Analysys Mason Podcast

Why the adoption of eSIM is inevitable

Tom Rebbeck (Partner) and Eulalia Marin (Principal Analyst) discuss why the adoption of eSIM technology is inevitable in the consumer market and the challenges that this will bring for operators.
This podcast is based on a recent article on the adoption of eSIM technology in the consumer market and can be accessed here.

Cloud-native networking: why operators have no alternative

In this podcast, Caroline Chappell (Partner) argues that there is no alternative to cloud-native networking. Operator networks must adapt to the pace of digital service innovation or they risk becoming irrelevant, displaced by public cloud and other new-entrant network providers.
This podcast is based on a recent article on cloud-native network transformation and can be accessed here.
For more insights on cloud-native network transformation and automation, click here.

SMBs worldwide are increasing their spending on PC/DaaS as they adapt to remote and hybrid work

Pre-packaged bundles for PC/Device-as-a-Service (PC/DaaS) are often not ideal because vendors and partners must customise each contract to individual business needs and budgets. However, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) worldwide are increasing their spending on DaaS by 12.2% year-on-year from 2022 to 2023. 
In this podcast, Bob Takacs (Research Director) and Li Lin (Senior Analyst) discuss the significant growth in PC/DaaS solutions.
The associated article can be found here.

The role of data and AI in achieving cloud-native automation

In this podcast, Caroline Chappell (Partner) and Adaora Okeleke (Principal Analyst) discuss the need for transformed data environments and AI to support cloud native automation.
For further insights on this subject, watch our recent webinar covering the trends and challenges associated with the adoption of cloud-native networks.
Don’t forget to check out our curated resources on cloud-native network transformation and automation, here.

System integration: an enabler or barrier for Open RAN?

To drive scale and openness in Open RAN, stakeholders must strive to simplify integration while also putting the building blocks in place to drive maturity in both neutral and in-house systems integration.
In this podcast, Caroline Gabriel (Research Director) and James Kirby (Senior Analyst) discuss the role of system integration in Open RAN.
The associated article can be accessed here. And don’t forget to check out our curated resources on vRAN and Open RAN, here.

IoT connectivity will account for nearly 20% of operators’ mobile services revenue from enterprises by 2027

For enterprise-focused mobile operators, IoT is perhaps the most-crucial service for achieving revenue growth over the next 5 years.
In this podcast, Tom Rebbeck (Partner) and Catherine Hammond (Research Director) discuss the enterprise revenue trends and the importance of IoT revenue to enterprise divisions of operators.
The associated article can be accessed here.

From cloud native to edge native

In this podcast, Caroline Chappell (Partner) and Daniel Beazer (Senior Analyst) discuss how cloud native networks need to run on edge native clouds and how this presents an opportunity for operators to generate new revenue streams.
For more content on this subject, watch our recent webinar covering the trends and challenges associated with the adoption of cloud-native networks.
Don’t forget to check out our curated resources on cloud-native network transformation and automation, here.

Challenger operators in Europe have gained subscriber market share by keeping prices flat

Challenger operators Digi, Free and Iliad have been more successful than their competitors at gaining subscribers in their respective countries.
In this podcast, Tom Rebbeck (Partner) and Erik Ottosson (Associate Consultant) discuss mobile pricing strategies.
The associated article can be accessed here and the Telecoms Market Matrix is available here.