SINGAPORE, August 8, 2023 – According to the IDC MarketScape : Asia/Pacific Communication SP Secure Virtual Network Services 2023 Vendor Assessment, NTT, Orange Business, Singtel and Tata Communications are identified (in alphabetical order) as “Leaders” among Communication SP Secure Virtual Network Service vendors, followed closely by “Major Players” in the market namely (in alphabetical order) AT&T, Telstra, Verizon and Vodafone.
Enterprises operate in diverse network environments that require tailored solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach and seek cloud-like, subscription-based consumption models for their network services. While SD-WAN has traditionally been delivered through a vendor-proprietary hardware, the option to host the solution as a virtual network function (VNF) on a universal CPE (uCPE)/virtual CPE (vCPE) allows Communication SPs to address the enterprise need for flexibility, agility, and operational simplicity at the enterprise edge. The ability to automate operations is a critical requirement for enterprises and the more assistance that a managed SP (MSP) can offer, the more competitive it will be in the market.
The demand for integrated offerings in secure network service solution is increasing, which covers the three areas namely, software-defined networking (such as SD-WAN, SD-LAN, and flexible network core), virtual network services (such as vRouter, and vLoad balancer), and integrated security (such as firewall as a service [FWaaS], zero trust network access [ZTNA], and CASB). Vendors should pursue to offer integrated solutions that cover all these key areas and provide it as a managed service.
“The Asia/Pacific region has witnessed a significant shift in software-defined networking, moving from SD-WAN to a more comprehensive range of secure virtual network services. This evolution is driven by the growing enterprise demand for flexible, reliable, and secure access to cloud-native applications and distributed workloads and address broader enterprise digital transformation initiatives. To this end, comms SPs are offering a broader range of services, including SASE framework driven solutions that combine networking and security capabilities. However, not all offerings are created equal, and various SPs are positioning themselves in different ways to stand out in a highly competitive market,” says Nikhil Batra, Research Director, IDC Asia/Pacific Telecom Practice.
This IDC MarketScape, IDC MarketScape : Asia/Pacific Communication SP Secure Virtual Network Services 2023 Vendor Assessment (Doc# AP49625122), uses the IDC MarketScape model to provide an assessment of 8 service providers participating in the Asia/Pacific secure virtual network services market. This document is an evaluation based on a comprehensive framework consisting of a set of parameters that evaluate solution providers relative to one another. The parameters were evaluated using factors that are expected to be the most beneficial to the success of a vendor in a given market in both the short-term and long-term perspective.
For more information on this IDC MarketScape document, please contact Nikhil Batra at nbatra@idc.com For media queries, please contact Michael De La Cruz at mdelacruz@idc.com or Miguel Carreon mcarreon@idc.com.
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