Top 10 Technology Trends to Watch in 2025
As we move forward in the digital age, rapid advancements in AI, computing, and human-machine interaction are shaping the landscape of technology. These key drivers have led Gartner to compile a list of 10 technologies that IT leaders should closely monitor in 2025.
Gene Alvarez, Gartner’s distinguished vice president analyst, unveiled this list of disruptive technology trends at the IT Symposium/Xpo in Australia on Sept. 10. These trends are based on research and analysis, focusing on technologies that are deemed so significant that C-level executives are calling for action.
1. Turning AI into decision-making agents
Gartner predicts the emergence of Agentic AI within the next two to three years, with the capability to make decisions on behalf of individuals. Instead of presenting options, these AI agents will choose the optimal decision for the user, with proper permissions.
2. Technology platforms for governing AI
To address concerns like model bias, AI governance platforms are being developed to ensure transparency and ethics in AI models. These platforms will enable features like explainability of AI-generated answers and prevent any adverse outcomes.
3. Tools defending against disinformation
Generative AI poses a threat by allowing the creation of synthetic media for malicious purposes. Disinformation security tools will help organizations detect deepfakes and track the spread of fake information.
4. Moving to post-quantum cryptography
With post-quantum cryptography standards now available, IT leaders will soon need to transition to algorithms that are secure against both classical and quantum computing attacks.
5. Ambient wireless tags and sensors
The affordability of wireless tags and sensors is revolutionizing how organizations track and monitor their operations, bringing previously hidden data into the spotlight.
6. Exploring energy-efficient computing
Green cloud providers and energy-efficient algorithms are paving the way for sustainable computing practices, with technologies like optical and neuromorphic storage offering efficiency improvements.
7. Going hybrid with future computing
Organizations are expected to adopt a hybrid computing approach, integrating various computing paradigms to optimize performance and scalability.
8. Enhancing reality with spatial computing
Spatial computing technologies, such as augmented reality headsets, are blurring the lines between physical and digital realms, offering new possibilities for contextual decision-making.
9. Robots that multitask
Polyfunctional robots capable of performing multiple tasks are set to become a part of everyday life, changing how humans interact with technology on a daily basis.
10. Neurological enhancement technologies
Advancements in brain-computer interfaces and wearable technologies are opening up possibilities for enhancing brain functions, with potential applications in healthcare and beyond.
Ignore technology trends at your peril, Gartner warns
As technology continues to evolve, IT leaders must carefully consider which trends to embrace and which to monitor or ignore. Gartner emphasizes the importance of staying ahead of the curve to avoid being left behind in a rapidly changing landscape.