8 Bandwidth-Hungry Trends for 2018

Customers created exponentially more data this year than ever before, and no one thinks the pace will slow. So it’s no surprise that demand for fiber connectivity is skyrocketing. To capture that business, you need to know the primary drivers of bandwidth demand in 2018. We consulted a select group of forward thinkers to identify the eight trends that will shape your opportunities.

Takeaways for Your Business

• Learn which trends are likely to impact your customers and generate appetite for increased fiber bandwidth.
• Discover how data gravity, item intelligence and bimodal IT are driving up connectivity demand.
• Gain insights on the industries experiencing various bandwidth needs to stay ahead of emerging imperatives

About the Author

Anne Rawland Gabriel has more than 20 years of experience writing about business technologies as a journalist and marketing communications consultant. Her work spans technology ranging from the latest in AI, mobility, network intelligence and SDN to traditional data center and desktop solutions. In addition to Channel Partners content, Gabriel currently contributes to other channel publications as well as education, financial services and various industry trade publications. Previously, she spent nearly a decade as a contributing editor to Bank Systems & Technology, Insurance & Technology and Wall Street & Technology. Earlier in her career she worked as a communications executive at a top software company and established her own award-winning regional marketing communications firm. Gabriel holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Grinnell College.