ISG Provider Lens™ report sees German
enterprises seeking better collaboration tools, networks that
enable the cloud and AI
Enterprises in Germany want to improve the agility and
flexibility of their corporate networks with software-defined
networking (SDN) technologies to deliver better employee and
customer experiences, according to a new report published today by
Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global
technology research and advisory firm.
The 2021 ISG Provider Lens™ Network – Software Defined Solutions
and Services Report for Germany finds enterprises in the country
looking to SDN providers to help them modernize their networks in
the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goals of improving
collaboration among employees working remotely and creating better
customer engagement to drive revenues.
“German enterprises want to make their networks more flexible
and agile in response to demands from both employees and a customer
base that is increasingly mobile,” said Andrea Spiegelhoff,
partner, ISG EMEA, based in Germany. “Providers of SDN-related
technologies can help companies achieve these goals while creating
a network that better fits with technologies like the cloud and
artificial intelligence.”
The report sees many German enterprises focused on migrating
their IT and network operations to the cloud, and SDN can reduce
the complexity and risk of these moves. SDN technologies also
support enhanced mobility and the deployment of the intelligent
edge, and make it easier to deploy artificial intelligence, the
Internet of Things, automation and collaboration tools, the report
says.
German enterprises also want a flexible network that allows them
to rapidly add applications and network resources to meet business
and user goals. For instance, SDN technologies enable companies to
respond quickly to customer requests and provide new services. This
has been especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, as
customers increasingly embraced digital channels, the report
says.
SDN can also simplify the management of networks and the
integration of the network with other enterprise IT initiatives,
the report says. By moving the network control layer to the cloud,
SD-WAN can operate and be managed in real time through a
single-pane-of-glass interface. This allows the integration with
other applications and IT services.
In addition, many companies are looking to SDN technologies to
improve network security, using security-as-a-service offerings or
do-it-yourself security tools that are easier to deploy with SDN.
In the near future, this will enable the next generation of
integrated secure enterprise networks, the report says.
The 2021 ISG Provider Lens™ Network – Software Defined Solutions
and Services Report for Germany evaluates the capabilities of 53
providers across six quadrants: Managed (SD) WAN Services, SDN
Transformation Services (Consulting and Implementation), SD-WAN
Equipment and Service Suppliers (DIY), Technology and Service
Suppliers (Core – 4G/5G), Edge Technology and Services and
Enterprise 5G Solutions.
The report names Deutsche Telekom, IBM, Orange Business Services
and Vodafone as leaders in five quadrants and Extreme Networks as a
leader in four. Cisco, Computacenter and Wipro were named leaders
in three quadrants, and Apcela, Juniper Networks and NTT were named
leaders in two. Axians, BT, Colt, Damovo, Ericsson, GTT, HPE Aruba,
Logicalis, Nokia Networks, Riedel Networks and Verizon were all
named leaders in one quadrant.
In addition, Wipro was named a Rising Star—companies with
“promising portfolios” and “high future potential” by ISG’s
definition—in three quadrants. Cancom, HCL and Infosys were named
Rising Stars in one quadrant.
A customized version of the report is available from
Logicalis.
The 2021 ISG Provider Lens™ Network – Software Defined Solutions
and Services Report for Germany is available to subscribers or for
one-time purchase on this webpage.
About ISG Provider Lens™ Research
The ISG Provider Lens™ Quadrant research series is the only
service provider evaluation of its kind to combine empirical,
data-driven research and market analysis with the real-world
experience and observations of ISG's global advisory team.
Enterprises will find a wealth of detailed data and market analysis
to help guide their selection of appropriate sourcing partners,
while ISG advisors use the reports to validate their own market
knowledge and make recommendations to ISG's enterprise clients. The
research currently covers providers offering their services
globally, across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Germany,
Switzerland, the U.K., France, the Nordics, Brazil and
Australia/New Zealand, with additional markets to be added in the
future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research,
please visit this webpage.
A companion research series, the ISG Provider Lens Archetype
reports, offer a first-of-its-kind evaluation of providers from the
perspective of specific buyer types.
About ISG
ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading
global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business
partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 75 of the
world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping
corporations, public sector organizations, and service and
technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster
growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services,
including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory;
managed governance and risk services; network carrier services;
strategy and operations design; change management; market
intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006,
and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300
digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a
global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence,
deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research
and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most
comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit
www.isg-one.com.
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