In the digital age, where data is growing exponentially and regulations are changing dynamically, information governance is no longer a choice – it is becoming a necessity. In the face of technological change, hybrid work and regulatory pressure, organizations need to rethink their approach to Information Governance (IG) to not only protect data, but also extract business value from it.
In this article, we discuss the key trends that will shape the future of IG in 2025 and beyond – and how Gimmal solutions can help.
Key findings
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Artificial intelligence will automate data classification and analysis, but requires good quality information.
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Privacy regulations will become increasingly stringent – organizations must implement compliance automation.
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Unstructured data will become dominant – without classification, the risk increases.
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Hybrid work and edge computing increase the complexity of information management – centralization and integration are needed.
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Data ethics and sustainability will cease to be an add-on – they will become a requirement.
Table of contents
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AI and ML in the service of information management
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Data privacy and growing regulatory requirements
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The explosion of unstructured data
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Cloud and hybrid environments
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Governance in the remote working model
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Data culture and user education
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Edge computing and real-time processing
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Big Data and advanced analytics
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Ethics and sustainable approach to data
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Summary
AI and ML in the service of information management
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing IG, enabling automated classification and tagging of data, streamlining management and access. Gimmal is integrating these technologies into its platforms, offering intelligent tools for organizing content and analyzing data trends.
Data privacy and growing regulatory requirements
Regulations such as GDPR, CCPA and their counterparts in more countries are placing new obligations on companies – from transparency to automating data deletion. Gimmal supports compliance through process automation, full audit trails and support for international standards.
The explosion of unstructured data
Emails, documents, multimedia – unstructured data is expected to account for 90% of all information by 2025. It is virtually impossible to manage them without the right tools. Gimmal offers classification, search and automatic disposal of unneeded content (ROT), reducing risks and costs.
Cloud and hybrid environments
Companies are increasingly combining on-premises and cloud solutions. Gimmal enables flexible deployments and integration with different environments and applications – no matter where the data resides.
Governance in the remote working model
Distributed teams, document sharing, cloud applications – all of these cause data sprawl and increase risk. Gimmal offers a centralized IG platform that integrates with Microsoft Teams, Slack and other collaboration tools. It automatically enforces policies and controls remote access.
Data culture and user education
Digital transformation is not only about technology, but also about people. Gimmal fosters a culture of data through intuitive interfaces, training materials, and facilitated collaboration across departments.
Edge computing and real-time processing
With the rise of IoT and devices at the network edge, companies need to manage data close to its source. Gimmal enables uniform policies even across distributed environments, ensuring security and consistency.
Big Data and advanced analytics
Advanced analytics relies on high-quality data. Gimmal ensures their integrity, supports source integration and works with popular analytics platforms.
Ethics and sustainable approach to data
Pressure for ethical AI management and sustainable data centers will increase in 2025. Gimmal promotes transparency, energy efficiency and compliance with ethical standards.
Summary
Information management is no longer just a compliance issue – it is the foundation of competitive advantage. The future of IG is automation, flexibility, security and data culture. With Gimmal ‘s help, organizations can effectively respond to the challenges of 2025 and build a sustainable foundation for growth in a digital world.
