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. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:12:32 GMT 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132378&rss IBM leads the quantum compute (QC) race with its 156-qubit machine leading, yet the technology is also causing significant cybersecurity concerns. Dustin Kehoe 2025-12-09T00:00:00+00:00 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132105&rss Check Point has joined the recent run ofAI-related cybersecurity acquisitions by announcing its intent to buy Lakera to expand its coverage and keep pace with the break-neck AI market. Steve Schuchart 2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132097&rss Enterprises need to look into technology business management for tracking the growing tech spending, optimize it, and prioritize investment. In the AI era, the ability to track their spending and measure them against business values is critical. Siow Meng Soh 2025-09-19T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132091&rss Deutsche Telekom’s vision to be the leading digital telco has led it to earmark satellite as the next growth opportunity in connectivity. Questions around sovereignty, regulation, direct-to-device technology, and interoperability will now follow. Ismail Patel 2025-09-18T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132086&rss Deutsche Telekom’s vision to be the leading digital telco has led it to earmark satellite as the next growth opportunity in connectivity. It is leveraging T-Mobile’s expertise from the US and SpaceX’s Starlink for a distinctive European offering. Ismail Patel 2025-09-17T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132089&rss AI will be a long-term growth driver for networks, but creating networks to support AI is a conundrum. Following the AI data center boom is a sensible bet that is likely to pay off, but delivering AI networks for enterprises will be more difficult. Gary Barton 2025-09-17T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132069&rss Vocus is looking to disrupt the Australian enterprise mobile market launching its own MVNO brand, Vocus Mobile, as it looks to muscle in on a market heavily dominated by Telstra and Optus. Will another MVNO challenger make a difference? Brendan Swan 2025-09-11T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132062&rss Huawei has a compelling AI-empowered contact center offering and is gaining traction globally, especially in the telecom sector. It can do more to expand its channel program and raise awareness of the AICC solution. Siow Meng Soh 2025-09-09T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132050&rss BT announced the sale of BT Radianz to Transaction Network Services (TNS), looking to complete in H1 2026. The sale of its financial exchange network moves BT closer toward its stated ambition of focusing on the UK market. Robert Pritchard - Gary Barton 2025-09-05T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132030&rss August 2025 has been marked by the enforcement of a new set of rules as part of the AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI legislation, which is being implemented in gradual stages. Beatriz Valle 2025-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=95132&rss As Sparkle transitions under its new ownership of Retelit and Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance, the company continues to collaborate with its global peers to strengthen its subsea connectivity footprint. Brendan Swan 2025-08-29T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131999&rss RingCentral has added features to RingCentral AI Receptionist, an AI agent that handles customer calls. Support for additional languages plus compatibility with third-party telephony systems should allow RingCentral to broaden its customer base. Gregg Willsky 2025-08-21T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128489&rss Mobily is investing heavily in submarine cables, cloud computing, and roaming, IoT, and wholesale services as it seeks to carve out a niche for itself in the face of competition with Zain and stc. Ismail Patel 2025-08-20T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131991&rss Orange Business’s 2025 Insight analyst event set out a compelling future vision for the provider centered on AI and Orange’s ability to provide sovereign AI infrastructure, platforms, and consulting alongside the provider’s NaaS Evolution Platform Gary Barton - Ismail Patel 2025-08-20T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131981&rss Google Cloud offers a range of AI solutions to help companies transform their business including the support of third-party solutions. However, not all companies that are AI-ready and it needs to garner its partners to accelerate the process. Siow Meng Soh - Dustin Kehoe 2025-08-18T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131975&rss OpenAI released GPT-5 on last week on August 7, 2025, a multimodal large language model. It is the latest iteration of the market-leading chatbot, and the most important upgrade since the release of the previous generation, GPT-4, in 2023. Beatriz Valle 2025-08-15T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131965&rss Operators are enhancing 5G networks and performance. With 5G SA, the benefits of tangible applications in one industry are leading to other industries exploring their own use cases, resulting in a 5G virtuous cycle. John Marcus - Ismail Patel 2025-08-13T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128488&rss MTN has shut most non-African operations and has exited from low-performing African markets. It is diversifying from legacy services to B2B and enterprise 5G, though it continues to suffer financially from factors beyond its control. Ismail Patel 2025-08-12T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131945&rss AT&T Business and partner RingCentral unveiled two contact center offers to accompany their Office@Hand team collaboration offer. Collectively the offers enable employees inside and outside a contact center to shape the customer experience. Gregg Willsky 2025-08-06T00:00:00+01:00