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An Independent Research and Advisory Firm
AvidThink is a research and advisory firm that has provided cutting-edge insights into infrastructure technologies for over a decade. Our coverage areas include 5G, Edge and Cloud, IoT, SDWAN/SASE/SSE/ZTNA, Infrastructure Security, and Software-Defined and Virtualized Infrastructure. Previously SDxCentral.com’s research arm, AvidThink has been independent since 2018. We’ve served many prominent clients including Fortune 500 technology infrastructure companies, up-and-coming $1B+-valuation unicorns, and innovative early-stage startups.
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The AvidThink Blog illuminates current issues with articles from our team as well as contributions from guests we feel provide thoughtful commentary about a wide variety of topics. Our blog is also used for surveys, and invitations to industry and private events.
Reports and Briefs
Trusted reports and research briefs covering the latest in infrastructure technologies.
2023 AI and Cloud DC Networking
Covering how changing workloads like AI/ML and GenAI are driving data center network architecture, including the use of SmartNICs/DPUs/IPUs, and AI fabrics.
Shared Code, Shared Future
A journey through the history of open-source in networking, evaluating its present state, and discussing the importance of active participation.
2023 Private Wireless
An updated edition of our Private Wireless (4G/5G) report. We take a look at the ecosystem challenges that have slowed uptake and discuss when Private 5G will take off.
Articles
Thoughtful and insightful analysis.
Now Available: 2023 AI and Cloud Data Center Networking Resource Site and Report
AvidThink's new report on data center networking for AI (GenAI) and cloud workloads now available - SmartNICs, DPU, IPU, AI Fabric
Industry Voices: Kubernetes reigns — Observations from KubeCon
Roy discusses his observations from KubeCon 2023
Now Available: 2023 Private 5G Resource Site and Report
Private Wireless market report (free) covering frontline observations on 5G/LTE enterprise wireless — opportunities, challenges, industries