BARC, a trusted analyst firm with 25 years of expertise, has released its 2025 Data, BI, and Analytics Trend Monitor, revealing a balance between foundational priorities and emerging technologies shaping the industry.
While AI and automation are gaining traction, fundamentals like data security, quality, and governance remain critical. The report highlights three focus areas: foundational trends, emerging innovations like AI and Generative AI, and sector-specific priorities, such as operational efficiency in retail and telecommunications, and AI-driven innovation in North America and APAC.
Concluding with actionable insights, BARC recommends embracing AI-driven automation, empowering staff with data literacy, and modernizing data architectures to harness cloud and real-time insights. By embedding a data-driven culture, organizations can drive innovation and long-term success.
