This blog post is written by ABI Research Industry Analyst Paul Shell, who was invited as a guest to the Snapdragon Summit. All experiences were hosted, but no additional compensation was received.
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.
On June 19, 2025, in Shanghai, China, a collaborative “AI Core for ACN Summit” was held during MWC Shanghai, which leading global mobile operators and vendors from China, Japan, and Europe convened to delve into innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) core technologies, especially Agentic AI, signifying a constructive step forward in technological cooperation.
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.
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) server market is entering a pivotal growth phase. ABI Research forecasts that the global market size will reach US$245 billion in 2025, up 25% from 2024. By 2030, AI server sales will grow even further, pushing the market to US$524 billion, representing an 18% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). Dell, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE), Inspur, and Lenovo are market leaders.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undergoing a rapid evolution across Southeast Asia (SEA), with private sector investment expected to reach US$3.2 billion by 2028. ABI Research has observed AI spending by businesses accelerating across industries like telecommunications, logistics, manufacturing, banking, and insurance.
For the first time, NVIDIA GTC partnered with VivaTech Paris to host one of the largest technology events of the year. Drawing over 180,000 attendees, the event highlighted sovereign Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative potential for the European ecosystem. NVIDIA took this opportunity to position itself, once again, as the de facto partner for regional AI development, while also continuing to develop its message around agentic inference and AI democratization.
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.
