Over the past few months, we’ve gathered insightful clips from various tech voices, answering one poignant question: “What are your 2025 tech trend predictions?”

We cover the direction of AI applications, green tech and sustainability developments, payment solutions, HealthTech advancements, the pervasive threats of cybersecurity, and more.

Watch here to find out which predictions from last year came true; TI:TALKS — 2024 Tech Predictions

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We cover our favourite events of the year, including accessing a simulated cyber attack at Black Hat USA, witnessing technology that is enhancing the experience for visually impaired fans at the Orange Velodrome in Marseille, and Crystal Palace FC and talking to technology founders aiming to close the gender data gap at TechBBQ.

Also on the agenda, the TI team considers tech turkeys of 2024, Which include advertisers leaving social media platform X, the Apple Vision Pro, and the CrowdStrike Windows IT outage that left many computers with the ‘blue screen of death’.

Plus, what do we predict for 2025?…

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In our latest TI:TALKS episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Christopher Danvers from VISA about the rapidly evolving landscape of digital payments.

We delved into innovations and trends that are shaping the future of how we transact, such as the rise of E-commerce and M-commerce. Danvers explains how the COVID-19 pandemic was a significant catalyst for e-commerce, with Visa reporting a 65% increase in non-travel e-commerce transactions between 2020 and 2022.

This shift has not only persisted but has also led to a remarkable 43% of e-commerce transactions now being conducted via mobile devices.

Danvers also touches on security innovations and digital payments. With the increase in online transactions, consumer expectations for security have never been higher.

He highlights the importance of tokenisation, which protects sensitive card information by converting it into a unique token that can only be used by a specific device or merchant.

Watch the full episode below.

To find out more, check out VISA’s Digital Enablement campaign here.

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From healthcare applications of XR headsets to the role of lawyers in cyber extortion events to remotely controlled automated farming, we’ve covered the whole gamut of technology in action in this series.

As we take a break to plan the second season, stay tuned for a special holiday episode coming soon, and let us know who you’d like to see featured next season. Until then, stay informed!

Catch up on the whole season right here on TechInformed.com

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Ricki and James look at nuclear power’s role in meeting the surging energy needs of data centres, which are projected to double their power consumption by 2026.

However, public perception around nuclear waste remains a barrier to widespread adoption, even as big tech companies are exploring partnerships with nuclear energy providers to support their energy-hungry operations.

Read more: Will tomorrow’s cloud be nuclear-powered?

Transitioning to agriculture, Ricki is joined by TechInformed’s deputy editor, Ann-Marie Corvin, as the discussion shifts focus to autonomous farming technology and its potential to address ongoing labour shortages while improving agricultural efficiency.

Special guest Craig Rupp, CEO and founder of Sabanto, shares his firsthand experience using AI to retrofit tractors with autonomous capabilities, making farming more sustainable and appealing to a younger generation.

AgriTech – is the future of farming automated?

Craig emphasises that farming’s future depends on technology adoption, from remote monitoring to the flexibility provided by autonomy kits, which can significantly extend operational hours and cut labour costs.

Tune in to discover how innovations in energy and autonomous farming are creating a more sustainable future, tackling pressing issues from climate change to labour shortages, and redefining industries along the way.

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Plus, Ricki talks with Rob Pereira, commercial director of healthcare, training, and education at Pico XR, to discuss VR’s potential to transform healthcare. They dive into real-world applications such as pain management, mental health diagnostics, and rehabilitation.

Pereira also shares insights on how VR can reduce patients’ pain and anxiety, its effectiveness in medical procedures, and the growing acceptance of this technology in healthcare. The conversation also touches on the challenges of adopting VR, the role of AI in enhancing patient experiences, and the promising future of VR in the medical field.

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They explore the difficulties governments face in regulating social media platforms while maintaining free speech and Elon Musk’s controversial stance on free speech absolutionism.

The conversation then moves to an insightful interview with Tom Alcock, founder of Code Red Partners, who shares his expertise in cybersecurity recruitment. He discusses the need to recruit beyond traditional methods, emphasising practical experience and diverse backgrounds.

