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.
1. Tariff Forecasts and Fallout: 30 Tech Market Scenarios
Trade policy volatility is reshaping global technology markets. This scenario-driven whitepaper models 30 tech segments—comparing original, mid-, and worst-case tariff impacts.
Key Topics:
- Updated forecasts for various technologies in light of the U.S. tariffs
- Tariff effects on supply chains, pricing, and investment
- Strategic planning under trade uncertainty
Key Takeaway: Trade volatility will redefine global tech strategies, making scenario-based planning essential to stay ahead.
2. From Standards to Scale: An OEM’s Guide to IoT eSIM Success
As global Internet of Things (IoT) deployments accelerate, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) face mounting pressure to align with evolving Embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) standards like SGP.32, SGP.41, and SGP.42. This technology analysis explains how these standards are transforming cellular connectivity—enabling scalable, secure, and automated device provisioning.
Key Topics:
- Factory-embedded eSIMs and In-Factory Profile Provisioning (IFPP)
- Digital delivery strategies for scale
- Real-world case studies from smart metering and wearables
Key Takeaway: OEMs that adopt SGP.32-ready eSIM frameworks now will future-proof their operations and streamline IoT scale-up.
3. The State of the Smart Buildings Market in 2025
Smart building adoption is accelerating thanks to energy mandates, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) incentives, and digital retrofitting. This paper outlines the new strategies driving growth across verticals.
Key Topics:
- Retrofitting legacy buildings for energy optimization
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and interoperability in lighting, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and security
- Strategic partnerships shaping market leadership
Key Takeaway: Smart building success now hinges on tech integration, ESG alignment, and readiness to retrofit at scale.
4. Aligning Satellite IoT Connectivity Platforms with Evolving Customer Needs
Satellite connectivity is filling coverage gaps for IoT use cases in remote environments. This whitepaper compares technologies like IoT-Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) and LoRa NTNs, and maps out a maturing vendor ecosystem.
Key Topics:
- IoT-NTNs achieve a 27% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) through 2032
- Strategic roles for Iridium, Starlink, Lacuna, and others
- Guidelines for space operators and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) entering hybrid markets
Key Takeaway: Satellite IoT success hinges on selecting the right NTN tech mix and aligning offerings with enterprise-specific needs.
5. Accelerating Data Center Efficiency with Advanced Cooling
With global data center energy consumption on the rise, this whitepaper outlines next-gen cooling systems designed for efficiency and compliance.
Key Topics:
- Liquid cooling adoption trends and a 20% CAGR outlook
- Key trends in data center cooling
- Top thermal management providers for data centers
- Sustainability frameworks and regulatory pressures
Key Takeaway: Data center operators adopting next-gen cooling now will not only meet compliance, but will also lead on sustainability and operating margin.
6. Generative AI for Semantic and Real-Time Communication
This report explores how Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) is enabling real-time, immersive collaboration across platforms.
Key Topics:
- Transcription, translation, and AI video enhancements
- Extended Reality (XR) collaboration and Three-Dimensional (3D) conferencing tools
- Standards for scalable, secure AI communication
Key Takeaway: Communication platforms must evolve with AI to support real-time, high-fidelity, and globally inclusive experiences.
7. Seizing the 5G FWA Opportunity
5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is growing fast as a cost-effective alternative to fiber. This paper offers guidance for operators and vendors eyeing this booming market.
Key Topics:
- Forecasts: US$84 billion in FWA revenue by 2029
- Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) growth and Small and Medium Business (SMB) market opportunities
- Role of Reduced Capability (RedCap) and Millimeter Wave (mmWave) in closing coverage gaps
Key Takeaway: 5G FWA is becoming a vital broadband solution for underserved regions and SMBs alike.
8. Inside the Orbit of Innovation
Based on field insights from Satellite 2025, MWC Barcelona, and the Global Space Technology Convention & Exhibition (GSTCE), this paper explores the convergence of the telecommunications and space industries.
Key Topics:
- Direct-to-Cellular (D2C) and 5G NTN rollouts
- Vertical integration models from Rocket Lab to Mynaric
- Earth Observation (EO) expansion in finance, defense, and climate
Key Takeaway: Cross-industry integration and sovereign tech investments are defining the next era of satellite-terrestrial connectivity.
9. Industrial Machinery Immersive Engineering
XR tools are now central to industrial design, prototyping, and commissioning. This whitepaper explores how immersive engineering cuts costs and accelerates development.
Key Topics:
- Cross-functional design collaboration with XR
- Early error detection and virtual commissioning
- Agile development for connected machinery
Key Takeaway: XR and immersive engineering tools are becoming mission-critical for manufacturers seeking to reduce cost, speed up time to market, and innovate with confidence.
10. Breaking Down the $6.3 Billion OEE Market
As digital manufacturing scales, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) platforms are transforming how operations manage downtime, throughput, and quality.
Key Topics:
- US$6.3 billion in OEE software revenue by 2034
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and no-code adoption among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- Deployment trends and regional investment patterns
Key Takeaway: As manufacturers digitize, OEE platforms offer a direct path to operational efficiency—and a competitive edge on the factory floor.
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