Reports

“The primary constraint on scaling agentic AI is not model capability, but data architecture.” What are operators’ perceptions and expectations from agentic AI? To what extent are their aspirations aligned…

“Procurement should assume that ‘agentic AI’ is not one product decision. It is an operating model decision spanning data architecture, workflow control, and commercial structures tied to measurable outcomes.” While…

Telecom networks are becoming too vast, too dynamic, and too complex for traditional operations. The next wave of transformation is already underway: Agentic AI—a new class of intelligent, autonomous software…

The global Network Automation Software market is set to grow from USD 7.1 billion in 2026 to USD 11.7 billion by 2030. This report delivers a clear, data‑driven view of…

The idea of a digital twin for telecom has seen a surge of interest in the last 18 months, but the idea is hardly new. In fact, as Francis Haysom…

The industry is undergoing a radical re-structuring – one that, if successful, will extend the reach of the telco into a variety of digital commercial ecosystems. Yet, from where we…

Digital Enablement Systems are the building blocks for customer facing applications, interactions and experiences. Traditionally these systems were classified as business support systems (BSS), with monetization and customer engagement being…

This three-part series from Appledore Research provides a definitive blueprint for successful autonomous network implementation, introducing a new Network Automation Software (NAS) taxonomy to replace obsolete OSS silos. Part 1…

Telecom is progressing from abstract concepts to practical implementation, with organizations such as TM Forum and ETSI emphasizing granular, intent-driven, hyper-local autonomous domains. Many suppliers, including NEPs, ISVs, and hyperscalers,…

With so much market noise about the potential of AI to transform telecom, it would be easy to forget that transformation has been promised in telecom for at least a…

A battle is already underway in cybersecurity—a race against time to secure digital infrastructures before quantum computing renders today’s encryption obsolete. While the exact timeline remains uncertain, the threat is…

SecOps (short for Security Operations) is reshaping how enterprises—especially telecom operators—defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Moving beyond traditional, reactive security approaches, SecOps integrates security into everyday operational processes, leveraging…