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Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
German Companies Lead European SDN Adoption
Enterprises recognize software-defined networks as essential for meeting core functionality and security requirements, ISG Provider Lens® report says FRANKFURT, Germany, August 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The demand for modern, secure, cloud-enabled enterprise networks is rising among German companies as they align their digital strategies with international trends and evolving business needs, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Network — Software-Defined Solutions and Services report for Germany finds that German organizations are increasing their adoption of software-defined networking to improve performance, security and connectivity while minimizing operational cost. Over the past two years, system integrators and network providers have contributed to this trend by delivering flexible solutions and consumption-based managed services models that address enterprise demands. Germany's position as one of the largest national consumers of software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solutions is reinforced by a strong provider ecosystem and growing requirements for standardized, scalable networking across global operations. "SD-WANs are increasingly seen as crucial for digital advancement among German companies," said Jon Harrod, partner and network advisory lead at ISG. "This technology enables enterprises to update their networks without the need to replace all existing hardware." German enterprises are simplifying operations and making networks more adaptable through the adoption of SD-WAN solutions to accelerate network transformation, the report says. These solutions enable centralized cloud-based management, automate network functions and offer real-time analytics. They also allow organizations to streamline resource management and reduce complexity, thereby avoiding frequent hardware replacements. A major driver behind this transformation is the rapid migration to cloud and multicloud environments. Enterprises in Germany are using SDN solutions to make cloud transitions with minimal disruptions, ISG says. The technology's ability to manage multicloud environments while ensuring comprehensive network oversight has been key to its widespread adoption. Software-defined networking also benefits companies by enabling secure data transfer across varied platforms and making it easier to deploy and optimize cloud-native technologies. As organizations in Germany adapt to new environments, security becomes even more critical, the report says. Software-defined networking enables companies to integrate advanced security functions, such as encryption, access controls and threat detection, either alone or as part of broader secure access service edge (SASE) frameworks. Simultaneously, adoption of new technologies, including AI, generative AI and machine learning, demands flexible and adaptable network infrastructures. SDN solutions deliver these capabilities, providing superior management, real-time adaptability and automation. "German companies that use advanced edge computing and 5G technology services benefit from the seamless and secure integration that software-defined networking offers," said Dr. Kenn Walters, global principal lead analyst, ISG Provider Lens Research. "When these services are managed externally, organizations can do less training and fewer software upgrades, focusing instead on strategic objectives." The report also explores other SDN-related trends in Germany, including the increasing adoption of usage-based pricing models, particularly among small to medium enterprises, and the integration of SD-WAN within SASE in larger enterprises. For more insights into SDN-related challenges faced by enterprises in Germany, along with ISG's advice for addressing them, see the ISG Provider Lens® Focal Points briefing here. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Network — Software-Defined Solutions and Services report for Germany evaluates the capabilities of 39 providers across four quadrants: Managed SD-WAN Services, SD-Networks Transformation Services (Consulting and Implementation), Edge Technologies and Services (Including Private 5G), and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). The report names Accenture, Deutsche Telekom, Logicalis, Orange Business and Wipro as Leaders in all four quadrants. Computacenter and Vodafone are named as Leaders in three quadrants each. Axians, Colt, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra and Verizon Business are named as Leaders in two quadrants each, while BT, CANCOM, GTT and Riedel Networks are named as Leaders in one quadrant each. In addition, HCLTech is named as a Rising Star — a company with a "promising portfolio" and "high future potential" by ISG's definition — in two quadrants. In the area of customer experience, HCLTech is named the global ISG CX Star Performer for 2025 among SDN providers. HCLTech earned the highest customer satisfaction scores in ISG's Voice of the Customer survey, part of the ISG Star of Excellence™ program, the premier quality recognition for the technology and business services industry. Customized versions of the report are available from Computacenter, Deutsche Telekom and GTT. The 2025 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., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage. About ISG ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world's top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments. View source version on Contacts Press Contacts: Philipp Jaensch, ISG+49 151 730 365 Matthias Longo, for ISG+49 152 341 464 63matthias@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