Alcock also highlights the challenges of retaining cybersecurity talent, especially the importance of creating inclusive environments that foster engagement and prevent attrition to illicit opportunities. Diversity, he explains, plays a crucial role in bringing new perspectives and enhancing the overall effectiveness of cybersecurity recruitment.

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Lisa Sotto, a partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth and chair of the firm’s global privacy and cybersecurity practice, offers an in-depth analysis of a lawyer’s role during a cyber-attack. Known as the “Queen of Breach,” Lisa explains how legal professionals manage confidentiality, coordinate forensic investigations, and handle ransomware negotiations.

She also outlines the essential steps companies should take immediately after a breach and discusses the complexities of ransom decisions and regulatory notification obligations.

Next, the conversation shifts to the tech side with Matt Berzinski, senior director at Ping Identity. He discusses the transformative impact of AI on cybersecurity, particularly in relation to the data breach. He warns about cybercriminals’ increasing use of AI for account takeovers and phishing attacks and envisions a future with passwordless authentication powered by technologies like passkeys and FIDO2 standards, which promise enhanced security and a smoother user experience.

This episode comprehensively examines the evolving cybersecurity landscape, blending expert legal advice with forward-looking insights into AI-driven security innovations. Don’t miss it!

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This latest disruption, which began around 1 pm today [BST] and is not known to be related to the previous outage, affects platforms like Minecraft, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Azure.

What services were affected by Microsoft’s recent outage?

Outlook, the widely used email and calendar system, has been affected. Users have reported being unable to access their emails through the app and the browser.

Microsoft has already acknowledged the issue and is actively investigating the cause. In a post on X, Microsoft 365 said, “We’re currently investigating access issues and degraded performance with multiple Microsoft 365 services and features.”

We’re currently investigating access issues and degraded performance with multiple Microsoft 365 services and features. More information can be found under MO842351 in the admin center.

— Microsoft 365 Status (@MSFT365Status) July 30, 2024

The outage also affects Azure, Microsoft’s cloud computing unit. According to its status page, an unexpected spike in usage caused Azure Front Door (AFD) components to perform below acceptable thresholds, leading to intermittent errors, timeouts, and latency spikes.

DownDetector, a platform that monitors IT outages globally, has recorded thousands of reports since the onset of the outage. Most issues (55%) were reported on the Microsoft 365 website and 23% on Outlook.

According to DownDetector, nearly 2,000 gamers have also reported issues with Minecraft, the world’s most popular video game, purchased by Microsoft for US$2.5 billion in 2014.

What steps is Microsoft taking to resolve the issue?

According to the most recent update, as of this writing, Microsoft has “applied mitigations and rerouted user requests to provide relief.” They continue monitoring the service to confirm the resolution.

While the exact cause of the Microsoft 365 outage is still under investigation, preliminary reports suggest that the issues may be related to Microsoft’s network infrastructure.

Azure’s status page mentioned that networking configuration changes and failovers to alternate networking paths have been implemented to provide relief.

This outage follows closely on the heels of a global IT meltdown that caused widespread disruptions just days ago due to a faulty CrowdStrike update — read TechInformed’s takeaways from that outage for more context.

For a crash course in the first global Microsoft outage and takeaways from an industry expert, watch the latest episode of TI:TALKS below.

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They explore the causes of the outage, the challenges faced in recovery, and the impact on businesses, and Ann-Marie covers some of her top takeaways from the ordeal; read her full article for more.

Joined by Danny Jenkins, the CEO and co-founder of Orlando-based cybersecurity firm ThreatLocker, the conversation also touches on the importance of endpoint security tools and the need for better testing and release processes.

Jenkins provides insights on how to restore trust in cybersecurity and offers advice for those affected by the outage. The conversation highlights the vulnerability of relying heavily on technology and the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures; definitely not one to miss!

Don’t miss the latest episodes of TI:TALKS, including an exclusive breakdown of the technology behind the scenes at the Paris 2024 Olympics with Bertrand Rojat, Orange’s CTO of events.

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