2023 Showcase

2023 Predictions Showcase

Predictions 2022 was so popular, we had to repeat it in 2023! Bigger and better — more thought leaders and experts, across networking, cloud, security and telecommunications. Check out their predictions and come back later to see who got it right.

Highlights from industry thought leaders

Video interviews

Movandi

What's next for 5G in 2023?

Will 5G mmWave become a driving force for enterprise innovation? Here are 3 predictions for 2023 from Movandi's' Maryam Rofougaran .
Cyxtera

What next for data center interconnects in 2023?

Will public cloud spending come under budgetary scrutiny more than ever in 2023? What about AI/ML workloads? Here are 3 predictions for 2023 from Cyxtera's Holland Barry .
Graphiant

What's next for network services in 2023?

The data tsunami continues to build and by 2025 it may overwhelm enterprises that fail to evolve their network. What's next for network services in 2023? Here are some predictions from Graphiant’s Khalid Raza and Ali Shaikh .

What's next for IP infrastructure in 2023?

Is network disaggregation really here to stay? Has network automation passed a tipping point? Ribbon's David Stokes makes predictions for IP infrastructure in 2023.
IBM

What's next for storage in 2023?

Has the supply chain shortages for digital storage reversed and become an excess inventory situation? IBM's Shawn Brume makes their predictions for storage in 2023.
Couchbase

What's next for cloud data bases in 2023?

Cloud applications rely on physical network infrastructure. What’s next for applications as edge computing facilities and network access expands? Couchbase's Wayne Carter makes their predictions for cloud databases in 2023.

What's next for network infrastructure in 2023?

How will network infrastructure fare in 2023 Enfabrica's Rochan Sankar makes their predictions for network infrastructure in 2023.
Padtec

What's next for optical transport in 2023?

Several major innovations are coming to optical transport simultaneously, including pluggables and disaggregated architecture. Padtec's Ralph Huff makes their predictions for optical transport in 2023.
Sony

What's next for imaging and vision systems in 2023?

A lot of people having privacy concerns regarding image capturing in public settings. Could on-device AI help address these concerns? Processing at the edge? Sony's Mark Hanson makes their predictions for imaging and vision systems in 2023.
Skyhigh Security

What's next for data security in 2023?

What's happening to our conventional security perimeter as we move into a distributed, cloud-first networking environment? Skyhigh Security's Anand Ramanathan makes their predictions for data security in 2023.

What's next for edge services in 2023?

What are the prospects for virtualized services at edge locations in 2023? Zededa's Said Ouissall makes their predictions for edge services in 2023.

What's next for 800G in transport networks in 2023?

Will 800G see rapid and broad adoption in transport networks in 2023? Nokia's Arnold Jansen makes their predictions for 800G in transport networks in 2023.

What's next for the OIF in 2023?

That's a lot cooking at OIF these days. 400ZR, 800G Pluggables, CMIS, CEI, Co-Packaging... OIF's, Nathan Tracy makes their predictions for the OIF in 2023.
Telecom Infra Project

What's next in 2023 for the TIP community?

Network operators face many challenges and opportunities in 2023. Which ones will become the top trends? Telecom Infra Project's Eugina Jordan makes her predictions for TIP community in 2023.
MEF

What's next for service automation in 2023?

Service Providers have been adopting MEF LSO Sonata APIs to automate orchestrate delivery across a partner ecosystem. How will this trend fare in 2023? MEF's Stan Hubbard makes his predictions for service automation in 2023.
SiTime

What's next for precision timing in 2023?

As they say, timing is everything. What are the growth opportunities for precision timing devices this year? SiTime's Piyush Sevalia makes his predictions for precision timing in 2023.

What's next for data center technology in 2023?

Will 800G pluggables arrive for data center switches in 2023? Credo's Scott Feller makes his predictions for data center technology in 2023.

What's next for SD-WAN in 2023?

How is the market for SD-WAN and SASE likely to evolve in 2023? Nuage Networks' Saurabh Sandhir makes his predictions for SD-WAN in 2023.

What's next for edge networking in 2023?

New possibilities enabled by 5G slicing could shake things up. Kaloom's Hitendra Sonny Soni makes his predictions for edge networking in 2023. --Visit 2023 Telco Cloud and Edge Resource Site-- Since you're interested in edge networking, you might want to check out our 2023 Telco Cloud and Edge resource site. Watch the videos, download our report, and learn the top nine observations and recommendations we have for carriers.
MEF

What's next for network automation and orchestration in 2023?

