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As 2024 ends, here is a chance to review a mix of Industry Analyst firm predictions for 2025 that have come out recently. We’ve even picked some that stood out for us from each of the predictions, but remember all the others are excellent based on interactions analysts have had with their stakeholders this year. Our last goes beyond earth and into space – why not! (N.B. Free access after login for some of the reports) 💥 Celent: Navigating the Future: Operationalizing Business and Technology Trends for Financial Services in 2025 - Comms Crowd pick: Data management is more important than ever. 💥 Juniper Research: Juniper Research Reveals 2025's Critical Telecoms Trends - Comms Crowd pick: Travel eSIMs to Provide Serious Competition to Traditional Roaming Solutions 💥 Gartner Unveils Top Predictions for IT Organizations and Users in 2025 and Beyond - Comms Crowd pick: Through 2026, 20% of organisations will use AI to flatten their organisational structure, eliminating more than half of current middle management positions. 💥 IDC FutureScape: Worldwide IT Industry 2025 Predictions - Comms Crowd pick: Driven by the adoption of new AI-enabled work models, 95% of current IT and LOB job roles will be redefined or eliminated by 2030. 💥 CCS Insight’s Predictions for 2025 and Beyond Revealed - Comms Crowd pick: The prices of large language models drop significantly over the next two years. 💥 Forrester Research: Technology and Security Predictions, 2025 - Comms Crowd pick: Most enterprises fixated on AI ROI will scale back prematurely 💥 2030 HFS Services Technology Vision: The Future of Services is No Services - Comms Crowd pick: The 2030 destination is Service-as-a-Software, where the focus is on service provision, which doesn’t really involve services anymore. 💥 Canalys: IT spending to expand 8% in 2025, partner-delivered IT to account for 70% - Comms Crowd pick: Data centre investment will continue but at a more moderate pace, with a focus on AI training efficiency and increasing buildout for AI inferencing. 💥 Frost & Sullivan: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in 2025: What’s Shaping Tomorrow’s Digital Landscape? - Comms Crowd pick: GenAI will catalyse innovative cross-industry applications— from content/code creation to personalising customer experience (CX), accelerating software development, enhancing financial forecasting, and automating risk assessment. 💥 Analysys Mason: Predictions for the space industry in 2025 - Comms Crowd pick: Starlink will expand in enterprise and civil government markets. See also: Analysys Mason: 2025 will be the tipping point for telco investment in space

🤖 In case you missed it, AI is a particularly hot topic right now, so we were interested to read up on the findings from the Bank of England’s and the Financial Conduct Authority’s latest AI in UK Financial Services survey.   ✍ Of all the great statistics and insights from the report (and there are lots), one that leapt out to us was that just 34% of respondents claimed a full understanding of their AI models, while 46% stated they had a partial understanding.   👤 The lack of understanding in some cases was attributed to a rise in the use of third-party technology vendors. Third parties were used in one-third of AI use cases, compared to 17% in 2022. This proportion is only anticipated to increase as AI usage proliferates and models become more complex.   🤓 Yet this also highlights the importance of explainability for vendors active in this space. Firms were better able to explain in-house developed models, suggesting there is much more that vendors can do to ensure a better customer understanding of their products.   Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dJsyv5AK #AI #BoE #BankofEngland #FCA #FinancialServices

🏃♀️ Neobanks don’t get a newbie pass when it comes to financial crime compliance, explains Mayank Sharma of FinScan, an Innovative Systems Solution in this article for Retail Banker International. 🚫 Criminals exploit weak spots, and regulators are not interested in excuses. It is vital to build it right from the start. 📈 Don’t take a checkbox approach to compliance - adopt a mindset of compliance as a foundation for sustainable growth. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gM8DJGFZ #AML #fincrime #neobanks #compliance #regulators

It’s been a great end to the week for our clients at the Banking Technology and Data Management Insight, from A-Team Group Europe Awards! 🎉 Congratulations AccessPay, Plumery and Xceptor on your well deserved wins and growing trophy cabinets.🏆

📣 Calling All Innovators in Payments Technology 📣 ❗ The PayTech Awards 2025 are open for nominations … 🌟 Is your company revolutionising the payments industry? Are you pushing the boundaries with groundbreaking solutions? This is your opportunity to gain international esteem for your hard work and innovation. 🥇 Gain Industry Recognition: Stand out among the best in the business. 🤝 Network with Leaders: Connect with key players and decision-makers in the payments sector. 🌐 Boost Your Brand: Showcase your achievements on a global platform. Don't miss this chance to celebrate your team's accomplishments and inspire the industry. Submit your nomination today: https://lnkd.in/e8giAY3 #PayTechAwards2025 #FinTech #Innovation #Payments #Technology #Awards

Say hello to FinScan Marketplace: A unified platform for AML compliance! This is a one-stop hub designed to simplify AML compliance. From sanctions screening to risk scoring, this platform streamlines every step of the process, saving time, reducing errors, and ensuring seamless compliance. Read more for what's ahead: https://okt.to/zoLbnR #AMLCompliance #Marketplace #RegTech #Compliance #SanctionsScreening #RiskManagement #ComplianceSolutions #AML #FinScan #RegTech #KYC #Sanctions

Plumery launches UI/UX Factory – foundation for the rapid development of mobile and web banking applications. It is the newest addition to our #digitalbanking experience platform, designed to accelerate the development while maintaining #fullcontrol over design and functionality. What it brings? 💡 Faster Time-to-Market 💡 Full Customisation with Access to the Source Code 💡 Modern, Feature-rich Banking Experiences The stats say it all: 🔍 57% of global consumers now use mobile devices for banking - an 18% rise since 2020. 🔍 73% of consumers prioritise seamless digital experiences when interacting with financial institutions. Our Founder and CEO, Ben Goldin, says: “With our flexible UI/UX Factory, financial institutions can deliver digital banking apps that match the simplicity and feature depth consumers expect from everyday apps, all while retaining customisation control.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4m8_VN4 #MobileBanking #BankingInnovation #CustomerExperience #UIUX

The Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority's survey of #AI and #machinelearning in UK financial services revealed that a staggering 75% of UK financial firms are now utilising AI but nearly half of these users have only a "partial understanding" of the AI they are deploying. The report highlights the rapid adoption and need for enhanced understanding and governance. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eivgH7mF

🏆 Nominations are open for the TradingTech Insight Awards Europe 🥇 🌟 The European TradingTech Insight Awards celebrate the innovators, leaders, and firms who are driving efficiency in trading operations and transforming the European trading technology ecosystem. Among the award categories are: ⏩ Best Low-Latency Data Feed – Hardware ☁ Best Cloud-Based Trading Environment 👩💻 Best AI-Based Trading Initiative 💲 Best Trading Solution for Fixed Income Markets ❗ Whether you're a pioneering start-up or an established industry leader, these awards provide a powerful opportunity to show the continent what you’re all about. 👇 Submit your nomination here: https://lnkd.in/dSRN-FA #TradingTechAwardsEurope #FinTech #TradingTechnology