Investing in ‘different’ critical for business success in 2025, new report finds
Feb 10, 25
Investing in 'different' will be critical for organizations to stay competitive in 2025, according to a new report from Ideagen, a leader in regulatory and compliance software.
2025 Trends: The year to invest in 'different' looks at the key forces set to shape business operations and partnerships in the coming year. The report examines the turbulent landscapes companies are expected to face in 2025, offering actionable insights and data-driven analysis to turn emerging and ongoing challenges into opportunities.
Ben Dorks, CEO of Ideagen, said: "Last year, we emphasized the importance of trust, and while that remains vital, 2025 brings a new priority: investing in 'different'.
"Being ‘different’ doesn’t always sit naturally for regulated or high compliance industries, where meeting standards or following rules is the norm. However, 2025 is shaping up to be something of a paradox.
"Companies will need to balance the challenges of macroeconomic complexity and rapid technological advancements – both of which demand agility and swift action to avoid getting left behind – alongside sticky economics and cautious customer behavior that needs innovative thinking to stand apart from the competition.
"2025 will be a year where businesses both need to pivot and be prepared to pivot. It won’t necessarily be a year which starts with organizations taking big strategic shifts, but a recognition that this might be necessary at some point, and we need to be ready for it."
By analyzing data and trends, the report identifies six key areas where embracing alternative approaches will be essential for driving operations in 2025. It also explores how these forces might impact global regulations and compliance, offering businesses a guide to staying ahead of the curve.
The 2025 Trends report discusses critical factors including:
- The impact of political uncertainty and changing leadership on business and trade.
- The challenges in adopting AI to drive innovation whether that’s ethical, financial or finding the skills to enable it, together with integration in compliance-centric scenarios.
- Evolving cyber threats and the need to be proactive with governance.
- New demands and different customer behaviors that could impact profitability.
- A dispersed workforce and reimagined work models place a heavy focus on upskilling.
- From impacts on supply chains to new legislation starting to hit some industries harder, the climate challenge is bigger than ever.
For more information, download the full 2025 Trends report here.