07-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
German Companies Lead European SDN Adoption
FRANKFURT, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The demand for modern, secure, cloud-enabled enterprise networks is rising among German companies as they align their digital strategies with international trends and evolving business needs, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. SD-WANs are increasingly seen as crucial for digital advancement among German companies. This technology enables enterprises to update their networks without the need to replace all existing hardware. Share The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Network — Software-Defined Solutions and Services report for Germany finds that German organizations are increasing their adoption of software-defined networking to improve performance, security and connectivity while minimizing operational cost. Over the past two years, system integrators and network providers have contributed to this trend by delivering flexible solutions and consumption-based managed services models that address enterprise demands. Germany's position as one of the largest national consumers of software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solutions is reinforced by a strong provider ecosystem and growing requirements for standardized, scalable networking across global operations. 'SD-WANs are increasingly seen as crucial for digital advancement among German companies,' said Jon Harrod, partner and network advisory lead at ISG. 'This technology enables enterprises to update their networks without the need to replace all existing hardware.' German enterprises are simplifying operations and making networks more adaptable through the adoption of SD-WAN solutions to accelerate network transformation, the report says. These solutions enable centralized cloud-based management, automate network functions and offer real-time analytics. They also allow organizations to streamline resource management and reduce complexity, thereby avoiding frequent hardware replacements. A major driver behind this transformation is the rapid migration to cloud and multicloud environments. Enterprises in Germany are using SDN solutions to make cloud transitions with minimal disruptions, ISG says. The technology's ability to manage multicloud environments while ensuring comprehensive network oversight has been key to its widespread adoption. Software-defined networking also benefits companies by enabling secure data transfer across varied platforms and making it easier to deploy and optimize cloud-native technologies. As organizations in Germany adapt to new environments, security becomes even more critical, the report says. Software-defined networking enables companies to integrate advanced security functions, such as encryption, access controls and threat detection, either alone or as part of broader secure access service edge (SASE) frameworks. Simultaneously, adoption of new technologies, including AI, generative AI and machine learning, demands flexible and adaptable network infrastructures. SDN solutions deliver these capabilities, providing superior management, real-time adaptability and automation. 'German companies that use advanced edge computing and 5G technology services benefit from the seamless and secure integration that software-defined networking offers,' said Dr. Kenn Walters, global principal lead analyst, ISG Provider Lens Research. 'When these services are managed externally, organizations can do less training and fewer software upgrades, focusing instead on strategic objectives.' The report also explores other SDN-related trends in Germany, including the increasing adoption of usage-based pricing models, particularly among small to medium enterprises, and the integration of SD-WAN within SASE in larger enterprises. For more insights into SDN-related challenges faced by enterprises in Germany, along with ISG's advice for addressing them, see the ISG Provider Lens® Focal Points briefing here. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Network — Software-Defined Solutions and Services report for Germany evaluates the capabilities of 39 providers across four quadrants: Managed SD-WAN Services, SD-Networks Transformation Services (Consulting and Implementation), Edge Technologies and Services (Including Private 5G), and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). The report names Accenture, Deutsche Telekom, Logicalis, Orange Business and Wipro as Leaders in all four quadrants. Computacenter and Vodafone are named as Leaders in three quadrants each. Axians, Colt, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra and Verizon Business are named as Leaders in two quadrants each, while BT, CANCOM, GTT and Riedel Networks are named as Leaders in one quadrant each. In addition, HCLTech is named as a Rising Star — a company with a 'promising portfolio' and 'high future potential' by ISG's definition — in two quadrants. In the area of customer experience, HCLTech is named the global ISG CX Star Performer for 2025 among SDN providers. HCLTech earned the highest customer satisfaction scores in ISG's Voice of the Customer survey, part of the ISG Star of Excellence™ program, the premier quality recognition for the technology and business services industry. Customized versions of the report are available from Computacenter, Deutsche Telekom and GTT. The 2025 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., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage. About ISG ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world's top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.
