Enterprise Connectivity Research Service

ABI Research’s Enterprise Connectivity Research Service delivers insights on leading enterprise connectivity technologies, such as private cellular, slicing, Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WANs), Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to help providers support enterprise digital transformation and next-gen connectivity strategies.

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Enterprise Connectivity Coverage Areas

ABI Research’s Enterprise Connectivity Research Service sits at the intersection of technology implementers and suppliers, offering a unique perspective that blends both demand- and supply-side insights. Covering private cellular networks, network slicing, SD-WANs, enterprise FWA, and network API use cases, the research service delivers in-depth analysis of how enterprises are modernizing their connectivity to support automation, digitization, and data-centric operations. It tracks enterprise adoption trends, vendor strategies, use case evolution, and ecosystem dynamics to help clients identify growth opportunities, guide product development, and shape Go-to-Market (GTM) plans—bridging the gap between enterprise needs and solution provider capabilities.

Private Cellular

Private Cellular Implementation Strategies
Private Cellular Use Cases & Existing Deployments by Vertical and Region
Private Cellular Spectrum Availability and Regulatory Models by Region
Satellite Communications for Private Cellular Networks
Dynamic Spectrum Sharing for Enterprise Cellular Networks
Total Addressable Market for Private Cellular by Region and Vertical

Network Slicing

5G Network Slicing Use Cases by Vertical
Slicing Integration with Enterprise Service-Level Agreements (SLAs) and Service Assurance Models
Key Barriers to Adoption: Standards, Devices, and Operational Readiness

SD-WAN & Hybrid WAN

Enterprise SD-WAN Evolution: Integration with Private and Public 5G
SD-WAN for Multi-Cloud and Distributed Work Architectures
Deployment Best Practices for Hybrid WAN Configurations
Global and Regional Total Addressable Market (TAM) for Enterprise SD-WAN and Hybrid WAN Solutions

Fixed Wireless Access

FWA for Enterprise WAN: Use Cases and Deployment Barriers
Performance Benchmarks: FWA Versus Fiber and Broadband in Enterprise Scenarios
FWA for Rapid Site Enablement, Redundancy, and Rural Access
TAM Forecast for Enterprise FWA Across Key Use Cases

Network APIs

Telco Network API Use Cases and Integration Models for Enterprises
Key APIs: Quality on Demand, Location, Identity, and Edge Exposure
Enterprise App Integration with Network Capabilities via APIs

Competitive & Ecosystem Assessments

Ecosystem Mapping: Integrators, Hyperscalers, and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Enterprise Connectivity
Operator Strategies for Enterprise Connectivity and Managed Services
Competitive Assessments: Private Cellular Network Vendors; SD-WAN Solution Providers; FWA Solutions for Enterprises

Enterprise Connectivity Research Powers Technology Innovation & Implementation

For Innovators

Bridge Enterprise Needs and Tech Capabilities: Provide clear, actionable insight into enterprise connectivity requirements, enabling providers to better align product development strategies with real-world use cases and operational demands.
Track Emerging Use Cases and Demand Signals: Closely monitor how enterprises adopt private cellular, slicing, SD-WAN, FWA, and APIs over time to inform innovation pipelines, roadmap planning, and to ensure solutions remain future-proof.
Guide Go-to-Market Strategy: Deliver intelligence and timely guidance on vertical-specific adoption trends to help refine messaging, prioritize sales focus, and identify ideal ecosystem partnership opportunities.
Evaluate Competitive Landscape: Offer detailed analysis of competitor strategies, feature differentiators, and overall market positioning to support smarter, more informed strategic planning and resource allocation.
Validate Market Opportunities: Combine both supply- and demand-side perspectives to more effectively identify high-impact opportunities, reduce uncertainty, and de-risk investment in emerging or evolving connectivity technologies.
Inform Ecosystem Collaboration: Highlight the most influential partners, technology platforms, and system integrators driving enterprise connectivity adoption to guide smarter, more effective ecosystem engagement strategies.
Accelerate Time to Market: Support faster, more confident product development through access to current and relevant enterprise pain points, deployment timelines, and evolving customer priorities across industries.

