Omdia: AI features to hit 12% of network application spend by 2031
AI summary
Omdia says leading tier-1 network operators are moving from cloud-native foundations toward AI-native networks, calling the shift more than an architecture upgrade and a fundamental change in how networks are operated, managed and monetized. The firm forecasts that AI features will account for 12% of network application spending by 2031, driving global telecom operators' investment in cloud and AI infrastructure to $22.9 billion.
In-depth insight
It offers a quantified long-term reference for carriers weighing AI in network investment and monetization plans.