HYDERABAD, India, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new report by Mordor Intelligence, the edge data center market is witnessing rapid expansion, driven by the surge in real-time data processing and increasing demand for low-latency infrastructure. The edge data center market size was valued at USD 18.08 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow to USD 22.21 billion in 2026, eventually reaching USD 62.18 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 22.87% during the forecast period (2026–2031). 

The significant edge data center market growth is fueled by the proliferation of IoT devices, the expansion of 5G networks, and the increasing need for localized data processing. Enterprises are shifting toward decentralized IT infrastructure, which is positively influencing the edge data center industry. Additionally, hyperscalers and telecom providers are investing heavily in edge infrastructure, boosting the overall edge data center market share globally. 

Edge Data Center Market Trends Driving Next-Gen Infrastructure 

Rising Demand for Low-Latency Data Processing 

The rapid rise in high-quality video consumption, combined with expanding 5G networks, is significantly increasing the need for faster and more localized data processing. To meet these expectations, companies are shifting workloads closer to users through edge infrastructure, enabling quicker response times and more efficient operations. Industries are also leveraging this approach to support real-time applications such as smart manufacturing and AI-driven analytics, while telecom providers are transforming edge deployments into new revenue-generating platforms. 

“The edge data center market reflects demand tied to distributed computing, with investments tracking latency-sensitive applications and regional capacity expansion. Mordor Intelligence uses triangulation of company disclosures and market signals, offering a more dependable view than fragmented or assumption-led alternatives,” says Ashish Gautam, Senior Research Manager, Mordor Intelligence.

Growing Impact of Connected Devices on Edge Adoption 

The rapid expansion of connected devices is pushing organizations to move data processing closer to the source rather than relying solely on centralized cloud systems. This shift enables faster insights, reduces delays, and improves operational efficiency across sectors such as banking, manufacturing, and smart city infrastructure. As businesses generate increasingly large volumes of data, edge solutions are becoming essential for maintaining performance while controlling costs. 

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Edge Data Center Market Segmentation Analysis 

By Component 

Solution Services 

By Data Center Size 

Small Medium Large Massive Mega 

By Tier Type 

Tier 1 and 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 

By End-user 

IT and Telecom BFSI Government Healthcare Manufacturing Others 

By Geography 

North America United States Canada Mexico South America Brazil Argentina Rest of South America Europe Germany United Kingdom France Netherlands Rest of Europe Asia-Pacific China Japan India South Korea Australia and New Zealand Rest of Asia-Pacific Middle East and Africa Middle East United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia Turkey Rest of Middle East Africa South Africa Egypt Nigeria Rest of Africa 

Leading Companies in the Edge Data Center Market 

The edge data center industry is highly competitive, with key players focusing on strategic partnerships, expansion, and innovation to strengthen their market position. Major companies include: 

Digital Realty Trust  EdgeConneX  Iron Mountain Inc.  Microsoft Corporation  Equinix  Vertiv  Vapor IO  StackPath  Rackspace Technology  QTS Realty Trust 

These companies are actively investing in infrastructure and technological advancements to enhance their edge data center market share. 

Regional Insights into Edge Data Center Market Growth 

North America continues to hold a strong position in the market, supported by early adoption of advanced connectivity and well-established digital infrastructure. Growth is gradually expanding beyond major cities into smaller regions where costs and capacity advantages exist. At the same time, companies are repurposing existing facilities for new use cases, although challenges such as higher construction expenses and skilled workforce shortages remain. 

Asia-Pacific is emerging as a key growth engine, driven by government-led digital initiatives and increasing demand for localized data processing. Countries across the region are investing heavily in expanding their edge infrastructure, supported by lower development costs and a steadily growing talent pool. This is positioning the region as a major hub for future expansion. 

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Containerized Data Center Market Report 

The containerized data center market is projected to grow from USD 17.13 billion in 2025 to USD 46.16 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 17.99%. Growth is driven by rising demand for modular and rapidly deployable infrastructure, increasing edge computing adoption, and the need for energy-efficient and scalable data center solutions. 

Vertiv Holdings Co, Schneider Electric SE, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, Dell Technologies Inc, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co are the major companies operating in this market. 

Read more about companies active in the market: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/containerized-data-center-market/companies?utm_source=prnewswire 

Data Center Construction Market Share 

The data center construction market is expected to expand from USD 281.34 billion in 2025 to USD 431.39 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.51%. This growth is supported by increasing investments in hyperscale facilities, expansion of cloud infrastructure, and rising demand for sustainable and high-performance data center buildings. 

AECOM, DPR Construction, Fortis Construction Inc., Turner Construction Co., and Whiting-Turner Contracting Company are the major companies operating in this market. 

Read more about companies active in the market: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/data-center-construction-market/companies?utm_source=prnewswire 

Data Center Service Market Size 

The data center service market is forecast to grow from USD 148.31 billion in 2025 to USD 422.16 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 16.12%. Growth is fueled by the increasing adoption of cloud computing, managed services, and the rising need for efficient data storage, processing, and security solutions across industries. 

