CIO Mind, The Gartner CIO Podcast
2025 Top Strategic Technology Trends – The Good, The Bad & The Wow
Nov 26, 2024
Gene Alvarez, a Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst with over 40 years in technology innovation, shares insights on 2025's Top Strategic Technology Trends. He highlights the promise of hybrid computing while cautioning against the perils of disinformation security. Neuro-enhancement takes the spotlight as a groundbreaking 'Wow!' trend, with ethical questions surrounding its application. Alvarez emphasizes the need for CIOs to proactively adapt strategies, akin to forecasting, ensuring they are prepared for the disruptive changes ahead.
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Quick takeaways
- CIOs must prioritize understanding and addressing disinformation security to protect against the increasingly prevalent threats posed by synthetic media.
- Neurological enhancement technologies are emerging as transformative innovations, potentially revolutionizing healthcare and enhancing cognitive safety in everyday environments.
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Responsible Innovation in Technology Trends
The theme for this year's top strategic technology trends emphasizes 'Shaping the Future with Responsible Innovation.' This involves the ethical use of emerging technologies to foster trust among customers, employees, and partners. Specifically, three sub-themes are highlighted: AI risks and imperatives, new frontiers of computing, and human-machine synergy. As organizations navigate these trends, the focus is on how to leverage innovations responsibly and effectively, ensuring that technological advancements benefit all stakeholders.
