Edge UOL lists 9 technology trends for 2025

The company analyzes the outlook for this year, highlighting innovations in data security and operational efficiency

Technological evolution requires companies to adopt innovative solutions to strengthen digital security, enhance scalability, and improve control over strategic information. In this context, Edge UOL, a Brazilian company specializing in IT infrastructure services with a robust portfolio in information security, presents nine impactful technology trends for businesses in 2025:

1. Data sovereignty and regulatory compliance: The advancement of regulations, such as GDPR and LGPD, accelerates the adoption of Private AI in hybrid and on-premises environments, ensuring greater control over sensitive information. “With increasing regulatory stringency, implementing Private AI becomes crucial to ensuring data governance and protection,” states Rodrigo Rangel Lobo, COO of Edge UOL.
2. Cloud repatriation: Companies seek substantial control and predictability by migrating data to their own infrastructures, balancing security and efficiency. “This migration enables better management, aligning storage strategies with the need for budget predictability,” says Lobo.
3. Secure application of generative AI: Industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing are adopting generative AI in controlled environments, mitigating risks and improving model accuracy. “This carefully managed integration boosts reliability in critical sectors.”
4. Expansion of edge computing: Distributed computing intensifies performance and minimizes latency in high-demand applications. “With a focus on real time responses, edge computing emerges as the ideal solution to optimize performance and accelerate business.”
5. Rise of the zero trust model: Digital security is evolving with zero trust, which strengthens corporate protection through strict authentication and continuous monitoring. “With increasing adoption, this model is becoming an essential standard for enterprise cybersecurity.”
6. IT automation with genAI: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming IT management by automating processes, predicting failures, and reducing costs. “With smarter, predictive decisions, AI makes infrastructure more strategic.”
7. Growing adoption of virtual desktops: The expansion of hybrid work is driving the use of virtual desktops, which amplify security, simplify management, and offer significant flexibility for users. “With advanced protection and centralized administration, virtual desktops redefine mobility in the corporate environment.”
8. Infrastructure as code (IaC) and kubernetes: Solutions like IaC and containers are redefining it by driving automation, scalability, and operational efficiency. “With notable control and flexibility, this combination optimizes resource management and transforms technological infrastructure.”
9. Private Cloud for security and compliance: Companies in regulated sectors are adopting Private Clouds to ensure security, local processing, and full control over strategic data. “With cutting-edge encryption and enhanced autonomy, Private Cloud meets the demands of the most regulated markets.”

According to Lobo, the pursuit of prominent digital sovereignty is growing as organizations prioritize predictability and the protection of their assets. “The convergence of Private AI and Cloud, for example, represents a crucial advancement in balancing operational performance and regulatory compliance,” he adds.

The executive emphasizes that to keep pace with this digital transformation, companies must structure flexible and secure strategies. “The combination of Private AI, edge computing, and hybrid cloud models enables a balance among performance, protection, and scalability. Continuously evaluating adopted solutions – considering regulations, investments, and operational needs – becomes a competitive advantage,” Lobo explains.

Lobo believes that companies capable of integrating innovation and governance will be well-positioned to excel in a dynamic and challenging landscape. “Investing in a modern and secure infrastructure is not just a trend but an essential path to growth,” he concludes.