The year 2025 promises to be a major turning point for the IT industry. The major trends that will define this period and transform business sectors are numerous.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and human complementarity
Artificial intelligence will be at the heart of process optimization, becoming more precise and personalized in information management, logistics and customer service. Striking a balance between automation and human intervention will be crucial to maximizing business efficiency while preserving an essential human dimension.
Quantum computing
As quantum computing matures, it will be able to solve problems and perform calculations that are extremely complex for conventional systems. For example, it will make it possible to design drugs by precisely simulating how molecules work, a feat almost impossible for conventional computers. Companies such as IBM are already actively working on advanced quantum processors1.
First steps towards 6G
Although the full roll-out of 6G is not scheduled until 20302, the first experiments will begin as early as 2025. With speeds of up to 1,000 Gbps and near-zero latency, this technology will pave the way for advanced applications such as virtual reality, one of the technologies of immersive extended reality. It will also improve telepresence conditions, enabling people to be present at a distance while remaining physically elsewhere.
Edge Computing and connected objects
According to an analysis reported by Alternative Informatique, Boston Consulting Group estimates that there will be 75 billion connected devices in the world by 20253. Edge computing is likely to become essential for data processing at the edge of networks. This will reduce data transmission times, among other things, and improve efficiency in areas such as autonomous vehicles or connected healthcare systems.
Enhancedcyber security
Given the growing dynamics of cyberattacks, the field of cybersecurity remains a key priority. Artificial intelligence will play a key role in detecting and neutralizing threats in real time. Globally, spending on cybersecurity is expected to reach $10.5 billion by 2025, forcing companies to adopt extremely robust defenses4.
Sustainable technologies
The environmental impact of technologies will also represent a major challenge. Data centers, responsible for around 1% of the world’s electricity consumption, will have to move towards greener solutions. Adopting renewable energies and optimizing energy efficiency will be key to limiting the sector’s carbon footprint. In addition, companies will need to adopt concrete actions, such as planting trees every year, to offset their carbon emissions and play an active role in the fight against climate change.
These trends show that innovation remains the main driving force behind the development of information technologies. By anticipating these changes, professionals will be able not only to adapt, but also to take advantage of the opportunities they offer.
1 Castelvecchi, D. (2023). IBM releases first-ever 1,000-qubit quantum chip. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-03854-1
2 Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions. (2023). 6G: The next frontier of innovation and investment. Next G Alliance. Available at file:///C:/Users/vlagalante/Downloads/6G-%E2%80%93-The-Next-Frontier-of-Innovation-and-Investment-1.pdf.
3 Alternative Informatique (n.d.). 6G: The future of mobile technology. Alternative Informatique. Retrieved November 27, 2024, from https://www.alternativeinformatique.com/6g-technologie/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4 Morgan, S. (2020). Cybercrime To Cost The World $10.5 Trillion Annually By 2025. Cybersecurity Ventures. https://cybersecurityventures.com/cybercrime-damage-costs-10-trillion-by-2025/
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