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An Independent Research and Analysis Firm
AvidThink is an independent research and analysis firm providing cutting-edge insights into the latest in infrastructure technologies. AvidThink was formerly SDxCentral.com’s research arm and spun out in 2018. We’ve partnered with well-known clients including Fortune 500 technology infrastructure companies, up-and-coming $1B-valuation unicorns and innovative early-stage startups. AvidThink has been quoted by and featured on major publications including WSJ, FierceTelecom, FierceWireless, The New Stack and Light Reading. We cover the latest in technology infrastructure including 5G, Edge and Cloud, IoT, SD-WAN/SASE, SDN, NFV, and Infrastructure Security.
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.
Reports and Briefs
Trusted reports and research briefs covering the latest in infrastructure technologies.
2021 Private Mobile Networks Report
The 2021 Private Mobile Networks Report examines the opportunities and complexities in deploying private mobile networks to help enterprises make informed decisions that lead to better business outcomes.
Mobile Edge in Focus – Automotive
This research brief focuses on how automotive companies can use mobile edge computing for these three pillars: Electrification, Connected Cars, and Autonomous Driving and Safety.
Mobile Edge in Focus – Media and Entertainment
This research brief provides an overview of mobile edge computing, its general benefits, and trends as well as promising use cases for edge technology in M&E, and a concrete set of steps to get started.
Articles
Thoughtful and insightful analysis.
Now Available: 2021 Private Mobile Networks Resource Site and Report
The 2021 Private Mobile Networks Report examines the opportunities and complexities in deploying private mobile networks to help enterprises make...
Dish makes a Splash, picks AWS to host 5G RAN and Core
This marks the first time we're seeing a major telco — the 4th largest mobile network operator in the U.S. — bet its operational network on public...
SD-WAN Deployment Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Problems experienced during SD-WAN deployment could reframe the overall customer experience. MEF has sought to address these challenges through the...