AI has quickly moved from a buzzword to being a business imperative. As we delve deeper into 2025, the focus shifts from experimentation to execution. I provided the foreword for Dell Technologies’ latest whitepaper, “Five for 25: Meet the Trends Shaping the AI Year Ahead” which highlights the five transformative trends that will define AI innovation this year and beyond:
1️⃣ Scaling AI from Pilot to Reality: In 2024, 70% of UK companies reported ROI on at least one AI application. Yet, many are still stuck in the pilot phase. In 2025, success will depend on adopting a “flywheel approach”, focusing on quick wins to build momentum and drive broader adoption.
As Steve Young, UK SVP & MD at Dell Technologies, explains: “Scaling AI can be tough. Start by prioritising ROI-driven strategies that align with your business’s unique challenges.”
2️⃣ Agentic AI Takes Centre Stage: The next evolution of GenAI, Agentic AI, enables autonomous agents to complete complex tasks independently. From automating coding processes to enhancing healthcare diagnostics, this technology is already transforming industries. By 2028, Gartner predicts a third of GenAI interactions will involve autonomous agents. Are you ready for this?
3️⃣ Data Centre Transformation: AI workloads require infrastructure that is scalable, sustainable, and future-proof. Dell’s innovations, like liquid cooling and disaggregated architectures help businesses optimise performance while reducing environmental impact.
4️⃣ The Rise of the AI PC: By 2026, Gartner predicts AI PCs will dominate workplaces. These devices are redefining productivity by enabling tasks like summarising emails or running complex workloads locally.
As Louise Quennell, Senior Director, CSG UK, Dell Technologies notes: “Holding onto outdated hardware will quickly become a liability.”
5️⃣ Sovereign AI as a Catalyst for Growth: The UK government’s proactive stance on Sovereign AI as part of the AI Opportunities Action Plan offers businesses opportunities to collaborate with public and private sectors, driving innovation in priority areas like healthcare and education.
Navigating these trends requires more than just technology, it demands partnerships and expertise. Dell has been at the forefront of innovation for over 40 years, and their solutions, like the Dell AI Factory simplify adoption through pre-validated capabilities and expert services.
⬇️ Don’t let your business fall behind in this pivotal year for AI. Download the whitepaper here to explore how these trends can unlock measurable outcomes for your organisation.
This post was sponsored by Dell Technologies