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SDN & NFV Intelligence ServiceIdentify opportunities in the software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) markets. This service features four proprietary trackers that detail global and regional markets for data center and enterprise SDN hardware and software and carrier SDN, SDN and NFV hardware, software and services.Subscribers Only
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Airtel Africa's growth continues offsetting loses of parent companySeptember 30, 2019In late August 2019, Airtel Africa passed the 100 million subscribers mark in Africa for the first time. This milestone is impressive since its parent company, Bharti Airtel has been struggling in its core market of India. Bharti Airtel has spent billions to upgrade its LTE network and defend its market share against a hostile competitor, Reliance Jio. However, Airtel’s strategy of fending off Jio has failed as the latter has been able to gain market share by building an extensive 4G network coupled with extremely low entry level prices. For instance, in the last 2 years Bharti Airtel subscribers in India have declined from 381 million in 2017 to the current figure of 324 million. In contrast during the same 2-year period, Airtel Africa’s subsidiaries added 20 million subscribers. Indeed, Bharti Airtel is becoming increasingly dependent on the continued growth of its Africa operations.Subscribers Only
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Ethiopia’s telecoms sector expected to liberaliseJuly 01, 2019Ethiopia has the distinction of being one of Africa's few, remaining, major markets to liberalise its telecoms market. For instance, Ethio Telecom is the state-owned monopoly and the country's only mobile operator for a country with a population of 105 million. On 13th June 2019, Ethiopia's Federal parliament passed the Communication Regulatory Proclamation law. The law lays the legislative foundations for competition through the creation of an independent telecoms regulatory authority that will offer licenses to private and foreign companies.Subscribers Only
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The 5G technology race in the GCC regionMay 03, 2019With the advent of 5G, operators across the world have been deploying 5G networks and acquiring spectrum in advance of the commercial launch of 5G. Operators throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region have taken an early lead in the upcoming, commercial launch of 5G. This is because GCC-based operators have increasingly identified 5G as a key driver of digital transformation in their respective markets.Subscribers Only
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MTN Nigeria in the firing line, againApril 30, 2019In 2018, MTN's Nigeria unit has continued to fall foul of the Federal government of Nigeria with fines being levied against MTN by both the Attorney General's office and the Central Bank of Nigeria. On 4th September 2018, Nigeria’s Federal government via the Attorney General’s office demanded that MTN pay USD $2 billion in tax arrears on imported equipment and payments to suppliers dating back a decade. MTN Group instead responded by filing for an injunction at the High Court and pointing to its total payments of around $700 million, over this same 10-year period, to fully settle said tax arrears.Subscribers Only
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Uganda’s government puts pressure on MTN to repatriate profits and list locallyMarch 20, 2019In February 2019, MTN's Uganda unit faced unprecedented pressure from the government of Uganda. This pressure took the form of numerous MTN Uganda executives being abruptly deported from the country on the grounds that they posed a threat to Uganda's national security. However, in reality, these unilateral actions by Uganda's government was most likely driven by the Office of the President which has accused MTN Uganda of repatriating profits outside of Uganda without the state's permission. Another source of agitation from the government's side is MTN Uganda's constant delay in setting out a timeline of when the telco would list on Uganda's local bourse.Subscribers Only
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Key technologies for telecom digital transformationFebruary 04, 2019IHS Markit recently surveyed 25 leading telecom operators about the following four digital transformation technologies: operator priorities for automation; target use cases and drawbacks of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) projects; qualities and hindrances of blockchain; and open-source software versus standards.
