With new technologies making their appearance on a regular basis, any business operating in our digital, ever-connected world ought to stay in the know when it comes to the future of IT.
Yes, that applies to companies across all industries and of all sizes – including yours. Why is it important? Because it’s only by keeping abreast of the upcoming tech that you can identify any potential business opportunities ahead of your competitors – and grab them quickly to use them to your advantage.
So, without further ado, let’s jump into the future of IT by revealing some of the top technology trends for 2025 and beyond.
We know that saying that artificial intelligence is here to stay is hardly news, in these days of ChatGPT and generative AI. However, perhaps you don’t know quite as much about how artificial intelligence and machine learning are likely going to develop in the not-so-distant future.
By next year, for example, it’s forecasted that AI will open up a new range of job opportunities across many industries – particularly, healthcare, education, and finance. Things like AI-powered diagnostics, or sophisticated e-learning platforms, in fact, will continue to take center stage in the tech landscape, with impressive results that we can only begin to imagine.
“Alexa, make my home even smarter.” Alright, it might not be as straightforward as giving your virtual assistant a voice command, but what’s certainly going to happen is that your smart home tools and devices will continue to get even more intelligent.
You can thank the Internet of Things (IoT) – that technology through which physical objects (“things”) become connected with each other via the cloud and internet technologies. By the end of next year, it’s estimated that there will be almost 27 billion IoT devices around the world and across a range of sectors.
At home, people will focus their use of IoT systems to enable more sustainable lifestyles, by choosing optimized energy solutions and smarter security options.
What are we talking about? But extended reality, of course. Yes, because both virtual and augmented reality are soon going to be a thing of the past. With extended reality, we’ll have the worlds of virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality rolled into one, exhilarating digital experience.
This will drive even more immersive experiences in an array of sectors, including gaming (of course) and education. Professionals in the latter industry, in particular, will be able to take advantage of already wildly successful techniques such as gamification to enhance learning and training through extended reality.
Other fields of applications for extended reality are likely going to include healthcare – especially in the area of diagnostics and treatment – and architecture.
One of the biggest technological advancements of the past few years has been, no doubt, the advent of big data. Commonly defined as datasets that are too large or complex to be processed by traditional application software, big data is poised to become “miniaturized” in 2025 and beyond.
How? By using in-memory databases that help data scientists manage, process, and transfer data much more quickly, safely, and efficiently. The result? Solutions that are rapid to deploy and that can scale to enterprise-level, matching your company’s needs as it grows while also optimizing resources and slashing costs.
What if we told you that you could live in a city that is not only clean, well-managed, and adapted to the needs of its residents, but that is also incredibly sustainable? This is precisely what the IT trend of smarter cities is all about.
Essentially, the tech that powers a smart city is not too dissimilar to the tech that powers a smart, energy-efficient home: you’ve guessed it, it’s the Internet of Things, again. Through an interconnected network of data, devices, and sensors, this ground-breaking technology will enable city managers and administrators to build much more liveable cities, with a focus on sustainability.
From efficient waste management to adjusted traffic and congestion patterns through dynamic traffic lights, and from responsibly-built infrastructure to citizen-centered services and facilities, the cities of tomorrow will be pretty amazing places to live in!
Malicious actors are always lurking in the digital world. And with them, a whole host of new risks and threats keeps popping up on a regular basis. Fear not, though: cyber security technology is growing at lightning-fast speed, too, which makes it easier than ever before to equip yourself with the tools you need to safeguard your business’s data.
Some of the latest news in terms of cyber security tech include:
Keeping up-to-date with the latest trends in technology is not the exclusive remit of companies operating in sectors such as IT and SaaS. Today more than ever, knowing what the future holds when it comes to digital technologies is paramount for businesses across all industries to stay ahead of their competitors and deliver exceptional products and services to tech-savvy, ever-demanding consumers.
In this guide, we reviewed some of the most impressive IT trends for 2025 and beyond. From the boom of AI to the creation of smarter cities, from enhanced cyber security to new ways to manage big data, there is a lot to be excited about.
Feeling a bit overwhelmed when it comes to staying on top of all these IT trends and incorporating them into your company’s IT strategy? Drop us a message today, and we’ll be happy to support you!
