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New @SD-WAN Research
Mid-Year 2025 Global Provider
Managed SD-WAN Services LEADERBOARD
AT&T, Verizon, Hughes, Orange Business, Vodafone, BT International, Telefonica and NTT attain a rank position on this unique benchmark
Global demand for SD-WAN services is being driven by new opportunities across country markets, customer conversions from MPLS, plus more ubiquitous Broadband/DIA connectivity. SD-WAN customers with sizable international networks are evaluating NaaS offerings that integrate SD-WAN, SASE, SSE, cloud-based connectivity, security, AI, application assurance and other features.
Rosemary Cochran, Principal, Vertical Systems Group
New @Ethernet Research
Mid-Year 2025
Global Provider Ethernet Services LEADERBOARD
Colt retains #1 rank as top Global Ethernet Provider
LEADERBOARD expands to nine
Market demand for Global Ethernet ports has slowed during the past year as enterprises worldwide transition to more ubiquitous Internet-based connectivity alternatives.
Rick Malone, Principal, Vertical Systems Group
@Fiber Research
2024 U.S. Fiber Lit Buildings LEADERBOARD
AT&T ranks #1 on U.S. Business Fiber LEADERBOARD for ninth consecutive year; Fiber Lit sites increase to nearly 1.8 million Commercial Buildings plus Data Centers
Telecom providers are expanding their fiber footprints with sizable strategic investments to address the flourishing market for AI, cloud computing and data center connectivity. Increased capex, M&A and private capital transactions for fiber infrastructure are fortifying the top providers.
Rosemary Cochran, Principal, Vertical Systems Group
@Wavelength Research
2024 U.S. Wavelength Services LEADERBOARD
The U.S. installed base of Wavelength circuits grew almost eight percent in 2024 as enterprises, hyperscalers and service providers added more power and bandwidth to support soaring AI traffic. All major providers offer 100 Gbps waves throughout their footprints and are ramping 400 Gbps installations. We expect to see a measurable increase in 800 Gbps installations this year.
Rick Malone, Principal, Vertical Systems Group
Vertical BLOG + STATFlash
Carrier Ethernet • LEADERBOARDs • Fiber Lit Buildings
Managed SD-WAN • Dedicated IP VPN • MPLS
Wavelengths • Cloud Connectivity
Access Technologies • Legacy Services Migration
Managed SD-WAN • Dedicated IP VPN • MPLS
Wavelengths • Cloud Connectivity
Access Technologies • Legacy Services Migration
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