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đź“…December 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
December 2025 features major moves in AI adoption, software delivery automation, top software development firms recognition, strategic acquisitions, and the rise of revolutionary digital communication platforms.
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DesignRush Names Top Web and Mobile App Development Agencies for December 2025

DesignRush announced leading web development and mobile app agencies worldwide, highlighting firms like eDesign Interactive and Kanda Software, which excel in AI, fintech, healthcare, and enterprise software sectors, underpinning the accelerating role of AI tools with 84% of developers now integrating AI in workflowsSource 1.

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VITEC Acquires Datapath to Expand Video Wall and Distribution Portfolio

VITEC completed the acquisition of Datapath, enhancing its offerings in real-time video processing for large-scale video walls and mission-critical environments, broadening engineering and geographic reachSource 2.

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Wowza Accelerates AI-First Strategy with Acquisition of AVA Intellect

Streaming infrastructure firm Wowza acquired AI-native startup AVA Intellect, embedding intelligent agent technology across the video lifecycle, with AVA’s co-founder appointed head of intelligence to drive AI innovation in video platformsSource 2.

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NETGEAR Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Exium to Advance Cloud-Based Business Connectivity

NETGEAR's acquisition of Exium integrates a Secure Access Service Edge platform, merging network and security solutions targeted at MSPs and SMEs, reflecting growing demand for simplified, secure cloud networkingSource 2.

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AI Startup Serval Rockets to $1B Valuation by Revolutionizing IT Service Management

Sequoia-backed Serval expanded from an AI helpdesk assistant to a comprehensive IT service platform using 'vibe coding', enabling automation of complex workflows via natural language, signaling investor confidence in AI-driven SaaS disruptorsSource 3.

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Harness Raises $200M at $5.5B Valuation to Automate Software Delivery in AI Era

DevOps startup Harness secured $200 million funding to enhance AI-enabled workflow automation for software deployment without manual steps, demonstrating rapid growth with a nearly 50% valuation increase since 2022Source 3.

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Google Beam Debuts HP Dimension Business Product, Showcasing AI-Powered 3D Video Communication

Google introduced HP Dimension with Google Beam at InfoComm 2025, pioneering AI-driven 3D video conferencing, awarded 'Best of Show' and recognized for transformative remote collaboration experiencesSource 4.

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Microsoft Partners with Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro to Deploy Over 200,000 Copilot AI Licenses

Microsoft and leading Indian IT firms announced large-scale deployment of Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI tools to transform enterprise work, positioning these companies as global AI adoption frontrunnersSource 9.

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ChatGPT Tops Apple App Store Downloads in US for 2025

OpenAI's ChatGPT emerged as the most downloaded app on the Apple App Store in the US in 2025, surpassing major social media apps, underscoring sustained demand for AI conversational interfacesSource 7.

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Thoughtworks Named Visionary in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Custom Software Development

Gartner recognized Thoughtworks as a Visionary in its 2025 Magic Quadrant report, highlighting its strong capabilities in designing and modernizing custom software to meet unique enterprise needs worldwideSource 12.