This year marked a turning point on the path to digitalization and technological advances. Developments in artificial intelligence, new approaches to security and ethical questions related to the application of new technologies are shaping the present and future of the global economy.
CIOs and IT leaders face major challenges that evolve and transform at a dizzying pace, where the only way to maintain leadership is to have the ability to anticipate and be ready for what the future reserves for us.
According to Gartner, the technologies and technological innovations that will shape 2025 are divided into three major blocks: Imperatives and risks of AI, new frontiers of computing and human-machine synergies.
We take a look at the most important technology trends that will shape 2025!
Agentic AI
Agentic artificial intelligence refers to software designed to make decisions and take actions to achieve specific goals autonomously.
Their operation is based on the combination of various AI techniques that rely on functions such as memory, planning, environmental sensing, use of tools and compliance with safety guidelines to perform tasks that allow them to achieve their goals independently.
This the ability to act autonomously or semi-autonomously has the potential to help CIOs realize their vision of generative AI to increase productivity across the organization. Additionally, its most important use cases involve empowering workers on more complex technical projects, automating customer experiences, and improving insight and decision-making.
“By 2028, at least 15% of everyday business decisions will be made autonomously by agentic AI, compared to 0% in 2024,” according to Gartner.
AI governance platforms
These platforms help manage and control AI systems, ensuring they are used responsibly and ethically. This ensures that models are reliable, transparent, fair and accountable while meeting security and compliance standards.
As AI spreads to more fields and industries, risks such as bias, privacy concerns, and the need to align with human values also increase. It is therefore essential to ensure that AI does not harm or manipulate certain groups or markets.
They will help assess potential harm, guide models through governance processes to ensure all controls are tracked throughout their lifecycle or monitor their performance, audit decision-making processes and ensure their operation complies with standards.
Quantum basics and quantum security
With advances in quantum computing in recent months, now is the time to prepare to extract its full value while mitigating its most pressing threats.
The advent of qubits allows quantum computers to perform calculations that traditional computers would take too long or could not perform. Companies and governments around the world are investing millions in their development and, according to Qureca, their market is expected to reach $106 billion by 2040.
But this breakthrough, which will soon become reality, could render many conventional cryptographic methods obsolete, posing a risk to data security. This threat has accelerated the need to prepare for “post-quantum cryptography,” which provides protection against quantum decryption.
This PQC refers to cryptographic methods aimed at ensuring security against potential threats from quantum computers, which can protect valuable intellectual property against cyber threats, prepare systems to protect sensitive data, or ensure that encrypted messages, contracts and Operational data cannot be intercepted or deciphered by quantum computers. -capable adversaries.
Climate technology
Technologies designed to reduce or reverse human-caused damage to the environment to some extent and reduce carbon emissions will be essential in 2025.
In recent years, we have seen significant progress ranging from the increasing adoption of electric cars to advances in carbon capture and storage.
Applying energy-efficient computingwhich minimizes energy consumption and carbon footprint, is becoming a growing trend. New computing technologies such as GPUs, neuromorphic computing, and quantum computing will bring much-needed improvements in energy efficiency over the next decade.
With this technology it will be possible to reduce data center costs and energy consumption, develop sustainable products or use intelligent energy management systems to reduce consumption in office networks.
Convergence of human and machine intelligence
The increasing sophistication of AI models makes it more difficult to distinguish interactions with chatbots. In fact, a recent study from the University of California San Diego shows that when participants were asked to have a five-minute text conversation, only 67 percent correctly identified humans. 50% identified ChatGPT 3.5 as human and 54% identified GPT-4 as human.
Generative AI is capable of creating digital twins in many different modalities and as a result, the global market is growing exponentially, with a forecast that could increase from $10 billion in 2020 to $530 billion by 2030, according to Synthesia.
These business opportunities created by “digital humans» will have a very positive impact on many industriesas well as helping us in our daily work, increasing our capabilities and improving our lives, by increasing our productivity and better decision-making. All this, always keeping in mind the development of ethical and responsible AI.
Hybrid IT
This type of computing combines various technologies (CPU, GPU, edge devices, ASIC, etc.) to solve complex computing problems. Its main goal is to create a hybrid environment that exploits the strengths of each technology.
The strength of hybrid computing lies in the fact that it enables businesses to leverage new technologies such as photonics, bioinformatics, neuromorphic and quantum systems to achieve disruptive impact. Its most prominent example is generative AI, which requires advanced computing, networking, and large-scale storage to solve complex problems.
Other benefits include cost-effective scalability, improved data security and compliance, and accelerated innovation and development by leveraging the latest cloud tools while maintaining the security of on-premises production environments.
Spatial computing
The convergence between the real and digital worlds is something we’ve been witnessing for a few years now, but immersive, realistic and intuitive experiences will continue to evolve and grow in importance.
Thanks to advancements in augmented reality, mixed reality, and AI, immersive digital environments are being created across different industries, such as gaming, healthcare, and e-commerce.
Additionally, the proliferation of 5G or improved, more affordable devices such as Apple Vision Pro or Meta Quest 3, or investment from large companies such as Nvidia and Qualcomm, are driving demand and opening opportunities for new models commercial.
Their main use cases range from immersive collaboration for more efficient and interactive remote meetings or training with realistic simulations that improve skill acquisition and retention, to virtual assistants that revolutionize the shopping experience and increase engagement and sales.
Multifunctional robots
These robots are machines capable of carrying out different tasks by following human instructions or examples. They are on their way to becoming a upward trend due to rising labor costs and demand for higher profitabilityparticularly in the manufacturing and warehousing sectors.
These robots offer flexibility and profitability due to their extensive capabilities and accessibility. They are also very useful when performing tasks such as preparing, packaging and transporting goods, as well as in healthcare (delivery of supplies, assisting patient mobility or disinfecting spaces), inspecting equipment, performing routine maintenance tasks, and repairing faults in remote or hazardous areas. environments.
The value of data
This is a trend that we have already seen, but which will continue to become more pronounced in the months and years to come. The reason is simple: Data is one of a company’s most important assets and good use of it can be a differentiator from the competition.. It is also a key element for the development of other technologies, such as artificial intelligence, which is growing so rapidly.
Good data management continues to be one of the main obstacles to value creation in GenAI projects. In fact, according to a McKinsey survey, 70% of respondents encountered challenges integrating data into AI models, ranging from data quality issues to defining data governance processes and data availability. sufficient training.
Therefore, following a data-driven strategy helps businesses create new customer experiences, accelerate operations and capitalize on new market opportunities, as well as gain the agility to pivot when an event unforeseen happens.
Global Cybersecurity
Cyber threats will continue to be a major concern for businesses in 2025, but their scale will also impact society, national security and public safety.
In recent months, we have seen an increase in attacks on critical infrastructure such as energy networks, healthcare infrastructure and election systems. This is why it is so important that 2025 marks a historic milestone for investments in cybersecurity infrastructure, as well as for collaboration between states and businesses to share intelligence and develop collaborative defense strategies.
Latest developments in AI will be crucial when it comes to detecting and preventing attacks, but we also need to focus on its use by cybercriminals as a tool for malicious purposes. Cybersecurity will therefore cease to be a simple problem for businesses to solve and will become an essential element of security at national and global levels.
Understanding and seeing the potential of these trends will be crucial to aligning your business ambitions for innovation, as well as planning a strategy that will lead you to success and drive your progress consistently.
At Plain Concepts, we are always listening to emerging technology trends and we offer a wide variety of digital solutions for all types of businesses and needs. We can help you find the one that best suits your needs and achieve results that will put you ahead of your competition. Contact us and we will study your case!
