Total global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is projected to reach a record $31.6 trillion through 2050, according to baseline estimates in PwC’s Global Data Centre Outlook.

CIOs and information technology leaders indicate that risks associated with artificial intelligence are currently outpacing the derived value within their organizations, according to a recent Gartner survey.

A recent analysis by Juniper Research indicates that global expenditure on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to reach $84.7 billion by 2031, rising from $17.3 billion in 2026.

Global revenue for artificial intelligence software is projected to exceed $200 billion by 2026, representing a twofold increase from 2024 levels, according to Omdia.

Data center development associated with the expansion of AI infrastructure is projected to drive $3.2 trillion in revenue for the construction sector through 2050, according to PwC.

Artificial intelligence is projected to facilitate a net increase of 1.7 million jobs globally by 2030, according to data from Gartner.

Significant demand for AI accelerators and data centers propelled memory pricing and supplier profitability to record levels, as DRAM revenue expanded by 369% year-on-year in 3Q26, according to Counterpoint Research.

The global tablet market contracted by 23% year-on-year to 32 million units during the third quarter of 2026, marking its lowest volume in nearly three years, according to Omdia.

The hydrogen sector is transitioning from its primary role as a mainstream fuel source toward a specialized utility for long-term grid balancing and energy adequacy.

Global smartphone revenue increased by 3% year-on-year to $114 billion in the third quarter of 2026, despite a significant 19% contraction in unit shipments, according to Counterpoint Research.

Global expenditure on telecommunications and pay TV services is projected to reach $1,585 billion in 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.3%, according to IDC.

A new report from Nokia projects that artificial intelligence will account for 44% of global network traffic over the next decade.

According to a new research report from analyst firm Berg Insight, published on November 6, 2026, the global market value of professional video surveillance solutions reached US$ 22.2 billion in 2025, an increase of 4.8 percent year-on-year. The figure includes sales of surveillance cameras, recorder hardware and video surveillance software for professional use, but excludes adjacent revenue streams such as system integration, access control security solutions, hardware peripherals and sales to consumer segments. The market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8 percent, reaching US$ 30.9 billion in 2030. Growth in 2026 is estimated at 8.1 percent, bringing the market value to US$ 24.0 billion.

6G technology is projected to contribute $1.24 trillion to the global economy by 2040.

With its acquisition of Alfatec, Sweden’s Verisec is expanding across the Adriatic region and strengthening its expertise in cryptography, data protection and AI development. For the Croatian company, the transaction creates opportunities to enter markets where its new owner already operates, while no immediate changes to its organisational structure or workforce have been announced.

Chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) in the healthcare sector should transition from manual inventory tracking to supply environments utilizing AI and computer vision for automated replenishment, according to Gartner.

Global smartphone System-on-Chip (SoC) shipments contracted by 21% during the third quarter of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research.

A surge in AI-integrated wearables is transforming body-worn hardware into individualized assistants, according to GlobalData.

Shipments of foldable smartphone displays are projected to recover in 2026, according to Omdia.