Understand impactful trends and interactions between connectivity technology, such as 5G and cloud, and Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR).
Identify high-value enterprise use cases, along with required connectivity demands.
Research key connectivity partners, competitors, enabling technologies, and barriers/accelerators for XR through 2030.
Critical Questions Answered
How do connectivity demands differ between networks and local devices?
How important is 5G and 5G-Advanced, and how does this importance differ by market and use case?
What are the benefits of edge compute and streaming, and when are these benefits expected to be realized?
What is the timeline for cellular Extended Reality (XR) support and usage?
What role does the metaverse play in connectivity?
Which are the most impactful vendors operating in the XR market in terms of connectivity?
Research Highlights
Breakdown of impactful connectivity technologies and how specifically they interact with XR: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, 5G and 5G-Advanced, Artificial Intelligence (AI), edge streaming, and the metaverse.
Forecasts through 2030 for 5G-Advanced-enabled AR and VR devices, cellular versus Wi-Fi AR and VR shipments, penetration of cellular connectivity support in XR, and immersive collaboration users.
Recommendations around market timing, key technologies in which to support/invest, partners, and use case tailoring.
Who Should Read This?
C-level executives who need to identify trend timing and necessary investment areas early.
Solution architects, technologists, and key technical decision makers for network infrastructure vendors, hyperscalers, telcos, and other solutions providers.
Key business decision makers and strategists who need to understand granular connectivity needs across use cases, device types, and markets.
