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Insight and statistics focused on networking and cloud connectivity services
New @SD-WAN Research
2024 U.S. SD-WAN Technology LEADERBOARD
Cisco rises to #1 rank on 2024 U.S. SD-WAN LEADERBOARD;
Challenge Tier added for SD-WAN Technology Suppliers
Companies ranked on the 2024 U.S. SD-WAN Technology LEADERBOARD are powering hundreds of thousands of Carrier Managed SD-WAN customer installations across the U.S. These top technology suppliers are delivering solutions that focus on innovative security features, advanced network optimization, application management and AI driven capabilities.
Rosemary Cochran, Principal, Vertical Systems Group
New @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
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 — including Access, Private Lines and Metro — are in secular decline. We project sustained slow growth through 2029 driven by customer requirements for DIA services.”
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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