Advancing innovation for our clients
Future Makers Research Community: Advancing innovation for our clients
The Future Makers Research Community is a global network of our Future Makers – exponential thinkers and forward-looking technology thought leaders – across Atos.
Our Future Makers are united by profound curiosity, a strong growth mindset and a passion for shaping the future through exponential technologies applied in a deep industry context. We collaborate on thought leadership, (co)-innovation and R&D across all innovation horizons and our ambition is to elevate organizations and drive lasting impact.
In close co-creation with our clients and partners, we deliver bold ideas and industry use cases, by anticipating trends and market needs that will reshape businesses and society.
Together, we’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it.
#FutureMakers
Atos is a technology company. We employ technology to drive real change — from near-term innovation to future-shaping breakthroughs. That’s the Future Makers Research Community mindset
Clay Van Doren
Group Chief Growth Officer
Future Makers Research Community Executive Sponsor
Our ambition is our guide. Future Makers Research Community anticipate what’s next, connect the dots across technologies, and forge new paths for our customers and our colleagues.
Remco Neuteboom
Head of the Future Makers Research Community
Our Research
FMRC members work as a cohesive group to identify new technology trends and demonstrate how they can be used to develop practical solutions to solve our clients’ toughest challenges in a pragmatic, innovative and agile way. FMRC experts collaborate on the following themes and domains:
Technology Research
Industry Research
Industry Research
IOC (International Olympic Committee)
White paper
A Practical Blueprint for Implementing Generative AI Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) has the power to transform how Generative AI is used in business operations, equipping it with specialist knowledge or up-to-the-minute information that provides context and clarity.
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This white paper sets out a strategy for effectively deploying RAG, including processes like AI system management, MLOps, model customization, and governance and compliance.
IOC (International Olympic Committee)
White paper
Zero Trust Networking
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, traditional security models just don’t cut it. Our latest white paper introduces Zero Trust Networking (ZTN)—a modern, "never trust, always verify" approach that strengthens your defenses from the inside out. Learn how ZTN enhances regulatory compliance, boosts efficiency, and supports remote work without compromising security. We break down the core strategies, implementation steps, and cost-benefit insights to help you move from theory to action. Explore how Zero Trust can future-proof your cybersecurity and protect what matters most.
IOC (International Olympic Committee)
White paper
Shifting to software-controlled IT infrastructure services
In a world of constant tech change and growing business complexity, staying adaptable isn’t optional—it’s a competitive advantage. Our latest white paper explores how software-controlled infrastructure is reshaping enterprise IT, unlocking greater agility, cost-efficiency, and service reliability.
Discover what’s driving this shift, how an API-first approach accelerates innovation, and why software-defined infrastructure is key to thriving in a cloud-centric world. Whether you're modernizing operations or building for the future, this paper offers the insights to help you lead with confidence.
IOC (International Olympic Committee)
White paper
Autonomous Business: The future of competition or existential threat?
This white paper provides a thought-provoking vision of the future of business — the transition from automation to autonomy in business processes.
Driven by advancements in AI, IoT, blockchain and other technologies, independent orchestration will soon allow automated systems to create end-to-end autonomous chains. Learn more about the ways self-governing businesses will challenge current societal structures, and how we need to rethink social balance and competition.
Explore blogs by FMRC members
Connect with us
Our FMRC squads are ready to help you identify the most impactful emerging trends in technology and use them to your advantage. Contact us to get started and discover more about our innovative journey by following #FutureMakers on our social media platforms.
