CCS Insight

Yesterday, our Commercial Director, Hayden Shaw, spent time with the team at Community Fibre Limited, sharing perspectives on the market and presenting the latest data from our team at FDM CCS Insight on how pricing, propositions and market share dynamics are evolving across the #FMC market. This is a hot area right now, and we have new products in the pipeline, so watch this space!

Next week, Ian Fogg, Research Director, Network Innovation, will be speaking at the Test and Measurement Forum 2026. He will join Ross Cassan, Mohamed Nabih and Eugina Jordan on the panel “Telecoms testing in 2026: scaling intelligent, automated and reliable networks”. There’s still a chance to register: https://lnkd.in/eVbBT3yw Tuesday 19 May, 9:00 EST / 14:00 GMT

On Tuesday 12 May, Luke Pearce will deliver a keynote presentation, “Understanding the NTN Opportunity,” at the Mobile Network Innovation Summit at Twickenham Stadium. He’ll explore the key opportunities and challenges shaping non-terrestrial networks (NTN) as the industry moves closer to true, ubiquitous mobile broadband. Tickets are available via the Mobile Network Innovation Summit website.

Shaun Collins, recently sat down with Esther Masese Waititu to explore how Safaricom PLC has used M-PESA to move into financial services and fundamentally reshape access to money management in Kenya, helping drive financial inclusion from 23% to 84%. In this clip, Esther shares advice for anyone starting an impact-driven initiative like M-PESA. She reflects on the motivations behind Safaricom’s approach to embedding itself in meaningful transformation of people’s lives, and highlights the importance of identifying real-world problems and using technology to solve them. Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/e59ixtKX

Ian Fogg, Research Director, Network Innovation will be speaking at the Test & Measurement Forum 2026. As telecoms networks come under growing pressure from rising data demand, 5G expansion and an ever-increasing number of connected devices, the focus on performance, optimisation, and delivering strong QoS and QoE has never been greater. Hosted by RCR Wireless News, the Test and Measurement Forum brings together industry leaders, engineers and innovators to discuss the key challenges in testing and assuring next-generation networks, from rapid validation and deployment through to the technologies reshaping how networks are measured and optimised. Ian will be sharing his perspective on where network innovation is heading and what it means for the industry. Tuesday May 19 9:00 EST / 14:00 GMT Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVbBT3yw

In the April edition of the FDM CCS Insight Monthly, we explore how intensifying competition is reshaping UK broadband pricing, with a closer look at full-fibre dynamics and the growing role of regional strategies in an increasingly saturated market. We also highlight the latest research across telecoms and devices, and feature new blogs covering Apple’s leadership transition, AI in the enterprise and operator-led innovation. Take a look 👇

Our Group CEO, Shaun Collins, recently sat down with Esther Masese Waititu, Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom PLC, to discuss how the company is evolving beyond connectivity into financial services through M-PESA, which has driven financial inclusion in Kenya from 23% to 84%. In this clip, Shaun and Esther explore the critical role of partnerships in enabling operators to expand beyond their core offerings. Esther shares insight into Safaricom’s collaboration with Huawei and how it supports this transformation. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/e59ixtKX

We recently worked with the team at InterDigital, Inc. to create a white paper focused on Pixel Value Reduction (PVR) technology. It is designed to significantly cut energy consumption on screen-based devices such as smartphones, tablets and TVs without compromising the user experience. This has never been more important, given that global video consumption is scaling to unprecedented levels, now accounting for nearly 69% of all internet traffic. This means it is more important than ever to balance the demand for high-resolution content with the urgent need for greater environmental sustainability. You can download the report, which was authored by Ben Wood, FDM CCS Insight’s CMO and Chief Analyst here: https://lnkd.in/eYqDCm3h Valérie Allié, Lionel Oisel, Roya Stephens, Anthony Stumpo

At Google Next this week, Google outlined its latest approach to enterprise AI, with a clear focus on how intelligence can operate more effectively across the flow of work. Announcements spanning Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace, including capabilities such as Canvas Mode and new approaches to shared context, point to a broader shift in how AI is being applied. Now live on Connect, our latest blog explores the implications of this shift, and what it means as organizations move from task-level AI to more coordinated, workflow-driven models. https://lnkd.in/eqQnjTj2 #GoogleNext #GenerativeAI #DigitalWorkplace #EnterpriseAI #GoogleWorkspace #FutureOfWork #AIAdoption #DigitalTransformation #DigitalWorkplace #CCSInsight #FDM

Smarter networks demand stronger performance and reliability. Join Ian Fogg, Research Director – Network Innovation at CCS Insight as he explores the future of network innovation at the Test & Measurement Forum on May 19th. Don’t miss this session—register now! https://hubs.ly/Q0496XBt0