For this first part of our series dedicated to the technological trends of 2025, we welcome Alexandre Vallin, Managing Director of GLOBANT France. Founded in Argentina 20 years ago, GLOBANT is today a major international consulting company, with more than 30,000 employees spread across five continents. With its expertise in the fields of innovation, design and engineering, GLOBANT acts as a privileged observer of technological changes. These changes, present in industries and services, shape practices and open up radically new perspectives.
This discussion launches a series of in-depth analyzes on the innovations that will redefine different sectors such as human resources, finance, marketing, IT and health, exploring the impacts of these transformations on the entire ecosystem economic and societal.
You can download the full GLOBANT study on the five trends from the Globant study.
1. Quantum computing: beyond classical limits
Quantum computing marks a turning point for industries due to its unprecedented computing capabilities thanks to qubits. Here are the highlights from the Globant study:
Market Growth : The global quantum computing market is expected to grow from USD 412 million in 2020 to USD 8.6 billion by 2027. This development is driven by both startups (40%) and universities (33%), as well as by giants like IBM, Google and Microsoft.
Examples of innovation :
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- IBM developed Qiskita software suite that simplifies access to quantum experiments.
- Google has made progress in qubit error correctiona prerequisite for making quantum computing viable and reliable.
- Amazon Braketoffered by AWS, facilitates the use of quantum technologies through a unified platform.
Concrete applications :
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- Boeing and Airbus use quantum computing to optimize logistics and super strong materials.
- In the medical sector, the Cleveland Clinic collaborates with IBM Quantum to identify biomarkers for personalized treatments.
2. Agentic AI systems: towards collaborative intelligence
Agentic AI systems go beyond the capabilities of large language models (LLM) by integrating autonomous agents capable of collaborating.
Growth projection : AI spending is expected to increase by 27% each year, from USD 166 billion in 2023 to USD 423 billion in 2027.
Key differences with LLMs :
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- Agentic AIs function as a multidisciplinary team: gathering requirements, collaborative design, and proactive maintenance.
- These systems break down complex tasks into subtasks, maximizing the accuracy of the results.
Application examples :
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- In the manufacturing industry, agentic AI improves production line management and predictive maintenance.
- In customer service, they enable fluid and personalized interactions through continuous feedback loops.
3. Robotics: autonomy and democratization
Robotics reaches a new level thanks to artificial intelligence and process optimization.
Market Growth : The global robotics market will reach USD 346 billion by 2025, with a significant increase in investments (USD 4.2 billion raised by startups in 2023).
Technology trends :
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- Atlasthe humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics, benefits from advanced AI and machine learning technologies to optimize its energy performance.
- NVIDIA Omniverse allows robots to be trained in simulated environments before their actual deployment.
- InOrbit RobOps Copilot™ facilitates the management of multi-brand robotic fleets.
Industry applications :
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- Robots are deployed in complex environments such as health (assisted surgery) and construction (process robotization).
4. Synthetic humans: interactions redefined
Synthetic humans represent a new frontier for digital interactions.
Market Growth : This segment will grow from USD 5.59 billion in 2023 to USD 67.54 billion by 2032, with an average annual growth rate of 31.9%.
Diversified applications :
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- Soul Machines creates digital avatars capable of expressing emotions and interacting with empathy.
- Replika offers AI companions for emotional support and personal interactions.
Use in businesses :
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- By 2035, the majority of media content will be generated by synthetic humans.
- These entities are already replacing middle managers in medium and large companies, improving employee engagement.
Educational focus : Synesthesia develops educational avatars capable of personalizing tutoring according to individual learning styles.
5. Invisible Experiences: Ubiquitous and Connected AI
AI blends into our daily lives via intuitive interfaces, redefining the human-technology relationship.
Technology focus :
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- Smart glasses combine augmented reality, emotional recognition and instant translation.
- Examples: AR glasses to caption conversations in real time, and bone conduction technologies for contextual audio feedback.
Market Growth : The smart glasses market is expected to grow by 13.2% between 2023 and 2029.
Concrete applications :
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- Commerce: Displaying information on products in the window, comparing prices and booking with a simple gesture.
- Accessibility: Translation of signs, menus and conversations for travelers in multilingual environments.
By 2030, these technologies will become a natural extension of human capabilities, combining immersion and practical utility.
