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MWC 2026: AI-Native Networks and Infrastructure Convergence

Matthew Eastwood — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

At Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, the industry highlighted a new phase in the evolution of digital infrastructure centered on AI-native networks, distributed edge computing, and the convergence of connectivity and cloud platforms. Vendor and operator announcements showcased AI-enabled radio access networks, telco AI cloud initiatives, 5G-Advanced deployments, early 6G ecosystem collaboration, expanded network APIs, and satellite-terrestrial integration. IDC notes that these developments reflect a broader structural shift: telecommunications networks are evolving from connectivity platforms into distributed compute fabrics capable of supporting real-time AI inference and automation across broad application and data continuums. As AI adoption accelerates, the boundaries between telecom and datacenter infrastructure are increasingly blurring, reshaping how organizations design and deploy AI-enabled digital infrastructure.

Cisco Live EMEA 2026: Embedding AI into All Aspects of UC&C Without Compromising on Security or Digital Resilience

Graham Fruin — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) held its annual EMEA event, Cisco Live, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from February 10 to 12, 2026.

Cisco highlighted its advances in AI within its UC&C offerings, emphasizing security, digital resilience, and data sovereignty for European businesses. Cisco’s advances support hybrid and on-premises UC&C solutions, address local regulatory needs, and enhance meeting experiences. New mobile devices will target frontline workers, while interoperability across communications, AI integrations, and automation tools positions Cisco as a key player in Europe’s evolving collaboration landscape.

IDC Survey: Canadian Enterprise TV Market Update, 2025–2029

Praveen Datta — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Survey examines results from IDC Canada's survey of over 360 Canadian businesses in July 2025, across all business sizes, to capture business sentiment on communications spending.

This IDC Survey provides an overview on the status of enterprise TV services in Canada. It addresses the current state of paid TV use by Canadian businesses by video type. It examines the current level of adoption of cable, IPTV, satellite, and OTT video by business size segments. It also provides a view of average spend per business on their subscription video services. In addition, it provides a forecast for subscribers of cable, IPTV, and satellite services as well as a revenue forecast for those three video services for Canadian businesses subscribing to video services.

This presentation should be used as an extension of IDC Canada's annual communications services forecast (see Canadian Communications Services Forecast, 2025–2029, IDC #CA52253325, June 2025).

There is a considerable volume of data from our surveys beyond what is provided in this presentation, and more detailed cross-tabs can also be provided. We encourage you to contact your IDC account representative if you have any specific questions about a market or segment of interest.

Apple Introduces $599 MacBook Neo, Expanding Its Reach Downward into the Entry-Level Notebook Market

Tom Mainelli — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, its first new Mac priced at $599 and $499 for education, marking a significant move into the sub-$600 notebook market. At a time when memory costs are rising across the PC ecosystem, Apple's aggressive pricing, modern design, and ecosystem strength position the MacBook Neo to reshape competition in both consumer and education segments.

2026 Enterprise Connectivity Investment Analysis by Region — Wireless/Mobile

Paul Hughes — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Tech Buyer presentation takes a closer look at the wireless connectivity investment expectations by enterprises worldwide for 2026. Data in this presentation comes from IDC's 2025 Future Enterprise Connectivity Infrastructure and Services Survey, with 758 respondents from 18 countries worldwide across IT and line of business, all with connectivity budget and decision-making capabilities.

Emerging Trends in the U.S. Mobile Market for 2026

Pahul Singh, Jitesh Bhayani — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Market Perspective highlights the key developments that are anticipated to influence the mobile services landscape in the United States throughout the year. The U.S. mobile market in 2026 is defined by intensified consolidation, fiber wireless convergence, and strategic partnerships, with the "Big Three" carriers expanding spectrum and rural coverage. Cable operators are entering enterprise mobility via MVNO deals, while satellite direct-to-device connectivity and network slicing are set to reshape service offerings. Telcos are leveraging AI infrastructure to drive new revenue streams, and providers must prioritize security, convergence, and advanced 5G capabilities to sustain growth and differentiate in a mature, competitive landscape.

"As consolidation and fiber wireless convergence reshape the U.S. mobile market, the key question for 2026 is whether innovation will thrive or stagnate as the 'Big Three' redefine competition, connectivity, and enterprise opportunities," says Pahul Preet Singh, senior research analyst, Mobile and IoT Communication Services, IDC.

IDC Survey: 2025 Enterprise Communications Services Survey — Enterprise Networking Trends

Courtney Munroe — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The IDC Survey provides key trends on the current usage of enterprise wide area networking in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom as well as related priorities and challenges. AI-driven analytics, network performance, and security remain key enterprise priorities. Security risks, hybrid multicloud architectures, and skills gaps are pushing enterprises to rely more heavily on managed services.

5G Predictions/Trends for 2026 in Europe

Alejandro Cadenas — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Market Perspective details trends about 5G and mobile network monetization across Europe that provide evidence of a sector approaching a structural inflection point by 2026. The analysis shows that technologies such as 5G standalone, private wireless, edge computing, open APIs, AI-native operations, eSIM and iSIM, RedCap, and non-terrestrial networks are no longer emerging in isolation but converging into a programmable, service-aware connectivity fabric. As this convergence accelerates, the economic model of the network shifts away from volume-based access toward outcome-driven monetization, where attributes such as latency, reliability, proximity, coverage continuity, and embedded intelligence become directly billable. In this environment, the mobile network evolves from static infrastructure into a platform, and competitive advantage increasingly depends on the ability to combine and commercialize capabilities coherently rather than deploy them independently.

Within this context, the key recommendations presented in this document are deliberately pragmatic. The European market has moved beyond experimentation, and the primary challenge for service providers and technology vendors is now execution at scale. Meaningful revenue growth will not be driven by a single breakthrough application but by the disciplined commercialization of complementary use cases, supported by partnerships designed for delivery, repeatability, and shared accountability. Operators and vendors are encouraged to focus on vertical-specific propositions, API-led programmability, and outcome-based commercial models that translate technical readiness into measurable enterprise value.

"The next wave of telecom growth will not be built on more bandwidth but on how precisely the network can be invoked, priced, and trusted," says Alejandro Cadenas, associate vice president of European Telco Mobility and IoT Research at IDC.

Dell Technologies FY 4Q26 and FY26 Results: From AI Surge to Structural Scale

Matthew Eastwood — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

IDC Survey Spotlight: How Much Additional Bandwidth Will AI Workloads Require for Cloud Connectivity in the Coming Year?

Brandon Butler — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

This IDC Survey Spotlight highlights research from IDC's 2025 AI in Networking Special Report, which is a global survey of network practitioners exploring two major angles of AI in networking: networking for AI, or how network infrastructure must evolve to support AI workloads; and AI for networking, or how AI-powered capabilities are transforming the engineering and operations of the network. This IDC Survey Spotlight specifically highlights the growing bandwidth needs for enabling secure and optimized cloud-based connectivity for AI applications and data.

"In the AI era, bandwidth is rising rapidly, specifically when it comes to connectivity for cloud-based AI workloads. Organizations report an average annualized increase in bandwidth of 49% in the coming year for AI cloud connectivity, with almost 15% expecting an increase of more than 75%. IaaS cloud providers are key partners for enterprises in the AI era, serving as hubs for AI data and applications. To seize this market opportunity, enterprise networking vendors must ensure their AI strategies explicitly prioritize secure, optimized cloud/multicloud connectivity and management tailored to the demands of AI workloads," says Brandon Butler, senior research manager, Enterprise Networks.