Every year, some technology becomes more popular and is used in many industries. A couple of years ago, it was blockchain and VR/AR technology that seemingly every business was adopting and using. This year, everyone is once again actively talking about the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is becoming more popular year after year. Its use is already a necessity, not a dream, to stay ahead of the competition, optimize costs and automate most of the work processes. We decided to ask several experts about what technologies will be in demand in the next year, 2025? What will not be popular? Which technologies will fall by the wayside? Check out their answers below.
“Emerging Technologies, which will be popular next year, are:
1. Generative AI
Artificial Artifacts are expected to enhance a wide range of organizational processes, from chain management to marketing, and even on-demand commissioning of software programs. Generative AI platforms will be widely embraced for design and educational purposes, among others.
2. Automated Systems
Autonomous cars and delivery drones will pick up a pace in last mile and logistics operations. This will reinvent how food delivery and e-commerce businesses operate, saving time and reducing the cost in the process.
3. Quantum Computing
Initially, quantum computing will impact the pharmaceutical and finance sectors, as well as logistics processes, through the integration of design technologies previously constrained by traditional computers and their use in deep learning to optimize cost-effective solutions.
4. Strategic Integration
With robust reliance on AI-enabled platforms, all these technologies will be integrated through strict collaboration with the relevant technology companies. For instance, you can observe companies establishing AI centers of excellence to enable a smooth integration of new technologies by training employees and standardizing AI policies.
5. Depletion of Technologies
Blockchain (as a universal fix): Indeed, blockchain will remain a cornerstone of some DeFi and supply chain use cases, nevertheless it’s likely that employing it for random applications, like NFT’s hype, will dissolve as industries start favoring more practical and profitable technologies instead.
SaaS Optimization: In the near future, as integrated AI platforms begin to gain traction (Microsoft’s Copilot as well as Google’s Workspace), companies will start abandoning stand-alone SaaS apps that are not well integrated into the greater set of their workflows.
Most To Change In 2025:
Business Process Automation: Among the range of possibilities, the integration of generative AI with robotics and IoT will deliver the most value, thus allowing businesses to automate processes that are usually high in complexity as well as value. As an example, AI in predictive maintenance in the manufacturing sector, and intelligent bots serving customers will boost operational and customer satisfaction efficiency, too.”
“New Technologies in 2025
1. AI Enhancements: The help of these tools will make experiences demand-driven rather than just driven by a chat interface. This is similar to our domain, where companies will look at AI to provide real-time recommendations based on profile, increasing the reach even more.
2. Multi-Cloud Solutions: Companies will implement decentralized private clouds, Web3, edge computing and others to allow themselves a greater level of security while processing data with high efficiency verse the traditional model where data sits in one place.
3. Holograms (AR/VR): Go deepen into Medicine and a lot of applications including graphical representations of body parts, improvement in communication of haptic technology and many others.
Automating Businesses
Low-code and no-code platforms will become a norm for businesses, increasing the pace at which they integrate new technologies. The outside Development citizen speaks or even implements this development on the front lines of work without the complexities of waiting for IT to resolve an issue. Self-serve tools that require minimal integration are growing in popularity and fast.
Technologies on the Decline
Blockchain outside Finance: The future of this sector might be streamlined through the use of blockchain, however it is easy to see its potential applications in sectors furthered than this one, like agriculture and even more so healthcare and medical spheres.
Stand-alone IoT Devices: IoT hardware that is cost-effective will be replaced by IoT ecosystems, as more demand for individualized devices will come into play with advancements being made further into the cloud and AI systems.
Most Powerful Technology in 2025
In my perspective, the high growth journey for Generative AI is far from over, especially as I see this technology extending beyond just text and images into even more advanced applications in the future. For example, using generative AI, firms will be able to produce customized advertisement graphic designs, marketing prototypes and even training videos or simulations in minutes, thus drastically cutting their time to market.
By 2025, I envision a scenario where in any business, the winning companies are those that see AI as more than a tool but a partner who converts the raw data into meaning and artworks into processed and marketable products.”
“Business Technology Demands in 2025:
AI Integration will become non-negotiable for businesses
- Companies can’t compete without AI automation tools
- Personalized customer experiences through AI will be standard
- Natural language processing will handle most customer service
Cloud Computing Evolution
- Edge computing will merge with traditional cloud services
- Hybrid cloud solutions will become the norm
- Real-time data processing will be expected by customers
Cybersecurity Transformation
- AI-powered security systems will be mandatory
- Blockchain-based security solutions will gain traction
- Zero-trust architecture will be the standard approach
Corporate Implementation Strategies:
Gradual Integration Approach
- Companies will adopt phased implementation plans
- Employee training will become a massive priority
- Small businesses will use more “tech-as-a-service” models
Process Automation Focus
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA) will handle routine tasks
- Smart contracts will manage business relationships
- Virtual assistants will manage internal operations
Declining Technologies:
Hardware-Based Solutions
- Local servers will continue losing relevance
- Traditional POS systems will decline
- VR headsets (in their current form) will fade
Legacy Systems
- Manual data entry systems will become obsolete
- Traditional password authentication will decline
- Traditional office software will lose market share
Strongest Impact Technologies:
Quantum Computing
- Breaking current encryption standards
- Creating new drug discovery methods
- Optimizing supply chain operations
Sustainable Tech
- Carbon capture technologies will boom
- Green energy AI optimization will expand
- Smart grid technologies will become essential
Web3 Technologies
- Decentralized finance will gain mainstream adoption
- Digital identity solutions will become standardized
- Smart contracts will revolutionize legal processes
Additional Insights:
For Business Leaders
- Don’t wait to adopt these technologies
- Focus on employee upskilling now
- Start budgeting for these changes immediately
Long-term Implications
- Business models will need complete restructuring
- Customer expectations will shift dramatically
- Traditional industries will face digital disruption”
As you can see, Artificial Intelligence has no plans to decrease its position and remains in the leading position. Therefore, if you are still not using AI to optimize your work processes, it is worth taking a closer look at it and testing it.
Also, look into cloud solutions for storing and transmitting your data.