The Market Intelligence Committee (MIC) has completed several important initiatives over the past few months, with a primary focus on enhancing the quality and scope of its reports.
Agreement with IDATE and Key Innovations
A major milestone for the Committee was the finalization of an agreement with IDATE for a comprehensive update of the MIC reports. This agreement introduces several important innovations to the reporting process:
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Stable Inclusion of Balkan Countries: The scope of the reports has been permanently expanded to include the Balkan countries, providing a more comprehensive view of the European market landscape.
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Introduction of Quality Checks: A formal quality check process has been implemented prior to data export. This step is designed to significantly improve the accuracy and overall quality of the data presented in the reports.
Publication Goals and Work Plan
The Committee’s overarching objective is to publish the updated reports ahead of the FTTH Conference 2026. A detailed work plan to achieve this goal has been developed and shared with all MIC members, ensuring alignment and coordinated effort across the group.
Refined Approach and Critical Country Management
The MIC has thoroughly reviewed its data collection and reporting methodology, particularly concerning critical countries, which represent the most challenging aspect of the process. This review, conducted in collaboration with IDATE and a dedicated team of MIC representatives, has resulted in a more robust and effective methodology.
Next Steps
In the coming weeks, the MIC expects to receive preliminary data previews from IDATE. The next phase will involve reviewing these previews and making necessary revisions, with a focus on producing a single, unified publication that integrates all individual reports. This approach will streamline the final deliverable for the 2026 conference and enhance its usability for stakeholders.