Hot Tech Trends of 2025: AI and More
AI interacts with and enhances many other technologies.
It’s the time of year for reports that predict what will be hot next year, and it’s no surprise that AI is on fire. But AI doesn’t exist in a vacuum; it interacts with and enhances many other technologies, all of which will change our world.
Deloitte does a great job of showing how AI connects like a jigsaw puzzle piece to interact with other transformational technologies.
Some are obvious: If we look at Nvidia’s stratospheric rise, it’s clear that AI chips are the industry's lifeblood. Others, like spatial computing and cryptography, aren’t, and that’s why this is a great read.
👊TOP TRENDS👊
🔹 Al everywhere: Like magic, but with algorithms
Generative Al continues to be the buzzword of the year, but Tech Trends 2025—and in fact, the future of technology—is about much more than AI. Al is being woven into the fabric of our lives. We'll eventually take it for granted and think of it the same way we think of HTTP or electricity: We'll just expect it to work.
🔹 Interaction: Spatial computing takes center stage
Spatial computing continues to spark enterprise interest because of its ability to break down information silos and create more natural ways for workers and customers to interact with information. With a stronger focus on effectively managing spatial data, organizations can drive more cutting-edge applications.
🔹 Information: What's next for Al?
Despite their general applicability, LLMs may not be the most efficient choice for all organizational needs. Al are building a future where enterprises can find the right type of Al for each task. That includes Al that not only answers questions, but also completes tasks in a new era of agentic Al.
🔹 Computation: Hardware is eating the world
After years of software dominance, hardware is reclaiming the spotlight. As Al demands specialized computing resources, companies are turning to advanced chips to power Al workloads.
🔹 Business of technology: IT, amplified
After years of progressing toward lean IT and everything-as-a-service offerings, Al is sparking a shift away from virtualization and austere budgets. The shift is due to generative Al's applicability to writing code, testing software, and augmenting tech talent.
🔹 Cyber and trust: Solving cryptography in an age of quantum
Experts predict that quantum computers, which could mature within five to 20 years, will have significant implications for cybersecurity because of their ability to break existing encryption methods and digital signatures. Despite the uncertainty of the quantum computer timeline, inaction on post-quantum encryption is not an option.
🔹 Core modernization: Al changes everything for core modernization
The integration of Al into core enterprise systems represents a significant shift in how organizations operate and leverage technology for competitive advantage. This transformation is about automating routine tasks and fundamentally rethinking and redesigning processes to be more intelligent, efficient, and predictive. It requires careful planning due to integration complexity, strategic investment in technology and skills, and a robust governance framework to ensure smooth operations.
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