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2025 should be all about making an impact, but to do so, you need quality data and the right inspiration. This month's newsletter focuses on popular solutions used by platforms like Amazon and Shopify. Another key area of expertise that the newsletter explores deals with media and entertainment trends for 2025. With IT spending predicted to grow steadily, upcoming months look very optimistic for the tech sector.

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Amazon and Shopify use this solution – so should you | by Tomasz Krakowczyk

Embedded lending is an effective tool for driving development and enhancing customer experience within the e-commerce industry. The embedded lending market will grow over the next decade. This raises the question of what lending options are available for e-commerce buyers and sellers and what key considerations need to be taken into account when designing embedded lending services on marketplace platforms.

Media and entertainment in 2025 – key trends | by Laurence Mifsud

Live streaming technologies, over-the-top platforms, and immersive solutions that utilize augmented reality will continue transforming the media and entertainment landscape this year. However, what other trends should you watch for in 2025? This article explores the opportunities and challenges in the media industry and highlights how a software development team can assist in integrating new tech. 

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS:

IT spending will keep on growing due to AI | Report  

Worldwide IT spending is projected to reach $5.61 trillion USD in 2025, reflecting a 9.8% increase from 2024, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. Key investment segments expected to experience double-digit growth in 2025 include data center systems, devices, and software, primarily driven by upgrades in generative AI hardware. Learn more

Digital currencies and crypto in the financial market | Podcast   

With all the upcoming changes regarding the US cryptocurrency market, the discussion about the different types of crypto assets, digital currencies, the state of regulation, and potential applications is renewed. Forrester analysts try to answer many of the lingering crypto-related questions, outlining what might be coming in 2025. Listen here

ONE LAST THING:

OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle are collaborating to establish a new company called Stargate to foster the growth of artificial intelligence in the United States. Backed by the US administration, this initiative represents a $500 billion investment and is described as the largest AI infrastructure project in history.  

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