The Trump Administration’s tariff policy will require all goods imported into the United States to carry a 10% baseline rate. For some countries, such as China and Vietnam, tariff rates will be as high as 145%. The telecom industry relies on established supply chains to maintain the status quo costs of network equipment and components. Notably, 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment will cost more to manufacture, which will typically be absorbed by end users at higher selling prices. To manage this economic instability, telco infrastructure vendors and mobile operators must shake up their supply chain playbook and technological focus.

Data centers are the backbone of our digital age, but increasing compute demands from Artificial Intelligence (AI) and high-density racks make cooling a critical challenge. For example, data centers are forecast to double their annual energy consumption by 2030. ABI Research’s latest study ranks the top data center cooling companies, identifying leaders in delivering the best cooling systems with innovative thermal management solutions. From liquid cooling to digital oversight, these firms have demonstrated superior heat mitigation capabilities for data center operators around the world.

Table 1: Comparing the Top Data Center Cooling Companies

Recent Research on Data Center Cooling

The telecoms industry has hit an inflection point, with a newfound focus on computing-centric applications. This marks the era where communications alone is no longer enough for telcos to drive the revenue growth they seek. At Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25), ABI Research analysts observed this transformation unfolding across the exhibition floor. As the event highlighted Artificial Intelligence (AI), edge computing, and data-driven solutions over conventional hardware, the telco value chain emerged as a key area of change. Here are five compelling examples from MWC25, each revealing a piece of this industry-wide pivot.

Electricity consumption in data centers poses one of the biggest decarbonization challenges of our time. On one hand, there is a huge demand for energy-guzzling applications within the Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) and cloud computing domains. On the other hand, cloud AI technologies require an unprecedented amount of power to run.

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 labyrinth of enterprise data has many tentacles. Data originates in various business units, from supply chain operations to customer service and human resources. All too often, critical information is siloed off, leading to poor business decisions. As companies increasingly leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, data analytics, and other digital technologies, data are at risk of becoming even more fragmented. To overcome this challenge, technology providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, IBM, Denodo, Qlik, and Informatica offer data integration tools.

Translating something from one language to another can be tricky. Translations are often prone to mistakes, as evidenced by book translations and movie subtitle mistakes. Our world is incredibly diverse, with more than 7,000 various languages spoken worldwide. In Southeast Asia, one of the most populated regions, more than 1,200 different languages are used.

The modern enterprise only uses about 5% of the data it generates. With so much vital information flying under the radar, companies are not always making the best business decisions. This challenge will only worsen if you do not adopt a data fabric.

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.

Working in a competitive industry demands that you become a data-driven organization. As a technology solution provider, effectively leveraging data can unlock significant advantages, such as driving market expansion and fostering innovation. Unfortunately, all too many companies lack an analytical approach to decision-making.