Author: Mark Lydon, Senior Content Manager
The tech industry is constantly progressing and finding new ways to provide value to consumers and enterprises. Its dynamic nature makes it essential to identify and understand key trends, the best market opportunities, and the vendor ecosystem.
Telecommunications market research is more essential than ever in 2025. The industry is undergoing rapid change, shaping how networks are managed, services are delivered, and customers choose a telco partner. Mobile ecosystem players that fail to pivot accordingly risk missing out on new monetization opportunities and getting leapfrogged by the competition. Qualitative, quantitative, and competitive analyses help industry stakeholders identify the latest telecom trends, gain strategic recommendations, and benchmark against their competitors.
The global mobile connectivity ecosystem is in the midst of a transformative phase. As traditional removable Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards are increasingly replaced by Embedded SIM (eSIM) and Integrated SIM (iSIM) technologies, technology providers across the value chain must rethink their long-held strategies, supply chains, and product offerings.
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) market continues to heat up, with tech juggernauts and emergent startups alike constantly innovating to accommodate new enterprise demands. AMD is one company that is privy to evolving market trends. At its Advancing AI 2025 event in San Jose, California, AMD unveiled new chips, system designs, and partnerships aimed at grabbing more of the AI compute market. Beyond the hardware and software upgrades, a recurring theme at the event was the expanding client list of neocloud providers. While neoclouds have enjoyed recent traction in the AI space, several roadblocks lie ahead before long-term success is a sure thing.
As quantum computing threatens to undermine conventional encryption, the global security community is actively transitioning to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). For example, ABI Research forecasts that PQC services revenue will grow 22% annually through 2030, reaching US$680 million.
Only a select few technology companies can truly claim that innovation is embedded in their corporate DNA. Many others follow the trail blazed by industry giants, striving to replicate their success. In today’s hyper-competitive and rapidly evolving digital world, identifying the most innovative technology companies is crucial for both solution providers looking to benchmark performance and organizations seeking strategic partners.
The ability to lead in innovation not only reflects a company’s technical prowess, but also signals future-readiness, market leadership, and customer-centricity. ABI Research’s Competitive Rankings for 2025 provide an unbiased lens into these innovation leaders, offering a nuanced perspective on transformative capabilities across 14 technology segments.
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From tariff impacts on the supply chain to advanced satellite innovations, ABI Research’s latest whitepapers shed light on the transformative forces shaping the global technology landscape in 2025. This blog highlights 10 must-read publications this year, each offering unique insights and strategic guidance across manufacturing, connectivity, smart infrastructure, and more.
ABI Research’s latest Competitive Ranking offers a clear view of today’s most advanced fleet telematics companies. As software platforms evolve beyond traditional vehicle tracking to support broader fleet and operational intelligence, ABI Research evaluates each vendor across two critical dimensions: implementation and innovation.
Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) are gaining significant traction worldwide. APMs such as instant payments, digital wallets, and QR codes provide a seamless, more convenient way to purchase goods or services compared to cash, debit cards, and credit cards. APM solutions also build economic inclusivity for people who live in underbanked regions or lack the means to open a bank account.
