Category: Wireless
Wireless market research reports by IDC
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5G Trends and Monetization Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2023
5G Trends and Monetization Opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2023 This IDC Market Perspective provides an overview of the latest 5G developments in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, with a key focus on technology-driven 5G market opportunities. The document looks at the recent activities of key oper ... Read More
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Worldwide Smart Home Device Forecast Update, 2023–2027: CY 3Q23
Worldwide Smart Home Device Forecast Update, 2023–2027: CY 3Q23 This IDC study updates our 2023–2027 forecast for the worldwide smart home device market."The worldwide smart home market continues to be negatively impacted by economic headwinds, although to varying degrees in each region" says Adam W ... Read More
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T-Mobile and Google Cloud Partner to Accelerate 5G Edge Use Case Development
T-Mobile and Google Cloud Partner to Accelerate 5G Edge Use Case Development This IDC Market Note examines public details of the T-Mobile and Google Cloud partnership and its impact on 5G use case development in both the near and long term. The T-Mobile and Google Cloud partnership announcement rep ... Read More
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Unlocking Value in the 5G Era: Exploring Strategic Partnership Models for CSPs
Unlocking Value in the 5G Era: Exploring Strategic Partnership Models for CSPs This IDC Market Perspective analyzes the different kinds of strategic partnerships, including the challenges and benefits for each type. In parallel, a framework to analyze the different partnering opportunities is provid ... Read More
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The Persistent Convergence of IT Consumer and Enterprise Productivity Devices
The Persistent Convergence of IT Consumer and Enterprise Productivity Devices This IDC Perspective reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the ongoing convergence between consumer and enterprise ICT hardware use. The sudden and widespread shift to remote work models led to an emphasis on d ... Read More
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Are Mission-Critical Networks over 5G the Next Big Thing for CSPs to Monetize 5G?
Are Mission-Critical Networks over 5G the Next Big Thing for CSPs to Monetize 5G? This IDC Market Perspective discusses mission-critical network (MCN) systems, which are currently in a transition phase. MCNs are evolving from traditional land mobile radio systems such as TETRA to broadband systems s ... Read More
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Worldwide Wearable Computing Device Forecast Update, 2023–2027: CY 3Q23
Worldwide Wearable Computing Device Forecast Update, 2023–2027: CY 3Q23 This IDC study presents an updated forecast for the worldwide wearable computing device market for 2023–2027."2023 marks a slow recovery from the decline in wearable device shipments in 2022," points out Ramon T. Llamas, researc ... Read More
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Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Hardware Forecast Update, 2023–2027: CY 3Q23
Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Hardware Forecast Update, 2023–2027: CY 3Q23 This IDC study provides an updated forecast for the worldwide augmented and virtual reality hardware market for the 2023–2027 period."2023 is a year for modest growth for the worldwide AR/VR market, but it is also l ... Read More
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Saudi Arabia Telecommunication Services: Adapting to Emerging Technologies and Shifting Market Dynamics
Saudi Arabia Telecommunication Services: Adapting to Emerging Technologies and Shifting Market Dynamics This IDC Market Perspective provides analysis of the telecommunications industry in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing market dynamics, growth potential, and future trends over the 2022–2027 period. The st ... Read More
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Cisco Live 2023: Security and Networking Singing from the Same Sheet of Music
Cisco Live 2023: Security and Networking Singing from the Same Sheet of Music This IDC Market Note discusses the important events of Cisco Live 2023. During the week of June 5, Cisco Live in Las Vegas was the epicenter of Cisco market messaging as Cisco looked to communicate its vision to its faithf ... Read More
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Unlocking CSPs' Opportunities in Europe: Leveraging 5G Network Slicing for AR/VR Applications
Unlocking CSPs' Opportunities in Europe: Leveraging 5G Network Slicing for AR/VR Applications This IDC Market Perspective delves into the potential opportunities for telco vendors and operators to leverage 5G network slicing for augmented and virtual reality applications across different industry ve ... Read More
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Worldwide Telecommunications Capex, FY22: Overview of Top Global Service Providers
Worldwide Telecommunications Capex, FY22: Overview of Top Global Service Providers This IDC Market Perspective provides a recap of comms service provider (SP) capex investments for CY22. The document highlights the top 10 overall capex spenders for 2022 and the top 10 capex spenders for wireless and ... Read More
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European Mobile Telco: The Near-Future Micro and Small Business Demand Challenge
