With the advancement of the internet of things (IoT) and near standardisation of 5G technology, wholesale innovation is no longer a matter of evolution but critical for the survival of the carrier market. Stable infrastructure, increased capacity, faster speeds and consistent connectivity are demands placed on businesses constantly. While some lag behind, others are ahead of the curve and here is our list of some of the ones to keep up with:

As operators look at how to drive innovation in a shrinking market, Huawei rotating CEO Ken Hu told an Innovation Day they should look to each other

Carriers are looking at ways to work more closely with generators of video traffic, from traditional broadcasters to disruptive OTTs. Guy Matthews looks at what can be done to cater more profitably for such customers

The market has never needed clear leadership as it does now, but where will the right talent come from, and how are CEOs adapting their skills and strategies? Sue Tabbitt goes to the top to find out

The next-generation intercontinental super-highway comes into service

Carriers have an opportunity to play a big part in enabling IoT. But they will need some clever approaches, writes Gareth Willmer

COO George Nikoloudis describes how the company offers an excellent opportunity to customers that want to send traffic between regions and onwards, with its ability to provide a diverse and resilient network

5G services will remain on the distant horizon until backhaul networks are fit for purpose, but how can carriers deliver what’s needed and keep costs under control, asks Sue Tabbitt

As digitalisation is affecting nearly every corner of our lives, the need for suitable technology is getting more and more important.

McCorcle is known throughout the industry for her advocacy of diversity and gender equality

As carriers wait for cost efficiencies from SDN and NFV to appear, security professionals and vendors continue to debate the right approach to cloud-based security, writes Peter Kirwan.

Virtualisation is the buzzword across the wholesale industry, whether it be SDN or NFV. James Pearce asks if it is virtual insanity, or is it finally becoming a reality?