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An Independent Research and Advisory Firm

AvidThink is a research and advisory firm that has provided cutting-edge insights into infrastructure technologies for over a decade. Our coverage areas include 5G, Edge and Cloud, IoT, SDWAN/SASE/SSE/ZTNA, Infrastructure Security, and Software-Defined and Virtualized Infrastructure. Previously SDxCentral.com’s research arm, AvidThink has been independent since 2018. We’ve served many prominent clients including Fortune 500 technology infrastructure companies, up-and-coming $1B+-valuation unicorns, and innovative early-stage startups.

Check out AvidThink’s recent reports, and download our latest multi-vendor reports on our NextGenInfra.io showcase, a collaboration with media partner, Converge Digest. Our latest musings are available on our articles page. Stay on top of the latest news with our in-depth monthly newsletters — some readers have called it “the best,” but we’re still working our way there.

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AI in Networking

August 13, 2024

Now Available: 2024 AI in Networking Resource Site and Report

By Research Analysts

June 10, 2024

From Mobile to Non-Terrestrial Networks: A New Era for OSS

By Roy Chua

June 2, 2024

SONiC, Open RAN, Gen AI in Networking: Insights from LF ONE Summit 2024

By Ronald Sackman

2024 Campus NaaS Report

May 20, 2024

Now Available: 2024 Campus NaaS Resource Site and Report

By Research Analysts

The AvidThink Blog illuminates current issues with articles from our team as well as contributions from guests we feel provide thoughtful commentary about a wide variety of topics. Our blog is also used for surveys, and invitations to industry and private events.

AvidThink Blog

Reports and Briefs

Trusted reports and research briefs covering the latest in infrastructure technologies.

Research Report

2024 AI in Networking

This report provides a hype-free and balanced examination of AI's role in the networking ecosystem, use cases of early AI/ML implementations and outcomes, and a roadmap for progress towards autonomous networks.

Research Report

Effective Telco API Monetization Strategies

This report covers core insights from AvidThink on how Communication Service Providers (CSPs) can capitalize on the new revenue opportunities presented by making available telco and network APIs.

Research Report

Enterprise Network Transformation Trends

This report analyses the results of a survey on key aspects of enterprise network infrastructure. We reveal valuable insights into current state and future direction of network infrastructure, application connectivity, DNS, and content delivery strategies.

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Articles

Thoughtful and insightful analysis.

November 20, 2024

Now Available: 2024 Carrier NaaS Resource Site and Report

AI/ML/GenAI and cloud workloads are changing the network middle mile - our report examines their impact and the rise of network-as-a-service

October 23, 2024

AI Engineering: Level Up Your IT Career

Roy discusses the role of the #AI engineer and some key skills in a joint article with Fatih E. N., Babar Bhatti and, Henrik Hedlund

October 2, 2024

Analyst Insights: NaaS Evolution

Roy discusses the rapid evolution of NaaS and its role in simplifying network automation.

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AvidThink Technology Coverage Areas

SD-WAN, SASE, SSE, MCN, ZTNA
5G
Private Wireless Edge Computing Telco Cloud
SDN/NFV
Infrastructure Security
AI/ML in Infrastructure
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