning AI into an investable, operational opportunity. Ismail Patel 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00 Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Application Platforms http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=124187&rss AWS has pivoted toward agentic AI, with brands such as Kiro and Quick helping enterprises build/deploy production AI agents. New frontier models on Bedrock signal a platform-neutral model strategy designed to capture a wide range of AI workloads. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-06-30T00:00:00+01:00 Cloud Watch Q2 2026: Reassessing On-Demand Economics in the Era of Escalating AI Costs http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133105&rss Skyrocketing cloud expenses associated with production-stage AI applications have enterprises scrambling and providers under pressure. For many organizations, the interim answer is seeking out multiple providers to beat lock-in. Amy Larsen DeCarlo - Charlotte Dunlap 2026-06-30T00:00:00+01:00 Collaboration & Customer Contact Solutions (US): Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=107150&rss The US collaboration and communications market is highly competitive with increased contact center-related demand and provider differentiation driven by value-added services. Gregg Willsky 2026-06-30T00:00:00+01:00 Physical AI Market Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133100&rss The physical AI market is still in its early stages, and it needs an ecosystem which includes industrial players and developers of world models. The market is promising, especially in the industrial-dominant Asia region. Alfie Amir - Siow Meng Soh 2026-06-30T00:00:00+01:00 Proximus - Business Services Europe http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95144&rss Proximus Global’s woes have deepened as Proximus Group welcomes a new strategy called Amplify 2030 to unlock growth in key areas such as AI, fiber, and cybersecurity, though this will require shrewd business planning in the years ahead. Ismail Patel 2026-06-30T00:00:00+01:00 T-Mobile Global Industrial IoT Services http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=129659&rss T-Mobile is catching up to rivals in IoT by leveraging its standalone 5G-Advanced network for slicing and RedCap and deploying T-Platform for unified management. However, it has disclosed no new IoT updates since late 2025. John Marcus 2026-06-30T00:00:00+01:00 Zoom - Collaboration and Communications http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128932&rss Zoom has become a major player in the cloud-based collaboration and contact center space and continues to evolve. However, rivals such as Microsoft, Cisco, and Google are innovating as well, and their platforms pose stiff competition to Zoom's. Gregg Willsky 2026-06-30T00:00:00+01:00 BT International and Verizon Form a Joint Venture With Huge Global NaaS Potential and the Looming Specter of Past Failures http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133098&rss BT and Verizon’s JV can deliver a potent global footprint for WAN and NaaS services and provides some answers on BTI’s future. But a long wait until it closes in 2027 highlights that many decisions remain to be made and fiendish complexity awaits. Gary Barton - John Marcus 2026-06-29T00:00:00+01:00 Google Cloud Highlights the ROI of Agentic Workloads During UK Summit http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133089&rss The Google Cloud UK Summit was held in June 2026, at Tobacco Docks, in London (England), announcing the UK availability of Gemini 3.5 Flash, through the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform and the Gemini Enterprise app, and showcasing partnerships. Beatriz Valle 2026-06-26T00:00:00+01:00 Telefónica’s Edge Rollout Completion Turns Sovereignty Messaging into a Real B2B Sales Play http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133087&rss Telefónica’s 17-node edge rollout in Spain is now a commercial national platform, not a pilot. The sovereignty-led bundle (network, cloud, AI, security, and edge) can win public/regulated deals—but only if services and SLAs are uniform everywhere. John Marcus 2026-06-26T00:00:00+01:00 UK Plans Teen Social Media Ban but the Action Raises Questions About Enforceability - and Privacy http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133090&rss Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced this month that the government will introduce legislation later this year to block teen access to social media platforms. But precedent shows similar bans in other countries have been largely ineffective. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-06-26T00:00:00+01:00 Colt - Business Services Europe/Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94883&rss Colt is expanding its footprint across its key markets (Europe, Asia-Pacific, and subsea) to strengthen its presence and advance its AI networking play. It is also forging deeper strategic partnerships to extend its off-net reach and drive AI innovation. Brendan Swan 2026-06-25T00:00:00+01:00 Google - Application Platforms http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=123700&rss Under its Agentic Enterprise vision, Google released new LLM models, a new agentic platform, and emphasis on enterprise-grade security and scale. These were shored up by third-party platform integrations and professional services partnerships. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-06-24T00:00:00+01:00 IBM Joins OpenAI to Beat Adversaries at Their Own AI Game http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133071&rss IBM is teaming with OpenAI to incorporate advanced AI security capabilities to deflect machine-speed threats from threat actors. IBM is using AI to analyze application code to find and fix vulnerabilities faster. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-06-23T00:00:00+01:00 Neoclouds Market Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133068&rss Neoclouds are a newer wave of cloud providers focused on renting out GPU-driven infrastructure environments to customers training and running GenAI models, whose rise is driven by demand for specialized AI infrastructure. Beatriz Valle 2026-06-23T00:00:00+01:00 Open Team Collaboration Platforms: A Blessing and a Curse http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133069&rss Team collaboration platforms have opened dramatically with the addition of increasingly robust, AI-infused features. While enhancing the ability of users to get work accomplished, more open platforms have created issues that vendors must address. Gregg Willsky 2026-06-23T00:00:00+01:00 Cox Business - Business Services US http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94968&rss Cox Business is evolving from a traditional cable provider to a technology-focused service provider. Once its merger with Charter is complete, the company will be stronger with a better chance to capture more of the enterprise market. Brendan Swan 2026-06-22T00:00:00+01:00 Oracle - Application Platforms http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94514&rss Oracle continues enhancing its OCI portfolio in support of agentic-based Fusion applications. Latest efforts involve unified GenAI/agentic AI tools, bringing AI to each layer of the cloud stack, and greater marketplace access to partner templates. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-06-22T00:00:00+01:00 Accenture Aims to Take a Commanding Lead in OT Security with $4 Billion Spend But Still Faces a Contentious Playing Field http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133062&rss Accenture is taking a majority stake in OT security platform vendor Dragos to build a comprehensive defense for critical infrastructure. With industrial infrastructure under threat, demand for effective security solutions is surging. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-06-19T00:00:00+01:00 Orange Travel Strikes Second Significant Channel Partner, Wins Asian-Market Leverage with Trip.com http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133061&rss Coming after a major deal with the hotel chain Accor’s loyalty program, this new channel partnership with Trip.com could help Orange Travel gain access to one of the fastest growing sectors in the industry – Chinese tourists heading for Europe. Emma Mohr-McClune 2026-06-19T00:00:00+01:00 HCLTech Hones Its Application Development Practice, Reflecting the Disruptive Impact of AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133029&rss HCLTech’s new vision and strategy for helping customers modernize applications includes a portfolio that encompasses AI driven modernization, AI native application development, intelligent quality engineering, and integration services. Rena Bhattacharyya 2026-06-12T00:00:00+01:00 Telefónica Tech Targets US Worker Safety with Halotech Partnership http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133027&rss Telefónica Tech’s Halotech partnership strengthens its US profile beyond connectivity, packaging IoT platforms and AI wearables into an outcome-led safety offer. Strong execution will be key to winning market share. John Marcus 2026-06-12T00:00:00+01:00 Telekom Malaysia - Business Services Asia http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=99791&rss TM One continues to enhance its infrastructure with the progress of its TM-Nxera AI-ready data center and 5G agreement with U Mobile. Alfie Amir 2026-06-12T00:00:00+01:00 Tech Mahindra - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=96478&rss Tech Mahindra has gained traction with clients and winning larger deals. It is going deeper into key industries, building expertise and partnerships with vendors that are enabling industry-specific use cases. Siow Meng Soh 2026-06-11T00:00:00+01:00 Cisco Live US 2026: Cisco Stands Out for Its All-In Approach to AI for Collaboration http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133017&rss At Cisco Live US 2026, Cisco’s holistic approach to AI with respect to collaboration was on bold display. AI permeates each product and every layer of the Webex platform. Cisco’s ownership of the components making its products a reality is unique. Gregg Willsky 2026-06-10T00:00:00+01:00 Deutsche Telekom Partners with Palo Alto Networks to Bring AI-Driven Security to a Sovereign Cloud; but Will Having an American Partner Raise a Red Flag? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133018&rss Deutsche Telekom is enlisting Palo Alto Networks to provide the security platform for its sovereign cloud solution. Beyond providing data residency mechanisms, DT will also handle all elements of telemetry data, encryption keys, and audit logs. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-06-10T00:00:00+01:00 Zoom Introduces Platform Enhancements That Make Work Easier to Complete http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133014&rss Zoom unveiled ZoomMate and AI Productivity Suite, which leverage AI to convert siloed content into finished deliverables, enabling users to move work forward with less effort. The features support Zoom’s vision for creating a ‘system of action.’ Gregg Willsky 2026-06-10T00:00:00+01:00 Why Quantum-Safe Connectivity Could Become the Next Differentiator for Wholesale Providers http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133010&rss Your data called… It wants quantum safe protection before tomorrow’s computers start decoding today's secrets… The next big thing might not be speed or coverage; it could be who secures data first. Brendan Swan 2026-06-09T00:00:00+01:00 Enterprise IoT Platforms: Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=105744&rss Enterprise IoT saw further signs of consolidation with IoT units being sold and bought and product rosters being consolidated or outright reduced. Some IoT vendors are enhancing their IoT profile while others have put it on the back burner. Ismail Patel 2026-06-08T00:00:00+01:00 IBM and Google Cloud Gain an Edge in the AI Arms Race by Creating a Global Practice Aimed at Scaling AI Faster into Production http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=133003&rss IBM and Google Cloud are jointly addressing the need to accelerate AI application development and deployment. The pair anticipate the partnership, which will rely on thousands of IBM consultants, to deliver multi-billion dollar returns. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-06-05T00:00:00+01:00 Telstra and Google Deepen Infrastructure Ties to Power Australia’s AI Future http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132994&rss Telstra and Google’s latest alliance reflects a broader shift as telecom operators evolve into digital infrastructure providers, and hyperscalers become embedded in network infrastructure, blurring the boundaries between carrier and cloud. Brendan Swan 2026-06-04T00:00:00+01:00 System Integrator Strategy in the Age of AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132987&rss With the slowdown in traditional IT spend, some system integrators have shown success in achieving growth with AI projects. System integrators are going through their own transformations to support the industry’s shift to AI. Siow Meng Soh 2026-06-02T00:00:00+01:00 Boomi World 2026: Boomi Gains Ground via Low-Cost AI Initiatives http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132986&rss Boomi is making headway in the highly competitive application integration space by emphasizing the relevancy of low-cost AI model alternatives as part of its latest agentic AI initiatives. Charlotte Dunlap - Siow Meng Soh 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00 Cisco CX 2026 Analyst Summit: Unifying Cisco’s Support, Professional Services, and Customer Experience Operations http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132980&rss Cisco CX’s annual analyst event took place in Paris in May 2026. The Cisco CX division has embarked upon the task of imbuing AI natively into services to help customers manage their environments building services under the Cisco IQ brand. Beatriz Valle 2026-05-29T00:00:00+01:00 FinOps Takes on the AI Explosion, Including Token Management http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132975&rss FinOps is seeing a giant shift in 2026 from managing AI costs to implementing full adoption of AI into the FinOps practice to be more productive. In this blog, GlobalData anticipates key themes during the upcoming FinOps X conference. