Technology and service providers (TSPs) who are able to offer an end-to-end service for 4G/5G private mobile network (PMN) include: CSPs, Network equipment providers (NEPs), Systems integrators (SIs) and Hyperscalers. PMNs are used exclusively by a given enterprise client, providing higher security and reliability than public cellular networks. PMN offerings can include voice, video, messaging and broadband data, as well as specific critical communications features (such as lone worker protection [LWP] or push-to-talk over cellular [PTToC]). PMNs can then support use cases around HD video, data, artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and Internet of Things (IoT), and run on-site or in a cloud, or a multiaccess edge computing data center (MEC DC).
Gartner define this, market which includes mobile and fixed wireless broadband internet access services based on the 5G standard developed by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). Cellular carriers, in turn, deliver 5G services using low-, mid- and high-frequency licensed spectrum bands. Enterprise customers purchase 5G services for two primary use cases: (1) Fixed wireless access (FWA) for locations such as branch offices. FWA services can offer unlimited data usage, but more typically they offer access setting monthly data usage thresholds, after which data bandwidth is throttled down until the end of the month. (2) Internet access for mobile users. Smartphone 5G services are typically sold as a bundle of data, messaging and voice, with the voice portion predominantly based on 4G LTE. These services can be assessed for their geographic reach, performance, price, service plan features, service-level agreements (if available), customer support/management and connection security.
The global enterprise mobile service market includes offerings that meet domestic and international mobile services requirements for organizations with more than 1,000 employees. This market includes mobile services for voice, messaging and data access for enterprise-grade applications. It covers 2G, 3G (see Note 1), 4G and 5G services used via basic phones and smartphones, cellular-enabled tablets and laptops, and mobile hot spots. Additional capabilities may include managed mobility solutions.
Gartner defines global WAN services as POP-based services supporting multiregional corporate networks across geographies. These services address enterprise challenges such as changing working practices, accelerating digital and cloud transformations, and improving the agility of enterprise networks. Providers own and operate their own global core networks and sell directly to the client. Services include transport-centric/unmanaged, managed, co-managed, or network as a service via a monthly recurring fixed or usage-based model. Core transport services are often complemented by ancillary services like carrier-based cloud interconnect, managed software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), SASE or managed dual-vendor SASE with SD-WAN paired with SSE security. Services are measurable and consumable through web-based customer interfaces via portals and programmable APIs. As digital business initiatives increase the demands on the enterprise network, enterprises rely on global WAN services to deliver global and regional fixed, wide-area networking connectivity. These services consist of backbone network transport and last-mile access connections to deliver connectivity to individual enterprise sites, such as large or remote/branch office locations. Although these are core to the offer, service providers also offer more transformational capabilities enabled by the underlay service network.
Gartner defines managed hybrid cloud hosting as a standardized, productized hosting offering that combines a cloud-enabled system infrastructure (CESI) platform — consisting of a pool of compute, network and storage hardware — and cloud infrastructure framework software to facilitate self-service and rapid provisioning. It also includes documented and standardized management for either a hyperscale public IaaS platform or a European-country-specific, large-scale IaaS platform in a local language with managed services. The infrastructure platform should be located both in a service provider's data center for the CESI platform as well as in a European country for the public IaaS platform. The geographic focus of this market is Europe.
Gartner defines managed IoT connectivity services as a market that enables connectivity, data collection and analysis, and additional decision services that are necessary for connected solutions. For large organizations, managed IoT connectivity services are normally delivered fully managed, including dedicated help desk and project and service management capabilities. For midsize and small organizations, they are frequently delivered as a self-service provided through an IoT connectivity management portal, including Level 2 and Level 3 back-office support. Connections can use various technologies. Connections can be cellular (2G, 3G, 4G/LTE and 5G); satellite, low-power wide-area (LPWA) networks (3GPP and non-3GPP); and managed field-area networks (FANs). Public hot spots are not part of the scope. Managed IoT connectivity services also enable businesses and IoT providers to collect, analyze and interact with data streams, thus providing businesses with the ability to monitor, manage and control (manually and through automation) assets associated with business processes. This includes connected consumer, commercial or industrial products. Additionally, managed IoT connectivity services may encompass integrated and managed IT infrastructure and systems, operational technology (OT) infrastructure and systems, software, network services (connectivity), and IT services. Managed IoT connectivity services are a solution element within the broader solution sets of digital businesses and OT systems in enterprise environments.
Managed mobility services (MMS) comprise the vendor-provided IT and business process services required to plan, procure, provision, activate, ship, manage, secure and support: Mobile devices, Related accessories, Related mobile management systems, Mobile applications. The goal of MMS is to ensure operational and commercial effectiveness for its end users. This includes security of relevant data, maximized device (and consequently user) uptime, visibility and control of the mobile estate, inventory optimization, lower total cost and higher return on investment, and improved end-user experiences.
The managed network services (MNS) market focuses on externally provided, network operations center (NOC) functionality, as well as relevant network and security life cycle services that deliver current and emerging requirements to end users. Gartner defines the MNS market as globally capable providers of remote service management functions for the network and security operations of enterprise networks, including: Managed LAN services (MNS for LAN) Managed WAN services (MNS for WAN) Managed security (MNS for security) functions
Gartner defines unified communications as a service (UCaaS) as a multitenant, subscription-based service. It is cloud-delivered, and it provides business telephony features; external, public switched telephone network (PSTN) connectivity that enables inbound or outbound calling; and collaboration features, such as messaging and meetings. UCaaS services can be consumed by end users with traditional handsets, desktop clients, meeting room systems and mobile apps. Gartner’s definition of meetings for the UCaaS market focuses on the capabilities for internal collaboration, work from home and external presentation meeting use cases only. Other specialized use cases — such as webinar, remote support, distance learning and training — are often available from UCaaS offerings, but are not mandatory for this research. These use cases are part of a separate market defined by Gartner (meeting solutions).