April 2025

The week ending April 11, 2025, proved dynamic for the global Information Technology (IT) industry, characterised by significant strides in Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly the emergence of sophisticated AI agents capable of complex tasks. This advancement, prominently showcased at the Google Cloud Next 2025 conference, unfolded alongside heightened cybersecurity concerns, with critical infrastructure facing targeted attacks exploiting known vulnerabilities. Concurrently, the specter of international trade disputes cast a long shadow, as tariff announcements between the United States and China injected considerable volatility into financial markets and raised questions about technology supply chain resilience. This report synthesises the key developments across these critical domains, drawing on publicly available information from the period.

The week ending April 4th, 2025, proved to be a period of considerable turbulence and significant developments within the information technology (IT) industry. While innovation continued across various sectors, the dominant narrative was shaped by the disruptive introduction of new tariffs, casting a shadow of economic uncertainty over the market, particularly affecting the semiconductor sector and overall IT spending. Amidst these economic headwinds, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing persisted, alongside critical cybersecurity developments and notable software updates. This report summarises the key events and emerging trends that defined the IT landscape during this eventful week.