Global Scans · Edge Computing · Weekly Summary

• [New] The integration of 5G with edge computing and AI will unlock new opportunities for industries to optimize operations, enhance productivity, and deliver innovative customer experiences. Nokia Oyj
• [New] The seismic shift towards Edge AI and distributed computing is profoundly altering the competitive dynamics within the AI industry, creating new opportunities and challenges for established tech giants, innovative startups, and major AI labs. FinancialContent
• [New] IDC projects worldwide edge computing spending rising from ~ $228 billion in 2024 to ~ $378 billion by 2028. Medium
• [New] AMD will bring its AI processing capabilities and edge computing solutions to accelerate AI-powered digital twin systems development and deployment across industries. RTInsights
• [New] Over the next decade, Novaspace anticipates rising demand for Earth-observation imagery with a resolution of 30 to 50 centimeters per pixel or even less, services that promise to frequently revisit sites of interest and speedy information delivery supported by edge computing. SpaceNews
• Generative AI chips will be worth $150 billion in 2025, driven by demand in data centers and enterprise edge computing. Ainvest
• Global semiconductor revenue is projected to reach $705 billion in 2025, according to Gartner, as demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) chips surges across data centers and edge devices. Yahoo Finance
• AI inference workloads could account for more than 80% of computing by 2030, when factoring in on-device processing, autonomous driving, edge computing, and agentic AI systems. Forbes
• By 2025, edge computing will become more widespread and deeply integrated with Artificial Intelligence, forming powerful AIoT (AI + IoT) capabilities. InHand Networks
• IDC pegs 2025 global edge computing spending to grow at 13.8%, rising toward ~ $380 B by 2028, indicating the clear aim for better customer experience and operational savings. Global Blockchain and Software Development | SotaTek
• GenAI smartphones will comprise 20% of total AI spending in 2025, accelerating investments in edge computing and reducing reliance on cloud services. Best Business Magazines for CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Senior
• By 2025, edge computing is expected to be a key component of Canada's digital infrastructure. CanadianSME Small Business Magazine - Empowering Canadi
• Frontier technologies such as AI integration with edge computing are not just incremental improvements but pivotal shifts that could redefine competitive edges for companies worldwide. WebProNews
• By collaborating with network consulting experts and cybersecurity consultants, they design systems that embrace edge computing, 5G, and global expansion without disruption. Velemento
• By 2026, private sector investments in 5G edge computing will reach $40 billion. PatentPC
• The Dell'Oro report highlighted that the multi-access edge computing, part of the 5G packet core, rose 32% year-and-year and is forecast to climb 44% for full-year 2025. RCR Wireless News
• Global edge computing spend is projected to reach $261 billion in 2025, driven by real-time data needs and IoT adoption. CloudZero
• Decentralized Cloud Via Edge - The rise of edge computing at the cloud level for latency-sensitive applications will only pick up speed. ACL Digital
• IDC's Worldwide Semiannual Edge Spending Guide consistently forecasts significant spending on edge computing, reflecting its growing importance across various industries. Siemens Xcelerator Community Preview
• The need for digital transformation, edge computing, 5G networks and global data expansion might lead to multiple investments by key players in the upcoming years. Precedence Research
• In a recent post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Elon Musk outlined a provocative vision for the future of computing, suggesting that personal devices like smartphones and computers will evolve into mere edge nodes for AI inference. WebProNews

Last updated: 19 October 2025