TRUSTECH 2025 is just around the corner, so ABI Research has identified five technology trends and topics that will likely dominate discussions at the event.
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.
Near Field Communication (NFC) is most commonly used for contactless payments, as evidenced by recent survey results from ABI Research and the NFC Forum. This close proximity-based technology allows consumers to conveniently tap-and-pay for goods and services via a smartphone or smartwatch. While contactless payments will remain the biggest opportunity for NFC, new use cases are emerging. Between the NFC Forum’s Technical Roadmap and recent advancements in embedded Secure Element (eSE) technology, NFC applications are expanding to broader industries. Here are five other ways NFC can be used.
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:
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.
With cellular modules getting more attention for their role in IoT solution security, ABI Research offers the first of a series of educational articles covering cellular modules. In each post, ABI Research analysts provide their insights on cellular modules and their impact on IoT solution security in critical areas of the IoT value chain.
Smartphone Biometric Technology Is on the Rise
The adoption of biometrics across various applications in an array industries is continually increasing. Concerning consumer technologies, fingerprint and facial biometrics are already prevalent in the devices we use daily. This is only expected to increase with time, with ABI Research observing the adjoining movement of growing penetration of biometric technology within devices, with the increasing integration of biometrics in smartphone operating systems, external apps, and web pages. Alongside facial and fingerprint technologies, numerous other biometric modalities, including voice, gesture, and vein recognition, are seeing strong uptake.
In the technology space, it’s vital that your organization stay on top of prevailing trends in your respective industry. This extends to keeping tabs on the competition or, if you’re seeking a solution provider, weighing your options. That’s why ABI Research released its 40 Technology Companies To Watch In 2023 whitepaper to better understand which tech firms are winning in terms of innovation and implementation of their technology products/software.