Technology and Infrastructure Developments
Global wholesale providers are investing in technology and infrastructure to achieve novel digital service platforms. New and emerging technologies, such as SDN, automation, intelligent voice platforms, IP exchange, and AI, give telecommunications services providers new opportunities to bring to market differentiated products. This report explores investments made in three main areas: fixed, mobile, and service platform, giving details on the services offered, rationale for investments, and vendor partners used.

Key Findings

• Global wholesale players need to prepare infrastructure for new demands
  
• Interoperability and reach are key factors for mobile signalling
  
• Being competitive in a tough competitive landscape for bulk voice depends on both hyper-scale and intelligent routing, with stringent anti-fraud measures
  
• Technology investments to consider within platforms, APIs, and AI include programmable and open standard modules and solutions from vendors, with in-house developed back office automation and SDN-enabled platforms.
  

"International Wholesale Carriers: Technology and Infrastructure Developments", a global outlook research report by GlobalData lays out how wholesale providers are investing in technology and infrastructure to achieve novel digital service platforms. New and emerging technologies, such as SDN, automation, intelligent voice platforms, IP exchange, and AI, give telecommunications services providers new opportunities to bring to market differentiated products. This report explores investments made in three main areas: fixed, mobile, and service platforms, giving details on the services offered, rationale for investments, and vendor partners used.