Research Briefs and Research Reports

AvidThink has published numerous research reports since 2013, covering key technology and business trends in infrastructure technologies. For a list of clients AvidThink has partnered with on its research, check out our clients page. Each AvidThink Research Brief provides short, easily-consumed content containing credible, concrete and actionable analysis for readers. If you are interested in any of our research products, please contact us.

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Leveling Up: From Enterprise Automation to Orchestration

Our brief (sponsored by IBM) covers the critical shift from fragmented, single-task automation to comprehensive API-centric orchestration, which is essential for managing complex hybrid IT environments and laying the groundwork for Generative and Agentic AI capabilities.

Oct 8, 2025

2025 AI in Networking Site and Report

This report covers the shift from basic automation to agentic AI frameworks capable of achieving high autonomy (TM Forum Level 4) in specific network domains

Oct 8, 2025

Now Available: 2025 AI in the Mobile RAN

This report discusses utilizing AI to optimize network performance, automate operations, and create new revenue streams in the 5G-Advanced and 6G era.

May 6, 2025

Now Available: 2025 DC Networking Resource Site and Report

This report provides a balanced and measured assessment of AI’s influence on data center networking and a clear outlook on the evolving vendor landscape.

Feb 18, 2025

Now Available: 2025 SASE Resource Site and Report

This report provides a clear and practical examination of the SASE landscape, focusing on real-world implications for enterprises and service providers.

Jan 15, 2025

Now Available: 2024 Carrier NaaS Resource Site and Report

This report provides our latest take on the state of the middle mile network infrastructure and the rise of Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) in the carrier space.

Nov 20, 2024