Key Trends Reshaping the Neocloud Market in 2026
Neocloud providers have rapidly emerged as influential players in cloud computing, driven by enterprises’ frustration with hyperscalers and rising demand for sovereign, AI-ready infrastructure. According to ABI Research’s Cloud and AI & Machine Learning teams, the market is accelerating due to venture funding, acquisitions, and the surge in GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) workloads.
But the landscape also carries significant risks. Neoclouds face questions around long-term financial sustainability, silicon supply constraints, and their heavy dependence on hyperscalers for utilization. This whitepaper clarifies the state of the market by breaking down the 11 most important trends shaping neocloud strategy, growth, and enterprise adoption in 2026.
Topics Covered
- Hyperscaler Fatigue: Why enterprises are seeking alternatives for cost control, compliance, and customization
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Sovereign & Vertical Cloud Growth: How regulations and data-residency pressures favor neocloud adoption
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The GPUaaS Boom: A fast-growing multi-billion-dollar opportunity reshaping AI compute demand
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Ecosystem Shifts: How acquisitions and venture capital are redefining neocloud capabilities
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Strategic Risks: Overreliance on hyperscalers, aggressive CAPEX bets, and silicon supply challenges
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Enterprise Outlook: What neoclouds must do next to win high-value verticals and AI use cases
Download the whitepaper to explore the 11 forces shaping the neocloud market in 2026—and understand how emerging providers are rewriting the future of cloud, compute, and AI infrastructure.

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