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10 Networks has
A published research , Global Communication Service Providers : Market Growth Fuels Security Investments , revealing the priorities , expectations and perspectives of Communication Service Providers ( CSPs ) across the globe as they evolve and expand their services and infrastructure in an increasingly complex digital environment . The study was undertaken by independent research organisation , Opinion Matters , among 2,750 senior IT professionals from a range of CSPs across 11 regions around the world , with 250 UK respondents surveyed .
It found that 100 % of UK service providers surveyed expect to see traffic volumes rise in the next two to three years . Two-thirds of respondents expect to see traffic increase by 50 % or more – with one-quarter ( 25 %) believing it will soar by 75 % or more .
As a result , four key themes ran throughout A10 Networks ’ second UK CSP survey . These were : focusing on investment ; preparing for growth ; expanding services to meet underserved communities ; and seizing opportunities to expand into new markets with new services .
Commenting on the positive growth levels , Anthony Webb , VP A10 International , said : “ These predictions align with the sustained traffic growth we ’ ve seen in recent years . Although the pandemic created a one-off burst in growth which we witnessed in our 2021 survey , with 98 % of UK CSPs surveyed stating this , we are now seeing more
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sustained patterns emerging which show continuing growth at a considerable rate . Likewise , these positive growth levels are creating both the urgency and the confidence for CSPs to undertake substantial investment projects .”
Network security strategy is becoming more sophisticated and diverse
The survey found that UK respondents ’ top three priorities for network security investments were :
• 32 % simplification and integration of disparate , disconnected point security solutions
• 32 % ransomware and malware protection services
• 30 % upgrading firewalls
Providers are working to close the digital divide
Alongside investing in network security , UK CSPs are planning to expand
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their networks to reach unserved or underserved communities :
• 63 % of UK respondents say they are expanding their networks to unserved / underserved communities .
• 49 % are planning to expand for an uplift of more than 10 % of their current subscriber base .
• 14 % are expanding for an uplift of more than 50 %.
• 37 % are planning to build additional data centres and expand to provide additional capacity for other s ervice providers .
“ A10 Networks ’ Global Communication Service Providers : Market Growth Fuels Security Investments report shows that CSPs are at a crucial point as they aim to capitalise on demand and seize opportunities to grow and diversify their business . To realise their full potential , service providers need to scale and protect their networks so the infrastructure they provide is secure and highly available .” u
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