The Connectivity B2B Ecosystem: How 5G and next-gen networks are transforming the role telecoms play in enterprise partnerships

Executive Summary

5G and other next generation wireless networks are playing a transformative role in the enterprise. Telecoms providers can stand out in the enterprise connectivity ecosystem by offering a connectivity-focused solution but also need to recognize when other approaches are more appropriate.

Three Key Questions This Report Will Answer:

• What can 5G and other wireless networks do for enterprise customers and why are they becoming important now?
• Who are the players in the enterprise connectivity ecosystem, and how do solutions from different types of players vary?
• What approach should tech and telecom service vendors take in selling to the enterprise market?

WHAT’S IN THIS REPORT? In this report, Business Insider Intelligence unpacks the business-to-business (B2B) ecosystem within telecommunications at the cusp of the 5G era. First, we highlight the ways that companies employ telecommunications technology in business, both today and in the near future with 5G. Next, we look at the various types of companies involved in the wider ecosystem and break down the relationships between these company archetypes. After that, we examine the players involved in these relationships in greater detail and look at specific efforts and initiatives that are driving change and transforming the companies involved. Finally, we look to some of the key trends that will define the next decade of B2B telecommunications.