Read our Insights from MWC 2024
Learn more about the major announcements from MWC 2024 by navigating through our key takeaways from the event below.
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Insight Reports
As part of our coverage of the show, CCS Insight analysts produce in-depth insight reports into the most impactful highlights from MWC for our clients.
Major Themes
Our in-depth views on the main topics of conversation at MWC 2024 in Barcelona. This report covers an overview of the announcements in mobile devices, networks, telecom operators, enterprise and sustainability.
Devices
MWC 2024 confirmed artificial intelligence as the current defining trend in connected devices, but the show also brought innovation in flexible and foldable screens, new wearables in the shape of Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, new brand partnerships and further efforts to make sustainable practices a standard part of hardware processes.
Telecom Operators
Telecom operators had a strong showing at MWC 2024 on the show floor and in keynote conference sessions. As we expected, artificial intelligence dominated the show as operators sought to tap into the relentless hype surrounding the technology. Other hot topics included APIs and the GSMA’s Open Gateway initiative, regulation, sustainability, Open RAN, 5G, private mobile networks and satellite connectivity.
Network Innovation at MWC 2024 and Implications for the Market
Network vendors had to balance multiple competing demands at MWC 2024. This report analyses key announcements in the networks space, including artificial intelligence, virtualized network solutions, millimetre-wave spectrum and 5G-Advanced, and examines how they will affect the market in the years to come.
Daily Blogs
Day Zero — Sunday 25 February
Several companies held press events prior to the show, featuring artificial intelligence and network innovation to new smartphones and connectivity solutions.
Day One — Monday 26 February
The first day of MWC established artificial intelligence as a key theme, while our analysts got hands-on with Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, saw updates on the Open Gateway initiative, and more.
Day Two — Tuesday 27 February
Our analysts highlight their views on announcements about sustainability and the circular economy, transparent and flexible displays, legislation of big tech, network slicing, new wearables and more.
Watch our Insight from Barcelona
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Video: Connected Device Highlights
Video: Geoff Blaber warns of AI saturation
Video: Ben Wood moderates Kingfisher’s Embracing Consumer-Led Sustainability Panel at MWC 2024
Press Coverage
CCS Insight analysts are frequently quoted in prominent news publications and are available to comment and provide insight to enrich articles. Below are a few examples from MWC 2024.
Mobile Europe
Telecom TV
Associated Press
Telecom TV
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