With the accelerated development of applications such as large models, multimodal interaction, and AI agents, global demand for intelligent computing power continues to rise. Traditional Von Neumann architecture, which separates computation from storage, has led to issues such as the storage barrier, energy consumption barrier, andscheduling barrier. Storage-computation integrated technology provides a new technical direction for breaking through traditional computing power bottlenecks and improving system computing efficiency by optimizing data transfer paths and computing methods. However, the industry still faces challenges such as diverse technical approaches, blurred boundaries between general and specialized storage-computation concepts, and inconsistent evaluation standards. There is an urgent need to establish a systematic industrial technology understanding and value judgment system.
Based on continuous research on global cutting-edge intelligent computing power and storage-computation integrated industries, Frost & Sullivan (hereinafter referred to as "Frost & Sullivan") will release '2026 Global General Storage-Computation Integrated Industry White Paper'. The white paper will systematically outline the entire range of storage-computation integrated industry technologies, clarify the core connotations and technical boundaries of general storage-computation integration, build a multi-dimensional industry value evaluation system, and conduct in-depth research on underlying theories, engineering practices, application scenarios, and industry development trends, providing systematic technical analysis and development references for industry participants.
Research Content
Starting from the evolution of global intelligent computing power demand, this white paper will analyze the bottlenecks faced by the traditional Von Neumann architecture, such as the storage barrier, energy consumption barrier, and scheduling barrier, and explore the technical value of storage-computation integration in reconstructing data flows and enhancing effective computing power. The research will systematically outline technical paths such as near-storage computing, in-storage processing, and in-storage computing, compare storage media such as SRAM,DRAM, NOR Flash, RRAM, PCM, and calculate paradigms such as analog, fully digital, and hybrid storage-computation, and combine 2D, 2.5D, 3D integration technologies to present the core advantages, applicable boundaries, and industrialization challenges of various technical approaches.
To address current issues such as inconsistent evaluation standards for storage-computation integrated industry technologies and unclear boundaries between general and specialized concepts, the white paper will establish an industry value evaluation system from seven dimensions: generality, computing power effectiveness, energy consumption, medium stability, engineering mass production capability, scenario adaptability, and long-term iteration ability; at the same time, it will clarify the core connotations of general storage-computation integration, namely 'general architecture, general ecosystem, and general computing', and focus onthe cost of transfer law, the general boundary law, and the heterogeneous final law, to explore the underlying logic of choosing storage-computation technical routes and industry evolution.
At the engineering practice level, the white paper will combine the technical architecture paths of relevant enterprises, analyze the technical choices and implementation methods of 3D DRAM, fully digital computing cores,3D stacking packagingand software-hardware collaboration systems, and pay attention to the application potential of cloud intelligent computing centers, edge intelligence, and industry-specific computing power scenarios. In addition, the research will also look ahead to the development trends of storage-computation integrated industry from 2026 to 2030, and explore the commercialization process of different technical routes and possible development paths with CPU, GPU and other computing units.
Frost & Sullivan sincerely invites enterprises and research institutions related to the storage-computation integrated industry chain to participate in the white paper research and communication, gather technical achievements and industrial practice from multiple parties, and jointly promote the improvement of industry evaluation systems, coordinated technology ecosystem, and high-quality development of the storage-computation integrated industry.
Value of Enterprise Participation
Expand industry communication channels and enhance corporate influence
This white paper will rely on Frost & Sullivan's professional research system and industry communication resources to promote through the official website, media platforms, and industry-specific channels. Participating enterprises can display their technical achievements and practical experience in areas such as storage media, computing architecture,advanced packaging, software-hardware collaboration, and engineering applications within a systematic industrial research framework. By combining professional research and industry communication, we will enhance the market's understanding of enterprise technical capabilities, product features, and commercial progress, further increasing the enterprise's industry attention and brand influence.
Collect industry chain resources and promote coordinated ecosystem development
The industrialization of storage-computation integrated technology involves multiple aspects such as storage devices, chip design, advanced manufacturing, packaging testing, software development, and system applications. The white paper will provide opportunities for technical communication and resource matching for participants in different parts of the industry chain, promoting mutual understanding among upstream and downstream enterprises in technology research and development, product adaptation, system integration, and application verification, and facilitating cross-field technical cooperation and industry resource integration, creating favorable conditions for enterprises to expand partner networks and explore diversified business cooperation.
Show differentiated technical advantages and strengthen professional market positioning
Based on the systematic research of the entire range of storage-computation integrated technologies and the industry value evaluation system in the white paper, participating enterprises can present the characteristics and competitive advantages of their technical routes around key dimensions such as technical generality, computing power effectiveness, energy consumption performance, engineering maturity, and scenario adaptability. Through professional analysis of different technical routes and application boundaries, it helps industry participants understand the enterprise's technical positioning and development potential more objectively, enhancing the enterprise's professional recognition in specific fields.
Connect with industrial capital resources and broaden commercial development space
As storage-computation integrated technology gradually advances to engineering verification and industrial application, the capital market's attention to underlying architecture innovation, technical maturity, and commercial prospects continues to deepen. With Frost & Sullivan's professional resources in technology industry and capital market fields, the white paper will establish communication channels between relevant enterprises, investment institutions, industrial capital, and potential partners, promoting exchanges around technological innovation, product application, industrialization capabilities, and long-term development value, providing more opportunities for enterprises to explore financing cooperation, market expansion, and strategic coordination.
Deepen industrial exchange and cooperation to jointly cultivate an innovative ecosystem
Taking the research and release of this white paper as an opportunity, Frost & Sullivan will further strengthen communication with relevant enterprises in industry research, technical exchange, and industry development, exploring cooperation possibilities in strategic consulting, brand communication, and industry resource matching. By continuously gathering the professional experiences and practical achievements of all parties in the industry chain, we will promote the continuous improvement of the industry's technical understanding, evaluation standards, and application ecosystem, and jointly promote the innovative development of intelligent computing power industry.
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