DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17079050
title: Industry Trend Analysis and Technology Forecasting
title: Technology Trends, Artificial Intelligence, Edge Computing, Green Technology, Digital Twin, Industry Forecasting, Digital Transformation

description: Abstract

As global technological evolution accelerates, enterprises face unprecedented pressure to adapt. This study analyzes key technology trends from 2020 to 2025, integrating industry data and forecasting models to explore the direction of technological development and its impact on various sectors. The findings indicate that artificial intelligence, edge computing, green technology, and digital twins will become dominant forces. Enterprises must build agile R&D systems to respond effectively to rapid changes.

Introduction

Technological transformation is reshaping the global industrial landscape. According to Gartner’s 2025 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, over 70% of enterprises will adopt at least one form of AI-driven solution. Meanwhile, global investment in digital transformation continues to rise, projected to exceed $2.8 trillion by 2025. In this context, identifying trends and forecasting technological evolution has become critical for strategic decision-making.

This study aims to use data-driven methods to analyze the trajectory of mainstream technologies and predict their development over the next five years, providing strategic insights for enterprise technology planning.

Methodology

This research employs the following approaches:

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Literature Review: Analysis of technology trend reports from IDC, McKinsey, Gartner, and others

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Data Analysis: Collection of global technology investment data from 2020–2025 (sources: Statista, CB Insights)

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Forecasting Models: Application of time series analysis (ARIMA) to predict trends in key technology domains

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Expert Interviews: Insights gathered from five industry leaders in AI, manufacturing, and energy sectors

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Data & Results

1. Technology Investment Trends (2020–2025)






Technology Domain



2020 Investment (USD Billion)



2025 Forecast (USD Billion)



CAGR





Artificial Intelligence



500



1,260



19.8%





Edge Computing



90



320



28.4%





Digital Twin



45



210



36.1%





Green Technology



120



340



22.5%





Sources: Statista, CB Insights

2. Technology Maturity Forecast (Gartner Hype Cycle)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI Agents, Multimodal AI): Currently at the “Peak of Inflated Expectations,” expected to reach the “Plateau of Productivity” within 3–5 years

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Edge Computing: With 5G expansion, edge node deployment is accelerating; global installations projected to reach 120 million by 2025

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Digital Twin: Driven by Industry 4.0, over 40% of manufacturing enterprises are expected to implement digital twin systems

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Green Technology: Under carbon neutrality policies, green energy technologies (e.g., hydrogen, energy storage) are emerging as investment hotspots

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3. Regional Development Differences






Region



AI Investment Share



Green Tech Share



Tech Talent Growth Rate





North America



38%



22%



12%





Europe



27%



34%



9%





Asia-Pacific



30%



28%



15%





Sources: World Economic Forum, McKinsey

Discussion

Enterprise Response Strategies

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Agile R&D: Build modular, fast-iterating development systems to enhance responsiveness

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Cross-Industry Integration: Promote AI integration with traditional industries (e.g., AI + Manufacturing, AI + Agriculture) to reduce costs and boost efficiency

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Talent Strategy: Strengthen technical talent pipelines, especially in data science and system architecture

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Ecosystem Collaboration: Establish open innovation platforms with universities, research institutions, and startups

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Risks & Challenges

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Technology Bubble Risk: Some technologies (e.g., Metaverse) may be overhyped; ROI must be carefully evaluated

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Data Security Issues: AI and edge computing introduce new privacy and compliance challenges

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Policy Uncertainty: Green tech development depends on policy support and international cooperation; enterprises must remain adaptable

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Conclusion

Over the next five years, technology will reshape industries at an exponential pace. Enterprises that can proactively identify trends and build flexible strategies will gain a competitive edge. ChenGang Technology Co., Ltd. will continue to prioritize innovation, drive technological implementation, and actively contribute to the global tech ecosystem.