This report presents the main findings of our latest quantitative research on global demand for edge computing services through to 2030. In this forecast, we analyse demand for on-premises, network and regional edge infrastructure across 21 use cases and 16 industry verticals. This edition also examines key adoption trends emerging from real-world deployments and highlights pricing dynamics observed across the vendor ecosystem.
The telecom industry is going through a period of material change in respect to the silicon it utilises. This report examines the key dynamics and considerations in the locations where processing demand is at its highest: the RAN and AI factories.
STL Partners takes stock of the development of the edge computing ecosystem over the past five years, how AI has now reshaped the landscape and proposes its view on the future outlook of the market: including the likely winners and losers.
AI will create large potential opportunities for telcos in connectivity and use case enablement. But telcos must manage expectations and prioritise their investments carefully.
As AI’s energy consumption rises, so do sustainability concerns. This report explores why this technology is so power-intensive, how to mitigate its impact and whether it can help reduce emissions. It also examines four possible scenarios for future energy consumption – from unchecked growth to greater efficiency – and their sustainability implications.