2024 Research Themes: topics shaping the industry and driving our focus

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Throughout 2023, we have analysed important developments and trends spanning all areas of the telecoms industry and wider digital ecosystem. As the industry will continue to evolve in 2024, how will our research themes change? This document outlines the 11 themes set to shape the industry and drive our 2024 Research Agenda.
The 2024 Research Themes address the key trends and questions shaping the evolution of the telecoms ecosystem in 2024 and beyond, and what they mean for players across the industry. The themes set the direction of our 2024 Research Agenda and will be addressed throughout the year by means of reports, blogs, webinars, presentations, infographics and briefings with clients.
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