Operational Applications Pricing Models: Worldwide Forecast 2024-2029

"The hybrid SaaS model will be the fastest-growing non-traditional pricing option during the forecast period; revenue is expected to increase at a CAGR of 18.7%."

This report assesses forecasts for communications service provider (CSP) spending on operational applications systems and services by pricing model during 2024-2029. It provides details on spending by delivery model and region, as well as the major drivers, including 5G. The report also provides recommendations for vendors and CSPs.

This forecast report provides:

• a detailed, 5-year worldwide forecast for CSP spending on operational applications systems and services, split into:
  • two market segments: OSS and BSS
  • four pricing models: traditional (perpetual), hybrid SaaS, pure SaaS and hybrid outcome
  • five market sub-segments: automated assurance (AA), customer engagement (CE), monetisation platforms (MP), network automation and orchestration (NAO) and service design and orchestration (SDO)
  • eight geographical regions: Central and Eastern Europe (CEE); developed Asia-Pacific (DVAP), emerging Asia-Pacific (EMAP); Latin America (LATAM); the Middle East and North Africa (MENA); North America (NA); Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and Western Europe (WE)
• an examination of key market drivers and inhibitors, and how they will change during the forecast period
• analysis of the business environment and regional dynamics that will influence the market
• a detailed market definition
• recommendations for CSPs and vendors.