If you ask the average American or European consumer to name an Electric Vehicle (EV) brand, most will probably quickly say “Tesla.” A large quantity of Tesla EVs on the road and widespread public charging stations make it hard not to take notice of the EV juggernaut. However, Tesla’s global dominance is threatened by a company few Americans and Europeans would know—BYD.

The year 2024 will mark the fourth one since 5G networks launched commercially, now well deployed in both developed and developing countries and representing a major advancement in user experience, energy efficiency, and network functionality, setting the stage for future technologies. Its introduction, particularly through Massive Multiple Input, Multiple Output (mMIMO), has greatly enhanced consumer applications, providing most users with high-speed, quality mobile broadband.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is perhaps the biggest technology trend of our time, with business leaders and investors rapidly seizing the opportunities it can present. ABI Research's latest report, Generative AI Telco Strategies, discusses the case for generative AI in telecommunications.

By now, most people should understand the risks of being complacent with cyber protection. Cybersecurity Ventures reports that cybercrime will cost victims US$9.5 trillion worldwide in 2024.. As enterprises continue to invest in digitization, cyber threat actors see additional devices and systems as new opportunities to enter a network. Cyber threat actors use various tactics to carry out cyberattacks, particularly social engineering attacks, phishing attacks, ransomware, distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks, malware, etc. A successful attack not only costs a company money, but it can damage brand reputation and result in trade secrets or Intellectual Property (IP) being compromised.

Demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) continues to grow every year, and will account for more than 50% of vehicle sales volume by the end of the decade. Governments worldwide and several U.S. states have set bans on Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)/diesel vehicle sales, causing a spike in EV production. However, a lack of charging infrastructure is the elephant in the room. For example, a recent survey from AAA reports that 56% of U.S. consumers say a lack of charging stations is a primary barrier to purchasing an EV. Significant investment in installing public EV charging points is essential if consumer demand for EVs and government mandates can be met. Home chargers alone will not be adequate for the sustained mass use of EVs, especially in developing markets lacking access to home charging equipment.

The year 2024 is set to be a big one for sustainability. Governments worldwide have introduced various policies in recent years that will drive further enterprise investment in green technologies in 2024. Sustainability has ingrained itself into corporate strategies as companies look to appease eco-conscious consumers and adhere to new green regulations. What will this year bring in terms of net-zero emissions efforts? How are enterprises reacting to increased demand to reduce carbon footprints? How can this be achieved? In this post, we’ll share five unique sustainability trends pulled from ABI Research’s annual trends whitepaper.

A metal payment card is the Rolls-Royce of the banking industry. The mostly affluent consumers who gravitate toward these high-end cards seek products that reflect their premium lifestyle. When they check out at the jewelry store or pick up the tab at a five-star restaurant, these consumers want the world to see their exclusive status. A metal credit or debit card has no counterpart in terms of product design and sleekness. As ABI Research reports, the number of metal payment cards issued annually will increase from 36.1 million in 2022 to 85.1 million in 2028.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the booming technology topics of our time. ABI Research has multiple research products and articles covering how generative AI will transform the modern enterprise. The manufacturing sector is one industry that gains tremendous benefits from using generative AI. Whether it’s product design or inventory management, there are many use cases for generative AI in manufacturing. In this article, I’ll identify five examples of how generative AI can be applied to the manufacturing industry.

Acquiring reliable connectivity is a baseline requirement for the modern enterprise campus. However, campus networks are a little trickier to provide quality Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) services than traditional enterprise networks. This is because campus networks have divergent connectivity requirements and encompass a wide range of industries. Adding to the challenge is the fact that campus networks require scalable indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi solutions that support long-distance building-to-building connectivity. These connectivity challenges have borne a number of technological advancements from WLAN vendors.

Picture yourself residing on a remote island with a small population. Given the limited business prospectson your island, the likelihood of any Communication Service Provider (CSP) investing in terrestrial telecommunication infrastructure on the island is extremely low. The absence of Internet broadband can lead to educational challenges, limited access to information, economic disadvantages, vital healthcare limitations, social isolation, reduced innovation, and many more issues, all of which would have a detrimental effect on your community. This scenario embodies the essence of the “digital divide.”