Data Trend 2025 One | Leveraging Data for a Sustainable Future
Anthony Aprile – Head of Partnerships
This year companies will increasingly leverage data to measure and reduce their environmental impact. From tracking carbon footprints to optimizing supply chains, sustainability will be a core focus. Businesses that will use data to meet sustainability goals will attract environmentally conscious customers and investors.
Data Trend 2025 Two | Shifting Cloud Landscapes: The Rise of Local Edge Data Centers in 2025
Dan Luxton – Senior Solutions Engineer
Businesses and organisations may be at various stages of their cloud journeys. Some are only just starting their journey from traditional data centres to full cloud or hybrid models, while others have seen the pros and cons of migrating to the cloud. This year, with the recent launch of Windows Server 2025, the first server OS to emulate Windows 11, we are likely to see a prominent shift back to the Local Edge Data Centre model. A significant year for leading storage vendors, Dell and HPE, but also opportunity for market disrupters such as Object First.
Data Trend 2025 Three | Transforming Data Storage and Security: AI is Shaping the Future of Network Infrastructure
Natasha Waldron – Marketing Specialist
AI will become a bigger part of Network Infrastructures. It will be used to determine how much storage companies will need, suggest the best solutions, and help make migrations easier. In data security, AI offers more enhanced encryption and ensures companies comply with best practices. These are just some areas where AI will enhance data storage and security!
Data Trend 2025 Four | Securing Data: Safeguarding Against Misuse and AI Exploitation
Brett Edgecombe – CEO
Data Trend 2025 Five | Cloud/On-premises Hybrid Gains Momentum
Peter Seabright – Solutions Specialist
Hybrid cloud computing is gaining popularity because it combines cloud and on-premises technology benefits. It enables organizations to select the appropriate resources for their services, applications, and data management, resulting in increased flexibility and performance. For data analytics, hybrid cloud computing ensures enterprises can access their data at any time and from any location. It also allows for seamless integration of cloud and on-premises applications, ions, eliminating data silos and offering more accurate, complete insights. Sometimes in projects, the costs to access the data in the cloud were often understated or misunderstood in the original costings – which has led to many cloud projects being over budget.
Conclusions
In conclusion, as we look ahead to 2025, the landscape of data security, privacy, and management will continue to evolve rapidly. With increasing reliance on advanced technologies, businesses must stay proactive in safeguarding their data, mitigating risks, and embracing innovative solutions. By focusing on anomaly detection, securing data from AI exploitation, and adopting robust security measures, companies can ensure that they are well-equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the future. The key to success in the coming years will be a commitment to data protection and a forward-thinking approach to new technologies.
