Gartner’s latest trends outline six pivotal shifts in infrastructure and operations by 2025. These insights provide I&O leaders with a roadmap to navigate future challenges and opportunities.
The latest GSMA report indicates limited progress by hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud in embracing the Open Gateway initiative for mobile networks. Telecom vendors such as Ericsson and Nokia are advancing API initiatives.
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Nokia’s partnership is set to transform Indonesia’s connectivity landscape by expanding 4G and 5G networks. This collaboration leverages Nokia’s cutting-edge radio technology to boost network coverage and quality.
Schneider Electric has introduced cutting-edge solutions to address energy and sustainability challenges linked to AI demand. With NVIDIA, they’ve developed a data center design supporting AI clusters with 132 kW per rack.
The GTI’s global recruitment drive for its Intelligent RAN, Ubiquitous AI Project seeks to explore the potential of integrating AI with 5G-Advanced networks. By creating open research labs globally, it aims to pioneer innovative applications, enhancing network performance and unlocking new opportunities.
Equinix has teamed up with the National University of Singapore to launch a groundbreaking Co-Innovation Facility aimed at enhancing sustainable technologies for data centers. By focusing on energy efficiency, this initiative represents Equinix’s Data Centre of the Future Initiative, central to their ongoing sustainability goals.
MTN’s strategic partnership with China Telecom and Huawei leverages advanced technologies like 5G, IoT, and AI to enhance South Africa’s digital landscape. By prioritizing transformative services, this collaboration ensures improved connectivity and infrastructure.
Verizon has set a new precedent with its recent achievement of 1.6 Tbps speeds over its live fiber network. This milestone, using cutting-edge WaveLogic 6 Extreme technology, meets the surging demand for AI data processing efficiently.
NESIC partners with Cloudbrink to enhance their Virtual Trusted Overlay Network using Cloudbrink’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technology. This collaboration aims to revolutionize NESIC’s networking solutions by integrating zero-trust architecture for heightened security.
Ericsson and FPT are collaborating to enhance the deployment of 5G technology and digital transformation in Vietnam. This partnership focuses on innovations in AI and aims to enhance digital infrastructure across key sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.