MEF is enabling an ecosystem of network, cloud, and technology providers dedicated to enterprise digital transformation. What are the next steps in network evolution in 2023? MEF's Pascal Menezes makes his predictions for network automation and orchestration in 2023.
Open Compute Project

What's next at OCP in 2023?

From immersion cooling, to optical switching, and disaggregated systems there are a lot of new technologies arriving at the Open Compute Project Project. Which ones will be in the limelight in 2023? Open Compute Project's Cliff Grossner makes his predictions for OCP in 2023.

What's next for smart home networks in 2023?

Will 2023 finally be the year for Matter? Infineon's Steve Hanna makes his predictions for smart home networks in 2023.
Expeto

Will 2023, Year of the Rabbit, also be Year of the Enterprise?

Enterprise mobile networking is poised for major transformation as several new technologies come to market. Expeto's Michael Anderson makes his predictions for what's next on major transformations in technology in 2023.

What's next for open networking in 2023?

How will open networking projects fare in 2023 and what big trends are shaping these efforts? Linux Foundation's Arpit Joshipura makes his predictions for what's next on open networking in 2023.
Ekinops

What's next for networking in 2023?

How will supply chain challenges, the energy crisis, cybersecurity, and sustainability impact the networking sector in 2023? Ekinops' Sylvain Quartier makes his predictions for what's next on networking in 2023.

What's next for telco customer success in 2023?

Is digitization the pathway to enterprise customer success in 2023? Telstra's, Eric Dalessio makes his predictions for what's next on cloud infrastructure in 2023.
Marvell

What's next for cloud infrastructure in 2023?

Hyperscalers are leading forces for innovation. What new technologies are on tap for cloud infrastructure in 2023? Marvell's Nigel Alvares makes his predictions for what's next on cloud infrastructure in 2023.
Spirent

What's next for enterprise services in 2023?

SASE has been at the forefront of innovation for enterprise networking. Where does its go in 2023 and beyond? Spirent's Marc Cohn makes his predictions for what's next on enterprise services in 2023.

What's next for network automation in 2023?

There has been a lot of progress in network programmability over the years. What's next? Itential's Chris Wade makes his predictions for what's next on network automation in 2023.

What's next for in-vehicle networks in 2023?

What happens next as the automotive industry transition to software-defined vehicles? Sonatus' Jeff Chou makes his predictions for what's next on in-vehicle networks in 2023.
Commscope

What's next for broadband networks in 2023?

Will geopolitics and supply chain issues continue impact the rollout of broadband networks in 2023 and beyond? Commscope's Koen Ter Linde makes their predictions for what's next on broadband networks in 2023.

What's next for outdoor wireless networks in 2023?

Will 5G fixed wireless access take off in 2023 or should be looking at other growth areas? Commscope's Mike Wolfe makes his predictions for what's next on outdoor wireless networks in 2023.

What's next for data center infrastructure in 2023?

What new challenges will 2023 bring for data center infrastructure? Commscope's Kam Patel makes his predictions for what's next on data center infrastructure in 2023.
Clearfield

What's next for fiber rollouts?

Can operators accelerate their fiber deployment? How can they overcome the obstacles holding back the rapid rollout of fiber broadband networks? Clearfield’s Kevin Morgan makes his predictions for what's next on fiber rollouts in 2023.
Fiber Broadband Association

What's next for fiber broadband in 2023?

How is workforce development shaping up to be a major success factor for network operators as they deploy fiber broadband? What new advanced service is on the horizon? Fiber Broadband Association’s Gary Bolton makes his predictions for what's next on fiber broadband in 2023.
Boingo

What's next for wireless connectivity in 2023?

What will 2023 bring for wireless connectivity? Better 5G? Better WiFi? More seamless connections? Boingo’s CTO Derek Peterson makes his predictions for the evolution of wireless connectivity in 2023.
Cloudflare

Will 2023 be the Year of Zero Trust Networking?

How will companies navigate the transition to Zero Trust Network Architecture in 2023? Here are 3 predictions from Cloudflare's John Engates.
Blastwave

What happens to ransomware attacks in 2023?