Equinix Inc., Digital Realty Trust Inc., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Corporation (Azure), and Google LLC (Google Cloud) are the major companies operating in this market. 

Read more about companies active in the market: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/service-market-for-data-center/companies?utm_source=prnewswire 

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NEWARK, Del., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest analysis by Future Market Insights, the global silicon photonics and optical I/O test and measurement systems market is entering a transformative growth phase, driven by the rapid expansion of AI data centers, high-performance computing, and next-generation optical interconnect architectures. Valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2025, the market is expected to reach USD 1.4 billion in 2026 and further expand to USD 3.9 billion by 2036, registering a CAGR of 10.8%.

For semiconductor manufacturers, hyperscale data center operators, and test equipment providers, optical I/O validation systems are no longer niche tools—they are becoming essential infrastructure for enabling high-speed, energy-efficient computing environments.

Quick Stats – Silicon Photonics & Optical I/O Test Systems Market

Market Size (2025): USD 1.2 BillionMarket Size (2026): USD 1.4 BillionForecast Value (2036): USD 3.9 BillionCAGR (2026–2036): 10.8%Leading Segment (2026): Wafer Test (31.0%)Key Measurement Mode: Electro-Optical (E/O) Testing (28.0%)Top Application Segment: Datacom (35.0%)Top Growth Markets: China (12.4%), Taiwan (12.1%), South Korea (11.6%), United States (10.8%)Key Players: Keysight Technologies, Advantest, FormFactor, Anritsu, EXFO

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Executive Insight for Decision Makers

The silicon photonics testing market is at a critical inflection point where thermal efficiency, bandwidth scaling, and AI workload demands are redefining semiconductor validation strategies. As electrical interconnects approach physical and power limits, optical I/O architectures are becoming essential—creating a surge in demand for advanced photonic test systems.

Organizations that fail to integrate optical validation into semiconductor workflows risk yield losses, performance bottlenecks, and failure to qualify for next-generation AI hardware deployments. In contrast, companies investing in automated wafer-level photonics testing and hybrid electro-optical platforms are gaining a competitive edge in high-volume production environments.

Market Momentum: Powering Optical Computing Transition

Three structural forces are accelerating adoption globally:

AI Data Center Expansion: Rising power consumption is pushing a shift from copper interconnects to optical I/OYield Optimization Pressure: Foundries are adopting wafer-level photonics testing to ensure “known good die” before packagingBandwidth Density Requirements: Transition to 1.6T and 3.2T networking is driving demand for high-speed optical validation

Silicon photonics testing is evolving from lab-based characterization to high-throughput, production-line validation systems integrated into semiconductor manufacturing workflows.

Segment Leadership Defining Market Direction

Wafer-Level Testing (31.0%) dominates as it reduces costly post-packaging defectsE/O and O/E Testing (28.0%) is critical for validating optical signal conversion efficiencyDatacom Segment (35.0%) leads due to continuous upgrades in data center interconnects

Adoption is expanding across AI accelerators, optical transceivers, co-packaged optics, and high-performance computing systems, where precision and speed are mission-critical.

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Regional Growth Landscape

China (12.4% CAGR): Growth driven by domestic semiconductor expansion and self-sufficiency initiativesTaiwan (12.1% CAGR): Leadership in advanced packaging and optical chiplet integrationSouth Korea (11.6% CAGR): Strong demand from memory and HBM innovationUnited States (10.8% CAGR): AI-driven demand and hyperscale data center investmentsGermany (9.1% CAGR): Precision engineering and photonics applications in automotive and healthcare

Global demand is closely tied to semiconductor fabrication capacity, AI infrastructure investments, and photonic integration roadmaps.

Competitive Landscape: Precision Meets Scale

The market is highly specialized, with competition driven by alignment precision, throughput efficiency, and hybrid testing capabilities:

Keysight Technologies – Leading hybrid electrical-optical test platformsAdvantest – Expanding semiconductor ATE with photonics integrationFormFactor – Specializing in sub-micron probe and alignment systemsAnritsu – Advancing high-speed optical measurement solutionsEXFO – Providing optical network validation and certification tools

Competition is increasingly defined by alignment speed, wafer-level integration, and the ability to combine optical and electrical testing into unified platforms.

Strategic Takeaways

Foundries: Invest in wafer-level photonics testing to improve yield and reduce packaging costsTest Equipment Vendors: Develop hybrid electro-optical platforms for integrated validationData Center Operators: Ensure optical I/O validation for AI workloads and energy efficiencyInvestors: Focus on companies enabling optical interconnect scaling and AI infrastructure

Why This Market Matters

The silicon photonics and optical I/O test systems market is emerging as a critical backbone of next-generation computing infrastructure. As AI workloads, data traffic, and energy demands escalate, optical interconnects provide the only scalable path forward.

With increasing reliance on photonic integrated circuits and co-packaged optics, testing systems are becoming indispensable to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability at scale.

