For the sixth consecutive year, Supply Value has conducted the IT Trends Research. In this research, we ask professionals working in or with IT about the expected IT Trends for the coming year. This comprehensive research not only highlights the most anticipated IT trends for the coming year but also explores their practical applications and potential impacts on businesses. Our purpose is to support information management and technology professionals by helping them prioritize and focus on what truly matters in the fast-evolving world of IT. Below, you’ll find the Top 10 IT trends to watch for in 2025.
The IT Trends Research is all about data. While last year’s findings showcased three distinct themes, 2025’s results reveal a unified focus—data will drive innovation, decision-making, and transformation like never before.
A closer look reveals that organizations need a comprehensive strategy that focuses on the connections between emerging trends. Respondents identified an average of 62% of trends as relevant to very relevant, reflecting the complexity of the IT landscape. This emphasizes the critical need for an integrated IT portfolio—one that balances the pursuit of new opportunities with proactive management of the risks posed by these technological developments.
The tenth and ninth positions are occupied by DevOps and Chain Optimisation with IT. DevOps builds on Agile thinking, but specifically focuses on collaboration between development teams (Dev) and operational teams (Ops) responsible for software. Chain Optimisation with IT represents a broad application of (potentially) multiple trends.
Chain Optimisation with IT is followed by In- and Outsourcing / Directional organisation at spot eight and Cloud Computing at spot seven. In- and Outsourcing / Directional Organisation, is about the trade-off that organisations have to make about which IT activity they continue to do themselves and which are outsourced, while Cloud Computing offers continuity, quality, flexibility and security in information management.
Machine Learning ranks sixth, solidifying its position as a core technology driving data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and enhanced accuracy for organizations.
Big Data & Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (BI) complement the top five. Big Data & Data Analytics emphasizes the need to effectively manage and leverage the ever-increasing volume of data, while BI can be seen as the broad domain of translating raw data into meaningful information.
In third place, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Security Awareness remain vital pillars in today’s interconnected world, safeguarding sensitive data and critical systems against evolving threats. Together, these trends underline the importance of building a resilient and secure IT foundation.
Ranked second, Data Governance & Compliance highlights the ongoing commitment to maintaining data quality and adhering to regulations.
The leading position of Data-Driven Decision-Making reflects a clear shift: organizations are prioritizing data management and focusing on its effective application.
Are you curious about the IT trends of 2025? In our comprehensive report, we explore each trend in depth, offering insights into their practical applications for your organisation and where to focus your efforts. The study also includes several (free) tools and practical resources that you can implement immediately to drive transformation within your business. Download the IT Trends Research 2025 below—free of charge—and start leveraging these insights today.
