IDC names Singtel Leader for Virtual Network Services

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Is it possible to meet your networking needs while also enabling digital transformation? IDC's MarketScape report highlights why this is so important for enterprises, and why Singtel is a leader in APAC Communications SP Secure Virtual Network Services.

Categories: Connectivity, CUBΣ

08 Jan 2024

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A one-size-fits all approach is no longer good enough to serve our present-day networking and connectivity needs. Enterprises with diverse network environments require advanced and intelligent solutions.

IDC’s latest MarketScape report on APAC Communications SP Secure Virtual Network Services positions Singtel as a leader in the space, and showcases how we’re delivering on changing enterprise needs.

"Singtel has proactively worked on maintaining its leadership in the network services segment."

Realising the future of networking with Singtel

Enterprises are currently under significant pressure, facing off against inflation, economic uncertainty, regional conflicts, supply chain challenges, talent shortages and more. As expected, this will result in an impact on ICT investments.

However, networking remains a top focus. IDC finds 67% of APAC enterprises are looking to increase spending on secure virtual network services this year. More specifically, they’re seeking services and solutions that support a comprehensive transformation, bringing together SD-WAN, security, virtual network services, and more.

IDC has positioned Singtel in the Leaders category in the 2023 IDC MarketScape for APAC Communications Service Provider Secure Virtual Network Services.

As a Leader, Singtel has successfully been recognised for serving customers with software-defined services that champion digital transformation initiatives. This includes Singtel’s next-generation network services portfolio - Liquid-X, integrated managed security solutions and specialised customer-centric offerings.

Read more about what makes Singtel stand out as a networking Leader in IDC’s full report.

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