The ISP Strategy for Enterprise Edge Success

How India's ISPs can lead through Micro-Verticalization

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INDIA‘S DIGITAL economy is growing rapidly. With the surge in connected devices, mobile applications, AI-enabled services, and the rapid expansion of 5G networks, the demand for localized computing and storage is growing at an exponential pace.

According to industry estimates, India's data center capacity is projected to triple by 2030—from 1,110 MW in 2024 to 3,395 MW—to meet this rising digital demand.1

A significant share of this growth is expected to come from edge data centers, a key element of the edge network, which is gaining prominence as users expect faster, smoother experiences from services such as OTT streaming, online gaming, and content delivery.

Over the next five years, India is expected to add 400-500 new edge data centers.2 Simultaneously, subsea bandwidth is set to expand fourfold—from 180 Tbps in 2023 to 800 Tbps by 20253—highlighting the scale of digital infrastructure development and the growing need for efficient data center connectivity and metro network expansion.

For industries and businesses, edge computing is emerging as a game-changer. Processing data closer to its source helps faster response times, better data privacy, and more efficient use of enterprise networks and resources. This shift is pushing organizations to rethink their network architecture, and they are increasingly turning to ISPs as strategic partners.

As data-intensive applications become core to operations, networks—featuring programmable infrastructure and intelligent routing—will drive digital transformation. But are ISPs ready for this shift? Can their architectures handle the demands of cloud, 5G, and AI?

ISPs at a strategic crossroads