Author: Mark Lydon, Senior Content Manager
Artificial Intelligence (AI) server manufacturers have experienced surging demand as data center operators require significantly more computing power than before the advent of ChatGPT and other Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) tools. Enterprises are investing billions of dollars in cloud infrastructure and Gen AI/Agentic AI development, fueling strong demand for high-performance AI servers.
After years of stalled progress, China’s Embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) market is beginning to stir like a waking dragon.
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.
Security of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions is increasing in importance and gaining greater attention, particularly because IoT hardware and devices come from supply chains that touch multiple countries from around the world. Longer supply chains consisting of suppliers of hardware and associated software give more opportunities to malicious actors to infect the equipment that creates a connected machine.
Manufacturers generate more data than ever, while also facing a pressing need to simplify access to that data. However, data accessibility and contextualization continue to remain a major challenge. As factories become more connected, the need for next-generation data architecture is critical. Many plants are still grappling with fragmented systems that limit visibility and stall decision-making.
5G Standalone (SA) networks offer significant connectivity upgrades from 4G and other legacy standards. Notably, private 5G enables enterprises to support mission- and safety-critical applications, such as industrial robotics or remote surgeries. Although 5G SA networks make significant improvements to security compared to previous mobile generations, malicious actors continue to evolve their tactics. For 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) networks, a hybridized model creates a security landscape with significant complexity, with cross-correlation of threat indicators critical to tackling attacks.
Have we seen the demise of telco email services? At first glance, it looks like that is fast-approaching. Many telcos have shuttered their email platforms due to declining revenue and competition from cloud-based alternatives. But ABI Research believes that there is another path forward, with third-party email providers playing an essential role. Transitioning telco-branded consumer email services to a credible third-party platform can strike the balance between cost and customer management, while also providing opportunities for revenue generation.
A Building Automation System (BAS) addresses many challenges faced by building managers. People forget to turn the lights off, equipment maintenance takes too long, and temperatures often fail to strike the right balance for comfort. These issues increase energy and maintenance costs, while making for a poor occupant experience.
Digital twin software has evolved rapidly in recent years, thanks to innovative technology vendors like Siemens. The next generation of digital twins in manufacturing—comprehensive digital twins—provides benefits far beyond legacy solutions. They support technological capabilities like Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI), closed-loop feedback, and full-stack software integration. The contextual awareness a comprehensive digital twin provides is unprecedented. It can be used by manufacturers to build more realistic simulation environments, enhance collaboration, and solve specific business challenges across multiple domains.