from the Desk of the Chairperson dec

   The year 2024 has been a landmark in technological advancements, the most recent in our memories being Willow, emerging as a game-changer, boasting a processing capacity of 105 logical qubits. Willow performed a benchmark computation in under five minutes that would take a super computer 10 septillion years. Whether or not quantum computing is the solution to accelerate medical research, solve climate crisis or address economic issues, it certainly is temperamental in its indication on the rush technology is in! 

   Among the significant trends, artificial intelligence (AI) solidified its role as a cornerstone of innovation, with generative AI, autonomous agents, and multimodal systems becoming mainstream. Agentic AI demonstrations went beyond personalized virtual assistants capable of managing complex schedules, into AI-driven negotiation tools for business contracts, and autonomous systems optimizing supply chain logistics in real-time.  Percipere has demonstrated its prowess by setting the stage with its transformative offering through PerciRIo and PerciSmart

   These applications showcased the potential of AI agents to function autonomously and adaptively in dynamic environments. Businesses worldwide embraced AI-driven solutions to enhance decision-making, customer experience, and operational efficiency. 

    Web 3.0 technologies, including blockchain and decentralized applications, matured further, fostering transparency and trust in digital ecosystems. The metaverse saw advancements in virtual collaboration tools, reshaping remote work and education. 

   As we look to 2025, the world eagerly anticipates the rise of even more integrated and adaptive technologies. AI is expected to evolve with greater contextual understanding, and autonomous agents will take center stage in personal and professional applications. In 2025, the potential for agentic AI includes advancements in personalized healthcare management, proactive financial planning, and autonomous creative collaboration in fields like design and content generation, paving the way for AI agents to become indispensable in everyday life and business operations. The reach of AI is bringing about transformative changes across industries. The need for bridging the capabilities of legacy system in an AI context becomes even more imperative to succeed in a diverse, unpredictable business, political and economic setup  emerging in a closely knit world order 

   SAP has been at the forefront of enterprise solutions, with its ERP systems evolving to leverage AI and machine learning for predictive analytics and real-time decision-making. The integration of intelligent automation platforms like UiPath has enabled organizations to streamline workflows, reduce redundancies, and enhance productivity. UiPath’s advancements in robotic process automation (RPA) and AI-driven bots are empowering businesses to automate complex tasks with precision.

   Process mining and intelligent automation will continue to redefine business operations, driving unparalleled efficiencies and insights and bringing to the fore co-existence of new technologies and landscapes along with legacy systems, data to drive faster value to business. By analyzing and visualizing workflows, companies are uncovering bottlenecks and optimizing operations. Together, these technologies are creating a harmonious ecosystem for digital transformation.

   As we move into 2025, expect ERP systems to become more intuitive, intelligent automation to achieve hyperautomation, and process mining to be a critical tool for strategic planning. The confluence of these innovations promises a future where technology not only supports but also anticipates and shapes business needs.