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New @SD-WAN Research
2024 U.S. SD-WAN LEADERBOARD
Comcast Business ascends to #1 rank on 2024 U.S. SD-WAN LEADERBOARD;
Ranks change for four of the six leading Managed SD-WAN providers
The U.S. SD-WAN market continues to expand despite a number of challenges for service providers and customers. These include ongoing platform updates, deployment of multiple SD-WAN solutions, and the confusion around SASE and SSE offers. SD-WAN service providers who managed these complexities and effectively scaled their offerings drove the shifts in the LEADERBOARD rankings.
Erin Dunne, Director of Research, Vertical Systems Group
New @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
New @Ethernet Research
2024 U.S. Ethernet Services LEADERBOARD
AT&T Ranks #1 for Third Year
Spectrum Enterprise and Comcast Business Gain Ethernet Port Share
Challenge Tier expands to eight companies
The overall market for U.S. Ethernet services advanced 2.2% in 2024, led by strong demand for DIA connections. Other segments ā including Access, Private Lines and Metro ā are in secular decline. We project sustained slow growth through 2029 driven by customer requirements for DIA services.ā
Rick Malone, Principal, Vertical Systems Group
@Fiber Research
2023 U.S. Fiber Lit Buildings LEADERBOARD
AT&T retains #1 position
Double digit increase in 2023 for U.S. Fiber Lit sitesĀ
The number of U.S. fiber lit sites is steadily expanding across every commercial building size segment. Demand is also accelerating from cloud providers and service providers to support the rise in AI, security services, and other applications requiring ultra-high capacity fiber connectivity to Data Centers.
Rosemary Cochran, Principal, Vertical Systems Group
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Carrier EthernetĀ ā¢Ā LEADERBOARDsĀ Ā ā¢Ā Fiber Lit Buildings
Managed SD-WANĀ ā¢Ā Ā Dedicated IP VPNĀ ā¢Ā MPLS
WavelengthsĀ ā¢Ā Cloud Connectivity
Access TechnologiesĀ ā¢Ā Legacy Services Migration
Managed SD-WANĀ ā¢Ā Ā Dedicated IP VPNĀ ā¢Ā MPLS
WavelengthsĀ ā¢Ā Cloud Connectivity
Access TechnologiesĀ ā¢Ā Legacy Services Migration
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