Adobe has expanded its partnership with NVIDIA, bringing next-generation GPU acceleration into flagship creative applications including Photoshop, Premiere and Substance 3D, along with cloud media processing in Frame.io. The company also deepened its relationship with Heathrow Airport, applying its AI customer experience tools to the hub's digital transformation. The article links these moves to catalysts around AI subscriptions and large customer experience contracts, with AI-first ARR currently at US$650 million. Investors may watch whether that figure rises materially, whether CX Enterprise deals expand to more large clients, and what AI usage metrics Adobe shares at Adobe MAX in November 2026.
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