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IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Enterprise Connectivity 2025 Predictions

Publisher IDC
Published Oct 28, 2024
Length 31 Pages
SKU # IDC19294173

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IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Enterprise Connectivity 2025 Predictions


This IDC study presents the top 10 predictions for worldwide enterprise connectivity for 2025."As business continues down the path to becoming more digital, agile, and connected, investments in 5G, satellite, fiber, fixed wireless access, edge, IoT, and consumption-based virtual service offerings will be aligned to an AI-driven strategy that accelerates business benefits," commented Paul Hughes, research director, Future of Connectedness at IDC. "We expect enterprises continue to accelerate their connectivity transformation strategies to enable employees, businesses, and consumers to connect, share information, and complete digital transactions from anywhere."

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IDC FutureScape Figure

Executive Summary

IDC FutureScape Predictions

Summary of External Drivers

Predictions: Impact on Technology Buyers

Prediction 1: By 2026, 75% of Enterprises Will Implement AI-Enabled Cloud Communications APIs for Seamless Employee and Customer Engagement Driving Personalized Marketing and Revenue Growth Opportunities

Associated Drivers

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Business Impact

Guidance

Prediction 2: By 2028, 70% of Enterprises Will Leverage LEO Satellite Connectivity to Complement Cellular Coverage Increasing Resiliency by Creating a Unified Digital Enterprise Service Fabric

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Prediction 3: By 2028, Over 70% of Enterprises Will Take Advantage of Cellular IoT Applications, as Multi-IMSI SIMs and eUICC solutions, NB-IoT, and 5G Evolution Drive Adoption of Mission-Critical Business Use Cases

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Prediction 4: By 2026, 90% of Enterprises Will Integrate Generative AI into Their Connectivity Strategy to Bolster Network Integrity, Optimize Network Security, and Create More Personalized Employee Experiences

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Prediction 5: By 2027, 70% of Enterprises Will Adopt Cloud-Native Networking for Digital and AI Workflows Across on Premises, Edge, and Multicloud, Amplifying Cloud Providers' Role as End-to-End Connectivity Suppliers

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Prediction 6: By 2027, 45% of Enterprises Will Enhance Edge Computing Use Cases with Contextual Experience, Aided with GenAI, Further Aligning Business Outcomes with Customer Expectations and Usability

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Prediction 7: By 2026, 60% of Enterprises Will Benefit from Enhanced Edge Security, AI-Enabled Automation, and Optimized Operational Efficiency by Applying "as-a-Service Models" to SD-WAN and Security

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Prediction 8: By 2028, 50% of Today's Network Engineering and Operational Tasks Will Be Eliminated — or Reduced to Minor Responsibilities — by AI-Powered on-Premises Networking Systems and Public Network Services

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Prediction 9: By 2027, 65% of Network Consulting Engagements for Datacenter Networking Will Surround Architectural Design and Testing to Support Complex AI and GenAI GPU Connections Prior to Full Deployment

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Prediction 10: By 2027, 75% of Enterprises Will Leverage Service Provider AI and Telemetry Expertise to Accelerate Adoption and Automation of ESG Use Cases That Improve Efficiency and Ensure Regulatory Compliance

Associated Drivers

IT Impact

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Guidance

Advice for Technology Buyers

External Drivers: Detail

AI-Driven Business Models — Moving from AI Experimentation to Monetization

The Drive to Automate — Toward a Data-Driven Future

Future Proofing Against Environmental Risks — ESG Operationalization and Risk Management

AI-Driven Workplace Transformation — Building Tomorrow's Workforce Today

Expanding Digital Security Frontiers — Fortification Against Multiplying Threats

Responsible and Human-Centric Technology — Ethics in the Enterprise

Battling Against Technical Debt — Overcoming Hurdles to IT Modernization

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