Digital transformation, which encompasses new business models and network architectures, drives demand for TIS

According to Technology Business Research, Inc.’s (TBR) 2Q18 Telecom Infrastructure Services (TIS) Benchmark, the TIS market grew as digital transformation continued to fuel demand for services that accompany business model evolutions and the implementation of new network technologies, including 5G and NFV/SDN.

The complexity of new network architectures and the interoperability challenges they create have been a boon for professional services revenues, particularly those of IT services firms. A broad range of professional services are required to help operators transform into digital service providers, including consulting, network planning, design, optimization, systems integration, training services, security services and interoperability testing, among other services, all of which are in high demand. TBR estimates the TIS professional services market grew 6% in 2Q18.

TBR’s Telecom Infrastructure Services Benchmark provides quarterly analysis of the deployment, maintenance, professional services and managed services markets for network and IT suppliers. Suppliers covered include Accenture, Amdocs, Atos, Capgemini, CGI, China Communications Services, Ciena, Cisco, CommScope, CSG International, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Huawei, IBM, Infosys, Juniper Networks, NEC, Nokia, Oracle, Samsung, SAP, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Wipro and ZTE.