This report delves into three areas where this broader perspective can help CSPs stay ahead of emerging rivals, confront market disruptions, and establish leadership:

• Part one explores the trajectory and hurdles of cloud and AI adoption in the network domain.
• Part two probes the pressure to boost network security management as CSPs come under increasing attacks.
• Part three examines why now is the moment to upend the status quo in the ongoing quest to monetize the network.

Each section concludes with steps CSPs can take to solidify their stance in defining the future of communications. And a perspective, Voices of the executives, captures select quotes from our interviewees on these topics.