Gartner ThinkCast Next Year or Next Decade? Inside the Far Future of Computing
Sep 16, 2025
Soyeb Barot, Chief of Research for Gartner for Technical Professionals and VP Analyst, shares his insights on the future of computing. He discusses the rapid advancements in AI and quantum computing, and how they will reshape business strategies. Barot emphasizes the importance of proactive leadership in adapting to these changes and the need for organizations to embrace sustainable computing paradigms. The conversation also touches on revolutionary applications of machine learning and the ethical implications of emerging technologies.
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AI Accelerates Compute Paradigm Shift
- AI has accelerated innovation in compute and forced exploration of new sustainable computing paradigms.
- Organizations must consider how emerging compute will reshape architectures, applications, and workflows.
Translate Compute For Business Leaders
- Make compute discussions relevant to business leaders by linking to concrete business value.
- Frame compute strategy as a cross-functional effort, not just an I&O responsibility.
Use Horizons To Plan Compute Roadmaps
- Prepare for multi-horizon change by mapping near-term (2–5y) and mid-term (5–10y) compute needs.
- Use these horizons to prioritize use cases that emerging paradigms can uniquely enable.