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-05-29T00:00:00+01:00 GTT - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=116113&rss GTT continues to strengthen its global IP network, adding more capacity and expanding its global reach. At the same time, it’s enhancing its GTT EnvisionDX digital gateway, adding new automated quote-to-order capabilities for its enterprise customers. Brendan Swan 2026-05-29T00:00:00+01:00 Infosys - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=96444&rss Infosys has laid out its AI strategy targeting six value pools and driving differentiation through its Topaz offerings and platforms. Additionally, it continues to make inorganic investments to help boost its industry expertise. Siow Meng Soh 2026-05-29T00:00:00+01:00 Remote Desktops/VDI – A Persistent Bad Idea http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132979&rss Remote desktops have always been touted as the solution for corporate desktop support and cybersecurity ills, but the concept has never taken off outside of niche use cases. Steve Schuchart 2026-05-29T00:00:00+01:00 Vodafone Business - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95428&rss Vodafone Business has made good progress on its strategic priorities, transforming itself by embedding AI across all aspects of the company while forging new partnerships and acquiring new capabilities to strengthen its position across key markets. Brendan Swan 2026-05-29T00:00:00+01:00 BT Group FY2026: Double Digit International Declines – But More Bad News to Come? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132972&rss BT Group reports 2026 full year financial results, with BT International Business slumping sharply during the second half of the year, raising further questions over when the company’s long-promised turnaround will begin to materially take shape. Brendan Swan - Gary Barton 2026-05-28T00:00:00+01:00 T-Mobile US - Business Services US http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94972&rss T-Mobile sharpens its enterprise focus with strong network capabilities, improved security/management, and continued market momentum. Gaps remain in solutions and wireline, though recent broadband investments modestly improve its converged story. John Marcus 2026-05-28T00:00:00+01:00 Tata Communications - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95151&rss Tata Communications has strengthened its product portfolio with new on-demand, high bandwidth digital solutions with self-healing network technology as it looks to cement its position as an innovative player in the enterprise connectivity market. Brendan Swan 2026-05-28T00:00:00+01:00 Data Center Watch Q2 2026: AMD Makes Bet on Taiwanese Market as Competition for Semiconductor Supremacy Intensifies http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132966&rss Generative AI has introduced a lot of dynamism but also upheaval in the data center market. As a result, infrastructure providers are enhancing their portfolios through innovation, partnerships and acquisitions to keep up with the changes. Beatriz Valle 2026-05-27T00:00:00+01:00 AWS APAC Analyst Forum 2026 Part 2 – Expanding Amazon Connect from a Contact Center Solution to AI-Powered Customer Experience and Business Workflow Solutions http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132964&rss AWS has expanded its Amazon Connect to four agentic AI solutions. This helps to drive adoption of AI and also highlights its strategy to expand its business beyond infrastructure and platforms – leveraging AI to simplify workflows. Siow Meng Soh - Alfie Amir 2026-05-26T00:00:00+01:00 In AI-powered App Modernizations, Observability is Vital http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132962&rss AI has revolutionized app modernization, affecting far more than code generation or refactoring of legacy code. New agentic AI capabilities impact discovery, documentation, and testing, leading to greater efficiency and incremental updates. Rena Bhattacharyya 2026-05-26T00:00:00+01:00 Alibaba Cloud Summit 2026 – Closing Gaps with Upgrades but More Needs to be Done in a Fast-Moving AI Market http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132951&rss Alibaba’s latest upgrades strengthen its full-stack AI capabilities and close competitive gaps, but the pace of competition is also accelerating in line with rapid growth in market demand. Alfie Amir 2026-05-22T00:00:00+01:00 SAP - Application Platforms http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94675&rss SAP is throwing its weight behind agentic AI investments and solutions, consolidating all its major platforms to better support enterprises’ mission-critical workflows. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-05-22T00:00:00+01:00 Verizon DBIR: Adversaries Weaponize AI in Stealth Attacks by Targeting Points of Exposure http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132952&rss Verizon’s 2026 DBIR research highlights the AI-driven tactics threat actors are using to penetrate the enterprise. Cybercriminals are using AI to spot and exploit vulnerabilities, reducing the time to breach from months to hours. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-05-22T00:00:00+01:00 Wipro - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=96450&rss Wipro has made changes to its organization to better serve customer needs. Changes include the new AI-Native Business & Platforms unit and a new operating model to transform core functional areas (e.g., HR, supply chain, and customer experience). Siow Meng Soh 2026-05-22T00:00:00+01:00 Singtel FY2026 Growth Hinges on NCS and Digital InfraCo http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132948&rss Singtel leaned on NCS and Digital InfraCo to carry FY2026 earnings over the line, while Optus scraped through on the back of recent price hikes in its post-paid mobile service revenue. Brendan Swan 2026-05-21T00:00:00+01:00 Zoom Enhancements Help Move Work Forward but Fall Short in Other Areas http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132944&rss Zoom unveiled a suite of capabilities designed to convert siloed content into actionable outcomes, though the new features deliver mixed success in advancing the company’s broader objectives. Gregg Willsky 2026-05-20T00:00:00+01:00 Deutsche Telekom’s B2B Analyst Event Promotes the Benefits of a Unified GTM Proposition as Closer Relationship with T-Mobile US Approaches http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132937&rss Deutsche Telekom has set out a compelling vision for a unified go-to-market B2B strategy with closer ties between Deutsche Telekom, T-Systems, and T-Mobile US. It is a global strategy bringing together sovereign cloud and AI and advanced connectivity networks. Gary Barton - Ismail Patel 2026-05-18T00:00:00+01:00 Vodafone Posts FY2026 Revenue Growth Despite Germany’s Lackluster Performance http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132930&rss Vodafone Group reported stronger than expected full year results as it enters its next chapter as a leaner, more focused organization. However, Germany remains its key battleground, as the operator works to regain momentum in a competitive market. Brendan Swan 2026-05-15T00:00:00+01:00 Computacenter - Business Services Europe http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94905&rss Computacenter excels in customer service and experience, but it relies heavily on major vendor partners and large clients to maintain its strong traction. John Marcus 2026-05-13T00:00:00+01:00 Telenor’s New IoT JV Adds Financial Scale to Global Footprint – But Now It’s Accountable to Private Equity http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132922&rss Telenor’s IoT joint venture with Verdane positions Telenor Connexion to challenge rivals by combining global scale with financial agility and sharper SIM orchestration, promising faster innovation but heightened performance expectations and risk. John Marcus 2026-05-13T00:00:00+01:00 Comcast Business 2026 Analyst Conference: Everything, All at Once, Powered by AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132919&rss At its annual analyst conference, Comcast Business highlighted the traction it is gaining in areas such as SASE. AI is a core element in its enterprise expansion, as the provider works to differentiate itself from rivals. Rena Bhattacharyya - Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-05-11T00:00:00+01:00 Orange Business - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94913&rss Orange Business is accelerating its AI-driven, sovereign, platform-based transformation, leveraging strategy and innovation to sustain success. Now scaling up its platform-based services, it remains a leader among enterprise service providers. John Marcus 2026-05-11T00:00:00+01:00 What Was All That Back There, Then? Orange Business Announced 14 Offers at its March Summit http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132914&rss Orange Business unveiled 14 innovations, blending new AI and security solutions with enhanced connectivity and collaboration tools. This strategic mix aims to drive growth by differentiating its position in secure, sovereign enterprise services. John Marcus 2026-05-11T00:00:00+01:00 Innovation Alert: Orange’s Live Intelligence Studio Will Appeal to Enterprises in Search of Sovereign AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132913&rss With Orange Business Live Intelligence Studio, enterprises can work with their local telco to deploy agentic AI and bypass US-based hyperscale cloud players; it’s an attractive option as sovereignty concerns heat up in Europe. Rena Bhattacharyya 2026-05-08T00:00:00+01:00 Whale Cloud – Simplifies Multi-vendor Sovereign Cloud with Open Approach http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132912&rss Whale Cloud’s open approach can simplify multi-vendor cloud management, but its limited portfolio and brand awareness remain challenges against competitors. Alfie Amir 2026-05-08T00:00:00+01:00 Lumen’s Alkira Acquisition is a Bold AI-Ready Mesh Networking Play Combining On-Net and Cloud-Native Off-Net Capabilities http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132909&rss Lumen’s proposed acquisition of Alkira would enhance its AI-ready mesh networking message and give the provider the basis for a NaaS 2.0 platform. The challenge will be scaling the Alkira platform, integrating it, and establishing a culture match. Gary Barton - Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-05-07T00:00:00+01:00 Sole Ownership of VodafoneThree Will Give Vodafone UK Significant Operational Advantages http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132897&rss Was it the plan all along? The announcement that Vodafone UK could soon pick up the remaining 49% of VodafoneThree to consolidate its ownership and management of the UK’s largest mobile network brings plenty of benefits. Emma Mohr-McClune - Gary Barton 2026-05-05T00:00:00+01:00 Telco Private 5G Network Services: Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=127693&rss Telcos are no longer simply defending their position in connectivity with private 4G and 5G. Maturing solutions with strengthened portfolios have the potential to generate substantial revenue and increased enterprise credibility. John Marcus - Ismail Patel 2026-05-05T00:00:00+01:00 8x8 - Collaboration and Communications http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131624&rss 8x8 continues to undergo a fundamental transformation into a customer experience organization. It is making the pivot while facing entrenched competitors who enjoy deep resources, great brand equity, and large customer bases. Gregg Willsky 2026-05-04T00:00:00+01:00 Belden to Acquire Ruckus, But Can Belden Full-Stack Up? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132893&rss Belden has bid $1.85 billion to acquire Ruckus Networks from Vistance (CommScope) in a bid to enter the enterprise LAN and Wi-Fi market that could expand Belden’s enterprise appeal. Steve Schuchart 2026-05-04T00:00:00+01:00 April Showers Heartache on Developers Using Popular Coding Tools http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132880&rss April has been a particularly chaotic month for enterprise and independent developers facing significant price hikes and license restructuring around leading AI agent tools. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00 Digital Sovereignty Creates New Opportunities for Telcos, but a Mindset Change and a Different Business Model are Needed http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132872&rss Digital sovereignty is becoming a boardroom topic in an era of global volatility. Telcos have some natural advantages in helping the industry navigate these challenges. Changing the approach is key for successful telco-led monetization. Dustin Kehoe - Siow Meng Soh 2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00 How 5G Slicing is Sold to Enterprises: Commercial Models and Market Positioning http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132873&rss Enterprise 5G slicing is monetized mainly as “assured connectivity” (per site, SIM, access line, or solution). Operators so far lead with defined SLAs, bundling security/resilience, and prioritize repeatable products over truly on-demand solutions. John Marcus 2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00 IBM Global Services - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94907&rss Slower revenue growth in Q1 FY2026 due to sluggish legacy software sales raised concerns about IBM’s momentum. But investments in AI and automation should boost long-term expansion. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00 Lumen Research Paints a Dark Picture of the Threat Landscape in 2026 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132879&rss Black Lotus Labs, Lumen’s threat intelligence arm, published research highlighting the dangerous nature of today’s threat environment. The report notes that traditional tools are no match for adversaries now. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-04-30T00:00:00+01:00 T-Mobile USA’s Super Broadband Moves the Dial in Enterprise-Grade Wireless Connectivity by Merging 5G with Satellite http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132870&rss T-Mobile launched ‘SuperBroadband’ for businesses, combining its nationwide 5G SA network with Starlink broadband services, offering greater coverage, redundancy, and billing simplification. Gary Barton - Ismail Patel 2026-04-29T00:00:00+01:00 Telefonica - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=96314&rss Telefónica is advancing its autonomous networks and enhancing its digital portfolio leveraging AI. Its B2B segment remains a key growth engine with strong momentum across cybersecurity, cloud, and IoT. Brendan Swan 2026-04-29T00:00:00+01:00 HCLTech - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=107093&rss HCLTech is reporting good traction with enterprises in AI adoption. It is developing its own AI solutions and IP while also working with partners to develop AI capabilities. Physical AI and AI Factory are key focus areas for the company. Siow Meng Soh 2026-04-28T00:00:00+01:00 Google Cloud Next ’26: The Latest Workspace Features Enhance the Platform but One Brings Challenges http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132859&rss With the latest round of Workspace features announced at Google Cloud Next ’26, Google has improved the quality of the platform and incorporated contextual AI, but uncertainty awaits. Gregg Willsky 2026-04-27T00:00:00+01:00 IEIT Systems - Data Center Technology http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=119659&rss IEIT Systems has leveraged its experience in server manufacturing and generative AI to develop a full-stack infrastructure solution optimized for AI tasks, including training, inferencing, and database integration. Beatriz Valle 2026-04-27T00:00:00+01:00 Splash Music Partners with AWS to Democratize Music Creation Through AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132860&rss Splash Music, a startup that leverages cloud and AI to disrupt the music industry and scale its business with cloud and AI through a partnership with AWS. Alfie Amir - Siow Meng Soh 2026-04-27T00:00:00+01:00 Google Cloud Next: AI Juggernaut Beefs Up Infrastructure Portfolio for the Agentic Era http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132856&rss Google overhauled its infrastructure portfolio including its eighth generation (tensor processor units (TPUs), with two distinct, purpose-built architectures for training and inference, TPU 8t and TPU 8i, which will power Google’s supercomputers. Beatriz Valle 2026-04-24T00:00:00+01:00 Exponential-e - Business Services Europe http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94918&rss Exponential-e continues to expand its ecosystem of technology partners, strengthening its AI capabilities to better serve both public and private sector customers, while maintaining strong momentum in securing new public sector contracts. Brendan Swan 2026-04-23T00:00:00+01:00 From Passive Pipes to Intelligent Platforms – AI is Reshaping How Carriers Deliver Enterprise Networking http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132843&rss AI will create new demands on service provider networks, especially as agentic traffic begins to overtake more traditional forms of data. Provider NaaS and network infrastructure strategies are evolving to meet those needs, but it is early days. Dustin Kehoe - Gary Barton 2026-04-23T00:00:00+01:00 Tata Consultancy Services - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=96446&rss TCS has unveiled its strategy to become the world’s largest AI-led technology services company. Through a build-partner-acquire strategy, it is investing in a new HyperVault business, strengthened partnerships and made two acquisitions. Siow Meng Soh 2026-04-23T00:00:00+01:00 BT International - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128996&rss BT Group has established BT International as a standalone unit with its own profit and loss accountability, while simultaneously strengthening its partner ecosystem to drive growth through its digital platforms. Brendan Swan 2026-04-22T00:00:00+01:00 Wavenet - Business Services Europe http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=100690&rss The recent merger with Daisy Corporate has boosted Wavenet’s overall revenue and outlook, with the company continuing to strengthen its strategic partnerships to capture more of the UC market, while launching new cybersecurity capabilities. Brendan Swan 2026-04-22T00:00:00+01:00 RingCentral’s Expanded Partnerships with Cox and Spectrum Position Each for Growth in the Contact Center Space and Beyond http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132821&rss RingCentral has recently expanded its partnerships with Cox Business and Spectrum Business by supplying contact center capabilities for their portfolios. The partnerships provide each party with opportunity to capitalize on multiple market trends. Gregg Willsky 2026-04-21T00:00:00+01:00 Vodafone Business’ 5G Range of Four Tiers Ushers in a New Era of Differentiation in Enterprise Mobility http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132814&rss Vodafone Business announced two new products for 5G SA connectivity: 5G+ Local Slicing and Network Boost. The pair go a considerable way to plugging a yawning chasm with its existing two tiers: standard 5G and a full-blown mobile private network. Ismail Patel 2026-04-20T00:00:00+01:00 Nokia Expands DAC Private Wireless Reach with “Ease of Adoption” as the New Battleground http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132809&rss Nokia’s Hannover Messe updates sharpen its private wireless pitch but also raise the bar on simplicity. Rivals will still attack on complexity while Nokia tries to establish “industrial-grade, but easier-to-deploy” credibility. John Marcus 2026-04-17T00:00:00+01:00 Salesforce TDX 2026: Salesforce Aims to Win the AI Game via Agentic Orchestration http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132811&rss Salesforce’s updated Agent Fabric promises enterprises reassurance through unified oversight and orchestration of sprawling agentic AIs. Charlotte Dunlap - Beatriz Valle 2026-04-17T00:00:00+01:00 Amazon’s Globalstar Acquisition Bolsters the Tech Giant’s Spectrum Estate for Future Enterprise-Based Satellite Offerings http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132803&rss Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar hands it valuable globally licensed L- and S-band spectrum, existing MSS infrastructure, and D2D tech, accelerating its enterprise ambitions while sidestepping potentially lengthy delays in purchasing spectrum. Ismail Patel 2026-04-16T00:00:00+01:00 Accenture - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94894&rss Accenture is benefiting from the demand for AI and data solutions. It is driving further growth through a series of acquisitions to strengthen its capabilities in AI and high-growth sectors (e.g., capital projects). Siow Meng Soh 2026-04-15T00:00:00+01:00 DXC Technology - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=103472&rss DXC is seeing results in stronger than anticipated earnings from its two-pronged strategy to steady its legacy business while moving forward with new AI-driven solutions. The company also retooled its sales enablement function. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-04-15T00:00:00+01:00 5G Watch Q1 2026: Expansion, Resilience, and Service Monetization Accelerate http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132798&rss Standalone deployments for 5G, fusion of the 5G network with AI, initiatives to accelerate terrestrial deployments, and 5G prioritization via slicing emerged in operator announcements in Q1 2026. John Marcus - Ismail Patel 2026-04-14T00:00:00+01:00 IBM - Application Platforms http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94609&rss IBM's ongoing agentic AI activities include enhancements to Cloud Pak for Integration, infrastructure automation/observability via Instana, and code companions to transform legacy coding. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-04-13T00:00:00+01:00 Microsoft - Application Platforms http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94513&rss Microsoft Azure's primary focus continues to focus on its GenAI initiative, Microsoft Foundry, most recently complemented by new Copilot Agents and access to Anthropic Claude in addition to OpenAI GPT. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-04-13T00:00:00+01:00 Red Hat - Application Platforms http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94606&rss Red Hat OpenShift, serving as the core of IBM's hybrid cloud and GenAI initiatives via Red Hat OpenShift AI, continues its focus on deep AI integration. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-04-13T00:00:00+01:00 Atos - Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94892&rss Atos has made significant progress in transforming its business and focusing on more profitable areas. It is looking to build agentic AI, digital sovereignty, and cybersecurity that will help many of its customers to accelerate their AI adoption. Siow Meng Soh 2026-04-09T00:00:00+01:00 Virgin Media O2 Daisy - Business Services Europe http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94880&rss O2 Daisy is investing GBP700 million in its mobile network and has added new satellite capabilities. Its merger with Daisy Group is ongoing and, while it has the potential to deliver B2B portfolio benefits, more go-to-market clarity is needed. Brendan Swan - Gary Barton 2026-04-09T00:00:00+01:00 A1 Telekom Austria Group - Business Services Europe http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95276&rss A1 Telekom Austria Group is looking to scale up its ICT business via its A1 Digital unit. It is doing so by leveraging its investment in Exoscale to drive sovereignty and security products to businesses across Europe, and expanding its presence into Spain. Ismail Patel 2026-04-08T00:00:00+01:00 Akamai Technologies - Business Services Global http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94975&rss Like its peers, Akamai is all in on AI. To this end, in late 2025, Akamai launched the Inference Cloud platform, which taps edge locations to bring real-time AI processing closer to the point of consumption. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-04-08T00:00:00+01:00 Deutsche Telekom - Business Services Europe / Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94881&rss Deutsche Telekom is focusing on sovereignty in cloud and satellite solutions, in addition to boosting its AI initiatives, and industrial verticalization. Ismail Patel 2026-04-08T00:00:00+01:00 Salesforce Nails Team Collaboration with New Slackbot Features, but Security Poses a Troubling Question http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132768&rss Salesforce announced more than 30 features for the Slackbot AI agent with which users can leverage apps, third-party AI agents, and data to get work accomplished more effectively. Critically missing from the mix are details regarding security. Gregg Willsky 2026-04-03T00:00:00+01:00 AT&T Streamlines Pitch to Converged Switchers with Targeted Rollout of New OneConnect Plans http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132766&rss AT&T capped a busy March 2026 with the launch of its new OneConnect plan tiers, offering a flat rate for unlimited connectivity across devices and access types. Availability remains limited as AT&T seeks feedback and lessons from early adopters. Charles Garrett - Nicole Teasley 2026-04-02T00:00:00+01:00 Innovation Alert – From Static to Smart: Tata Communications Powers the Next Era of Data Center Connectivity http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132755&rss Tata Communications launches IZO Data Centre Dynamic Connectivity, a software-defined platform with self-healing network technology as it looks to reshape data center connectivity for enterprises worldwide. Brendan Swan 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00 A Unified Network for IT and OT Delivers Efficiency and Creates Opportunity for Service Providers http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132745&rss Businesses are digitizing operations to improve efficiency and become more data-driven. While IT/OT convergence is already prevalent, the underlying network remains separate. This has been overlooked by many network services providers. Siow Meng Soh 2026-03-31T00:00:00+01:00 AI Needs a New Digital Infrastructure Framework, and Can Revolutionize Network Automation http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132746&rss AI is reshaping IT from centralized resources to distributed, hybrid multi-cloud environments. Equinix is supporting this transition through its Distributed AI Hub framework as well as embedding AI into Equinix Fabric to enable network automation. Siow Meng Soh - Dustin Kehoe 2026-03-31T00:00:00+01:00 Akamai Research Shows AI-Powered Attacks are Targeting Undersecured APIs http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132748&rss New Akamai research shows adversaries are raising their game with automation and AI to fuel faster and more damaging attacks. These breaches are often going unnoticed, appearing as poor performance until the real loss surfaces later. