Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 is fast approaching, and ABI Research will be there once again to witness the latest innovations shaping the future of mobile technology. Based on numerous pre-briefings ahead of Barcelona, our analysts are calling the most dramatic shift in MWC's history: watch the telecoms industry finally shed its old skin. Computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are not just joining the party, they are taking over the entire show.
The technology landscape is evolving rapidly, with new innovations shaping industries and driving global digital transformation. In 2025, businesses and solution providers will need to adapt to new technology trends if they want to stay one step ahead.
Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) radically changes how supply chain leaders manage operations. Gen AI’s ability to analyze vast datasets and identify patterns enables organizations to accurately forecast future demand, automate document generation, and pinpoint logistical bottlenecks. Moreover, Gen AI tools allow supply chain managers to simulate specific scenarios so that they are prepared for unforeseen events (e.g., natural disasters, geopolitical tension, etc.).
The year 2024 provided numerous technology trends shaping the future of nearly every industry. ABI Research analysts have been covering these developments for some time, and now it’s time to reflect upon our studies in our annual trends whitepaper. Before we dive into the list, here’s a statement from Stuart Carlaw, Chief Research Officer:
The Delaware jury's decision in favor of Qualcomm marks a pivotal moment in semiconductor industry licensing practices. Several key elements drove this outcome. Technical testimony proved crucial, particularly Dr. Annavaram's clear distinction between architecture licensing and implementation, showing only 1% commonality between Arm RTL and actual implementations. This technical clarity helped separate Arm's legitimate Intellectual Property (IP) rights from overreach in claiming ownership of independently developed innovations. The evidence of Qualcomm's substantial investment—US$1.4 billion for the NUVIA acquisition and maintaining a 300-strong engineering team—demonstrated genuine independent development, rather than mere IP exploitation.
U.K.-based semiconductor Intellectual Property (IP) house Imagination Technologies recently made the headlines for securing a US$100 million investment to bolster the development of its edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) portfolio. The company has an illustrious legacy, once claiming the top position in Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) innovation, ahead of NVIDIA. In the early days of mobile platforms, Imagination’s footprint was immense: PowerVR IP was in a range of Apple products, including the first iPhone in 2007, MediaTek Systems-on-Chip (SoCs), gaming consoles, automotive systems, and more. By 2008, PowerVR graphics had been shipped in more than 100 million consumer devices, reaching 1 billion by 2013.
Recent report findings from ABI Research suggest the Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) software market is on a rapid growth trajectory with high expectations for both hardware and software. Our most recent forecasts project the Gen AI software market size to increase from US$63billion in 2025 to nearly US$220 billion by 2030.
The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024 marked another milestone in innovation, with exhibitors showcasing advancements across robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), data integration, cloud computing, and more. The usual big names were there to show the world what they’ve been up to, but they were accompanied by smaller startups hoping to make a big splash. The technological breakthroughs on display in Chicago this year embody the innovative spirit the manufacturing industry requires to address an aging workforce, increased demand, and supply chain complexities.