Building the Backbone of AI: Partner Opportunities in Infrastructure Modernization

This IDC Market Note highlights the importance of AI and partner opportunities in infrastructure modernization. AI adoption is driving global infrastructure spending, as enterprises prioritize AI-ready systems like accelerated servers, GPU-based solutions, and software-defined storage. Cloud services, particularly IaaS, are growing rapidly, alongside advancements in edge computing, networking, and security hardware. Partners can seize opportunities in AI infrastructure modernization, co-innovation, AIaaS enablement, and sustainable design. Strategic focus on modular solutions, compliance, and ESG alignment will differentiate leaders in this evolving ecosystem. AI-ready infrastructure is foundational to digital transformation, enabling scalability, resilience, and innovation."AI-ready infrastructure is the backbone of digital transformation - driving scalability, innovation, and competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving ecosystem," - Danielle Ibran, research analyst, Worldwide Infrastructure Channels and Latin America Partnering Ecosystem, IDC