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-03-31T00:00:00+01:00 Cisco - Enterprise Networking & Data Center http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94591&rss Cisco has been busy over the last year in the data center, concentrating on enabling AI for enterprise customers, as well as advancing its hardware through with new chips and faster switches enabled by strong R&D. Steve Schuchart 2026-03-31T00:00:00+01:00 D2D Satellite Connectivity and the Satcos: Designs for Satellite IoT, Commercial Scaling, and Standardization http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132754&rss Direct-to-device satellite connectivity is being scaled up by satellite vendors of all shapes and sizes as they jockey for position in the burgeoning space of satellite connectivity. Ismail Patel 2026-03-31T00:00:00+01:00 RSAC 2026: AI and Agentic AI Insanity http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132744&rss RSAC 2026 was HUGE, and the level of enthusiasm bordered on frenetic. AI and agentic AI dominating discussions and announcements, to the point where everything else was secondary. Steve Schuchart 2026-03-31T00:00:00+01:00 You Can’t Look Away From IT http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132749&rss RSAC was a big show this year, with particular emphasis on AI and agentic AI, but it’s clear that agentic AI is moving faster than it is safe to implement. There must be more security to protect enterprises and individuals. Steve Schuchart 2026-03-31T00:00:00+01:00 Cloud Watch Q1 2026: AI Drives Expansion, but the Economic Fallout from a Stormy Geopolitical Climate Could Disrupt Growth http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132743&rss While expectations remain sky-high for AI as a driver of cloud revenue growth, the volatility of global financial markets could alter that. Add a war in a strategic region for energy, and the outlook looks even more murky. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-03-30T00:00:00+01:00 Data Center Watch Q1 2026: Thriving Semiconductor Market Strives to Meet Rising Demand for Agentic AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132742&rss Generative AI has introduced a lot of dynamism but also upheavals in the data center market. As a result, infrastructure providers are enhancing their portfolios through innovation, partnerships and acquisitions to keep up with the changes. Beatriz Valle 2026-03-30T00:00:00+01:00 EY Survey Reveals Enterprises are Investing in AI to Repel Adversaries Weaponizing the Very Same Technology http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132739&rss Recent EY research shows security practitioners see both sides of the AI coin – as foundational to their security strategies but also as a dangerous threat. Most think their security budgets are inadequate to battle AI-powered attacks. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-03-30T00:00:00+01:00 AT&T Makes IoT the “Edge AI” Product - Now it Must Prove it Can Sell http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132737&rss AT&T’s Cisco/Nvidia edge AI push elevates it from IoT connectivity to “network-as-AI-platform,” improving credibility and revenue potential. But unless AT&T offers simple-to-use product, pricing, and support, rivals can win with easier bundles. John Marcus 2026-03-27T00:00:00+00:00 ElevenLabs/IBM Tie-Up Looks Promising on Paper, but Some Big Questions Loom http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132735&rss ElevenLabs and IBM are planning to integrate ElevenLabs’s text-to-speech and speech-to-text solutions with IBM watsonx Orchestrate agentic AI platform. There are promising aspects to the partnership but also major concerns. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-03-27T00:00:00+00:00 Telefónica Global Solutions Helps Create Omnichannel Conversations for Personalized Experiences http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132732&rss Telefónica Global Solutions has a carrier-grade omnichannel CPaaS that unifies traditional and digital channels into one conversational platform. It has strong leadership in Europe and LATAM, but it can drive faster adoption through partners. Siow Meng Soh 2026-03-27T00:00:00+00:00 Digital Workspace: Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=103695&rss Despite pressure from falling usage among enterprises, IP voice is seen as a core product by most providers with the contact center market offering the biggest opportunity for growth. Gary Barton 2026-03-26T00:00:00+00:00 Mitel - Collaboration and Communications http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94695&rss Mitel has launched its latest chapter featuring a new go-to-market approach, restructured finances, and fresh leadership at the helm. The challenge will be maintaining the momentum generated under former CEO Tarun Loomba since the acquisition of Unify. Gregg Willsky 2026-03-26T00:00:00+00:00 Oracle Updates Fusion Suite as SaaS Providers Fight the Threat of AI Agents http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132721&rss Oracle announced new features as part of Oracle AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications, a development platform for building, connecting, and running AI automation and agentic applications. Beatriz Valle 2026-03-26T00:00:00+00:00 Private 5G Networks Market Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132724&rss Private 5G (and 4G) is becoming a practical solution, mainly in industrial deployments needing secure, deterministic connectivity. Competition spans Nokia/Ericsson, Huawei/ZTE, and IT-led rivals (Cisco/HPE) plus specialists (Celona/Druid). John Marcus - Alfie Amir 2026-03-26T00:00:00+00:00 RingCentral AIR Pro Is a Meaningful Addition to the Company’s Contact Center Portfolio but Suffers from a Foggy Roadmap http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132728&rss RingCentral AIR Pro enables users to leverage pre-built and custom AI agents to tackle a rich range of contact center transactions. However, the availability of the offer is quite limited, and the scope and timeline of wider access is opaque. Gregg Willsky 2026-03-26T00:00:00+00:00 Verizon Business - US and Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94926&rss Verizon Business continues to be a premier competitor. It fills both fixed and mobile needs, serves customers of all sizes, and has a global brand. The Frontier acquisition and onboarding of a new CEO add momentum but also uncertainty. Gregg Willsky 2026-03-26T00:00:00+00:00 Cisco Delivers a Slew of Security Solutions Critical to Protecting AI Agents, but Dense Competition Could Limit Adoption http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132717&rss At RSAC 2026, Cisco launched a slew of new solutions designed to protect AI agents. While there are compelling tools in the mix, the sprawling nature of the offers begs the question about integration complexity. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 Geopolitical Conflicts Driving New Resilience Imperative for Critical Infrastructure http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132709&rss Geopolitical conflicts are driving organizations to double down on the protection of critical infrastructure, improve visibility and control over the supply chain before converging cyber and operational resiliency to deliver a unified framework. Dustin Kehoe 2026-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 GSA’s Latest Private Wireless Market Tracker Notes 5G Acceleration – and Caution http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132716&rss Private wireless is becoming a mainstream enterprise platform with deployments across 84 countries. While 4G LTE still prevails, nearly half of GSA members’ customers now use 5G. John Marcus 2026-03-25T00:00:00+00:00 8x8’s New Customer Experience Capabilities are Contemporary but Confusing http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132706&rss Over the past two months, 8x8 has reinforced its customer experience (CX) portfolio with fresh rounds of features. While the features align with market trends, their presentation risks causing customer confusion. Gregg Willsky 2026-03-24T00:00:00+00:00 IBM - Data Center Technology http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94746&rss IBM saw the mainframe business enjoy its highest YoY growth in 20 years in its latest financial results. Efforts to modernize IBM Z by leveraging hybrid cloud architectures and using Watsonx Code Assistant for COBOL applications are bearing fruit. Beatriz Valle 2026-03-24T00:00:00+00:00 Verizon Stakes a Stronger Claim in Private 5G by Selling Outcomes, Not Infrastructure – Details Are Needed http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132707&rss Verizon’s 5G Acceleration update highlighted strong market momentum and doubled down on outcomes-led private 5G/neutral-host plus edge/AI, aiming to shorten sales cycles and scale repeatable multi-site rollouts. John Marcus 2026-03-24T00:00:00+00:00 The Rise of Wavelength in Enterprise Networking http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132703&rss As traditional WAN models are pushed to their limits, enterprises must consider whether Ethernet alone can meet its evolving business needs or should wavelength have a greater role in their mission-critical connectivity strategy. Brendan Swan - Gary Barton 2026-03-23T00:00:00+00:00 Telcos’ Drive to Adopt Nascent Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity – Part 2: Near-Term Trends, Implications, and Strategic Recommendations http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132690&rss Direct-to-device satellite connectivity is scaling up and garnering the attention of telecoms operators as seen in recent announcements on telco-satco deals, beta and commercial launches, and service offering details. Ismail Patel 2026-03-19T00:00:00+00:00 Zoom’s New Agentic AI Capabilities Fuel a Rejuvenation of Its Platform and the Company http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132688&rss Zoom has introduced capabilities that reflect a broader implementation of agentic AI taking place on collaboration and contact center platforms, extending its corporate transformation. Gregg Willsky 2026-03-19T00:00:00+00:00 Enterprise Connect 2026: AI is Spreading Across the Universe http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132683&rss As in the past, AI dominated the airwaves at Enterprise Connect. However, in 2026, the reach and influence of AI within organizations was the hottest topic. The biggest challenge for competitors will be navigating the pitfalls of this environment. Gregg Willsky 2026-03-18T00:00:00+00:00 KPN Business Analyst Day 2026: Secure Connectivity, Sovereignty, and Observability Drive Growth http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132682&rss KPN is defending its connectivity leadership while expanding further in security, IoT, CPaaS, cloud services, and private 5G. The plan is supported by an increased focus on partner-led mid-market coverage and AI-driven automation of operations. John Marcus - Beatriz Valle 2026-03-18T00:00:00+00:00 Lumen - Business Services US and Global Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94901&rss Lumen has centered its strategy on delivering low-latency multi-cloud/AI connectivity for enterprises and wholesale partners across North America. It is increasing investment in its network buildout program boosted by the sale of its FTTH business. Gary Barton - Gregg Willsky 2026-03-18T00:00:00+00:00 Telcos’ Drive to Adopt Nascent Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity – Part 1: Definitions, Activity, and Announcements http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132685&rss Direct-to-device satellite connectivity is scaling up and garnering the attention of telecoms operators as seen in recent announcements on telco-satco deals, beta and commercial launches, and service offering details. Ismail Patel 2026-03-18T00:00:00+00:00 Voice Reimagined: Orange Wholesale and ng-voice Bring Voice Services into the Cloud Era http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132681&rss Orange Wholesale partners with ng-voice to launch IMS-as-a-service, a cloud voice solution without the telecom headache. Though are telecom operators ready to ditch their beloved legacy mess, or will they keep running voice on telecom fossils. Brendan Swan 2026-03-17T00:00:00+00:00 FreeMove Alliance - Business Services Europe http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95641&rss FreeMove faced challenges in 2025 as the number of new managed lines declined after strong prior-year growth. New deals and customer retention remain strong. John Marcus 2026-03-16T00:00:00+00:00 Telstra Enterprise - Business Services Australia http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95110&rss Telstra Enterprise continues to make steady progress in its enterprise “reset”. At the same time, it has established a strong network foundation through the development of its high-speed intercity network to support future growth. Brendan Swan 2026-03-16T00:00:00+00:00 Network API Progress Has Stalled By Monetization, Regulation, and Co-Operation Challenges http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132672&rss Network APIs are crucial for providers seeking new routes to market and monetization opportunities, but after signs of positive momentum progress has stalled, and new opportunities are scarce. A change in mindsets is necessary for future success. Gary Barton 2026-03-13T00:00:00+00:00 Google Closes $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition, Raising Its Security Game with an AI-Ready Platform http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132664&rss Google completed its acquisition of Israeli-American security vendor Wiz, adding the latter’s security and AI platform to its portfolio. Incorporating AI, the technology promises to elevate threat intelligence. