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Technology Reports 2026 (ABI Research)

Technology Reports 2026 (ABI Research)

January 03, 2026

 

ABI Research’s technology reports provide deep analysis of the markets, technologies, and business models driving digital transformation. AI takes center stage, unlocking new value drivers across virtually every industry.

 


 

RECENT TECH REPORTS 

 

AI INFRASTRUCTURE AND CLOUD COMPUTING


 

AI IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE


 

SEMICONDUCTORS, SECURITY, AND EMERGING COMPUTE ARCHITECTURES


 

ROBOTICS, AUTOMATION, AND INDUSTRIAL AI


 

As we enter the second half of the decade, the technology sector is experiencing seismic shifts in how solutions are developed and implemented. More and more enterprises are deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) into daily workflows. Newer and more compute-intensive Agentic AI applications promise huge gains, but businesses are mostly ill-equipped to seize the full value without consultation.

Concurrently,  the surge in AI demand is creating downstream pressure on cloud infrastructure. In response, data center operators are rapidly expanding their IT capacities and geographic footprints to support AI and High-Performance Compute (HPC) workloads. This poses a grave threat to grid stability and corporate sustainability goals. 

Analysts are also observing rapid innovation across connectivity, digital security, and automation.  Many of these technological shifts are now being driven by AI capabilities and regulation.

What we have today is a highly interdependent tech ecosystem. A breakthrough in one segment triggers ripple effects across the broader value chain. To a degree, this has always been the case with technology.  But the connective tissue has never been more tightly knit than in today’s AI-driven digital economy. 

That's why organizations need a bird 's-eye view of several critical domains.  Our technology reports help organizations understand how the latest developments affect infrastructure investment, digital sovereignty, enterprise architectures,  automation strategies, and semiconductor innovation. We combine analyst expertise, primary research, and long-term forecasting to highlight the trends shaping technology adoption across industries.

For more than three decades, our clients have used our analyses to align their tech portfolios with the market trajectory. Meanwhile, enterprises rely on our expert guidance to implement complex technologies their teams may not yet fully understand. 

We welcome you to explore our latest reports below to understand the forces influencing AI infrastructure, telecommunications networks, and emerging security and semiconductor technologies in 2026. Through these research studies and ongoing advisory services, we look forward to helping our clients optimize product roadmaps and implement transformative solutions.

 

 


 

Tech Industry Takeaways 

 

technology-research-summary            Get the regional breakdown for AI data centers                                                         Estimate Agentic AI TCO and ROI              


 

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                              Why is South Korea the star?                                              Assess the global robotics market 

 


 

AI Infrastructure and Cloud Computing

AI workloads are rapidly increasing demand for compute infrastructure, reshaping data center capacity planning, and creating new competitive dynamics among cloud and hardware technology providers.

 

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 Cloud Service Provider Capacity Forecast 

 

Global active data center capacity is projected to grow at a 23.8% CAGR from 2025 to 2035, expanding to 147.1 GW as  AI workloads accelerate.

 

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Neocloud Providers Competitive Assessment

 

A new class of specialized cloud tech providers is emerging to support large-scale AI workloads, with Nscale leading ABI Research’s assessment of the neocloud market.

 

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Is the Electric Grid Ready for More Data Centers?

 

Energy supply, grid access, and permitting delays are becoming critical constraints as operators race to expand global data center infrastructure.

 

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Agentic AI Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and ROI

 

Organizations deploying agentic AI must balance infrastructure costs, operational complexity, and automation benefits to achieve sustainable returns.

 

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AI in Telecommunications and Network Infrastructure

Telecommunications operators are integrating AI capabilities across network operations while exploring new revenue models built around compute infrastructure and AI-enabled technologies and services.

 

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 AI RAN Market Developments for Telcos

 

AI-powered Radio Access Networks (AI-RAN) are forecast to grow rapidly, with revenue rising from US$0.51 billion in 2027 to US$6.18 billion in 2032. 

 

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Which Country Will Lead the Sovereign Cloud Movement?

 

Government-led digital sovereignty initiatives are accelerating the technical development of sovereign cloud ecosystems across China, Europe, and South Korea.

 

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 Network API Platforms for Internal Exposure  

 

Network API platforms are enabling mobile operators to better support automation and new Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications.

 

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 The Telco GPUaaS Opportunity 

 

Telecommunications operators could capture a US$21.1 billion market by 2030 by offering GPU-as-a-Service platforms for enterprise AI workloads. 

 

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Semiconductors, Security, and Emerging Compute Architectures

Advances in AI computing, security architecture, and cryptographic protection are reshaping the foundations of modern digital infrastructure.

 

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Cloud AI and ML Chipsets Market Data Overview  

 

Revenue from chipsets designed for AI training and inference in the cloud is projected to grow at a 21% CAGR, exceeding US$146 billion by 2031. 

 

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Security IP: Design, Integration, and Pricing Strategies 

 

Growing demand for Secure Root of Trust (RoT), key provisioning, and authentication technologies is expanding the market for hardware and software security IP. 

 

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 The Growing Importance of Quantum-Safe Architectures 

 

Quantum-resistant cryptography and hardware security modules are becoming essential technologies to protect sensitive data from future quantum computing threats.

 

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The Legislative Impact on Digital Sovereignty

 

New regulations and national data policies are driving increased investment in sovereign digital infrastructure and localized cloud services.

 

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Robotics, Automation, and Industrial AI

Robotics adoption is accelerating across manufacturing, logistics, and commercial environments as organizations deploy autonomous systems, intelligent software, and advanced control architectures to improve productivity and operational resilience.

 

 

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  Quantifying the Robotics Addressable Market

 

Mobile robots continue to dominate deployments across logistics and industrial environments, while humanoid robot shipments are forecast to surge at a 190% CAGR through 2030. 

 

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Which Technology Vendors Ensure Robots Function Safely?

 

Safety-certified RTOS platforms are becoming foundational for modern robotics architectures as developers prioritize determinism, functional safety, and real-time control capabilities.

 

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Robotics Deployment Talks Increasingly Hit the Boardroom

 

ABI Research survey results show that manufacturers increasingly prioritize robotics and drone deployments as automation becomes a key driver of resilience.

 

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Physical AI in Industrial and Collaborative Robotics 

 

Physical AI is accelerating robotics innovation as emerging technologies—from robotics foundation models to advanced perception systems—are deployed.

 

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Navigate Technology Disruption with ABI Research

Technology innovation is accelerating across infrastructure, networks, semiconductors, and automation, reshaping how industries compete and where value is created. Organizations that understand these shifts early are better positioned to capture emerging opportunities and avoid costly strategic missteps. ABI Research’s technology reports provide the forward-looking analysis needed to navigate these complex market transitions.

Connect with the ABI Research team to discuss the trends shaping your market and explore how our analysts can support your technology strategy, product planning, and long-term growth.

 


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