Here are 3 predictions from Blastwave’s Tom Sego on what we will see with ransomware attacks this year
Arrcus

What's next for multi-cloud routing and switching in 2023?

As we look ahead to the future of routing and switching in 2023, how will telcos and cloud operators integrate their infrastructure? Are we headed to a big mash-up? Here are 3 predictions from Arrcus’s Shekar Ayyar .
Cradlepoint

What's next for enterprise networks in 2023?

What are the new priorities for enterprise networks given macro economic uncertainties combined with ongoing digital transformation? Here are 3 predictions from Cradlepoint’s Donna Johnson.
ATX Networks

What's next for broadband access networks in 2023?

Where will investments be focused in broadband access networks? More last mile fiber, DOCSIS 4.0, or middle mile aggregation? Here are 3 predictions from ATX Networks's Dan Whalen.
Aryaka

What's next for SD-WAN in 2023?

How will enterprises address the growing concern over network vulnerability in 2023? Here are 3 predictions from Aryaka’s Dave Ginsburg.
Infinera

What's next for optical transmission in 2023?

How will the subsea sector evolve? Will 800G rollouts accelerate? Here are 3 predictions from Infinera's Tim Doiron.
Aruba Networks (HPE)

What's next for enterprise networks in 2023?

How will purchasers of enterprise networking equipment respond to the current economic uncertainty? Where will AI go in the networking field? Here are 3 predictions from Aruba’s Phil Mottram.
Kyndryl

What's next for Private 5G in 2023?

Where will Private 5G find the most traction in 2023? Here are 3 predictions from Kyndryl’s Paul Savill.
Arelion

What's next for global telecom operators in 2023?

How the current multination security situation changing the strategic outlook of global carriers? How is is the user experience impacting service assurance? Here are 3 predictions from Arelion’s Mattias Fridström.
Juniper Networks

What's next for Cloud and Service Provider infrastructure in 2023?

Has sustainability really become a key factor shaping the market for carrier network infrastructure? What is happening in metro access and aggregation? Here are 3 predictions from Juniper Networks's Sally Bament.
Juniper Networks

What's next for enterprise networking in 2023?

How will network automation impact the enterprise market? Will AI change the game? Here are 3 predictions from Juniper Networks's Jeff Aaron.

What's next for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) in 2023?

What is top-of-mind for CISOs in 2023? Here are 3 predictions from Juniper Networks's Drew Simonis.
Dell’Oro Group

What's next for RAN infrastructure spending in 2023?

Can the high level of investment in 5G infrastructure continue in 2023? What segments of mobile infrastructure will continue to grow? Here are 3 predictions from Dell’Oro Group’s Stefan Pongratz.

What's next for data center switching spending in 2023?

Here are 3 predictions from Dell’Oro Group’s Sameh Boujelbene on data center switching in 2023.
Dell’Oro Group

What's next for WLAN spending in 2023?

Will spending on enterprise WLAN equipment continue its growth trajectory in 2023? Have prices hit a peak? Here are 3 predictions from Dell’Oro Group’s Siân Morgan.
Federated Wireless

What's next for Private Network services and CBRS in 2023?

Will the private networking segment accelerate this year? Which use cases are having the greatest impact? Will other global markets follow? Here are 3 predictions from Federated Wireless' Iyad Tarazi.
Dell'Oro Group

What's next for data center physical infrastructure in 2023?

Will boom time continue for physical data center infrastructure deployments? What new technologies and significant installations will we see? Here are 3 predictions from Dell’Oro Group’s Lucas Beran.
Dell'Oro Group

What's next for SD-WAN, SASE, and network security in 2023?

Will the SD-WAN, SASE, and network security markets continue to grow in 2023 or are they susceptible to weaker macro economics? Here are 3 predictions from Dell’Oro Group’s Mauricio Sanchez.
Equinix

What's next for data center services in 2023?

Will data center interconnects become fully automated? Will Network-as-a-Service take off? Here are 3 predictions from Equinix's Jim Poole.
Dell'Oro Group

What’s next for broadband infrastructure spending in 2023?

Will fiber deployments continue to accelerate this year? Will cable operators move quickly with DOCSIS 4.0? Here are 3 predictions from Dell’Oro Group’s Jeff Heynen.