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-03-12T00:00:00+00:00 MWC26: Enthusiasm for AI Remains High Despite Market Skepticism and Uncertainty Over Sovereignty http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132667&rss Mobile World Congress exposed the importance of telco/technology partnerships to address critical enterprise concerns around app and infrastructure modernization complexities, sovereign cloud/AI, and how agentic AI streamlines new processes. Rena Bhattacharyya - Charlotte Dunlap 2026-03-12T00:00:00+00:00 Salesforce Adds Contact Center Capability to Drive Voice AI Usage for Better Customer Experience http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132659&rss Salesforce’s addition of Agentforce Contact Center means it now natively supports the full range of communications channels. It can now claim to be the all-in-one customer engagement platform with automation driven by agentic AI. Siow Meng Soh 2026-03-11T00:00:00+00:00 DNB Goes Fully Private - CelcomDigi, Maxis, and YTL to Gain Full Control of DNB 5G Wholesale Network http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132655&rss CelcomDigi, Maxis, and YTL acquired the remaining government’s stakes in DNB, enabling them to accelerate their 5G developments through tighter alignments with business needs. Alfie Amir 2026-03-09T00:00:00+00:00 Global Enterprise Mobility Services: Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=103473&rss In 2025, telcos enhanced enterprise mobility services with wider availability of 5G SA and 5G slicing for B2B use cases, and progress on private networks, mobile security, and eSIM provisioning. John Marcus - Ismail Patel 2026-03-09T00:00:00+00:00 Iranian Attacks on GCC Data Centers Put Tech Infrastructure Investment Risks into Sharp Focus http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132643&rss Damage to AWS facilities in the UAE and Bahrain resulting from the current war has catapulted physical vulnerability concerns on cloud and AI infrastructure into the limelight, just as the region embarks on large-scale AI data center build outs. Ismail Patel 2026-03-05T00:00:00+00:00 RingCentral Strengthens Two Contact Center Offers Courtesy of OpenAI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132641&rss RingCentral is integrating OpenAI Frontier models into two contact center offers: RingCentral AI Receptionist (AIR) and RingCentral AI Virtual Assistant (AVA). The announvcement marks a meaningful step for RingCentral but is not absent drawbacks. Gregg Willsky 2026-03-05T00:00:00+00:00 AMD and Meta’s Deal is One of the Most Significant AI Infrastructure Partnerships This Year, but Will It Deliver? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132640&rss AMD and Meta have signed an agreement to align their GPU and CPU silicon, systems, and software roadmaps with Helios rack clusters running on ROCm software. Beatriz Valle 2026-03-04T00:00:00+00:00 Cloud Wars Shift to AI Wars: Archaic Code is a New Target of Opportunity http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132632&rss Cloud players leverage agentic AI in aggressive moves to upend arch-rivals’ deeply entrenched revenue sources. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-03-03T00:00:00+00:00 Generative AI Quarterly Q1 2026: Google Goes After Amazon’s Commerce Dominance and Alibaba Disrupts the Market with the Groundbreaking Qwen3.5 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132628&rss GlobalData provides a comprehensive view of the quarter’s key GenAI news including the announcements that Google is making a grab for Amazon’s e-commerce dominance and Anthropic’s Claude Code could modernize legacy programming language COBOL. Charlotte Dunlap - Beatriz Valle 2026-03-02T00:00:00+00:00 IBM X-Force Threat Index 2026: Adversaries Use AI as a Weapon in Scaling Attacks http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132631&rss Threat actors are applying AI as an offensive weapon to breach organizations. IBM research found a dramatic increase in the exploitation of public-facing apps as adversaries take advantage of major gaps in their targets’ security defenses. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-03-02T00:00:00+00:00 Canva Aims for Enterprise Market Share and Uses Acquisitions to Speed Up the Process http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132601&rss Canva is making inroads into the enterprise segment and disrupting a space dominated by Adobe. The acquisition of MangoAI and Cavalry adds new product capabilities and expertise to fuel its ambition. Siow Meng Soh - Dustin Kehoe 2026-02-26T00:00:00+00:00 The AI Boom and Unintended Consequences http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132608&rss There are significant knock-on effects that come directly from the AI boom and subsequent data center build-out that will end up making most electronics more expensive, as capacity has been dedicated to AI-related products. Steve Schuchart 2026-02-26T00:00:00+00:00 Cisco Research Finds AI Is Revolutionizing the Privacy Landscape http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132596&rss AI is fueling corporate investments in privacy initiatives. Ninety percent (90%) of the IT and security professionals surveyed by Cisco report that they have extended their privacy programs because of AI. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-02-24T00:00:00+00:00 Ooredoo Carves Out Fiber and Subsea Unit to Accelerate Regional Connectivity Ambitions http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132583&rss With bandwidth and diversified connectivity surging, Ooredoo is carving out its fiber and subsea assets to fast track its ambition to become the Middle East’s leading regional connectivity powerhouse – but will this bold move secure that position? Brendan Swan 2026-02-23T00:00:00+00:00 Telstra H1 FY2026: Profit Up, but Enterprise Fixed Still Searching for Growth http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132581&rss Telstra reported H1 FY2026 results with strong profit growth, but its enterprise fixed business still remains under pressure amid another round of workforce reductions across its enterprise and consumer segments. Brendan Swan 2026-02-19T00:00:00+00:00 Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise - Collaboration and Communications http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94681&rss ALE's sizable partner network coupled with a global market presence are ALE's greatest hallmarks. However, the pace of innovation when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) must be strengthened to compete successfully. Gregg Willsky 2026-02-18T00:00:00+00:00 Vodafone’s Network-as-a-Weather Sensor Is a Smart Differentiator, but Is It a Product? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132572&rss Vodafone is turning microwave backhaul into rainfall intelligence and mast sites into sensor hubs. Its data will be compelling for public sector resilience needs – but only if Vodafone productizes data accuracy, SLAs, and integrations. John Marcus 2026-02-18T00:00:00+00:00 2026 Enterprise Predictions: MEA ICT http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132570&rss 2026 will be the year in which MEA moves from discussions on AI and data centers to tangible AI-driven use cases, improved regional national connectivity, and coordination and asset consolidation designed to reduce duplication of efforts. Ismail Patel 2026-02-17T00:00:00+00:00 Cisco Live EMEA 2026: Cisco Stands Out for Its Broad Take on AI for Collaboration http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132565&rss At Cisco Live EMEA 2026, Cisco’s holistic approach to AI with respect to collaboration was on bold display. Coupled with long-standing expertise in networking, security, and manageability yields a unique competitive position. Gregg Willsky 2026-02-12T00:00:00+00:00 Spectrum Business (Charter) - Business Services US http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94900&rss As the Charter-Cox merger progresses, Spectrum Business is proactively investing in network enhancements and forging strategic partnerships, while leveraging AI to improve efficiency, scalability and innovation across the organization. Brendan Swan 2026-02-12T00:00:00+00:00 DXC Opens a New AI Deployment Practice Centered on Delivering Validated Solutions Efficiently http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132558&rss DXC is opening an AI deployment practice for companies seeking integration support across heterogeneous environments. DXC is leveraging its own experience deploying the agentic AI-based Amazon Quick suite across its own IT estate. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2026-02-11T00:00:00+00:00 UiPath Bets Big on Agentic AI in Finance via WorkFusion Acquisition http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132555&rss UiPath is stepping up its agentic AI automation investment for customers in the financial services sector, acquiring a key RPA rival for its financial crime compliance solution to enhance UiPath’s productized solution accelerators. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-02-10T00:00:00+00:00 Generative AI Watch: Anthropic Releases Claude Opus 4.6 in Aggressive Bid to Gain Enterprise Share http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132551&rss Anthropic released Claude Opus 4.6, the latest iteration in the Claude family, with a one-million-context window. This new version improves coding over Opus 4.5, with longer agentic tasks, larger codebases, and improved review and debugging. Beatriz Valle 2026-02-09T00:00:00+00:00 In Focus: Neoclouds http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132539&rss Neoclouds are a new generation of cloud service providers specializing in AI-focused data center infrastructure and GPU-as-a-Service (GPaaS) i.e., renting out computing power to big tech companies and enterprises building large language models. Beatriz Valle 2026-02-05T00:00:00+00:00 Sparkle and VDPC Redefine Infrastructure Partnership; Barracuda Swims Between Italy and Spain http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132538&rss Telecom Italia’s Sparkle strikes an agreement with Valencia Digital Port Connect. But as the ownership of Sparkle is about to change, could this influence its long-term role in global infrastructure? Brendan Swan 2026-02-05T00:00:00+00:00 Telefonica’s 5G Edge Play for Industrial Rail is Only a Pilot, but Plans for Scaling Are Significant http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132541&rss Telefónica’s rail pilot with OEM partner CAF is a strong proof point that edge and 5G can deliver real industrial outcomes. The challenge now for its edge compute footprint is advancing to repeatable, scalable deployments and more use cases. John Marcus 2026-02-05T00:00:00+00:00 Vodafone’s Subsea Expansion Fuels Global Network Ambitions http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132534&rss Vodafone is doubling down on its investment in its subsea cable infrastructure. With the construction of two cable systems, Thetis Express and Kardesa as it aims to boost its global network capacity and sidestep traditional bottlenecks. Brendan Swan 2026-02-03T00:00:00+00:00 2026 Enterprise Predictions: Satellite http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132532&rss 2026 will be the year that satellite connectivity breaks out from niche to mainstream, the intensifying of this new space race, and telcos ramping up satellite connectivity to serve SMBs and enterprises that can benefit from satellite use cases. Ismail Patel 2026-02-02T00:00:00+00:00 2026 Enterprise Predictions: Observability http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132527&rss The observability market is hot. In 2026, the market will continue to grow with disruption in AI developer tools by startups, accelerating market consolidation, and more penetration into IT operations. Charlotte Dunlap - Steve Schuchart 2026-01-30T00:00:00+00:00 Lenovo - Data Center Technology http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=123524&rss Lenovo unveiled new servers including the ThinkSystem SR675i, ThinkSystem SR650i and ThinkEdge SE455i with Neptune air and liquid cooling capabilities to enable inferencing in various settings and at the edge. Beatriz Valle 2026-01-29T00:00:00+00:00 Observability Predictions 2026: Makers of Dev Tools to Disrupt Space http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132524&rss Observability predictions for 2026 include disruptive dev-tools start-ups adding observability features to solutions, and AI-injected app deployment platforms targeting ops teams. