SINGAPORE, 18 February 2025 – AI is no longer just a future ambition—it is now the driving force behind digital transformation. IDC predicts that 60% of enterprises are scaling AI and automation, and AI spending is projected to grow 1.7 times faster than overall tech investments, generating a $1.6 trillion economic impact in Asia/Pacific by 2027. To recognize organizations leading this AI pivot, IDC Asia/Pacific is now accepting nominations for the IDC Future Enterprise Awards 2025 to honor businesses, projects, and leaders who are now into the next chapter of their digital transformation towards becoming AI-fueled businesses.
As businesses accelerate AI adoption, many still face challenges, from governance and strategy to infrastructure and workforce readiness roadblocks. The Future Enterprise Awards spotlights those overcoming these barriers and setting new industry benchmarks, showcasing the best in AI-driven transformation.
“The AI pivot is here, and organizations that fail to integrate AI at scale will struggle to compete. This is not just about experimenting with AI—it is about embedding AI into strategy, governance, and operations to drive real business outcomes. AI spending is growing 1.7 times faster than overall tech investment, but only those who overcome AI adoption barriers will unlock its full potential. The Future Enterprise Awards 2025 will recognize the pioneers who are leading this transformation and proving that AI is the future of business,” said Sandra Ng, group vice president, IDC Asia/Pacific.
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS FOR THE IDC FUTURE ENTERPRISE AWARDS NOW!
IDC Future Enterprise Awards 2025 will have 18 categories, including 8 new ones:
Spotlight Awards – Recognizing AI-driven transformation across key areas
- Best in Artificial and Generative Intelligence (new)
- Best in AI-Ready Digital Infrastructure (new)
- Best in AI-Ready Platform (new)
- Best in Connectivity (new)
- Best in Digitally-Enabled Ecosystem (new)
- Best in Digital Innovation
- Best in Security and Trust (new)
- Best in Sustainability
- Best in New Ways of Work
Special Awards – Recognizing excellence in Customer Experience, Digital Leadership, and Smart Cities
- Special Award for Customer Experience (new)
- Special Award for Digital Native Business
- Special Award for Smart Cities – Best in Citizen Wellbeing and Inclusion
- Special Award for Smart Cities – Best in Connected City
- Special Award for Smart Cities – Best in Digital Policies
Leadership Awards – Honoring visionary business and technology leaders
- CEO of the Year
- CIO/CTO of the Year
- AI Center of Excellence (CoE) of the Year (new)
Future Enterprise of the Year Award – Recognizing the best of the best in AI-fueled business transformation (to be selected from category winners)
Now on its 9th year, the IDC Future Enterprise Awards has received more than 7000+ nominations from 4000+ unique organizations across 13 countries and has recognized more than 700+ winners. For information on the category descriptions and last year’s winners, please visit here.
For more information on the IDC Future Enterprise Awards or to submit your nominations, please visit our website or contact Charles Tamayo at cjtamayo@idc.com. For media queries, please contact Michael de la Cruz at mdelacruz@idc.com or Miguel Carreon mcarreon@idc.com.
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