Business Wire
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
U.K. Enterprises Transform Networks with SDN, Cloud
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As companies in the U.K. move networking operations to the cloud, software-defined networking (SDN) is becoming crucial to successful enterprise cloud migrations, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. U.K. organizations are rethinking their network strategies to focus on measurable outcomes. Cost control and efficiency top their agendas, and SDN solutions offer increased visibility and flexibility to optimize resource use and control spending. Share The 2025 ISG Provider Lens ® Network – Software-Defined Solutions and Services report for the U.K. finds that organizations are prioritizing network transformation to stay competitive and resilient amid slowing GDP growth, rising operational costs and new U.S. tariffs. U.K. enterprises are modernizing networks to optimize costs, strengthen supply chain resilience and operate more efficiently in a highly uncertain macroeconomic environment. They are investing in software-defined wide area networks (SD-WANs), secure access service edge (SASE) and 5G to ensure secure, adaptable and scalable network connections. Simultaneously, IT teams are enhancing collaboration tools and digital workplaces to facilitate real-time data access for increasingly remote distributed teams. 'U.K. organizations are rethinking their network strategies to focus on measurable outcomes,' said Jon Harrod, partner and network advisory lead at ISG. 'Cost control and operational efficiency are at the top of the enterprise agenda, and SDN solutions offer increased visibility and flexibility to optimize resource use and control spending.' A key trend is the shift toward flexible, business-responsive networks, with companies in the U.K. adopting SD-WAN as a service to enable real-time monitoring and centralized management, the report says. This approach significantly reduces operational complexity and dependence on physical hardware, making it a fundamental part of modern IT strategies. Additionally, the integration of hybrid security solutions is rising, with businesses seeking service providers that offer robust protection across increasingly diverse environments. Building on this momentum, SDN adoption is expanding among both large companies and small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) in the U.K. They seek the benefits of SDN's scalable, consumption-based pricing models, which allow organizations to enhance security and performance while minimizing operational costs. SDN also supports advancements in AI, automation, edge computing and 5G, satisfying the need for flexible network architectures. These trends increase engagements with managed service partners that offer expertise in AI-enabled IT support and secure SDN architectures, ISG says. As SMEs in the U.K. implement software as a service (SaaS) and cloud-native tools, the increasing complexity of IT estates has made organizations more vulnerable to advanced ransomware, phishing and third-party risks. Consequently, there is a heightened focus on zero trust security frameworks, proactive incident response and internal security skills development, the report says. 'U.K. enterprises are leading the way in building resilient, future-ready networks that enable business growth under rapidly changing conditions,' said Yash Jethani Pradeep, senior manager and principal analyst, ISG Provider Lens Research, and lead author of the report. 'As new technologies such as AI reshape organizational structures and cybersecurity needs, SDN service providers are adapting to changing roles and decision-making processes.' The report also explores other SDN-related trends in the U.K., including the effects of AI on network software development and recent advances in quantum communications that could affect enterprise networks. For more insights into SDN-related challenges faced by enterprises in the U.K., along with ISG's advice for addressing them, see the ISG Provider Lens ® Focal Points briefing here. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens ® Network – Software-Defined Solutions and Services report for the U.K. evaluates the capabilities of 42 providers across four quadrants: Managed SD-WAN Services, SD-Networks Transformation Services (Consulting and Implementation), Edge Technologies and Services (Including Private 5G), and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). The report names BT, Colt, Orange Business, Virgin Media O2 Business and Vodafone as Leaders in all four quadrants. It names Accenture and Computacenter as Leaders in three quadrants each, while Deutsche Telekom, GTT, HCLTech and Verizon Business are named as Leaders in two quadrants each. Capgemini and TCS are named as Leaders in one quadrant each. In addition, Computacenter, GTT, Microland and Tata Communications are named as Rising Stars — companies with a 'promising portfolio' and 'high future potential' by ISG's definition — in one quadrant each. In the area of customer experience, HCLTech is named the global ISG CX Star Performer for 2025 among SDN providers. HCLTech earned the highest customer satisfaction scores in ISG's Voice of the Customer survey, part of the ISG Star of Excellence™ program, the premier quality recognition for the technology and business services industry. Customized versions of the report are available from GTT and Computacenter. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens ® Network – Software-Defined Solutions and Services report for the U.K. 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., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage. About ISG ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world's top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
European Firms Relying on Managed Network Services to Drive Business Transformation