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-01-29T00:00:00+00:00 2026 Enterprise Predictions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132518&rss 2026 will be the year of “efficiency”. Small language models (SLMs) will gain relevance as enterprises leverage AI for domain- and industry-specific use cases. Running SLMs locally helps address privacy, data security, and compliance concerns. Beatriz Valle - Rena Bhattacharyya 2026-01-28T00:00:00+00:00 Avaya - Collaboration and Communications http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94680&rss Avaya continues rebuilding under CEO Patrick Dennis, who took over in the wake of a transformation completed by his predecessor Alan Masarek. The challenge will be convincing the market that the company is sailing on smooth waters. Gregg Willsky 2026-01-28T00:00:00+00:00 Slack Has Landed a Starring Role at Salesforce http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132514&rss Slack seemed destined to fall into a blackhole when acquired by Salesforce in 2021. Instead, it has been elevated to a central gateway of the Salesforce platform. Gregg Willsky 2026-01-26T00:00:00+00:00 Subco’s APX Cable: A Strategic Asset for Australia’s Digital Future http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132510&rss SubCo will build an international subsea cable directly connecting Australia to the US. But as subsea infrastructure is becoming a strategic importance, should the government look to take a financial stake? Brendan Swan 2026-01-23T00:00:00+00:00 2026 Enterprise Predictions: Mobility, IoT and Private Wireless http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132502&rss AI, resilience and trust, orchestration and observability, and ecosystems and marketplaces are among the key GlobalData 2026 market drivers influencing predictions for enterprise mobility, IoT, and private wireless. John Marcus 2026-01-21T00:00:00+00:00 5G Watch Q4 2025: Operators Offer 5G-Advanced, More Slicing, Enterprise SLAs http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132498&rss Operators are moving to 5G-Advanced via 5G standalone and added spectrum, with Europe nearing full coverage. New enterprise offers leverage slicing, hybrid edge, and SLAs with momentum in automotive, healthcare, ports, and public safety. John Marcus - Ismail Patel 2026-01-16T00:00:00+00:00 2026 Enterprise Predictions: Expect New Heights for Vibe Coding and Retaining Tribal Knowledge http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132486&rss Agentic AI will underpin new trends in 2026 taking vibe coding and intelligent automation/RPA to new levels for streamlining agile automation. Charlotte Dunlap 2026-01-13T00:00:00+00:00 2026 Enterprise Predictions: ASEAN ICT http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132471&rss Enterprise ICT in ASEAN is rapidly evolving, and key technologies/solutions to watch include AI, cloud, network platform, 5G, and quantum. Alfie Amir 2026-01-07T00:00:00+00:00 2026 Enterprise Predictions: Data Center http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132472&rss Investment in new data centers will continue to accelerate in 2026, with hyperscalers pouring money into new projects. Server densities will soar to support AI workloads, making new designs and energy management a top concern. Beatriz Valle 2026-01-07T00:00:00+00:00 2026 Enterprise Predictions: Agile Automation http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132459&rss Agentic AI will propel intelligent automation in numerous ways across global enterprise IT systems in 2026. Charlotte Dunlap - Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2025-12-31T00:00:00+00:00 ISC2's Security Study Finds an Overburdened Workforce Embracing AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132460&rss Recent research conducted by the ISC2 consortium found that skills shortages and employee retention issues still vex security practitioners. These challenges have consequences in terms of efficiency and organizational insecurity. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2025-12-31T00:00:00+00:00 2026 Enterprise Predictions: Quantum Computing http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132456&rss In 2026, quantum computing for the enterprise will be in something of a transition year as newer error correction algorithms, increased integration with classic HPCs, and more enterprise pilots of quantum computing for narrow use cases. Steve Schuchart 2025-12-30T00:00:00+00:00 I’ve Got a Lot of Problems With You People http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132458&rss End-of-year thoughts bring out the traditional ‘Airing of the Grievances,’ with AI, customer-first thinking, and attitudes about the technology industry serving the enterprise to wrap up 2025. Steve Schuchart 2025-12-30T00:00:00+00:00 KPN - Business Services Europe http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94919&rss KPN’s “Connect, Activate & Grow” strategy is delivering steady B2B growth, with a converged one-stop-shop portfolio, strong fiber/5G, and a major new cybersecurity investment, though competition and price pressure remain intense. John Marcus 2025-12-23T00:00:00+00:00 Palo Alto Networks Walks Hand in Hand with Google Cloud http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132440&rss Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud have announced a beneficial expansion of their partnership that will see greater integration of PAN’s firewalls and SASE offerings as well as its use of Google’s AI offerings. Steve Schuchart 2025-12-23T00:00:00+00:00 ServiceNow Discloses $7.7 Billion Deal to Snap Up IT/OT Security Vendor Armis http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132446&rss ServiceNow is buying Israel-based vendor Armis in a bid to expand its IT/OT security portfolio. The aim is to create a unified platform to govern and manage AI across the enterprise, and to protect the enterprise from AI-driven attacks. Amy Larsen DeCarlo - Charlotte Dunlap 2025-12-23T00:00:00+00:00 2026 Enterprise Predictions: Digital Workplace http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132431&rss In 2025 generative AI and agentic AI dominated digital workplaces. AI was the fuel behind trends that will accelerate in 2026 such as platform interoperability and support for sales teams. It promises to be an intriguing year. Gregg Willsky 2025-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 RingCentral - Cloud-Based Collaboration http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=129594&rss RingCentral continues to invest and expand its cloud-based communications portfolio, expanding its AI capabilities while building and deepening new strategic partnerships to strengthen its platform and market position. Gregg Willsky - Brendan Swan 2025-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 Slow Your Roll on AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132436&rss FOMO, high-grade hype, and fantastical claims are causing enterprises to make quick and often ill-conceived decisions around implementing AI in the business and in IT. Everybody needs to slow down and get back to basics. Steve Schuchart 2025-12-22T00:00:00+00:00 AI Growth Collides with Infrastructure Limits http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132423&rss Rising AI and cloud workloads are accelerating bandwidth demand, prompting telcos and hyperscalers to announce new subsea and terrestrial fiber builds. Are these investments arriving too late to support the connected future we’re creating? Brendan Swan - Gary Barton 2025-12-19T00:00:00+00:00 Generative AI Watch: Nebius Updates NVIDIA-based Platform for European Customers Scaling AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132424&rss Nebius launched Nebius AI Cloud 3.1, an update on its cloud platform offering NVIDIA compute and capacity management to European enterprises scaling AI in production environments. Beatriz Valle 2025-12-19T00:00:00+00:00 Global IoT Service Providers Focus on Orchestration, Satellite Continuity, and Large-Scale Wins in H2 2025 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132422&rss IoT is moving from proprietary SIMs and coverage to orchestration and assurance. Telcos are unifying management portals, accelerating eSIM/multi-network operations, adding NTN continuity, rolling out RedCap, and chasing mega-deals in regulated sectors. John Marcus 2025-12-19T00:00:00+00:00 Verizon Launches SLA-Backed 5G Slicing for Business Internet Access http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132425&rss Verizon Business launched SLA-backed 5G network-sliced fixed wireless with faster uplink and no data caps for AI/edge use cases. It aims to differentiate on performance and managed delivery but starts out with a limited footprint and much to prove. John Marcus 2025-12-19T00:00:00+00:00 AWS re:Invent 2025 – Strengthening Leadership and Accelerating Innovation in Asia-Pacific via AI and Cloud http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132416&rss At re:Invent 2025, AWS unveiled numerous new services focusing on AI while maintaining core services. The robust strategy combined with cultural transformation, enables AWS to strengthen its leadership and accelerate innovations across Asia. Alfie Amir 2025-12-18T00:00:00+00:00 Cisco - Cloud-Based Collaboration http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=102021&rss Cisco's Webex mission is to elevate hybrid work and enhance customer experience. It continues to expand and strengthen its AI capabilities across the portfolio as competition from Microsoft, Google, and Zoom intensifies. Gregg Willsky - Brendan Swan 2025-12-18T00:00:00+00:00 Microsoft - Cloud-Based Collaboration http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=102017&rss Microsoft 365 serves as the company’s flagship hybrid work suite, with Teams at its core. The company continues to expand its AI capabilities with a concentration on AI-driven agents, enhancing collaboration and productivity. Gregg Willsky - Brendan Swan 2025-12-17T00:00:00+00:00 Orange Business’s Evolution Platform Demonstrates Momentum With Customer Wins and Sharper Messaging http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132535&rss Orange Business ‘Evolution Platform’ NaaS strategy is one of the most important projects the provider has embarked on and will be crucial to its success in the multicloud, multi-AI networking world. Two years after launch the signs are positive. Gary Barton 2025-12-17T00:00:00+00:00 What's the Next Phase for the Private 5G Market After Nokia Steps Back? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132409&rss Nokia’s Enterprise Campus Edge potential sale plans sparked private 5G uncertainty, but the market is growing. Expect more SI/MSP-led multi-vendor solutions, with buyers prioritizing roadmap clarity, OT integration, and lifecycle risk management. John Marcus 2025-12-17T00:00:00+00:00 DXC Helps Enterprises Scale AI with AdvisoryX http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132407&rss DXC is helping enterprises accelerate their AI adoption and gain business values faster through advisory and consulting services. It is crucial to establish differentiation through its approach and build credibility with customer references. Siow Meng Soh 2025-12-16T00:00:00+00:00 Mitel CX 2.0 Serves Double Duty in Mitel’s Transformation http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132406&rss Mitel CX 2.0 is an upgrade to Mitel CX, the customer experience platform launched in March 2025. Mitel is simultaneously enhancing its position in the contact center space and continuing the ‘modernization’ ignited by its Unify acquisition. Gregg Willsky 2025-12-16T00:00:00+00:00 Data Center Watch Q4 2025: Model Builders Partner with Chip Designers as Data Center Construction Booms http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132400&rss The AI revolution has introduced a lot of dynamism but also upheaval in the data center market. As a result, infrastructure providers are enhancing their portfolios through innovation, partnerships, and acquisitions to keep up with the changes. Beatriz Valle 2025-12-15T00:00:00+00:00 OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 as 'Code Red' Moment Signals Industry Shake-Up http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132401&rss OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2, in response to quick advancements by rivals Google with Gemini 3 Pro, and Anthropic with Claude 4.5. Beatriz Valle 2025-12-15T00:00:00+00:00 DXC Launched AdvisoryX to Help Enterprises Fulfill Their AI Ambitions http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132394&rss DXC has ramped up its AI capabilities in 2025. The AdvisoryX launch is another key step to strengthen its ability to work with clients to drive AI innovation by addressing strategic and operational challenges alongside technical ones. Siow Meng Soh 