AI is reshaping service provider growth strategies, with many expecting high-capacity AI services and managed optical fiber network (MOFN) offerings to generate new revenue. This infographic, based on Ciena’s global service provider survey and conducted in collaboration with Censuswide, highlights key research findings on emerging AI-driven opportunities, including GPU as a service, edge-hosted services, immersive applications, and AI-enabled connectivity. It also explores how increasing AI traffic, dynamic connectivity demands, scale-across AI infrastructure, and quantum-safe encryption are influencing network investment priorities and future service offerings.