As networks grow more complex and cybersecurity needs more sophisticated, enterprise are turning to dedicated MNS providers, ISG Provider Lens™ report says LONDON, February 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enterprises across Europe are increasingly turning to managed network services providers to advance their digital transformation agendas, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Enterprise Managed Network Services report for Europe finds firms are seeking managed network services (MNS) providers to help them address the growing complexity of modern ICT infrastructures and the growing threat of cyberattacks, often because they lack the internal skills to manage their networks. Ongoing advancements in digital infrastructure have spurred greater demand for MNS and network-as-a-service (NaaS) offerings, accelerated by newer technologies such as AI and GenAI, which demand specialized expertise. Distributed applications and hybrid operating environments—where workloads and data reside in on-premises, cloud and edge network facilities simultaneously—create additional complexity. "Enterprises are relying more on multicloud configurations, and migrating owned assets to network-as-a-service, to enable business transformation," said Jon Harrod, partner, ISG Network Advisory. "Once they do, they find they can reduce their IT capital expenditures, rationalize staff and training, and mitigate the risks that typically come from continual software updates." MNS encompasses a variety of services, such as enterprise planning and advice, provisioning fixed and mobile infrastructures to streamline network operations, managing and monitoring remote installations, fault diagnosis and configuration management, and disaster recovery. Enterprises are adopting a plethora of network technologies provided by MNS, to gain a competitive edge. Further advances in network function virtualization are spreading enterprise workloads across mobile, branch and edge devices in the network. This adds complexity and stress to an enterprise's internal ICT workforce. The need to tackle such complexity is a major contributing factor to the continued growth of MNS, although on-premises and hybrid computing environments continue to be the largest segment of networks managed by MNS providers. MNS cybersecurity services cover everything from network provisioning, operations and management to network monitoring. They provide robust security through firewalls, audits, data integrity measures and sophisticated intrusion detection and prevention systems, while offering ongoing software update management and specialized support. "Enterprise networks have to be very advanced and secure," said Jan Erik Aase, partner and global leader, ISG Provider Lens Research. "The bigger the enterprise, the more complex and demanding its network becomes. Improper management of these networks is in and of itself a cybersecurity threat. This is what gives managed network service providers the edge." The report also explores other trends, such as the challenges Europe's CIOs and CISOs are facing in articulating the ROI expectations for their ICT investments. These executives expect managed service providers to offer technical solutions and serve as strategic partners in quantifying the business impacts of their investments, as well as consulting services to align investments with the enterprise's business objectives. For more insights into how MNS providers are meeting the challenges of growing network complexity and more complex enterprise customer demands, see the ISG Provider Lens™ Focal Points briefing here. The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Enterprise Managed Network Services report for Europe evaluates the capabilities of 33 providers across three quadrants: Managed Network Services Evolution, Managed Enterprise Connectivity Solutions (DIA, VoIP & VPN) and Network as a Service (NaaS). The report names Accenture, Colt, Deutsche Telekom, GTT and Orange Business as Leaders in three quadrants each. Comcast Business, HCLTech, NTT DATA, Verizon Business and Wipro are named Leaders in two quadrants each. Kyndryl and RIEDEL Networks are named Leaders in one quadrant each. In addition, Capgemini, Computacenter and DXC Technology are named as Rising Stars — companies with a "promising portfolio" and "high future potential" by ISG's definition — in one quadrant each. In the area of customer experience, Accenture is named the global ISG CX Star Performer for 2024 among enterprise managed network service providers. Accenture earned the highest customer satisfaction scores in ISG's Voice of the Customer survey, part of the ISG Star of Excellence™ program, the premier quality recognition for the technology and business services industry. Customized versions of the report are available from Deutsche Telekom, GTT and Orange Business. The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Enterprise Managed Network Services report for Europe 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., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the U.K., France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordics, Australia and Singapore/Malaysia, with additional markets to be added in the future. For more information about ISG Provider Lens research, please visit this webpage. About ISG ISG (Nasdaq: III) is a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. A trusted partner to more than 900 clients, including 75 of the world's top 100 enterprises, ISG is a long-time leader in technology and business services that is now at the forefront of leveraging AI to help organizations achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm, founded in 2006, is known for its proprietary market data, in-depth knowledge of provider ecosystems, and the expertise of its 1,600 professionals worldwide working together to help clients maximize the value of their technology investments. View source version on Contacts Press: Will Thoretz, ISG+1 203 517 Philipp Jaensch, ISG+49 151 730 365
