Cloud-native capabilities will be the key differentiator for vendor IMS solutions

07 October 2025 | Research

James Kirby

Article | PDF (3 pages) | Wireless Technologies


"Vendors should aim to deliver a simplified, highly automated and agile cloud-native IMS that helps operators to reduce total cost of ownership and improve quality of service."

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The IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) market will experience near-term growth and long-term stability, supported by trends such as 5G standalone (5G SA) migration, 2G/3G sunsetting, cloud-native adoption and voice over New Nadio (VoNR). However, cloud-native capabilities will be the main differentiator for vendors, and they should aim to prove they can deliver a simplified, highly automated and agile IMS that supports operator objectives in terms of reducing total cost of ownership and improving resilience.

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Author

James Kirby

Senior Analyst