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Building the Backbone of AI: Partner Opportunities in Infrastructure Modernization

Publisher IDC
Published Sep 23, 2025
Length 5 Pages
SKU # IDC20427168

Description

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

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5 Pages

Executive Snapshot

In This Market Note

Market Dynamics

Partner Opportunity Landscape

Infrastructure Modernization and Deployment

Co-Innovation and Modular Solutions

AI-as-a-Service Enablement

Edge AI and Data Sovereignty

Sustainable Infrastructure Design

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