Qlik identifies key AI trends to shape business success in 2025

Qlik has unveiled three pivotal AI trends that will define the business landscape in 2025:Authenticity, Applied Value, and Agents. These insights, drawn from Qlik’s market intelligence team and AI Council, provide a roadmap for organizations seeking to leverage AI for growth and innovation.

Key Trends for 2025:

1. Authenticity: In the era of generative AI, businesses face growing challenges in building trust and ensuring the credibility of outputs. Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, CEO of Humane Intelligence, emphasized the premium on authentic, human-driven data as businesses strive to maintain relevance and trust.

2. Applied Value: Organizations are shifting focus to practical AI applications, seeking measurable ROI. Kelly Forbes of the AI Asia Pacific Institute highlighted the importance of balancing cost and value as businesses work toward maximizing AI's potential in real-world scenarios.

3. Agents: Autonomous agents are poised to revolutionize operations and workflows. Nina Schick, founder of Tamang Ventures, predicted that multi-agent systems will become mainstream by 2030, urging businesses to prepare by investing in robust data ecosystems.

“AI integration is not a trend but a strategic imperative,” said James Fisher, Chief Strategy Officer at Qlik, underscoring the need for smart, interoperable data systems to unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.