Data-powered Innovation Review

Inspired by the serene yet powerful imagery of frozen spheres we reflect on the balance of opportunity and responsibility in data and AI. As 2025 nears, we explore the transformative potential of generative AI, data platforms, and sustainability-driven tech.

Capgemini’s Data-powered Innovation Review – Wave 9 explores the pivotal questions shaping industries: How do we innovate responsibly? And how can AI and data amplify business value while preserving our planet and ethics? From revolutionizing life sciences to fostering a thriving blue economy, this edition highlights the dynamic interplay between technology, sustainability, and human ingenuity.

Discover predictions for 2025, reflections on emerging trends, and insights from our expert contributors. Our articles feature contributions from leading experts from Capgemini with a special mention of our external contributors from The Open Group, AWS, and UNESCO.

An introduction to Wave 9

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Expert perspectives

Data and AI

Seven predictions for 2025

Ron Tolido

Apr 1, 2025

Data and AI

The grade-AI generation: Revolutionizing education with generative AI

Dr. Daniel Kühlwein

Mar 19, 2025

Data and AI

Mulder and Scully for fraud prevention: Teaming up AI capabilities

Joakim Nilsson

Mar 5, 2025

Data and AI

Data fabric: Unlocking all of data’s superpowers

Sjoukje Zaal

Feb 19, 2025

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Ron is the Executive Vice President, CTO, and Chief Innovation Office at Capgemini Insights & Data global business line. He is a Certified Master Architect and a member of the Capgemini group Chief Technology, Innovation & Ventures council.

Robert is the Chief Technology Officer and the Head of the Global Generative AI Lab at Capgemini. He is a prominent thought leader in the field of Artificial Intelligence, with over three decades of experience and a PhD in AI from the Technical University of Karlsruhe, Germany. He leads Capgemini’s dedicated lab focused on exploring, understanding, and implementing cutting-edge advancements in AI and agentic systems.

With a background in large-scale data platform and innovation topics in the Intelligent Industry, Arne incorporates the latest technology to leverage the full potential of Data & AI for businesses. Arne also empowers clients on their journey towards becoming data-powered enterprises within domains of digital manufacturing, digital twin, connected products, 5G & Edge and intelligent supply chain across sectors.

Inspired by the serene yet powerful imagery of frozen spheres we reflect on the balance of opportunity and responsibility in data and AI. As 2025 nears, we explore the transformative potential of generative AI, data platforms, and sustainability-driven tech.