A New Year in IT: What’s Next?
Cheers to 2025
From all of us at EdgeTeam, thank you for a fantastic 2024 and for joining us for The IT Edge. Our goal: cut through the noise and give you an ‘under the hood’ look at what our team sees in IT each day.
Our team shares three key predictions for 2025:
- Generative AI’s Influence Will Rise (With Security Concerns)
- Hybrid Cloud Strategies Will Reign Supreme
- Edge Computing Will Explode
What’s Next in IT? 3 Predictions for 2025
1. GenAI Will Rise, And Security Concerns Will Rise Too
Generative AI tools are rapidly transforming multiple industries. However, this technological leap comes with significant challenges around data privacy and intellectual property.
2. Hybrid-Cloud Strategies Will Reign Supreme
Organizations are seeking a balanced approach that combines public cloud scalability with the control of private infrastructure. Particularly valuable for healthcare, finance, and government sectors.
3. Edge Computing Will Experience Explosive Growth
By processing data closer to its source, organizations can achieve unprecedented levels of speed and efficiency.
AI in Medical Devices, Even More Worrisome?
The FDA has unveiled critical warnings about emerging cybersecurity risks in AI-enabled medical devices. With over 1,000 AI-integrated devices approved in recent years, the stakes are incredibly high.
Looking Back at 2024: Key Headlines
- Massive Breaches: From 9.95 billion leaked passwords to government hacks
- Innovation in Data Centers: Juniper Networks launched AI-driven tools
- Epic Fails: Even industry leaders like CrowdStrike faced major setbacks
Partner Spotlight: Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks offers AI-native cloud solutions that provide seamless connectivity across cloud, on-prem, and edge environments. Awarded leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure.
