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From tariff impacts on the supply chain to advanced satellite innovations, ABI Research’s latest whitepapers shed light on the transformative forces shaping the global technology landscape in 2025. This blog highlights 10 must-read publications this year, each offering unique insights and strategic guidance across manufacturing, connectivity, smart infrastructure, and more.
Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) are gaining significant traction worldwide. APMs such as instant payments, digital wallets, and QR codes provide a seamless, more convenient way to purchase goods or services compared to cash, debit cards, and credit cards. APM solutions also build economic inclusivity for people who live in underbanked regions or lack the means to open a bank account.
As facility managers look to meet climate goals, reduce operational costs, and improve occupant experiences, smart building technologies are front and center. Amid this technological transformation, strategic alliances and renewed investment in existing infrastructure are on the rise. According to ABI Research, the push for digital innovation is not only reshaping technology portfolios, but also expanding smart building use cases across a wider range of sectors and geographies.
The Trump Administration’s tariff policy will require all goods imported into the United States to carry a 10% baseline rate. For some countries, such as China and Vietnam, tariff rates will be as high as 145%. The telecom industry relies on established supply chains to maintain the status quo costs of network equipment and components. Notably, 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment will cost more to manufacture, which will typically be absorbed by end users at higher selling prices. To manage this economic instability, telco infrastructure vendors and mobile operators must shake up their supply chain playbook and technological focus.
New import tariffs introduced by the United States are shaking the pillars of a longstanding status quo in international trade. All countries will have to pay a 10% tariff on goods shipped to the United States, with rates going higher for countries with larger deficits. Not only is China in this latter group, but nearby Southeast Asian countries—critical to offshoring from China—are also impacted. A notable example is Vietnam’s 46% tariff rate, which will potentially disrupt Apple’s diversification strategy. Needless to say, the global supply chains that manufacturers have been accustomed to for decades are being uprooted, at least for the short term.
Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) redefine manufacturing, or is it just another tech buzzword? At Hannover Messe 2025, ABI Research analysts saw AI and Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) on full display. Practical applications are demonstrating efficiency gains, robust autonomous capabilities, and operational resilience. Their new cousin, Agentic AI, has also emerged as a key facilitator for digitally transforming the factory floor. Agentic AI is the brains behind fine-tuned copilots that enhance anything from inventory management to industry-specific Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). However, manufacturers remain skeptical about Agentic AI, and vital infrastructure considerations are still in discussion.
The world of connectivity is evolving, and satellite Internet of Things (IoT) is at the forefront. Businesses today depend on satellite-enabled IoT to bridge gaps where terrestrial networks falter. Remote farms, ocean-bound cargo, and rugged industrial sites are just a few examples of operations that struggle to maintain uninterrupted connectivity with cellular-only solutions. Satellite-supported IoT devices can even extend beyond traditional enterprise applications, as evidenced by the use of Globalstar’s satellite transmitter chip for animal monitoring.