The latest “Data & AI 2025 Universe Report” by Spanish market analyst Penteo confirms a trend we have been watching closely: the end of the “testing phase” for Artificial Intelligence. As Spain moves from small experiments to using AI across entire businesses, Atos has secured its spot as a top leader. Our analysis suggests that this isn’t just a win for one company, but a sign that the market is finally getting serious about making AI a daily business tool rather than a laboratory project.
We view the Penteo report as a reality check for the tech world. In 2025, companies in Spain are no longer satisfied with AI that just looks impressive in a presentation; they want AI that actually cuts costs and increases revenue.
We think Atos is leading because they focus on the “factory” side of AI, the boring but essential infrastructure like DataOps and MLOps. While many providers focus on the AI models themselves, Atos is building the production lines that keep those models running smoothly. By managing everything from the initial strategy to the final rollout, they are solving the biggest problem in tech: how to take a great idea and make it work for thousands of users at once.
A major theme in the report is the rise of the “Next-Generation Integrator.” We see this as a direct response to how messy corporate data has become. Companies today are juggling different cloud providers and complex data storage models.
In our perspective, Atos’ ability to untangle this mess is their biggest strength. By launching tools like the Atos Polaris AI Platform, they are moving beyond simple automation. They are introducing “autonomous agents” that can actually plan and learn on their own. For regulated industries like banking or healthcare, having a partner that can manage this complexity while staying secure is the “sweet spot” the market is looking for.
Perhaps the most important part of this story is how Atos is turning European regulations (like the EU AI Act) into a selling point. Usually, new laws are seen as a headache for tech companies. However, we see that Atos is using these rules to build trust.
By delivering major projects for the Spanish public sector, like the Madrid City Council, Atos is proving that you can be innovative while still keeping data safe and local. We maintain that in the long run, the winners in the AI race won’t just be the fastest companies, but the most trusted ones. Atos has successfully positioned itself as the partner that offers both speed and safety.
