Introducing our new ‘Future Telecoms Supply Chain’ RTIC, developed in partnership with the Department of Science, Innovation and frontier sector.
At The Data City, we’ve always been at the forefront of identifying and mapping the UK’s emerging economies. With over 400 Real-Time Industrial Classifications (RTICs), built using AI and expert insights, our platform helps users understand cutting-edge technologies.
We have been collaborating with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to build over 10 different RTICs for the emerging and frontier sector. As part of this work, we are happy to announce our brand-new ‘Future telecom supply chain’ RTIC.
What does the Future Telecoms RTIC include
The sector maps the companies involved in the design and manufacture of components and (sub-) systems relating to the technologies relevant to Future Telecommunications Supply Chains.
This RTIC focuses on specialist telecoms firms with a physical UK presence targeting future telecoms supply chains.
Therefore, excludes those companies with a wider service and product offering such as telecoms operators, vendors that are based outside of the UK or companies that may sell into telecoms but primarily focus on an alternative sector.
This RTIC goes beyond the limitations of traditional classification systems like SIC codes, which have struggled to keep up with modern industry developments. Instead, our RTIC harnesses machine learning, web scraping and expert input to build a dynamic mapping and understanding of the sector.
If you want to explore the traditional telecommunication sector, you can look at our existing Telecommunications RTIC.
The process
The RTIC was developed through a structured process:
- Experts from DSIT defined the taxonomy, which forms the sector’s framework/skeleton.
- This was then turned into lists using our machine learning.
- Specialist sector experts reviewed the list and iterations to refine it.
- Finally, we did manual checks to ensure accuracy before the RTIC went live.
You can read more about how we build RTICs with experts.
Insights from the RTIC
The RTIC comprises 297 companies growing at 3.0% annually. It is made up of 4 verticals –
Future Telecoms Supply Chain companies
As well as sector insights and metrics, the RTIC also shows the key players in the Future Telecoms Supply Chain sector.
PureLiFi – A company involved in radio free wireless communication. PureLiFi develops LiFi technology, enabling wireless communication through light instead of traditional radio frequencies
They recently received Innovate UK grant funding and are estimated to be growing at 5% per year.
Salience Labs – Salience Labs are revolutionising data processing with hybrid photonic chips that combine photonics and electronics for ultra-high-speed performance. Their technology supports advanced AI applications and enhances network efficiency.
Based in Oxford, this is a fast-growing company with an estimated employee growth per year of 130%.
Novocomms Limited – Novocomms is developing cutting-edge mmWave antenna technology, delivering high-speed, low-latency connectivity for a range of applications. Their compact and high-performance antenna solutions are crucial for mobile devices, IoT, and wearable tech.
They received just over £3.5m in Innovate UK funding in the last 3 years.
A new standard in industrial classification
The Data City is committed to being the definitive resource for understanding emerging sectors. With over 400 RTICs already available, our platform offers real-time insights into the most dynamic areas of the UK economy.
As we expand our data resources, we’re excited to see how the Future telecom supply chain RTIC will empower researchers, policymakers, and investors to make informed decisions in this rapidly evolving landscape.
The Future Telecom Supply Chain RTIC is now live in our platform and available to all Data City users.
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