20/25 Vision: A Clear Look at the Technology Trends that will Define 2025

20/25 Vision: A Clear Look at the Technology Trends that will Define 2025

Every year the future seems to promise bigger, better technological marvels. And every year I take time to think deeply about which technology trends will truly shape the year to come. As 2025 edges closer, the technology landscape is marked by economic and geopolitical uncertainty, major shifts in consumer behavior, an expanding digital ecosystem, and intense pressure for businesses to adopt and integrate AI into their core operations. To compete in an environment like this…

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Top 5 Cyber Security Trends for 2025

Top 5 Cyber Security Trends for 2025

The cyber landscape is more turbulent than ever. Microsoft recently reported a 2.75-fold increase in ransomware attempts this year, while research predicts that global cyber attacks in 2024 will surge 105% compared to 2020. There is a dire need for more qualified cyber professionals as generative AI is lowering the barrier to entry for attacks. Unfortunately, cyber skills gaps have been reported in both the U.K. and Australia, with women making up only a quarter…

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Securing Ireland's Technology Future

Securing Ireland's Technology Future

Shaping AI Governance and Securing the Digital Age As Ireland gears up for the election this week, here at Cisco, we’ve been reflecting on the pivotal role technology now plays across the issues politicians talk about when they knock on doors and make pitches to the electorate. Whether defining Ireland’s economic growth prospects, changing the way we work, or delivering more innovative and secure public services; the way we use new technologies underpins so many…

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Securing Ireland's Technology Future

Securing Ireland's Technology Future

As Ireland gears up for the election this week, here at Cisco, we’ve been reflecting on the pivotal role technology now plays across the issues politicians talk about when they knock on doors and make pitches to the electorate. Whether defining Ireland’s economic growth prospects, changing the way we work, or delivering more innovative and secure public services; the way we use new technologies underpins so many of the issues voters in Ireland care about…

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Not Ready For AI? Time To Lay The Groundwork

Not Ready For AI? Time To Lay The Groundwork

Our recent Cisco AI Readiness Index, found that only 13% of organizations report themselves ready to capture AI’s potential, even though urgency is high. Companies are investing, but close to half of respondents say the gains aren’t meeting expectations. Here’s how organizations can get themselves better prepared.   I believe that in the next few years, there will be only two kinds of companies: those that are AI companies and those that are irrelevant. You…

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Not Ready For AI? Time To Lay The Groundwork

Not Ready For AI? Time To Lay The Groundwork

Our recent Cisco AI Readiness Index, found that only 13% of organizations report themselves ready to capture AI’s potential, even though urgency is high. Companies are investing, but close to half of respondents say the gains aren’t meeting expectations. Here’s how organizations can get themselves better prepared.   I believe that in the next few years, there will be only two kinds of companies: those that are AI companies and those that are irrelevant. You…

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Agentic AI – A Game Changer for IT

Agentic AI – A Game Changer for IT

AI-driven innovations are beginning to change every aspect of our lives from home to school to work. Generative AI can augment our work such as an AI Assistant that responds to prompts, or it can enhance or automate activities in an almost imperceptible way.  When we look back 5 or so years from now, we will be blown away by how much has changed – highways and streets full of cars that safely drive themselves,…

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ANZ CIO Challenges: AI, Cybersecurity & Data Analytics for 2025

ANZ CIO Challenges: AI, Cybersecurity & Data Analytics for 2025

CIOs across Australia and New Zealand’s public sector face a “hard 12 months” managing their technology estates amid cost constraints, according to a leading regional Gartner analyst. However, there is optimism that investments in AI will deliver the productivity gains many anticipate. Gartner recently released the public sector findings from its CIO Technology Executive Survey. The firm found that 94% of ANZ government CIOs named data analytics as their top technology investment for 2025, followed…

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Building an AI-Native Security Operations Center: Revolutionizing Your Cyber Defense

Building an AI-Native Security Operations Center: Revolutionizing Your Cyber Defense

In today’s fast-paced digital world, cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented rate. For business leaders, safeguarding their organization’s digital assets isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a strategic imperative. An AI-native Security Operations Center (SOC) represents a transformative leap in cybersecurity, providing the agility, intelligence, and resilience necessary to protect against sophisticated attacks. This blog explores the strategic advantages of an AI-native SOC and outlines a pathway for leaders to embrace this innovation. Why an…

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AI-Assisted Attacks Top Cyber Threat For Third Consecutive Quarter, Gartner Finds

AI-Assisted Attacks Top Cyber Threat For Third Consecutive Quarter, Gartner Finds

For the third consecutive quarter, Gartner has found that cyber attacks staged using artificial intelligence are the biggest risk for enterprises. The consulting firm surveyed 286 senior risk and assurance executives from July through September, and 80% cited AI-enhanced malicious attacks as the top threat they were concerned about. This isn’t surprising, as evidence suggests AI-assisted attacks are on the rise. Other commonly cited emerging risks outlined in the report include AI-assisted misinformation, escalating political…

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