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Mobile World Congress 2026: Professional Services Observations

Len Padilla, Leslie Rosenberg, Chris Barnard — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Worldwide Carrier Multi-Access Edge Cloud Software Forecast, 2026–2030

Ajeet Das — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

This IDC presentation provides the five-year forecast for the carrier multi-access edge cloud software market. In 2026, multi-access edge computing (MEC) has transitioned from an experimental technology to the backbone of the global digital economy. Driven by the "perfect storm" of mature 5G standalone (SA) networks, the explosion of IoT, and the integration of edge AI, the carrier MEC edge software market is expanding at a CAGR of over 21%. By decentralizing data processing — moving it from distant cloud datacenters to the network's edge — MEC enables the sub-20ms latency required for the next generation of real-time applications.

"AI inferencing is now the primary catalyst for multi-access edge computing investment with nearly half of telcos prioritizing edge AI and momentum is surging in private deployments across the industrial and healthcare sectors. While infrastructure costs and energy efficiency remain hurdles, the demand for real-time intelligence is driving the next wave of MEC scaling." — Ajeet Das, research director, Telecom Infrastructure

European Telco Best Practices on Advanced VoIP Solution Offerings for SMBs

Daniela Rao, Graham Fruin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

This IDC Market Presentation provides an overview of European telcos' best practices on advanced VoIP solution offerings for SMBs.

The presentation summarizes drivers and market value and provides an in-depth look at European telcos' best practices on the advanced VoIP service offerings of four major European telcos targeting SMBs with different messages and solutions. It also contains key recommendations for telco providers acting in this market area.

IDC Enterprise Communications Services Survey, 2025: Ethernet and Wavelength Networking Services

Courtney Munroe — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The IDC Survey provides key trends on current usage, priorities, and challenges in enterprise WAN across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The research assesses current and planned bandwidth requirements, including adoption of higher-speed Ethernet and wavelength circuits. It also provides drivers for adopting these services, including use cases and the top features that appeal to enterprises.

Vendors as AI VCs: Autodesk Invests $200M in World Labs

Jeffrey Hojlo — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Worldwide Smartphone Market Shares, 2025: Apple Stays Ahead of Samsung, Retains Leadership

Ramon T. Llamas — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

This IDC presentation analyzes the market shares among the leading smartphone vendors worldwide in 2025, focusing on total value and shipment volumes. We also provide a comparison against 2024 data to highlight year-over-year changes.

"In the mature worldwide smartphone market, vendors have little space to grow both volumes and value," said Ramon T. Llamas, research director, Mobile Devices and AR/VR. "In 2025, larger vendors like Apple and Samsung were able to realize slight gains while the rest of the market struggled to maintain their shares and spots — even as volumes and value grew only slightly. Separating the leaders from the laggards was a combination of brand loyalty, smartphone innovation, portfolio design, and product differentiation."

T-Mobile's 4Q25 Earnings and Capital Markets Day: Consistently Strong Financial and Operational Results Set the Stage for Multiyear Growth Strategy

Jason Leigh — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, February 11, T-Mobile announced its 4Q25 earnings results and hosted its Capital Markets Day event in New York City. Total revenue reached $24.3 billion in 4Q25, up 11.3% YoY. For the full year, total revenue grew 8.5% YoY to $88.3 billion. Service revenue grew 10% YoY to $18.7 billion in the quarter, bringing the full-year service revenue up 14% YoY to $71.3 million. Those results were driven by strong postpaid service revenue, which was up 14% YoY in the quarter ($15.4 billion) and 11% for the full year ($57.9 billion). Equipment revenue rebounded and grew 14.2% YoY for 4Q25 and was up 12.0% YoY in 2025.

2026 Enterprise Connectivity Investment Analysis by Region — Fixed Connectivity

Paul Hughes — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Tech Buyer Presentation takes a closer look at enterprises' fixed-line and wired connectivity investment expectations worldwide for 2026. The data in this presentation comes from IDC's 2025 Future Enterprise Connectivity Infrastructure and Services Survey, conducted among 758 respondents in 18 countries worldwide across IT and lines of business, all with connectivity budget and decision-making capabilities.

MWC 2026: AI-Native Networks and Infrastructure Convergence

Matthew Eastwood — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

At Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, the industry highlighted a new phase in the evolution of digital infrastructure centered on AI-native networks, distributed edge computing, and the convergence of connectivity and cloud platforms. Vendor and operator announcements showcased AI-enabled radio access networks, telco AI cloud initiatives, 5G-Advanced deployments, early 6G ecosystem collaboration, expanded network APIs, and satellite-terrestrial integration. IDC notes that these developments reflect a broader structural shift: Telecommunications networks are evolving from connectivity platforms into distributed compute fabrics capable of supporting real-time AI inference and automation across broad application and data continuums. As AI adoption accelerates, the boundaries between telecom and datacenter infrastructure are increasingly blurring, reshaping how organizations design and deploy AI-enabled digital infrastructure.

Cisco Live EMEA 2026: Embedding AI into All Aspects of UC&C Without Compromising on Security or Digital Resilience

Graham Fruin — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) held its annual EMEA event, Cisco Live, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from February 10 to 12, 2026.

Cisco highlighted its advances in AI within its UC&C offerings, emphasizing security, digital resilience, and data sovereignty for European businesses. Cisco’s advances support hybrid and on-premises UC&C solutions, address local regulatory needs, and enhance meeting experiences. New mobile devices will target frontline workers, while interoperability across communications, AI integrations, and automation tools positions Cisco as a key player in Europe’s evolving collaboration landscape.