IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Retail 2025 Predictions

Retailers need more than the right people, technology, processes, and products to thrive in today’s competitive climate. They need resilient, efficient, and intelligent infrastructure—and Edge Computing plays a critical role in reducing IT costs and shaping that future.

The newly released IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Retail 2025 Predictions report provides essential insights for retail leaders, including the top 10 predictions for the industry.  

Key predictions from IDC include:

 
• Operational Efficiency: Edge Computing will cut IT costs by 10%. 
 
• Cybersecurity & Resilience: By 2025, retailers will increase IT spending by 10%+ to combat cyber threats. 
 
• AI-Driven Retail: By 2026, 90% of retail tools will use AI algorithms. 
 
• Customer Engagement: AI-powered loyalty apps will boost retention by 25%. 
 
• And more

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