How will AI impact enterprise networks?
Bandwidth and Price for an AI-Ready, Internet-First Network
How AI will impact enterprise networks is a huge topic that we're tackling in a multi-part series. In these posts, we're comparing the total cost of ownership (TCO) of a legacy MPLS network—one that still represents many multinationals’ WANs in 2025—to various hybrid or internet-first alternatives designed to accommodate changes brought by AI and cloud.
What is the global submarine cable industry thinking about right now? What are the key debates and headlines to know? And what is Singapore like in September?
These are a few of the questions Submarine Networks World attendees are asking as they gear up for next month's conference.
We may not be experts in the weather department, but we do have insight into the event agenda and a few pieces worth reading or watching before jetting off to Singapore. 👇
Predicting How AI Will Impact Enterprise Networks
Predicting the future is hard.
As an analyst, that is exactly what people hope I can do. Of course, no one can predict the future, but we can model various outcomes given the best data we have on hand.
So using the data, let's make a prediction about the future impact of AI on enterprise networks.
How Regulation Impacts Interconnectivity
With every refresh of our Market Connectivity Score, we find new stories to tell about the state of interconnectivity.
Conference Crib Notes: Capacity Europe Edition
If you're like our team, you're gearing up for Capacity Europe.
Per usual, we're here to help you prep for the event in London. Here's what to know, when to register, and which topics to read up on in advance.
There is no shortage of headlines about high-profile cable breaks, particularly around the Baltic Sea and Taiwan. But it's worth remembering that where there have been faults, there have also been repairs.
The Last Call for Landline Telephony? Not Yet.
How many landlines are in service in 2025?
Undersea cables are crucial to the global economy and national security.
It's no surprise, then, that governments and regional industry groups are considering how to enhance submarine cable security and resilience.
5G Progress Report: Brazil
Brazil’s multi-band 5G spectrum auction concluded in November 2021, resulting in total commitments of $8.5 billion (BRL 47.2 billion) and bids from major players: Telefónica Brasil (Vivo), Claro Brasil, and TIM Brasil. It also garnered attention from established regional companies, such as Algar Telecom and Sercomtel, as well as several lesser-known participants.
How are Brazil's 5G licensees making progress three and a half years later? Here's what the data says.