Key Takeaways from Frost & Sullivan’s London Roundtable: Preparing for 2025 and Beyond

Our recent roundtable in London brought together members of Frost & Sullivan’s leadership team and select clients, representing Siemens, Mitsubishi Corporation, ABB, Aprecomm and KBR, Inc., to discuss the key growth opportunities and challenges shaping 2025 and beyond.

Expertly moderated by Gary Jeffery and John Raspin, here's what we delved into during our discussion:

? Exponential AI Growth

Ankit A. Shukla, leading our TechVision growth analytics and advisory services, projects AI technology to reach a global market size of $243.72 billion by the end of 2025, expected to grow at a CAGR of 27.6% from 2025 to 2030. The EU AI Act will make AI governance platforms essential for businesses navigating new regulations.

Standardised AI regulations and governance platforms will be key to building public trust and acceptance of this transformative technology.

? Hyperconnectivity & Innovation

Ankit expects the ubiquity of connectivity, real-time data, and process automation to drive innovation, enhancing operational efficiency, resilience in supply chains, customer experiences, and cross-industry collaboration. These trends are poised to redefine how organisations operate and compete.

? Cybersecurity Challenges & Opportunities

Adrian Drozd, our Security Practice Area Leader, outlined the key challenges facing the Security sector; notably the rise of AI, the global shortage of cybersecurity talent, and the impact of geopolitical developments around the world. He shared a security buyer's perspective, based on an in-depth survey of approximately 2,500 senior decision-makers, and provided an overview of the growth opportunities that propel security investments in 2025.

? Driving the Energy Transition: Renewables, Datacentres, and Decarbonisation on the Rise

Pegged at nearly $1 trillion annually in renewables by 2035, our Power & Energy VP Jonathan Robinson underscored the surging global investments, with solar and wind leading the energy transition.

Frost & Sullivan projects that by 2035, over 25% of global wind and solar development will be powered by market-driven corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), highlighting the growing role of businesses in driving the renewable energy transition. Energy companies are broadening their offerings to become one-stop solutions for businesses on their decarbonisation journey. This includes venturing into areas traditionally dominated by BEMS companies, reinforcing their commitment to driving sustainability and innovation.

The rapid surge in datacentre investments, set to quadruple by 2030, will drive unprecedented demand for generation capacity, enhanced grid infrastructure, and advanced cooling solutions. Effective utilisation of waste heat and hyperscale facilities will be critical in meeting this growth.

Heat pump revenues are expected to hit $100 billion by 2030, achieving higher levels will depend on robust regulatory support and incentives. The question remains: will a more populist Europe and a Trump-led United States drive the necessary policies?

?? As global and regional dynamics evolve, disruption and opportunity will coexist, presenting organisations with the chance to innovate and thrive in the face of complexity. What’s your company doing to prepare for the challenges and opportunities of 2025?

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