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Smart Home Market on Track for Rebound Thanks to Emerging Regions, According to IDC

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT

NEEDHAM, Mass., September 30, 2024 – Global shipments of smart home devices are set to stall once again in 2024 as volume remains flat with 0.6% growth to 892.3 million devices, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC ) Worldwide Quarterly Smart Home Device Tracker . High penetration and long refresh cycles in mature markets such as the US have curbed growth though worldwide shipments are set to return to growth in 2025 on the backs of emerging markets, driving unit shipments to grow 4.4% to 931.1 million units.

Are Telecom Consumers Open to Purchasing Refurbished Smartphones?

Katharina Grimme, Zuzana Kovacova — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT

European telecom services providers are increasingly implementing sustainability related initiatives. This IDC Survey Spotlight analyzes the readiness of European consumers to buy refurbished smartphones and provides an overview of used-smartphone market size in Europe.

Ericsson and Telecom Operators Jump-Start Network API Initiative

Courtney Munroe — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In September 2024, Ericsson, along with telecommunications partners, announced a joint venture (JV) to offer network APIs. The new company, which will be jointly owned by Ericsson and a dozen telecom operators, was initiated to accelerate the adoption of network APIs, which were initially developed by the GSMA Open Gateway Initiative (OGI) and CAMARA initiatives.

European Consumer Monetization Models and Best Practices in the 5G Domain

Alejandro Cadenas, Daniela Rao — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT

This IDC Market Perspective describes different alternatives to monetize 5G infrastructure based on its distinct capabilities, providing specific examples and strategic advantages. Also, some best practices from key players are included to show the benefits of these approaches. Finally, a set of recommendations for CSPs are included to help players to maximize opportunities and minimize risks.

"Deployment of 5G infrastructure has meant a significant effort for operators in terms of time, focus, and resources. Accordingly, the monetization of such assets must be done rapidly and with agility, exploring alternatives and discarding what does not work to focus on what works best in each case," said Alejandro Cadenas, associate vice president, IDC's European Mobility and IoT. "Accordingly, it becomes necessary to have a clear view of alternatives to minimize risks and navigate this challenging environment."

European Enterprise Communications Survey, 2024: WAN Transformation

James Eibisch — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT

This IDC Survey summarizes key enterprise WAN trends based on IDC's 2024 European Enterprise Communications and Collaboration Survey. These include managed network services, the impact of AI on the WAN, top priorities and challenges, and who enterprises perceive as best placed to support their WAN requirements in the future.

This annual survey is a must-have for network and communications providers. It provides insight into the priorities and intentions of network executives that can help service providers in their strategy planning, market positioning, and messaging to customers.

IDC Innovators: Omni-Channel Retailing, 2024

Vijay Sarathi Gollapalli — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT

This IDC Innovators document profiles four emerging vendors that offer omni-channel retailing solutions for seamless integration across physical and digital platforms. Solutions range from real-time inventory management that synchronizes stock across channels, personalized marketing based on customer behavior, and unified customer data platforms, to click-and-collect models that bridge online and offline interactions. Each of these four vendors offers a distinct approach, but they all support retailers in enhancing customer engagement, improving operational efficiency, and driving sales across multiple touch points.

"Asia/Pacific retailers are placing omni-channel strategies at the forefront of their growth plans, recognizing that a unified, cross-channel experience is essential for meeting the expectations of today's digitally savvy consumers. By blending online and offline interactions, they aim to enhance customer engagement and optimize operations for long-term success," says Vijay Sarathi Gollapalli, research manager, IDC Retail Insights.

New Zealand Telecom Competitive Landscape, 2024: Key Competitive Forces Shaping the New Zealand Telecom Sector

Wiji Gedera, Nikhil Batra, Will Wong — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT

PSTN/ISDN Shutoff Strategies in Europe

Graham Fruin — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT

This IDC Market Perspective discusses the declining business legacy voice market, the process some countries have been through, and the objectives other countries are looking to achieve in the next few years. It also explores options providers can take to maximize the migrations for legacy customers and to avoid the drawbacks of some companies being left behind.

"There has been talk of the end of legacy voice services for a long time, but the next five years will bring us very close to that point for Western Europe. Voice is a core part of modern working and legacy businesses need help to understand the critical need to move away from these older solutions. These businesses also need help in finding the right replacement solutions that fit their business outcomes and are reliable, secure, and scalable," said Graham Fruin, senior research analyst, IDC Europe.

Rain South Africa

Mervin Miemoukanda — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT

This IDC Vendor Profile offers an overview of Rain, a leading 4G/5G provider in South Africa, which has emerged as a top provider of fixed wireless access broadband services in the country. The profile also discusses the company’s strategy for both voice and data services in recent years.

U.S. Business Wireline Service Provider Market Shares, 2023: Cable MSO Pressure on Telcos Reaches a Pivotal Point for Some

Denise Lund, Courtney Munroe, Avinash Naga — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT

This IDC study provides vendor market shares for the U.S. business wireline service provider market for 2023.

"2023 revealed itself as the year in which leading cable MSOs began to finally emerge from the shadows of the major telcos in the U.S. business wireline services market," according to Denise Lund, research vice president, Worldwide UC and Telecom at IDC. "The cable MSOs benefited from no distractions with legacy voice service customer bases and a doubled-down focus on high-speed data services, bundles, and managed services."