AI leads innovation wave in Capgemini’s 2025 top tech trends
PARIS, FRANCE — IT services and consulting company Capgemini recently unveiled its TechnoVision Top 5 Tech Trends to Watch in 2025 report, focusing on technologies expected to reach critical inflection points in the coming year.
These trends, identified through a global survey of executives and venture capitalists, emphasize advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, robotics, nuclear energy, and supply chain management.
The report also highlights how these technologies will significantly impact various sectors by enhancing efficiency, security, and sustainability.
Generative AI: Evolution of autonomous agents
Generative AI is set to transform industries by evolving from performing isolated tasks to developing sophisticated AI agents. These systems are expected to operate autonomously, managing complex tasks such as supply chain logistics and predictive maintenance.
According to a Capgemini Research Institute survey, which will be published in January 2025, 32% of global executives consider AI agents the top trend in data and AI for 2025. This shift towards autonomous AI systems is poised to revolutionize industries requiring rapid and adaptable responses to intricate challenges.
Enhanced security framework vs. emerging threats
The cybersecurity landscape is also rapidly evolving due to advancements in generative AI. Capgemini reports that nearly all surveyed organizations have faced security issues related to GenAI in the past year.
The integration of AI into cybersecurity strategies is crucial, with 44% of executives identifying it as a primary concern for 2025. Innovations in endpoint and network security, along with post-quantum cryptography, are essential to counteract sophisticated AI-driven cyber threats.
AI-powered robotics transforming workplaces
AI advancements are driving robotics beyond traditional applications. Capgemini highlights the rise of humanoid robots and collaborative robots (cobots) capable of adapting and learning from their environments.
As AI-driven automation becomes more prevalent, it challenges conventional leadership and collaboration paradigms within the workforce. By 2025, robots are expected to play significant roles in manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture.
Nuclear energy meeting future power demands
Nuclear energy is gaining renewed attention as a sustainable power source amidst the energy sector’s transformative shift. Capgemini notes that nuclear energy is crucial for meeting the rising energy demands of AI and other high-energy technologies.
Although small modular reactors (SMRs) are not yet widely recognized as top sustainability technology, their development is expected to accelerate by 2025.
Agile supply chains: Enhancing resilience and sustainability
Capgemini identifies new-generation supply chains as a critical trend for 2025, driven by technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT. These innovations enhance supply chain resilience, agility, and sustainability amidst complex market conditions.
With regulatory pressures such as the European Union’s Digital Product Passport mandating environmental footprint tracking, companies are being pushed towards more sustainable practices.
Beyond 2025: Technologies shaping the next 5 years
Looking beyond 2025, Capgemini highlights several emerging technologies that could shape the next five years:
- Engineering Biology: Expected to mature by 2030, engineering biology could transform manufacturing and healthcare with innovations like personalized mRNA vaccines and GenAI for protein design.
- Quantum Computing: Anticipated to be among the top impactful technologies by 2025 within the computing and networking sectors, quantum computing promises breakthroughs in processing power.
- Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): With significant progress in AI reasoning capabilities, AGI could potentially mimic human intelligence by 2030, though its full potential remains debated.
Capgemini’s TechnoVision report offers a comprehensive guide for business leaders navigating these emerging trends.