European Mobile Telco: The Near-Future Micro and Small Business Demand Challenge European telcos should leverage carrier capabilities and position themselves as digital services providers rather than to be relegated to the role of connectivity provider — this will be the foundation of a successful a ... Read More
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Top Trends in Network Observability: Heightening Intelligence, Inspection, Insights, Integration, and Innovation
Top Trends in Network Observability: Heightening Intelligence, Inspection, Insights, Integration, and Innovation This IDC Perspective discusses the top trends in network observability. Onrushing digital business demands, continual technology advancements, and ever-improving IT practices are all appl ... Read More
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IDC PlanScape: The Power of 5G for the Railway Industry
IDC PlanScape: The Power of 5G for the Railway Industry To underpin these investments, railways must modernize their connectivity infrastructure, because legacy connectivity capabilities are obsolete and fragmented across use cases and railway lines as well as increasingly exposed to security threat ... Read More
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Is the Future Wireless? 5G’s Capabilities and Low Earth Orbit Satellite’s Coverage Bring Opportunities for Australia and New Zealand Businesses
Is the Future Wireless? 5G’s Capabilities and Low Earth Orbit Satellite’s Coverage Bring Opportunities for Australia and New Zealand Businesses Recent events, such as the devastating impact of Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand, have prompted organisations to think more about connectivity resilience, ... Read More
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Middle East and Africa Private Mobile Network Trends, 2023
Middle East and Africa Private Mobile Network Trends, 2023 This IDC Market Perspective provides an overview of key private mobile network developments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). The document looks closely at South Africa and some of the key countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. ... Read More
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Accelerating Business Sustainability Initiatives with 5G as Part of a Future of Connectedness Strategy
Accelerating Business Sustainability Initiatives with 5G as Part of a Future of Connectedness Strategy 5G use cases today and in the near future should garner major considerations for companies that are serious about improving their sustainability profile and reducing environmental impacts. Better c ... Read More
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Telcos' Mobile Money Strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Telcos' Mobile Money Strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa This IDC Market Perspective takes a detailed look at the latest developments in the mobile money market in Sub-Sahara Africa. The report analyses how the market has evolved since 2018 and highlights factors that have influenced the adoption of mo ... Read More
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Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Internet of Things Connections and Traffic Model Update, 2023–2027
Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) Internet of Things Connections and Traffic Model Update, 2023–2027 This IDC study reveals that the years 2022 and 2023 are expected to witness a rapid acceleration in the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technology adoption. This surge is primarily fueled by the im ... Read More
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U.S. 5G Smartphone Forecast, 2023–2027
U.S. 5G Smartphone Forecast, 2023–2027 This IDC study presents our forecast for U.S. 5G smartphone shipments by operating system and air interface. The U.S. 5G smartphone market will reach 118.3 million units shipped in 2023, up 9.3% from the 108.2 million units shipped in 2022. From there, shipment ... Read More
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Worldwide Private LTE/5G Wireless Infrastructure Forecast, 2023–2027
Worldwide Private LTE/5G Wireless Infrastructure Forecast, 2023–2027 This IDC study examines the worldwide private LTE/5G wireless infrastructure market for 2023–2027."Utilities, mines, ports, and manufacturers represent some of the fastest-growing adopters of private cellular solutions today. Even ... Read More
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T-Mobile 1Q23 Earnings Analysis: Subscribers and Service Revenue Growth Maintained Despite Economic Uncertainty; Equipment Revenue a Concern
T-Mobile 1Q23 Earnings Analysis: Subscribers and Service Revenue Growth Maintained Despite Economic Uncertainty; Equipment Revenue a Concern This IDC Market Note examines T-Mobile's quarterly results discussed in the company's 1Q23 earnings announcement on April 27, 2023. In this document, IDC analy ... Read More
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IDC Market Note: Computex 2023 from Datacenter Infrastructure View
IDC Market Note: Computex 2023 from Datacenter Infrastructure View This IDC Market Note highlights major announcements and demonstrations by datacenter infrastructure solution providers at Computex 2023, specific to specification release, solution, and design demo such as GPU or accelerated computin ... Read More
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Embedded Payments — Acceptance
Embedded Payments — Acceptance This IDC Perspective discusses the other side of the card payment ecosystem: acceptance. The concept of embedded financial services continues to find traction across multiple industries. IDC believes that embedded financial services are an evolutionary step in the proc ... Read More
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