Riding the Wave of Digital Breakthroughs

DNA Technology Trend Report 2025 showcases twelve emerging trends for 2025, all of which have the capacity to shape our future greatly, both during work hours and beyond.

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Technology Trends 2025

2025 in technology will be a time of fulfillment: expectations on AI will find a foothold in practicality, the scope of civilian and defense technologies grows broader, and corporate sustainable development turns from setting goals into taking action.

Technological innovations are descending from the peak of the hype curve into practical application. Meanwhile, our ability to leverage tried-and-true tech tools is expanding. And so it must – the rapid pace of AI development, new threats challenging our cyber resilience, and the fragmentation of digital work means that companies and individuals must reassess established concepts and apply new solutions.

Such endeavors are supported by innovative new digital tools, EU legislation cultivating sustainable development, and recent breakthroughs in AI and robotics. Development is increasingly funded by state-level initiatives, which will accelerate the frequency and impact of digital breakthroughs.

The miracles of yesterday are becoming a part of our present day, both during work hours and beyond. This is the promise of 2025 in technology.

Themes

Networks and Technology – A treasure trove of digital innovation

The lines between civilian and military technology are blurring. AI is evolving to operate autonomously and interpret its environment with greater human-like understanding. The near future is brimming with increasingly practical innovations.

Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience – Who watches the watchers?

The breakneck pace of AI development puts increasing strain on cybersecurity and cyber resilience. However, developing digital tools also introduce new innovations that will make our everyday lives smoother and more secure.

The Transformation of Working Life – Sustainably, skillfully, smoothly

Sustainable development will require increasingly conscious action. Employees’ ability to absorb information will see new avenues of education, while the financial sector grows with new digital transaction solutions for the Eurozone.

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Experts interviewed for the report

Anna-Mari Ylihurula

SVP, Corporate Business, DNA

“Every business leader should be interested in learning how AI is already used in different industries and companies.”

Jarmo Pulkkinen

Coordinator, DigiFinland

“With enough creative digital tension, we can truly harness the potential of AI in healthcare – both in the short term and for generations to come.”

Pia Satopää

Lecturer in Cybersecurity, Turku University of Applied Sciences

“The challenge of cyber and information security is to get out of their silo so that they are part of every project and process in daily operational activities.”

Karoliina Jarenko

Organisational Consultant and Author