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.
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.
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to gain traction in the enterprise space as organizations require cellular connectivity for their digitalization projects. Communication Service Providers (CSPs) and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are increasingly looking to offer FWA connectivity to support enterprises that cannot depend on traditional fiber or cable broadband.
There will be nearly 13 million robots in circulation by 2030, according to ABI Research’s Commercial and Industrial Robotics Addressable Market, Segmentation, and Technologies Market Data Overview: 3Q 2025 report. From transporting materials to an automotive assembly line to welding a tube for a jet airliner, robotics is set in stone with the digital transformation story. This is especially resonant with the many companies contemplating reshoring projects in the wake of U.S. tariff policies.
With increasing legal obligations and ambitious net-zero targets set by Communications Service Providers (CSPs), alongside the rapid growth of global connectivity and data demand, these providers are actively seeking ways to enhance sustainability across their operations. Passive cellular antennas, critical elements of telco networks as discussed in our previous article, represent a significant opportunity to improve sustainability through energy efficiency and innovative design that reduce environmental footprint and lengthen the life span of products before replacement. To help achieve their ambitious environmental goals, CSPs must strategically manage antenna deployments and interoperability with other elements of the Radio Access Network (RAN). In fact, the fastest growing subsegment of passive cellular antennas is green and more sustainable antennas, driven by operator requirements for low environmental impact and increasingly tightening legislation.