The technology landscape continues evolving at an unprecedented pace, shaping how organizations operate and plan for the future. Our latest report dives into the top 10 IT trends that are set to impact enterprises, offering insights to guide strategic planning for 2025. We’ll explore a few of these key trends, focusing on how they influence enterprise strategies and highlight the critical areas of investment: workflow and skill development.
The importance of workflow and skill investment
The rapid pace of technological change drives a cultural shift in organizations, emphasizing the need for investment in two critical areas: workflow and skill. As enterprises adapt to new technologies, skill development becomes essential to ensure teams can effectively leverage these advancements. Our report underscores this need, highlighting Gartner’s project for a 9.3% increase in general IT spending by 2025. This growth validates the importance of tech skill development as a cornerstone for enterprise success.
Spotlighting key trends
The IT Outlook report identifies 10 key trends. Below are two of those trends driving impact and change across organizations:
The costs of AI integration
AI adoption comes with a set of challenges and costs. The cultural context of the "AI bubble" highlights the hype surrounding AI and the practical implications for organizations. While AI offers immense benefits, such as automation and enhanced decision-making, it also requires significant investment in infrastructure, talent, and ethical considerations. Our insights show that challenges associated with AI investment will require skill development and specialized teams to unlock the benefits.
The demand for dedicated data skills
The rise of AI, cybersecurity, and other technological advancements has elevated data to the status of a critical asset for organizations. As businesses increasingly rely on data-driven insights to make strategic decisions, specialized roles in data have surged in demand.
Professionals with expertise in managing, analyzing, and securing data are becoming indispensable. Specialized roles in data are now in high demand with data analysis (77%), data visualization (75%), data architecture (74%), data infrastructure (72%), and data security (70%) cited as areas requiring moderate to significant improvement. Companies are increasingly recognizing the need to extract actionable insights from data and make these insights accessible to decision-makers. This trend underscores the importance of building specialized skills within IT teams to stay competitive.
You can discover more trends shaping the 2025 landscape with our full report here.
Shifting tech trends call for more skill investment
These trends, along with others highlighted in the report, are reshaping how HR managers and tech leaders define their tech strategies. The focus is shifting toward increasing organizational value through skill development and strategic investments.
HR teams focus on upskilling and training
HR teams are increasingly prioritizing upskilling and training to address skill gaps within their workforce. By 2025, 66% of organizations are expected to provide training options for their employees, a notable increase from 59% in 2024. This shift highlights a growing recognition of the importance of equipping existing employees with the skills necessary to adapt to rapid tech advancements.
While hiring remains an essential strategy, with 39% of organizations planning to explore new hires in 2025, the emphasis is clearly shifting. Companies are realizing the value of investing in their current workforce, focusing on developing their skills rather than solely seeking external candidates who perfectly fit their needs. This approach helps address immediate skill gaps and fosters employee loyalty, engagement, and long-term organizational growth.
How evolving tech trends are shaping business strategies
Tech is in a constant state of evolution, driving innovation and transformation across industries. Over the past year, specific trends and shifts have emerged that are now guiding business strategies and influencing tech investments across the board.
From advancements in AI to the ongoing emphasis on cybersecurity, these trends are reshaping how businesses operate and compete. Organizations are leveraging these shifts to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and stay ahead in an increasingly digital world.
Staying attuned to these evolving trends will be critical for enterprises aiming to align their strategies with the future of tech.
Stay ahead of the rapidly evolving tech industry
Access the full IT Industry Outlook report to explore these trends and discover how they can drive your organization’s growth. Gain actionable insights to inform your planning and shape effective strategies for 2025.
Find what trends will shape the 2025 landscape here: IT Industry Outlook 2025
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