2025-12-12T00:00:00+00:00 Fall Conferences Reveal Critical Agentic AI OSS Innovations http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132395&rss Themes from fall technology conferences included agentic AI integrations and ecosystem partnerships/acquisitions to fill tech gaps. Of greatest interest to enterprise developers were new OSS innovation reveals. Charlotte Dunlap 2025-12-12T00:00:00+00:00 Boomi Enables Agentic Transformation by Connecting Applications, Data, and AI Agents Through a Single Platform http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132389&rss Boomi has developed a comprehensive platform that supports agentic transformation. It is gaining traction with customers and partners as they see the need to better manage the integration of data, systems, and AI. Siow Meng Soh 2025-12-11T00:00:00+00:00 KubeCon Atlanta 2025: Agentic AI Era Gains Momentum via OSS and Power Partnerships http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132385&rss The industry’s adoption of agentic AI for streamlining the application lifecycle will be largely realized through OSS innovations, while platform vendors jockey for key partnerships to fill tech gaps. Charlotte Dunlap 2025-12-10T00:00:00+00:00 Microsoft Ignite 2025: Much Rests Beneath the Surface http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132384&rss As part of its annual Ignite event, Microsoft unveiled its latest round of team collaboration capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. However, the most intriguing aspects of the event lay beyond a simple inventory of enhancements. Gregg Willsky 2025-12-10T00:00:00+00:00 BT International Sets Out Its Compelling Business Platform Vision as Questions About Its Future Remain http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132379&rss BT International is setting out a strategy that, while not fully formed, already delivers reassuring clarity tightly centered on its Global Fabric WAN and IP voice capabilities. Messaging around security and managed services needs work, however. Gary Barton - Ismail Patel 2025-12-09T00:00:00+00:00 Cloud-Based Collaboration: Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=102466&rss Enterprises continue to operate in hybrid work mode, galvanizing demand for collaboration solutions and further entrenching the importance of cloud delivery. Vendors have made cloud-based collaboration a centerpiece of their value proposition. Gregg Willsky 2025-12-08T00:00:00+00:00 Zoom - Cloud-Based Collaboration http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=127347&rss Zoom has blossomed into a holistic cloud-based collaboration player and continues to evolve. However, rivals such as Microsoft, Cisco, and Google are innovating as well, and their platforms pose stiff competition to Zoom's. Gregg Willsky 2025-12-08T00:00:00+00:00 Amdocs Helps Telcos Succeed in Transformation by Combining AI, Telco-Centric Platforms, and Services Focused on Experience http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132368&rss Amdocs is driving product innovation leveraging AI and strengthening its services capabilities to work alongside clients to ensure success. A strong focus on human experience is crucial while driving business transformation using technologies. Siow Meng Soh 2025-12-05T00:00:00+00:00 Proximus is Thinking NaaS as its Next Enterprise Strategy at Think NXT 2025 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132367&rss The third Proximus Think NXT event focused on sovereignty, cyber defense, and the company announcing plans towards a ‘telco-as-a-platform’ business direction. Ismail Patel 2025-12-05T00:00:00+00:00 Twilio Drives CX with Trust, Simple, and Smart http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132365&rss Twilio continues to drive innovation focusing on branded communications, data management, and the use of AI to interact with customers and address their needs. The ability to simplify the process of deploying AI agents will help to drive adoption. Siow Meng Soh 2025-12-05T00:00:00+00:00 Telefonica - Managed Hybrid Cloud Services http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=126387&rss Telefónica is rapidly moving from cloud reseller to cloud partner as it augments its hybrid and sovereign cloud proposition with AI and observability tools, FinOps, GreenOps, application modernization, and consulting. Ismail Patel 2025-12-04T00:00:00+00:00 Cisco Live 2025 Melbourne: Cisco Delivers Secure Critical Infrastructure to Fuel AI Adoption http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132348&rss Cisco is riding the wave of the AI boom, helping enterprises deploy secure digital infrastructure fit for AI workloads. It is leveraging AI to drive product innovation across its entire portfolio. Siow Meng Soh 2025-12-01T00:00:00+00:00 Huawei MBBS Africa: Unlocking 5G Opportunity in the Region http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132352&rss Huawei aims to accelerate Digital Africa with wider connectivity, 5G, and sustainability. Industrial 5G, especially in mining, can drive 5G monetization in Africa. This is supported by Huawei’s broad portfolio and ecosystem. Alfie Amir 2025-12-01T00:00:00+00:00 SAP Announces EU AI Cloud to Offer European Organizations a Sovereign Solution to Fit Their Needs http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132353&rss SAP announced the EU AI Cloud to complete its strategy for European digital sovereignty under a single framework composed of a sovereign AI and full-stack cloud offering. Beatriz Valle 2025-12-01T00:00:00+00:00 Deutsche Telekom / T-Systems - Managed Hybrid Cloud Services http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=126386&rss The consolidation of Deutsche Telekom’s and T-Systems’ cloud services under T Cloud signals a simplified and unified cloud portfolio that serves customers with a variety of needs, from flexibility and agility to sovereignty and security. Ismail Patel 2025-11-25T00:00:00+00:00 Orange OpenTech 2025: Orange Highlights Focus on Delivering Value to Customers as It Leverages Continued Innovation in NaaS and AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132337&rss Orange’s focus on delivering value to customers has been made possible after its enduring investment in its flagship Evolution Platform and Live Intelligence services. Tech innovation and customer lifecycle management now in lockstep for Orange. Ismail Patel 2025-11-25T00:00:00+00:00 Generative AI Quarterly Q4 2025: Agentic AI takes Over the Market While Speculation About the AI Bubble Grows http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132327&rss GlobalData provides a comprehensive view of the quarter’s key GenAI news including new offerings by Atos (in partnership with Red Hat), Automation Anywhere, Google, Oracle, and Thinking Machines Lab. Beatriz Valle - Charlotte Dunlap 2025-11-24T00:00:00+00:00 Nokia’s Private Networks Business Is Apparently Up for Sale in Strategy Revamp http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132329&rss Nokia’s new AI-focused strategy is centered on network and mobile infrastructure, leaving its enterprise-focused private networks and edge likely to be spun off—just as the market is modestly picking up, and despite their role as AI enablers. John Marcus 2025-11-24T00:00:00+00:00 Palo Alto Networks Shakes Security & Observability Markets with Chronosphere Acquisition http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132326&rss Palo Alto Networks has made another aggressive M&A move with its planned acquisition of observability startup Chronosphere, expanding its reach into the enterprise. Steve Schuchart - Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2025-11-21T00:00:00+00:00 Verizon Mobile Security Index: In the AI Era, the Human Element Remains the Weak Link http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132314&rss A new Verizon survey spotlights how the enterprise’s reliance on mobile and IoT devices created an expanded attack surface. Organizations seeking to combat AI-driven and other threats to this environment are prioritizing cybersecurity investments. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2025-11-20T00:00:00+00:00 Red Hat - Data Center Technology http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95777&rss Red Hat recently announced a collaboration with Dell Technologies to bring Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) to Dell's PowerEdge servers to help organizations develop, test, and deploy generative AI (GenAI) models. Beatriz Valle 2025-11-17T00:00:00+00:00 Google - Collaboration and Communications http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94684&rss Google is well-positioned for the burgeoning hybrid work environment and the emergence of agentic AI. However, rivals continue to innovate. The company needs to sustain the high level of enhancement it has brought to the platform. Gregg Willsky 2025-11-13T00:00:00+00:00 HCLTech Promotes Using AI to Enhance Human Centric Experience and Business Outcomes http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132292&rss HCLTech is driving market differentiation through its industry expertise, chip to cloud capability, HCLSoftware, and focus on customer business outcomes. AI plays a key role in achieving these goals. Siow Meng Soh 2025-11-13T00:00:00+00:00 Orange Business - Managed Hybrid Cloud Services http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=123745&rss Orange Business is expanding its cloud partners to by having added Red Hat and Nvidia. It is also making moves in its MEA markets as well as non-footprint markets like Saudi Arabia to deploy cloud services. Ismail Patel 2025-11-13T00:00:00+00:00 BT - Managed Hybrid Cloud Services http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=124494&rss Having shifted to a public cloud strategy, BT is putting customers at the center of its cloud strategy transformation. It is also leveraging its cloud-native NaaS platform for an integrated offering to enterprise customers. Ismail Patel 2025-11-12T00:00:00+00:00 5G Watch Q3 2025: Operator Strategies, Enterprise Wins, and Private 5G Momentum http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132281&rss 5G momentum continued characterized by spectrum deals, open RAN trials, RedCap IoT, satellite backup and roaming, venue upgrades, enterprise plans, standalone 5G deployments, AI-driven bandwidth, and robotics. John Marcus - Ismail Patel 2025-11-11T00:00:00+00:00 Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Strengthen European Sovereign Connectivity with New Satellite Venture in Germany http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132275&rss Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile’s new EU satellite venture in Germany strengthens Europe’s sovereign connectivity goals, creating enterprise opportunities in secure hybrid networks, but the venture will face execution, adoption, and competitive risks. John Marcus 2025-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 Microsoft Extends Digital Sovereignty Controls and Resources http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132270&rss Microsoft is expanding its digital sovereignty functionality including AI data processing residency. The company also bolstered resources globally, establishing a European board of directors and adding capacity. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2025-11-06T00:00:00+00:00 Cisco Appeals to MSPs with New Multi-Customer Management Functionality for Security Cloud Control http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132262&rss Cisco is adding multi-customer management features to its Security Cloud Control Platform. This functionality will make it easier for MSPs to offer unified security services. