IDC’s 2025 FutureScape report emphasizes the AI-driven transformation, forecasting a strategic shift across industries from AI experimentation to fully integrated AI innovation, building resilient, AI-driven enterprises.
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Rick Villars, group vice president, Worldwide Research at IDC, said: “As we embrace AI, we need to prioritize relevance, urgency, and resourcefulness to forge resilient enterprises that thrive in a data-driven world.”
Global spending on AI technologies is projected to exceed $749 billion by 2028, with 67 percent of AI investments by 2025 directed toward embedding AI into core business operations.
Organizations will transition from AI trials to sustainable monetization, focusing on optimizing AI-enabled applications to support enterprise growth and modernization.
IDC identifies developer shortages, infrastructure challenges, and IT-business alignment as critical obstacles. Up to 30 percent of organizations may reconsider GenAI investments if these barriers aren’t addressed.
With increasing ransomware threats, cyber-resilience and AI-enhanced recovery plans are essential to meet evolving security demands.
Modernizing cloud infrastructure to support AI leads to better ROI, efficiency, and enhanced application performance.
Embracing data as a product approach will help organizations dismantle data silos, enabling more reliable, data-driven decisions.
The evolution from copilots to AI agents is underway, moving towards autonomous software that can assess and act with minimal human input.
As e-waste rises with AI growth, companies are adopting Sustainable AI Frameworks focused on eco-friendly practices, energy efficiency, and resource optimization.
Composite AI platforms and redefined roles in an AI-driven workspace will drive scalable, impactful AI adoption, as companies adapt their workforce and technology practices to future needs.
