Where IT Consultancies Expect to Focus in 2025

In the past few years, artificial intelligence has dominated New Years’ predictions. While the same can be said about 2025, scalability, responsibility, and safety will be stronger themes. 

For example, global business and technology consulting firm West Monroe Partners sees data and data governance being major focus areas. 

“It’s no longer just about quick wins or isolated use cases. The focus is shifting towards building robust data platforms that can support long-term business goals as they move forward,” says Cory Chaplin, technology and experience practice leader at West Monroe. “A key part of this evolution is ensuring that organizations have the right data foundation in place which in turn allows them to harness the full potential of advanced uses like analytics and AI.” 

GenAI has caught the attention of boards and CEOs, but its success hinges on having clean, accessible data.  

“Much of what’s driving conversations around AI today is not just the technology itself, but the need for businesses to rethink how they use data to unlock new opportunities,” says Chaplin. “AI is part of this equation, but data remains the foundation that everything else builds upon.” 

West Monroe also sees a shift toward platform-enabled environments where software, data, and platforms converge.  

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