EMEA Telecommunications Perspective on DTW25: From Code Red to Code Ready

This IDC Market Note highlights DTW25's focus on purposeful transformation in the EMEA telecommunications sector, emphasizing customer value, operational agility, and AI-native systems. Despite ongoing financial challenges, the industry is shifting toward adaptive technologies, autonomous networks, and AI integration. Vendors are evolving to support composable IT architectures and scalable innovations. While AI improves efficiency and security, its financial impact remains uncertain. The sector is cautiously optimistic, moving from crisis response to proactive reinvention, aiming to align technological advancements with sustainable business models.