For Implementers

Clarify Technology Differentiators: By providing detailed comparisons of private cellular, slicing, SD-WAN, FWA, and network APIs, implementers can confidently recommend the most suitable technologies for each client’s environment, avoiding mismatched solutions.
Align Network Strategy with Business Outcomes: By linking connectivity choices to automation, resilience, and data enablement goals, implementers can ensure technical decisions directly support their clients’ operational priorities and transformation roadmaps.
Showcase Proven Use Cases: By referencing real-world deployments across verticals, implementers can validate architecture choices, reduce uncertainty, and accelerate stakeholder buy-in for similar connectivity initiatives.
Map Vendor Capabilities to Enterprise Needs: By identifying which vendors align with specific operational, industry, or performance needs, implementers can streamline procurement and integration, avoiding costly trial-and-error.
Understand Adoption Roadmaps and Return on Investment (ROI) Models: By accessing timelines, ROI benchmarks, and organizational best practices, implementers can better plan phased deployments, manage expectations, and demonstrate business value to clients.
Navigate Ecosystem Complexity: By clarifying roles and interoperability across MNOs, hyperscalers, and integrators, implementers can design smoother end-to-end deployments and avoid delays due to integration challenges.
Support Future-Proofing Decisions: By tracking next-gen technologies and standards, implementers can design flexible solutions today that accommodate evolving client requirements and minimize future rework.

Our Enterprise Connectivity Research Helps Solve Real Business Challenges For Key Stakeholders

What challenges can we help you solve?

Understand connectivity requirements across enterprise use cases

Optimizing Research and Development (R&D) and feature development for vertical use cases

Align product roadmaps with enterprise network evolution

What key questions can we help you answer?

What connectivity features must chipsets support to meet enterprise demands across key verticals?

How can chipset roadmaps align with private 5G, slicing, SD-WAN, FWA, and API-driven network trends?

What enterprise use cases drive the need for low latency, reliability, and multi-Radio Access Technology (RAT) integration?

How can chipsets enable better edge integration and support time-sensitive enterprise applications?

Which verticals offer the greatest near-term opportunity for enterprise-optimized silicon solutions?

What challenges can we help you solve?

Ensure that devices are connectivity-ready for emerging enterprise network environments

Support interoperability with private cellular, SD-WAN, and FWA infrastructure

Identify which verticals require network-aware or API-integrated device capabilities

Guide product strategy for latency-sensitive, mobile, or high-throughput applications

What key questions can we help you answer?

What connectivity technologies are enterprises using across factories, warehouses, and field operations?

How do private networks and SD-WAN influence device hardware and protocol support requirements?

What device capabilities are needed for reliable performance in 5G/FWA-enabled environments?

How can Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) integrate with telco APIs and edge platforms to add value in enterprise workflows?

Which verticals are ready for real-time, wireless, and mobile-connected device deployments?

What challenges can we help you solve?

Align product roadmaps with enterprise connectivity needs

Identify high-growth verticals for private 5G, SD-WAN, and slicing

Strengthen channel and ecosystem strategy with integrators and telcos

Differentiate infrastructure capabilities in an API- and edge-driven market

What key questions can we help you answer?

What network infrastructure features do enterprises prioritize for private 5G and hybrid WAN deployments?

How are enterprises integrating SD-WAN, slicing, and private cellular in multi-vendor environments?

Where are the biggest gaps in enterprise infrastructure delivery, and how can vendors close them?

How is enterprise demand for programmable and API-exposed networks shaping infrastructure requirements?

What capabilities and integration models are most appealing to enterprise Information Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT) buyers?

What challenges can we help you solve?

Improve enterprise service offerings

Streamline 5G network rollout

Drive enterprise connectivity innovation

What key questions can we help you answer?

Which enterprise 5G use cases have proven successful and why?

How can telcos integrate 5G with other enterprise connectivity technologies to support enterprise digitization?

How will the emergence of satellite communications change the demand of enterprises for cellular connectivity solutions?

What factors are shaping the enterprise demand for network APIs?

How do enterprises choose their digitization partners & what does this mean for the GTM strategy of telco players?

Meet The Analysts You'll Work With

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Ben Chan

Research Analyst

Larbi Belkhit

Industry Analyst

Dominique Bonte

Vice President

Sam Bowling

Research Analyst

Stuart Carlaw

Chief Research Officer

Matthias Foo

Senior Analyst

Leo Gergs

Principal Analyst

Reece Hayden

Principal Analyst

James Hodgson

Research Director

Rachel Kong

Research Analyst

Michael Larner

Distinguished Analyst

Adhish Luitel

Principal Analyst

Ryan Martin

Senior Research Director

Dimitris Mavrakis

Senior Research Director

Michela Menting

Senior Research Director

Jamie Moss

Research Director

Malik Saadi

Vice President

Jake Saunders

Vice President

Phil Sealy

Research Director

Dan Shey

Vice President

Tancred Taylor

Senior Analyst