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Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered edge networking is a computing architecture that combines edge computing with artificial intelligence to enable real-time data analysis, decision-making, and automation at or near the data source. This approach minimizes latency, optimizes bandwidth usage, enhances data privacy, and facilitates intelligent network management by using AI algorithms for traffic prediction, anomaly detection, and resource allocation directly at the network edge.
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The primary offerings in AI-powered edge networking include hardware, software, and services. Hardware consists of high-performance physical devices such as processors, gateways, and routers that enable local AI processing to reduce latency, improve security, and support real-time decision-making. Deployment models include both cloud-based and on-premise options. Technologies utilized in AI-powered edge networking encompass generative AI, machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing. Network functions supported by these technologies include network optimization, cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting. These solutions are applied across various industries, including telecom service providers, enterprises, data centers, governments, and more.
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The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered edge networking market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from$13.55 billion in 2024 to $19.49 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.8%. The growth observed in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing demand for low-latency processing, the rising adoption of IoT devices, the growth of AI-driven network automation, the adoption of 5G technology, and the growing need for real-time data analytics.
The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered edge networking market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to$82.52 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.5%. The growth projected for the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing integration of AI in edge computing, the rising deployment of 5G networks, the growing demand for autonomous systems, the adoption of edge AI for cybersecurity, and the expanding need for real-time decision-making. Key trends during this period include advancements in edge AI chips, the development of advanced network security solutions, the evolution of AI-driven edge orchestration, innovations in edge-to-cloud integration, and enhanced real-time analytics capabilities.
The growing adoption of 5G technology is anticipated to drive the expansion of the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered edge networking market. 5G is the fifth generation of wireless networks that enables ultra-fast speeds, low latency, and extensive connectivity for advanced digital applications. The surge in 5G adoption is primarily driven by the rising need for high-speed, low-latency connectivity to support emerging applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous systems, and real-time communication. AI-powered edge networking acts as the intelligent core at the edge of 5G networks, ensuring faster, smarter, and more reliable connectivity. It helps realize the full potential of 5G capabilities, such as high-speed, low latency, and support for a large number of devices in practical, real-world scenarios. For instance, in February 2023, the GSM Association (GSMA), a UK-based non-profit trade association, reported that 5G adoption in Europe reached 7.4% of total mobile connections in 2022, a significant increase from 2.5% in 2021. As a result, the rise in 5G adoption is driving the growth of the AI-powered edge networking market.
Leading companies in the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered edge networking market are focusing on developing advanced AI-native solutions to enhance real-time data processing and decision-making at the network edge. An AI-native edge solution is a system designed with built-in artificial intelligence capabilities to enable real-time data handling and decision-making at the edge of the network, promoting low-latency performance, intelligent traffic management, and reducing the dependency on centralized cloud infrastructures. For example, in October 2024, Juniper Networks, Inc., a U.S.-based company specializing in network products and services, introduced a secure AI-native edge solution. This platform integrates networking and security operations within a single cloud environment and mist AI engine, simplifying configuration, management, and threat detection across wired, wireless, SD-WAN, and NAC domains. The solution improves security responses by offering greater visibility and control, ensuring more efficient and rapid threat mitigation.
In January 2025, BurTech Acquisition Corp., a U.S.-based special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), merged with Blaize, Inc. to foster the growth and commercialization of Blaize's AI-powered edge computing solutions. The merger is designed to speed up Blaize's expansion in providing AI-enabled, purpose-built edge computing platforms by gaining access to public markets, boosting capital resources, and enhancing strategic partnerships to scale operations and broaden its customer base. Blaize, Inc., a U.S.-based semiconductor company, specializes in creating full-stack AI computing platforms tailored for edge applications.
Major players in the artificial intelligence (ai)-powered edge networking market are Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Intel Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Qualcomm Incorporated, Broadcom Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Fujitsu Limited, NVIDIA Corporation, Ericsson, Nokia Corporation, Marvell Technology Inc., Arista Networks Inc., Ciena Corporation, Extreme Networks Inc., Cloudflare Inc., ADLINK Technology Inc., Nexcom International Co. Ltd., EdgeConneX Inc., Versa Networks Inc., Edgeworx Inc.
North America was the largest region in the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered edge networking market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered edge networking report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered edge networking market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered edge networking market includes revenues earned by entities by provide services such as AI-driven edge security, AI-based network optimization, and AI-assisted edge cloud computing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or contained within the service offering. The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered edge networking market also consists of sales of edge AI processors and accelerators, AI-powered edge routers and gateways, IoT edge devices and sensors, edge AI frameworks and sdks, AI-based network management software, real-time edge analytics platforms, and edge AI as a service. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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