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Bharti Airtel consolidating its position in Kenya’s mobile marketJanuary 30, 2019On 15 January 2019, it was reported that Airtel Kenya is in talks to acquire British-based Helios Investment Partner’s 60% stake in Telkom Kenya. Airtel Kenya’s efforts to acquire Telkom Kenya has been driven by a shift in strategy from its parent company, Bharti Airtel in terms of its operations in African markets through its sub-unit, Airtel Africa Ltd. Bharti Airtel adopted a strategy of consolidation for its Africa operations, meaning it plans to strengthen its position as market leader or a strong number two in the 14 African markets Airtel has a presence in.Subscribers Only
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Service Provider Digital Transformation Technologies Survey - 2018January 23, 2019Our second report examining telco digital transformation focuses on four technology areas: automation, which is the key to digital transformation, operator plans for using AI and ML, blockchain applications for telecom networks, and the role of open source software versus standardsSubscribers Only
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Survey: SDN deployed by 78 percent of global service providers by the end of 2018January 23, 2019Service providers are in the early stages of a long-term transition to software-defined networks (SDN)
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How Netcracker became the first business cloud nutcrackerJanuary 17, 2019Already known for the innovative capabilities that propelled its cloud and SDN/NFV ascension over the past decade, Netcracker, a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, never rests on its laurels and keeps pushing the envelope. This time around, though, the bar was lifted very high. Netcracker has developed and launched a new cloud-based service that essentially includes everything the company has in its OSS/BSS product and services offering. Named Business Cloud, the platform leverages Netcracker’s cloud-based SDN/NFV and IT portfolio—from VNFs to orchestration, OSS, BSS, portals, and a digital marketplace—and offers the complete set as a service to whoever needs to build a cloud infrastructure to turn up new digital services. Clients, please log in to view the full content.Subscribers Only
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Carrier SDN Strategies Service Provider Survey - 2018December 20, 2018The Carrier SDN Strategies Service Provider Survey explores service provider plans and strategies for evaluating and deploying software-defined networks (SDNs).Subscribers Only
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SDN & NFV Vendor Leadership Service Provider Survey - 2018December 18, 2018The SDN & NFV Vendor Leadership Service Provider Survey provides service provider ratings of software-defined networks (SDNs) and network functions virtualization (NFV) vendors.Subscribers Only
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IHS Markit Analyst Availability: Electronica, München, GermanyOctober 22, 2018For journalists who follow the latest news and trends in consumer electronics, IHS Markit analysts will be available for commentary ahead of and onsite at IFA 2018 in Berlin, Germany, from August 31 to September 5, 2018.
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IHS Markit Partners with MEF18 to Support Digital TransformationOctober 22, 2018IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is pleased to announce its support for MEF as an analyst partner at the MEF18 networking event, held October 29 to November 2, 2018, at the JW Marriott LA LIVE in Los Angeles, California.
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Universal CPE: A new market and new deployment model for managed servicesAugust 28, 2018The universal customer premises equipment (uCPE) market will increase from $7.7 million in 2017 to $1.02 billion in 2022 – a cumulative $1.9 billion market over the six years from 2017 to 2022.
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Operator Survey: Smart central offices to be in 85 percent of service provider networks this yearJanuary 25, 2018In 2018, 85 percent of operator respondents plan to create, or will have already deployed, smart central offices — that is, installing servers, storage and switching to create mini data centers in selected central offices. These mini data centers are used to offer cloud services, and as the network functions virtualization (NFV) infrastructure on which to run virtualized network functions (VNFs) such as vRouter, firewall, CG-NAT and IP/MPLS VPNs.
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Routing, NFV & Packet-Optical Strategies Service Provider Survey - 2017January 22, 2018The Routing, NFV & Packet-Optical Strategies Service Provider Survey covers hot and emerging topics in the carrier Ethernet, routing, and switching space, with a focus on the IP edge—the area where architectural changes are occurring closer to the customerSubscribers Only
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Telecom Revenue Growth Muted in 2017, IHS Markit SaysDecember 20, 2017Despite unabated network usage, global telecom revenue is on track to grow just 1.1 percent in 2017 over the prior year, according to a new report by business information provider IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO).
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Router & Switch Vendor Leadership Service Provider Survey - 2017December 18, 2017The Router & Switch Vendor Leadership Service Provider Survey provides insights into service provider opinions of edge/core router and carrier Ethernet switch (CES) manufacturers.Subscribers Only
