The tech world in early 2025 is a whirlwind of AI-driven innovation and strategic shifts. From Google's AI agents making your phone calls to Finland's burgeoning lithium production, the landscape is rapidly evolving. We're seeing AI transform business processes, with Microsoft 365 Copilot empowering sales teams and SMBs alike. The concept of "Services as Software" is taking hold, fundamentally changing how we interact with technology. Meanwhile, the EU is pushing for startup growth, and data interoperability is becoming paramount. This snapshot reveals a future where AI is not just a tool, but a core component of everyday life and business strategy, with Finland playing a key role in the changing global economy. Dive deeper to understand how these trends will impact your business and personal tech use.
Mike Loukides, O'Reilly Media, Jan 14, 2025 O'Reilly sells technology books and as such is in a good position to see what the future holds buy looking at what people are studying on its learning platform. So what do they see? "The next wave of AI development will be building agents: software that can plan...
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Across industries and companies of all sizes, people are using AI to work faster and smarter, allowing teams to spend more time on more valuable strategic work. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are leading the way, using Microsoft 365 Copilot to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and drive growth. The post Use Microsoft 365 Copilot...
For people who hate making mundane phone calls, Google has an AI solution. On Thursday, the tech giant announced "Ask for me," an experiment in its Search Labs testing ground for Google Search. The feature uses AI to call local businesses on your behalf and ask about pricing and availability. Currently, the feature works for calling nail salons and...
Don't like making calls or simply don't have the time? Let Google call and ask questions for you. Here's how.
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Our ambition is to empower every employee with a Copilot and transform every business process with agents. We’re announcing two new agents that apply this ambition to sales—the revenue engine for every business—and can be used right in the flow of work. The post New sales agents accessible in Microsoft 365 Copilot help teams close more deals, faster...
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Think With Google, Mar 17, 2025 As much as educational institutions may not want to talk about it, they to a degree depend on sales, in the form of student registrations. This article reconsiders the traditional 'sales funnel' which runs from awareness to consideration to action (it's called a funnel because...
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Business Finlandin Diginatiivi Suomi -mission ja Data Economy -ohjelman julkaisemat pelikirjat auttavat erityisesti pk-yrityksiä rakentamaan kasvuliiketoimintaa diginatiiviksi kehittymällä sekä datataloutta ja EU:n lainsäädäntöä hyödyntämällä. Digital-Native Company Playbook on tehty tukemaan yritysten liiketoimintalähtöistä radikaalia uudistumista...
posted 10m ago by Nokia via Nokia Meet Nokia's new President and CEO, Justin Hotard, and hear his vision for the company's future. Hotard shares his passion for technology's positive impact on humanity, his admiration for Finland's innovative spirit, and his commitment to driving Nokia's growth in the AI supercycle. More about Nokia: We are Nokia | Nokia.com #Nokia #CEO #JustinHotard...
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