New technologies allow mobile operators to stem the commoditization of the $500bn mobile voice market while capturing a share of fixed traffic -- "Fixed-mobile convergence and mobile VoIP will create substantial growth opportunities for mobile voice usage and revenues. Pyramid Research�s upcoming report, The Future of Mobile Voice, projects a $200bn opportunity for additional revenue through the migration of fixed-line traffic to mobile networks. This growth will not automatically go to mobile service providers as new IP technologies allow both mobile and fixed-line operators to compete for market share. To remain on top of mobile voice, mobile providers must rethink their approach to end-user services and networks."
The global IT server market is undergoing a transformation, fueled by the insatiable demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. As organizations across industries race to harness the power of advanced AI models, the underlying hardware ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented growth and innovation. The latest worldwide IDC market study offers a compelling view, revealing record-breaking numbers and the strategic technology shifts shaping the future of enterprise computing. Cloud Server Market Development The most striking statistic from IDC’s 2025 analysis is the sheer scale and velocity of market expansion. The worldwide server market is projected to reach $366 billion in 2025, representing a 44.6 percent increase over 2024. This surge is not a one-off anomaly; it is the culmination of several quarters of explosive growth, with the first quarter of 2025 alone recording $95.2 billion in server sales --that's up 134.1 percent year-over-year (YoY). Key...