For forward-looking stakeholders, this market represents not just steady growth—but a fundamental shift toward optical computing architectures powering the future of AI, data centers, and high-speed connectivity.

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“Organized. Piracy. Crime.” reveals how digital piracy has evolved into a sophisticated, cross-border criminal ecosystem

WASHINGTON, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IP House and the Digital Citizens Alliance (DCA) today announced the release of new research exposing the growing convergence between global piracy networks and organized crime. The report, “Organized. Piracy. Crime.: How Global Piracy Networks Became Organized Crime Syndicates – And What Needs to be Done About It,”  provides the most comprehensive analysis to date of how large-scale digital piracy has evolved into a multibillion-dollar criminal enterprise.

Drawing on interviews with international law enforcement agencies, analysis of criminal cases, and global survey data, the report is a culmination of a six-month investigation that details, in the most comprehensive means to date, how piracy operations transformed from isolated copyright violations into sophisticated, profit-driven networks that mirror traditional organized crime syndicates in both structure and activity.

“Piracy networks are no longer just distributing stolen content—they are operating as diversified criminal enterprises,” said Jan van Voorn, CEO of IP House. “These operations are sophisticated, profit-driven, and deeply embedded in broader illicit economies. Failing to treat them as serious criminal enterprises creates critical vulnerabilities across global enforcement efforts, harming consumers worldwide.”

“Americans are increasingly targeted for harm by organized criminal networks that have diversified – drug traffickers are now piracy operators and piracy operators are now money launders,” said Tom Galvin, executive director of the Digital Citizens Alliance. “These sophisticated criminal enterprises all-too-often operate in the comfort of countries that won’t bring them to justice. These criminals pose a threat to U.S. economic and national security. If other countries won’t address the problem, U.S. policymakers must.”

The report finds that modern piracy networks are:

Digital, decentralized, and borderless, operating across multiple jurisdictions simultaneouslyHighly organized and commercialized, generating significant revenue through advertising, subscriptions, piracy-as-a-service models, and other illicit tradeIncreasingly interconnected with broader criminal activity, including trafficking of drugs, humans, and weapons, illegal gambling and fraud, money laundering, and in some cases, terrorism financing

In multiple documented cases, authorities uncovered piracy operations linked to large-scale criminal enterprises. A European investigation dismantled a network generating an estimated $3.5 billion annually, seizing not only illicit proceeds but also drugs and weapons. In Spain, law enforcement operations revealed piracy networks involved in cryptocurrency mining, property fraud, drug trafficking, and industrial-scale money laundering. In Italy, organized crime groups have actively moved into piracy due to its high margins and relatively low risk profile.

The findings also highlight a significant awareness gap. While a majority of survey respondents in countries heavily affected by piracy—such as Brazil, India, and the Philippines—recognize the connection between piracy and organized crime, fewer respondents in countries such as the United States and Spain make that link. This disconnect has allowed piracy networks to scale rapidly, exploiting differences in legal frameworks, enforcement capabilities, and policy priorities across jurisdictions.

As a global intellectual property protection and enforcement company, IP House’s expertise served as the investigative foundation of the report, which calls for a coordinated response to global piracy to adequately address the issue, including:

Stronger cross-border enforcement mechanismsExpanded legal tools, including site-blocking and enhanced criminal guidelines, to disrupt and dismantle overseas operatorsGreater alignment between public and private sector effortsIncreased recognition of piracy as a form of organized crime

Decades ago, U.S. policymakers responded to the rise of traditional organized crime with new legal frameworks and enforcement tools. The report suggests that a similar shift is now required to address the modern reality of organized digital piracy.

“As piracy networks continue to evolve and expand into other forms of criminal activity, the need for a coordinated, intelligence-led response has never been more urgent,” said Jan van Voorn. “IP House is proud to partner with DCA to bring these dangers to light.”

The full report is available here.

About IP House
IP House is a global one-stop-shop intellectual property protection and enforcement company delivering end-to-end solutions across online and offline environments. The company combines advanced data intelligence with investigative and field capabilities to identify, analyze, and disrupt IP infringement and fraudulent activity across digital platforms and physical supply chains.

Working with rights holders, industry associations, law enforcement, and legal partners, IP House supports the full enforcement lifecycle, from monitoring and intelligence gathering to investigations, evidence development, and coordinated enforcement actions. Its integrated approach enables clients to address complex, cross-border infringement at scale while protecting brand integrity, content value, and consumer safety. Learn more about IP House.

About Digital Citizens Alliance
The Digital Citizens Alliance is a nonprofit, 501(c)(6) organization that is a consumer-oriented coalition focused on educating the public and policymakers on the threats that consumers face on the Internet. Digital Citizens wants to create a dialogue on the importance for Internet stakeholders—individuals, government, and industry—to make the Web a safer place. Based in Washington, DC, the Digital Citizens Alliance counts among its supporters: private citizens, the health, pharmaceutical, and creative industries, as well as online safety experts and other communities focused on Internet safety. Learn more about Digital Citizens Alliance.

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Media Contacts:
Digital Citizens Alliance:
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