Trend #1: 5G Expansion and Adoption

The GSM Association (a non-profit industry organization that represents the
interests of mobile network operators worldwide) projects that by 2025, 5G
networks will have more than 1.1 billion subscribers in recent years. Switching
to private wireless networks has become popular amongst some vertical
markets such as healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.

Trend #2: Network Disaggregation and Virtualization

SDN (Software Defined Network) and Network Virtualization Function
(NFV) help to meet the performance requirements of 5G, offering scalability,
flexibility, and interoperability. The convergence of both technologies
can expand and unlock more potential from %G, allowing entire networks
to be managed effectively by providing enhanced services.

Trend #3: The Symbiosis of Edge and Cloud Computing

Recently, telecom professionals have seen a shift in the status quo from
centralized cloud storage to distributed edge computing platforms for
rapid data processing. However, due to the strict performance requirement,
centralized cloud computing must be utilized to handle the expanding
data consumption from ITO devices. Professionals estimate that “75%
of enterprises will process the data at the edge over traditional centralized
cloud infrastructure”.

Trend #4: Cybersecurity and Resilience

Cyber security remains crucial to the telecom industry because of its vulnerability,
which is a side effect of its rapid and continuous success and increase.
Robust and sophisticated cybersecurity measures and protocols remain
integral in telecom.

Trend #5: Sustainability and Green Telecom Networks

Green Telecom Networks have recently gained attention for encouraging
better energy resources in an effort to adopt energy-efficient technologies in
various areas, such as smart network design, renewable energy sources, and
environmentally acceptable consumables.