Top tech trends to watch out for in 2025

As we step into 2025, the convergence of innovation, societal needs and global challenges is set to redefine industries across the board. From autonomous AI agents to custom AI and clean tech solutions, transformative trends are poised to unlock unprecedented opportunities. Here’s predicting five key technologies that will shape the future over the next 12 months.

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In the coming 12 months, a few transformative trends are poised to unlock unprecedented opportunities across sectors. Here’s predicting five key technologies that will shape the future: Custom AI : Tailored intelligence for strategic impact Custom AI will emerge as a transformative force in 2025, allowing organisations to design AI solutions tailored to their specific needs. By leveraging domain-specific data and advanced model customisation, businesses can develop AI applications that address unique challenges — from personalised customer experiences to industry-specific innovations.

Industry analysis underscores the growing demand for differentiated AI solutions, as enterprises seek to dif ferentiate themselves in competitive markets. Custom AI empowers organisations to extract maximum value from their data while ensuring alignment with business goals. It also enables organisations to gain a strategic edge by solving niche problems with precision and scalability.



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Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories By 2025, we may witness the emergence of “superagents” orchestrating interactions between multiple AI systems to enhance collaboration, efficiency and reliability. This progress promises to revolutionise industries such as healthcare, legal services and finance, where dynamic decision making is critical. These multiagent systems will enable businesses to respond to unpredictable challenges with speed and precision.

With enhanced accuracy and sophistication, Generative AI will drive innovation, making its adoption a competitive imperative across sectors. Future-ready supply chains: Agile, sustainable and powered by AI Supply chains in 2025 will increasingly rely on AI, IoT and blockchain to enhance resilience, ag i lit y a nd su st ai nabi lit y. Technologies such as low-earth orbit satellites are expanding connectivity in remote areas, enabling end-to-end visibility and control.

Regulatory developments like the EU’s Digital Product Passport will compel businesses to disclose their products’ environmental footprints, pushing for more transparent and sustainable supply chains . Clean tech : AI powering the energy transition The global energy transition is accelerating with AI playing a pivotal role in optimising renewable energy systems and nuclear advancements. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and nuclear fusion technologies are gaining traction as sustainable solutions to meet the increasing energy demands of AI and other high-energy technologies.

By integrating AI into clean tech solutions, industries can achieve greater energy efficiency while reducing their environmental footprint. Cybersecurity: Staying ahead of evolving threats The rise of AI-enhanced cyber-attacks has made cybersecurity a top priority for organisations worldwide. While these threats grow more sophisticated, AI-powered defences are evolving.

Research highlights how enterprises are leveraging AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to counteract vulnerabilities introduced by generative AI. In 2025, advancements in postquantum cryptography are expected to address potential quantumcomputing threats, future proofing data security systems. Building trust in autonomous systems will become paramount as organizations increasingly rely on AI for decisionmaking.

Therefore, cybersecurity in 2025 will not only be about mitigating risks but also about ensuring confidence in digital ecosystems. With trust as a cornerstone, businesses can maintain resilience while embracing innovation. As these trends converge, 2025 promises to be a transformative year for technology and its applications across industries.

By embracing these advancements, organisations can position themselves as leaders in innovation, sustainability and societal impact. The author is SVP and MD, SAP Labs India , and chairperson, NASSCOM.