Global Scans · Cloud computing · Weekly Summary

• [New] The four-year spending plan starts in 2026 and would give Microsoft the largest cloud-computing presence in India. Just Security
• [New] By 2026, cloud computing will evolve into a more autonomous ecosystem, driven by AI-driven optimization and sustainability imperatives. Digital IT News
• [New] Gartner highlights that enterprises are juggling more SaaS applications than ever, with tool sprawl creating duplicate spend, compliance blind spots, and security risks. Modern Work and AI Blog
• [New] By service model, the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) segment is expected to grow at a fastest CAGR between 2025 and 2034. BioSpace
• [New] The release of GB17675 - 2025 defines the safety and certification structure for next-generation steering technologies in China and could shape platform decisions as more automakers move toward full steer-by-wire integration. GlobalChinaEV
• [New] The advanced threat actor Silk Typhoon conducted campaigns targeting global SaaS providers, cloud-based identity systems, and authentication flows. Cyble
• [New] Importance for marketers: Nvidia's growing influence across the AI hardware and software stack could reinforce its position as the default infrastructure layer. MarketingProfs
• [New] Nationwide is teaming up with Chrp, an AI-driven home risk platform, to bring policyholders a modern approach to home inspections. FinExtra
• [New] Replit will expand use of Google Cloud services, add Google models onto its platform, support AI coding use-cases. Radical Data Science
• [New] By 2026, SaaS companies will cut latency by processing data closer to users. Digital IT News
• [New] 2026 will not be about if we will do AI / cloud / platform - it will be about how we have AI / cloud / platform at scale, with trust, governance, ecosystem, and sharper ability to execute for monetization. Digital IT News
• [New] Provisioned services, which includes telecommunications services and IaaS, will be the fastest growing technology category by 2028. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] Cloud computing in 2026 will be shaped by infrastructure fragility, enterprise autonomy via private cloud, and AI-native innovation from neoclouds and hyperscalers alike. Forbes
• [New] By consolidating multiple legacy tools and point products onto CrowdStrike's unified, AI-native platform, Kroll will deliver faster, more effective detection, investigation, and full-cycle remediation - while continuing to provide its world-class cyber advisory and incident response expertise. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Protection for more than half a million endpoints will be migrated to the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, powered by Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR through the Falcon Complete for Service Providers program. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] The Department of Energy will build an AI-enabled platform to support research in areas such as energy, national security, and drug discovery. / USA MarketingProfs
• [New] By deployment model, the cloud-native SaaS / Pay-per-use segment is expanding at strong CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] In 2025, Software as a Service will be witnessing the most significant change ever because of the aggressive cloud-first movement among companies. Best Game & App Development Company | Aayan Infotech
• [New] In 2026, we will see enterprise platforms and AI-assisted coding tools enable startup speed for any segment, sparking a new depth of software and new generation of builders who transform their verticals by operationalizing AI. Salesforce
• Over the next decade, cloud computing will evolve from a technology platform to a business ecosystem. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• The global shortage of full-time cloud computing professionals will reach 1.7 million by 2025. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Cloud computing sales are expected to rise to $2 trillion by the end of 2030. Journeybee

Last updated: 14 December 2025