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Edge Computing Set to Surge 32% by 2029

2/12/2026

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Edge computing is the next major opportunity in the AI revolution, after Nvidia and data centers.
It processes tasks on devices like wearables and security cameras, reducing reliance on remote servers.
The global AI edge computing market is expected to grow nearly 32% annually through 2029.
Qualcomm (the chipmaker) and Broadcom (the semiconductor company) are positioned to benefit, with Qualcomm's AI-capable Snapdragon processors enabling driver-assistance and factory-optimization applications.

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Story summary

Edge computing is the next major opportunity in the AI revolution, after Nvidia and data centers.
It processes tasks on devices like wearables and security cameras, reducing reliance on remote servers.
The global AI edge computing market is expected to grow nearly 32% annually through 2029.
Qualcomm (the chipmaker) and Broadcom (the semiconductor company) are positioned to benefit, with Qualcomm's AI-capable Snapdragon processors enabling driver-assistance and factory-optimization applications.