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Top 15 Digital Transformation Trends In 2025 | ERP Trends | CRM Trends | Enterprise Software Trends As we step into 2025, the landscape of digital transformation promises significant shifts, driven by global economic, political, and technological changes. For businesses embarking on digital transformation, understanding these trends is critical. Companies planning changes to their enterprise architecture or investing in new enterprise software must anticipate market developments and align their strategies accordingly. Enterprise software vendors, particularly product teams, will also benefit from these insights as they refine their roadmaps. Meanwhile, executives and consultants navigating this evolving environment need to evaluate the potential impact on their careers and adapt to product strategy shifts. This video and its accompanying blog aim to provide clarity on these dynamics and equip all stakeholders to make informed decisions in 2025. The overarching theme influencing digital transformation trends in 2025 is rooted in macroeconomic shifts. The global economy has faced considerable challenges over the past four years, shaped by factors like high interest rates, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical changes. However, with recent reductions in interest rates and a more business-friendly U.S. administration, there is cautious optimism. While the first half of the year may remain conservative regarding enterprise software investments, the latter half could see a surge in activity as confidence builds. The interplay of policies, tariffs, and inflationary pressures will continue to shape market dynamics, with potential for both opportunities and challenges across industries. One of the most significant shifts to watch in 2025 is the impact of regulatory changes on large-scale enterprise software deals. Under the previous administration, many major consolidations were stalled, restricting market movement. The new administration's more permissive stance could pave the way for these deals, driving market momentum and altering the enterprise software ecosystem. As these changes unfold, businesses will need to adapt their processes and architectures to align with emerging realities. By analyzing the top 15 trends shaping digital transformation in 2025, this discussion will provide actionable insights to help organizations and professionals navigate this exciting yet complex year ahead. The list covered as part of this video: 1. AI-augmented agents and AI governance platforms 2. Chat-GPT induced revised search patterns and consumer behavior 3. Continued consolidation of the enterprise software industry 4. Cloud/SaaS expense reduction and SaaS licensing price pressure 5. Surge in M&A activities and deal flow 6. Continued reallocation of skill sets and their impact on business processes 7. Geopolitical impact on business processes 8. More disruptions caused by software supply chain and cybersecurity issues 9. Collaborative partnerships and continued acquisition of networks producing data 10. (No more) Breakup of large corporations and antitrust laws blocking large deals 11. Continued digital transformation failures and focus on enterprise architecture 12. Energy-efficient algorithms and computing 13. Revised processes for sustainability and e-invoicing 14. OmniChannel, collaborative experience, and operational intelligence platforms 15. Race to quantum technologies ------------------------------- Resources and Links Read More: Download our 2025 digital transformation report: https://www.elevatiq.com/guides-and-reports/digital-transformation-trends-report/ Download the ERP Selection Guide: https://www.elevatiq.com/guides-and-reports/erp-selection-guide/ Download our ERP Selection Requirements Matrix: https://www.elevatiq.com/resources/ERP-Requirements-Template/ Download ERP Systems Scorecard Sheet: https://www.elevatiq.com/resources/ERP-Systems-Scorecard-Sheet/ Insights on ElevatIQ: https://www.elevatiq.com/blog/ WBSRocks Podcast: https://podcast.wbs.rocks/ ------------------------------------- If you have any questions or comments about how to navigate the complex digital transformation industry, don’t hesitate to leave a comment on this video or drop us a line at [email protected]. ------------------------------- Find me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samguptausa Listen and subscribe: 🎧 Apple: http://ow.ly/UHT950HKrf8 🎧 Spotify: http://ow.ly/1vYw50HKrf0 🎧 Google: http://ow.ly/JMBG50HKrf7 ------------------------------------- Background Soundtrack: Away From You – Mauro Somm #2025Trends #DigitalTransformation #PublicSector https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhnCOJGqvYI