Techtonic States - Resilience is the New Business Edge

In a world defined by relentless change, true resilience lies in the ability to plan for multiple potential futures.

Leaders are looking at resilience as the most important quality to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. 62% business leaders in India and 61% globally now rank resilience as the most important business trait—while only 8% global leaders expect a tech-driven boom.

The new business edge belongs to organisations with the right strategic foresight and preparedness. BDO’s global 4-part 2025 Techtonic States report ‘The New Business Edge’ will explore how businesses can build, secure and grow their edge to lead their organisation into the future.

What’s your competitive advantage in a fragmented future?

Chapter 1 of the report, ‘Resilience is the New Business Edge’, explores how 1,050 global leaders are preparing for a future shaped by cyber threats, fragmented markets, and fast-moving innovation—by investing in AI, strengthening data infrastructure, and embedding risk-thinking into business culture.

What you’ll discover:

• Why 52% of leaders anticipate a world defined by deeply fragmented markets and supply chains

• How data and AI are shaping risk strategies and innovation

• Why 73% leaders think organisations must prepare for a range of potential futures

• What are the top strategies organisations are pursuing to gain a competitive advantage