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A slow property gallery is the fastest way to lose a booking. In visual industries like real estate and travel, your imagery is your product. If those photos do not load instantly, your audience will find a competitor who performs better. Balancing high resolution with speed requires more than just a basic slider. It requires dynamic optimization to ensure every asset is delivered in the right format for every device without sacrificing visual fidelity. See how to upgrade your visual storytelling strategy here. https://okt.to/c7ljSC

Why do some of the best software engineers come from a military background? Jerome Hardaway explains it is because the discipline veterans bring to their craft is unmatched once they embrace a structured curriculum. Through our partnership with Vets Who Code, we provide the technical guidance needed to build fast, high-performance media asset workflows in Next.js. It is a privilege to help veterans like Brad Hankey transition into stable tech careers that support their families. Check out the full story on diginomica: 🔗 https://okt.to/Jz8pt7

AI makes it easier than ever to create stunning visuals. It also makes it harder to trust what you see. 👉 Our new eBook shows how brands can protect authenticity with C2PA. Download: https://okt.to/9CLOYy

If your product data and your visual media aren't talking to each other, your execution will suffer. It’s a common bottleneck that slows down even the best commerce strategies. David Simel , CTO at Lettuce Commerce, joined us to discuss the shifts reshaping commerce and how the Cloudinary DAM + PIM integration solves the data-media disconnect. Learn how to align your stack for speed. Watch the discussion: https://okt.to/qXytrm

Our CTO Tal Lev-Ami sat down with TechDogs to talk about what's actually changing in the world of visual media as genAI and agentic systems go mainstream. Key topics: Practical, high-value genAI use cases Why composable infrastructure matters more than ever Balancing "build mode" vs. "run mode" and avoiding shiny object syndrome Why defining what you want matters more than how you build it Full conversation with TechDogs: https://okt.to/JV8aUQ

CFOs are done writing blank checks for AI innovation that never ships. As Adrian Bridgwater explores in his latest for Techzine, 2026 is when the music stops for pilot purgatory. The focus is shifting toward operational sanity, where AI success is measured by real KPIs, reduced cycle times, and measurable revenue. Our CTO Tal Lev-Ami points out that while every generation of models gets better, the winners will be those who prioritize production readiness over flashy demos. See where the industry is heading: 🔗 https://okt.to/AhXRsD

29 billion image views. +335,000 views per second. 🤯 The data from Black Friday 2025 is clear: the shopper journey is more visual, more mobile, and more automated than ever before. 📈 Video Boom: Views increased by 26% compared to 2024. 📱 Mobile First: Mobile traffic saw a 15% increase compared to desktop. 🤖 AI Adoption: A staggering 80% growth in AI usage across enterprise and small businesses. What could be done differently during the next big shopping push? Swipe through the insights and download our playbook to unwrap your way to a more successful holiday season. https://okt.to/r0xvJH

Need sharper images and smaller file sizes without extra effort? HEIF is a modern image format that delivers high quality with efficient compression. It supports transparency, multiple images, and editing metadata in one file. If you care about performance, storage, and flexibility, this format can make a real difference especially on Apple devices. 🎥 Learn more:

Partner Kickoff Europe is almost here — Vienna, Feb 11–12! We’re gearing up for two incredible days with our European partner community as we align on strategy, innovation, and growth for 2026. 🔥 Agenda Highlights: • Partner‑First Strategy for 2026 — led by Karim Iskandar & Ben Rund • PXM & MDM Roadmap in the era of Agentic AI & Commerce • Syndigo University LIVE — hands‑on classroom training + immediate certifications • Competitive Deep Dive & Analyst Perspectives with Helen Grimster • Implementation Best Practices with Sachin Kumar & Partners 🙌 Huge shoutout to our sponsors & partners joining us in driving innovation and elevating PXM + MDM excellence across Europe. Advellence Solutions AG, Sharedien, Cloudinary , ThoughtSpark 📍 Location: Hotel Almanac Palais Vienna Let’s make 2026 our biggest year yet. 💥Register: https://ow.ly/cq3O50XWwoY #Syndigo #PartnerKickoff #PIM #MDM #PXM #Alliances #EUEvent #Vienna2026

Automation is great for efficiency, but customers are starting to crave intimacy. The brands that win in 2026 will be those that define hyper-personalization through human behavior rather than just data segments. In a new piece for TechDay US, our CTO Tal Lev-Ami predicts a paradox where campaigns become more automated while the content itself feels more personal. Scaling these unique, one-to-one visual experiences is the next big hurdle for retail. Check out the four predictions shaping the future of visual commerce: 🔗 https://okt.to/tPF0Ln