Global Scans · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] 57% of global mobile connections will be on 5G by 2030, with operators expected to invest approximately US$ 1.2 trillion in network infrastructure between 2025 and 2030, supporting the adoption of software-defined, cloud-managed networking models. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing region due to large-scale urban infrastructure projects, while North America sustains leadership through stringent regulatory enforcement and operational modernization. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Asia region is anticipated to register the fastest growth rate, with a CAGR of around 9% from 2026 to 2032, facilitated by increasing urbanization and governmental support for technological innovation in countries such as China and India. 6wresearch
• [New] Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region with a share of around 31.2%, as rapid urbanization, expanding vehicle ownership, and large-scale infrastructure development are creating significant demand for advanced traffic management systems. Persistence Market Research
• [New] A regional share of nearly 76.2% is expected to be held by the U.S. in 2026, as cities and state transportation agencies are replacing ageing traffic infrastructure with AI-enabled and connected traffic management systems. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Hardware is predicted to lead with a share of about 67.7% in 2026, as every traffic management system depends on physical infrastructure such as traffic signal controllers, surveillance cameras, vehicle detection sensors, radar units, Variable Message Signs, and communication devices. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Forecast growth is modeled to remain conservative through 2026-2028, consistent with Krungsri's 2.9-3.9% annual industry revenue outlook, before strengthening as tourism, delivery, chained formats and digital restaurant operations expand. KEN research
• [New] As smart infrastructure continues to expand, regional experts expect edge analytics to become standard practice by 2026. ETCIO EMEA
• [New] Rapid deployment of Industrial IoT (IIoT) sensors with Statista estimating over 30 billion connected devices globally by 2030, feeds manufacturing data lakes at unprecedented volumes. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Investment in industrial robots will accelerate markedly over the next decade, from annual growth that now averages 2 to 3% to around 10%. Robohub
• [New] Key Opportunity: The growing convergence of AI-powered EDR, XDR, and managed security services across cloud, hybrid, and industry-specific environments presents a significant opportunity to deliver unified, automated, and proactive cyber threat protection worldwide. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Looking ahead, future phases of the India Semiconductor Mission will continue to promote investments in chip fabrication, advanced packaging, chip design, and manufacturing infrastructure, strengthening India's self-reliance. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Japan's IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) Forum is driving next-generation optical infrastructure investment, with a Vision 2030 White Paper outlining advanced optical networking as a national technology priority. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The World Bank and regional development banks are actively co-financing fiber infrastructure projects to bridge the digital divide, providing de-risked capital structures that lower the investment threshold for private operators. / Nigeria Persistence Market Research
• [New] Germany's plan for more than 1 million new charging points by 2030 aligns with EU regulations that tie infrastructure quotas to EV registrations. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] The EU Innovation Fund has allocated EUR 12 billion to support large-scale net-zero and industrial decarbonization projects through 2030, accelerating demand for advanced CO2 hydrogenation catalysts. Straits Research
• [New] Expect heavy-duty electrification to scale more strongly in the late 2020s and into the 2030s as battery energy density improves, fast-charging infrastructure expands, and hydrogen encouraging ecosystems develop. Straits Research
• [New] Fastest Growing Region: Middle East & Africa grows fastest through 2033, fueled by large-scale infrastructure and mega construction projects across Gulf economies. Persistence Market Research
• The manufacturing process planning segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 36.5% during 2026-2034, supported by the rapid adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, industrial automation, and smart factory initiatives. Straits Research
• The system segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 37.4% during 2026-2034, supported by rising adoption of smart factories, intelligent infrastructure, and enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives. Straits Research
• By 2029, over 30% of large enterprises and service providers globally will upgrade their ADC hardware infrastructure to address data and AI sovereignty requirements. F5, Inc.
• Telecom operators are investing in cost-efficient solutions like software-defined networking and massive MIMO technologies, facilitating a smooth evolution from existing 5G infrastructure to 6G with minimal disruption. cavliwireless.com

Last updated: 23 August 2026