- Gen AI – Tick
- Enterprise management system – Tick
- Analytics software – Tick
- Customer relationship platforms – Tick
These are now old topics of discussion, and many companies have already ticked off their tech-wishlist in 2024. So, what’s next in enterprise tech in 2025?
We’ll start by saying a bold statement, “Those who have not invested in tech are already lagging, as we’re at a point where IT leaders of all sized companies are looking at this in 2025 – Their ROI on the existing IT spend.”
Yes, those who have invested in GenAI, ERP, CRM, Analytics or SaaS solutions in recent years are already on the cusp of value realization. While some challenges are being faced, optimism remains as AI enthusiasm remains strong, but the focus is going to shift to pragmatic delivery. Let us look at some of the top enterprise tech trends for 2025:
Enterprise Technology in 2025: Trends and Predictions:
Agentic AI: Gen AI has started to raise concerns like who owns AI-generated content, who’s responsible for harmful content and what is the legal acceptability. So, Gartner highlights how autonomous, agentic AI that plans and acts to achieve user-set goals will become a virtual workforce business can use to assist and augment human tasks.
AI Governance Platforms and Cybersecurity: To realize the value of AI investments, IT leaders will look to manage the ethical, legal, and operational performance of AI in 2025.
Quantum Computing: Quantum computing will disrupt current encryption methods, making traditional cybersecurity frameworks obsolete. Businesses will need to update data protection strategies, and new legal standards will emerge to safeguard against quantum-enabled threats.
Data Centers: Data centers are the backbone of the current digital world, storing and processing massive amounts of data. As cloud computing and data storage continue to expand, companies will need to be careful to comply with all international data protection regulations related to the cross-border transfer of data.
AI & Human-AI Collaboration: AI will not only enhance cyberattack precision but also play a critical role in threat detection, automated incident response, and data analysis. Expect increased AI-driven tools across industries, including medical tech and large language models.
FinOps: With a focus on cost optimization, FinOps will continue to rise in prominence. As companies look to lower cloud expenses and boost profitability, tools and frameworks supporting financial operations management will grow.
Legacy Modernization: Companies will continue investing in modernizing legacy systems to improve efficiency, security, and developer experience, with AI-powered tools helping streamline upgrades and testing.
Clearly, the expectations are high for improved process efficiency and operational value. In 2025, this means emphasis will be placed on maximizing the ROI of technology via better adoption, integration and optimization. Now, read that again. Saw integration keyword? Yes, naturally a high-performance tech strategy that combines tools and focuses on constantly improving ops results will be the key in 2025.
As IT leaders have sky-high expectations, technology providers are working to make their tools live up to the hype. Let us see what the top tech players have in mind for enterprise tech in 2025:
Peering Into the Future: Top Tech Players Share Their Vision for Enterprise Tech in 2025
SAP – Betting on its cloud offerings, SAP’s ambition for 2025 is cloud revenue of more than €21.5 billion! What this means for customers is that they can expect SAP S/4HANA Cloud with better, more efficient Business AI to capture organizational synergies in and better collaboration in real time. SAP BTP and SAP S/4HANA Cloud will see a major rise in adoption due to this.
Tableau – We all know that Tableau is prepping to launch its agent-powered analytics tool, Tableau+ with premium features and Tableau Einstein full version. Businesses, you can get excited as we are anticipating ore granular control, improved scalability, and richer conversational experiences powered by generative AI in the tool.
Salesforce – After the launch of Agentforce in 2024, 2025 will be about seeing a rise in its Einstein GPT and Agentforce’s autonomous agents. We’re curious about the AI-powered automation and Copilot’s improved versions. Awaiting the Spring ’25 release and winter ‘25 release.
AWS – Expect the launch of AI-powered co-selling tools and expanded AWS Marketplace reach to dedicated support for startups and SMBs and new AWS Specializations. Delve deeper into AWS’s plans for 2025: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/apn/accelerating-aws-partner-success-new-initiatives-to-drive-customer-value-in-2025/
Microsoft Power BI – Microsoft Power BI will see a price increase for Pro and PPU licenses starting April 1, 2025, with Pro rising to USD 14 per user per month and PPU to USD 24. But the good news is that in Q1 and Q2, Power BI will have new releases of expanded Copilot with app-wide insights and enhanced search capabilities, seamless ALM support, audience-based content display, and advanced semantic model integrations for faster, smarter analytics.
All Set for the New Year with New Tech Possibilities
As we look ahead to 2025, it’s clear that the evolution of enterprise technology is rapidly shifting from exploration to optimization. The focus will be on enhancing software integration, improving adoption, and fine-tuning operations for maximum efficiency. The rise of agentic AI, stronger cybersecurity frameworks, and quantum computing are just the beginning of a transformative journey that will reshape industries. Companies are under pressure to not only adopt these technologies but to do so in ways that drive tangible results.
In 2025, IT leaders will need to move from optimism to execution, ensuring that the right tools are implemented, integrated, and continuously optimized. As these technological advancements unfold, having the right tech partner for seamless implementation and support can make all the difference. A trusted partner like Uneecops can help businesses navigate these complexities, ensuring smoother adoption, integration, and ongoing optimization of these powerful tools.
Businesses that adapt to these evolving trends and capitalize on the advancements in AI, cloud, and data analytics will find themselves at the forefront of the next wave of enterprise innovation. The future is here, and with the right support, it’s up to today’s leaders to unlock its full potential. As you welcome the new year with new hopes, we hope you are also eagerly exhilarated for the technological advancements that await us in 2025!
