Introduction to Tech Trends 2025
Deloitte’s 16th annual Tech Trends report reveals the extent to which AI is being integrated into various aspects of technology and business. The report suggests that AI will become as ubiquitous as fundamental technologies like HTTP or electricity, making everything work smarter, faster, and more intuitively.
Elevating Forces in Technology
The history of IT has been marked by pioneering innovations in interaction, information, and computation. In 2025, spatial computing is expected to take center stage, with real-time simulations being just the beginning. New use cases could reshape industries ranging from healthcare to entertainment.
What’s Next for AI?
While large language models continue to advance, new models and agents are proving more effective at discrete tasks. The report emphasizes that AI needs different approaches for different challenges.
Hardware’s Role in the AI Revolution
The AI revolution will demand significant energy and hardware resources, making enterprise infrastructure a strategic differentiator. This shift underscores the importance of robust hardware in supporting AI advancements.
Grounding Forces: Enterprise-Critical Systems
Enterprise-critical systems, including the business of technology, cyber and trust, and core modernization, need to integrate well with pioneering innovations. This integration is crucial for businesses to operate seamlessly while growing their IT capabilities.
AI’s Impact on IT Function
As the tech function shifts from leading digital transformation to leading AI transformation, forward-thinking leaders are redefining the future of IT. AI elevates the reach and remit of the tech function, enabling new opportunities and challenges.
The New Math of Cryptography in the Quantum Age
Quantum computers pose a severe threat to today’s encryption practices. Updating encryption has become more urgent than ever to protect against potential quantum threats.
AI and Core Modernization
AI is fundamentally changing the model for core and enterprise resource planning systems, which have been the single source of truth for enterprises’ systems of records. This shift challenges traditional approaches to core modernization.
Conclusion
In an increasingly convergent world, enterprises should explore intentional industry and technology intersections that propel innovation across boundaries. The future of technology is characterized by the deep integration of AI across all aspects of business and society.
More Insights
Deloitte’s report also highlights various case studies and trends, including the future of emerging technologies and their applications. For more detailed insights, readers can explore the full report and related content on emerging technologies and their potential impacts.