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2025-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 Huawei - Enterprise Networking & Data Center http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94749&rss Huawei launched Xinghe AI Fabric 2.0., unveiled its Kunpeng roadmap, and updated its backup and disaster recovery solutions portfolio. Going forward, the company plans to focus R&D investment on power supply, thermal management, and infrastructure. Beatriz Valle 2025-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 Hyperscale Services (Asia-Pacific): Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=129711&rss Hyperscalers are expanding their footprints with new cloud regions, broadening ecosystems with collaborations. The competition is shifting to cloud-based AI solutions including AI infra, development tools, and applications. AWS is leading the overall market while competitors are closing the gaps. Alfie Amir 2025-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 In Focus: European Challengers - Altnets http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=125158&rss European challengers both pose and face competition with incumbents and each other. The market is characterized by consolidation and battle for market share. Growth is hard won and driven by expanded network reach, innovation, and acquisitions. Robert Pritchard 2025-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 RingCentral Unveils a Wide Range of Enhancements, but Differentiation is Limited http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132263&rss RingCentral revealed a motherlode of capabilities for its platform that canvas team collaboration, contact center, and sales support. While they enrich RingCentral’s portfolio, they are largely reflected by the likes of Cisco, Zoom, and 8x8. Gregg Willsky 2025-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 Telefonica’s “Transform & Grow” Strategy Bets its Future on AI, Cybersecurity, Sovereign Cloud, CX, and Consolidation as it Targets B2B Growth http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132257&rss Telefonica’s Transform & Grow vision has highlighted areas such as cybersecurity and sovereign cloud where Telefonica is a realistic market player. What is now needed are details of how the provider will verify its long-term market relevance. Gary Barton 2025-11-04T00:00:00+00:00 SASE and SD-WAN: Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=102438&rss SASE and SD-WAN are both important to enterprises today, and GlobalData looks at top companies in those spaces with this new report. Steve Schuchart 2025-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 T-Mobile Advances its Enterprise 5G Pitch with Edge Control and T-Platform http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132255&rss T-Mobile launched Edge Control and T-Platform, offering hybrid private-like 5G with local data routing and unified management. The move pressures competitors, opens vertical opportunities, and helps positions T-Mobile as an enterprise enabler. John Marcus - Ismail Patel 2025-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 ZTE Global Summit 2025 – Advancing Enterprise Business with Private 5G and AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132246&rss ZTE strengthens its enterprise business with private 5G, ISAC, wider use cases, and AI capabilities. Alfie Amir 2025-10-31T00:00:00+00:00 Telstra Goes Back to Core Network and Building Partnerships for Services http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132241&rss Telstra is focusing on the core connectivity business while looking for partners to create new pathways for its technology services business. This allows Telstra to focus on what it does best and build partnerships for market expansion. Siow Meng Soh 2025-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 Huawei Demonstrates Agentic AI and 5G-Advanced Enable More Efficient Networks and Differentiated Experiences http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132230&rss Huawei is developing agentic AI capabilities to help telecom operators drive O&M efficiency. It is also demonstrating how operators can leverage 5G-A and slicing to support industry transformation, and stay relevant in the B2B market. Siow Meng Soh 2025-10-27T00:00:00+00:00 Nutanix - Data Center Technology http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95847&rss Nutanix underwent an important transformation during the last year, such as embracing external storage bringing to market its containers offering and announcing the forthcoming availability of Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Google Cloud. Beatriz Valle 2025-10-27T00:00:00+00:00 IBM TechXchange 2025: Will Developer Tools Deliver the Promised Land of Productivity Gains? http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132226&rss At IBM TechXchange 2025, news included Project Bob to orchestrate LLMs to automate application modernization, the launch of AgentOps for real-time agent governance, and the first integration of open source Langflow into IBM watsonx Orchestrate. Beatriz Valle 2025-10-24T00:00:00+01:00 Take a Hard Pass on AI Browsers and AI Extensions for Browsers http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132229&rss Everybody wants cool new tools to make their experiences better, more productive, and easier. But AI browsers and AI browser extensions are a step too far today. Steve Schuchart 2025-10-24T00:00:00+01:00 Telstra Adaptive Networks Doubles Down on Fixed Connectivity Focusing on Digitization and Customer Experiences Revamping Core Backend Systems – Part Two http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132224&rss Telstra is focusing on the core connectivity business. This allows Telstra to focus on what it does best and build partnerships for market expansion. Dustin Kehoe - Siow Meng Soh 2025-10-23T00:00:00+01:00 Google - Cloud-Based Collaboration http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=123059&rss Google is well-positioned for the burgeoning hybrid work environment and the emergence of agentic AI. However, rivals continue to innovate. The company needs to sustain the high level of enhancement it has brought to the platform. Gregg Willsky 2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00 Oracle AI World 2025: Oracle Shifts Thinking from Technology to Outcomes; Plans Updated APEX Low-Code http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132211&rss Agentic AI-injected services across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) are helping shift the company’s messaging to one of outcomes versus products, while Oracle readies the release of a new automation/low-code tool, APEXLang. Charlotte Dunlap 2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00 Tencent Cloud Global Analyst Conference 2025: Expand Internationally with Cloud, Sovereignty, and AI – Part 1 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132209&rss Tencent shows a steady momentum in expanding internationally with broad cloud and AI portfolio, combined with its strong capabilities in internet, media, gaming, collaboration, social media, and fintech sectors. Alfie Amir - Siow Meng Soh 2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00 Tencent Cloud Global Analyst Conference 2025: Expand Internationally with Cloud, Sovereignty, and AI – Part 2 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132210&rss Tencent shows a steady momentum in expanding internationally with broad cloud and AI portfolio, combined with its strong capabilities in internet, media, gaming, collaboration, social media, and fintech sectors. Alfie Amir - Siow Meng Soh 2025-10-21T00:00:00+01:00 Data WAN (UK): Competitive Landscape Assessment http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=102552&rss The UK data WAN market is highly competitive, giving enterprises, public sector, and other organizations a wide choice of services from national and niche providers with ever faster, more secure, and better value connectivity to sites large and small. Robert Pritchard 2025-10-20T00:00:00+01:00 GITEX Global 2025 Roundup: Conference Evolves to Demonstrate UAE’s Regional Leadership on AI and Smart Public Services http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132205&rss GITEX continues to be an outlet for global vendors to showcase announced solutions. Some new deal announcements were noteworthy, though the conference has evolved somewhat to become a medium for the UAE to demonstrate its leadership in tech and AI. Ismail Patel 2025-10-20T00:00:00+01:00 Lumen Seeks to be the AI-Ready Networking Partner of Choice for Enterprises and AI Platforms http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132191&rss Lumen set out a vision based on being the most connected, agile, and easy to work with provider for AI connectivity. The company will support its vision with a regular cadence of portfolio repositioning and expansion to support its ambitions. Gary Barton 2025-10-16T00:00:00+01:00 Telstra’s Evolves Adaptive Mobility Product with Dynamic 5G Network Slicing Using Cellular to Redefine How It Engages Connected Digital Industries - Part One http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132193&rss Telstra is focusing on the core connectivity business while looking for partners to create new pathways for its technology services business. This allows Telstra to focus on what it does best and build partnerships for market expansion. Dustin Kehoe - Siow Meng Soh 2025-10-16T00:00:00+01:00 ANS' Sci-Net Acquisition Positioned as Driving UK AI Readiness http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132185&rss ANS is jumping on the AI bandwagon here – but who isn’t these days? The important thing is the acquisition underlines the broader importance of value-added services and enterprise solutions from managed service providers in a competitive market. Robert Pritchard 2025-10-15T00:00:00+01:00 Google Cloud Opens the Door to Advancing AI with Gemini Enterprise Launch http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132181&rss Google Cloud made a splash with its introduction of Gemini Enterprise, a platform that executives say acts as a “front door” to marry AI with enterprise data and tools. This promises to serve many functions, including content creation. Amy Larsen DeCarlo - Gregg Willsky 2025-10-10T00:00:00+01:00 Cisco WebexOne 2025: Cisco Backs Up a Strong AI Vision with Meaningful Enhancements to the Webex Platform http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132168&rss At WebexOne 2025, Cisco detailed it AI vision and associated enhancements to the Webex platform. But in a twist from past year’s events, that vision was more front and center with the enhancements cast in a supporting role. Gregg Willsky 2025-10-08T00:00:00+01:00 Extreme Networks - Enterprise Networking & Data Center http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=105252&rss Extreme has a solid vision for end-to-end networking, including cloud and AI. Extreme is one of the smaller enterprise networking players and has leveraged multiple acquisitions of competitors and technology over the years into a modern networking portfolio. Steve Schuchart 2025-10-07T00:00:00+01:00 Next-Gen Automation Built on Agentic AI http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132163&rss Automation and platform integrations are underway to fulfill business outcomes, including operationalizing agentic AI. Charlotte Dunlap 2025-10-07T00:00:00+01:00 T-Mobile Adds Data Support to T-Satellite, Broadening its B2B Relevance Beyond Emergency Messaging http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132151&rss T-Mobile added data connectivity to T-Satellite, shifting its focus from emergency messaging to broader support for mobile apps, including enterprise platforms, although voice and IoT remain to be addressed. John Marcus 2025-10-02T00:00:00+01:00 North American Telco AI Services for Enterprises – A Complex New Battleground http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132143&rss The enterprise AI market is complex, covering everything from legacy activities and connectivity to added-value apps and new offerings. Telcos, at different stages on their journeys, cannot avoid AI’s impact and must articulate their strategies. Robert Pritchard - Rena Bhattacharyya 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00 Security Falls on Deaf Ears http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132148&rss Money and time spent on cybersecurity, businesses continuity, and disaster recovery isn’t wasted, and the risk to the business is too great to resort to do more with less tactics. Steve Schuchart 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00 Liquid Cooling Could Be the Answer to the AI Profitability Problem http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132142&rss Liquid cooling is evolving from experimental to wider use, moving into the colocation space and enterprise workloads. However, the bifurcation between AI workloads requiring liquid cooling and traditional workloads with air cooling remains. Beatriz Valle 2025-09-30T00:00:00+01:00 SailPoint Raises Its Identity Game with New Features for the Modern Enterprise http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132140&rss Security provider SailPoint is adding new capabilities to its cloud identity management. The enhancements address the evolving enterprise with features for managing access for a range of identities including AI agents and non-employees. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2025-09-30T00:00:00+01:00 LevelBlue Research Finds Manufacturing Organizations are at Risk and Underprepared for Cyber Threats http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132133&rss Recent research conducted by MSSP LevelBlue reveals a disconnect between the escalating threat to manufacturing from bad actors and the sector’s readiness to defend its assets. Less than one-third said they are prepared for AI-driven attacks. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2025-09-29T00:00:00+01:00 Tempest Alert – The Race to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Starts Now - Pt. 2 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132134&rss Post-quantum cryptography needs to be implemented by all organizations, but it doesn’t have to be a nightmare project with proper understanding of the risks, resources needed, and a comprehensive corporate rollout plan over the next ten years. Steve Schuchart 2025-09-29T00:00:00+01:00 The Rise of Agentic Process Automation Redefines Workflows and Digital Workers http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132117&rss Automation leaders will disrupt the emerging agentic AI platform competitive landscape through newly integrated agents coined agentic process automation (APA), technology embedded into mature, enterprise-grade intelligent workflows. Charlotte Dunlap 2025-09-29T00:00:00+01:00 Verizon Frontline Research Shows an Uptick in the Use of Advanced Technology by First Responders on the Horizon http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132129&rss A Verizon survey finds that cutting-edge technology, iwill be an increasingly important part of public safety work. Contrary to their reputation as technology laggards, first responder organizations plan widespread deployment of things like AI. Amy Larsen DeCarlo 2025-09-29T00:00:00+01:00