Omdia: Operator cloud and AI infrastructure investment expected to reach $22.9 billion by 2031; AI features to account for 12% of network application spending

Zhito Finance APP has learned that Omdia stated that leading Tier 1 network operators are advancing toward AI-native networks based on their existing cloud-native foundations. This transformation is far more than an architectural upgrade; it marks a fundamental shift in how networks are operated, managed, and monetized. Omdia predicts that by 2031, AI functions will account for 12% of network application spending and will drive global communications operators' investment in cloud and AI infrastructure to $22.9 billion.