Authors: Michael Larner, Distinguished Analyst & Paris McKinley, Research Analyst

The ABI Research team has been traveling for the past few months, meeting with clients (including Ericsson, Nokia, NVIDIA, and Intel), and having deep discussions on the state of the telecommunications industry and its future. This blog summarizes a few of these findings/trends and how we expect the market to evolve going forward.

Lenovo’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities were on full display at the 2025 Global Industry Analyst Conference (GIAC) in Raleigh, North Carolina. ABI Research analysts Leo Gergs and Paul Schell made the trip across the pond from Europe to assess Lenovo’s innovative AI strategy.

As the leading smart energy conference for the energy transition, Enlit remains focused on how grid digitalization can accommodate a growing number of distributed energy sources, while addressing new consumption patterns and dynamics from Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations and data centers through increased grid flexibility and resilience. The energy ecosystem is at a crossroads, so Enlit will offer an excellent perspective on how to overcome challenges and how to tap into opportunities within the wider energy context.

Fleet safety is a critical aspect of protecting drivers, maximizing Return on Investment (ROI), and preserving brand image. Yet many commercial fleet operators lack the means to identify risky driving behaviors and quickly resolve issues. Trucks and buses are increasingly at the center of fatal road incidents in the United States, highlighting the need for cutting-edge technology that can help prevent road accidents.

Fleet managers in the United States contend with a variety of challenges that hinder profitability. Whether it’s rising fuel costs or new regulations, the right fleet management system addresses the most pressing issues. However, not all fleet management software provides the measurable Return on Investment (ROI) that organizations seek.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads demand significant computing resources, necessitating enterprises to partner with reliable cloud service providers. Hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google dominate the market with a more than 60% share. However, enterprises now require more custom cloud solutions tailored to their region and specific business outcomes.