What Are Your 2025 IT Predictions? We Want to Hear From You!

Plus: Latest IT News & Analysis; Deepfake Scams & Layoffs [View in Browser]( NOV 01 Next Gen Update [ITPro Today]( Looking Ahead Submit Your 2025 Predictions! Deadline: November 15th ITPro Today is working on a 2025 predictions piece, to run at the end of the year, and we invite you to submit your predictions for inclusion. Send us your realistic (and bold!) predictions. The more specific the better, but feel free to also espouse trend and "end of" predictions. Please bullet them, keep them to under 200 words per area/topic, and keep them to thought leadership. Make sure that your submissions include your full name, title, and organization. We are collecting responses through November 15th. Email [Wendy Schuchart](mailto:Wendy.Schuchart@informa.com?subject=My%202025%20IT%20Predictions) Analysis [Embracing AIOps: Transforming IT Operations in the Digital Age]( Forrester Blog Network AIOps is rapidly gaining traction across enterprises and industries. Learn how AIOps can enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive innovation in this new blog series.   [How To Maximize AI’s ROI — Without Getting Sucked Into the Money Pit]( Industry Perspectives To achieve ROI on AI, companies should focus on practical, incremental projects that address specific business needs, starting with smaller investments and scaling over time using flexible infrastructure models. Spotlight [We’re Worried About Deepfake Voice Scams. How Do We Protect Employees?]( Brien Posey Scammers can mimic someone's voice with as little as a 10-second audio sample, using AI tools to create convincing deepfake phone calls. Latest News [Developer Productivity Up, Delivery Performance Down, Google DORA Report Finds]( Sean Michael Kerner The latest Google Cloud DORA report finds that while 75% of developers use AI daily, delivery metrics have declined.   [How to Retrain Your Tech Workforce to Address Growing Skills Gap]( [Business Etiquette Classes Boom as People Relearn How to Act at Work]( [AI’s Effect on the US Economy Will Be Wildly Uneven]( [Delta Launches $500M Lawsuit Against CrowdStrike]( [AI Chatbots Ditch Guardrails After 'Deceptive Delight' Cocktail]( Layoffs & Cybersecurity [Tech Layoffs and Cybersecurity: Why Downsizing Puts Companies at Greater Threat]( Christopher Tozzi As tech layoffs increase, they pose a dual risk to cybersecurity by heightening insider threats and reducing available security resources, making it essential for companies to rethink layoff strategies and bolster defenses during transitions. In Case You Missed It [Choosing Between Cloud and On-Prem MLOps: What's Best for Your Needs?]( Christopher Tozzi There are pros and cons of cloud-based versus on-premises MLOps. Here's how to select the best approach based on scalability, ease of setup, control, and performance needs.   [State of Observability 2024: Embracing OpenTelemetry for Better Insights]( Sean Michael Kerner Observability leaders gain 2.6x ROI on IT performance, according to Splunk's 2024 State of IT Observability report. [Manage Subscriptions]( You are subscribed to this newsletter as {EMAIL} Questions or problems? Contact [Customer Service](mailto:EmailSupport@informa.com?subject=ITPro) ITPro | Informa | 605 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10158 | [Privacy Policy]( © 2024, Informa USA, Inc., All Rights Reserved.