Global Scans · Software · Weekly Summary

• [New] 40% of business software will include AI agents, up from less than 5% in 2025. Your Site Name
• [New] The top industries that expect to experience the most significant transformation from AI 2026 will be software. The Register
• [New] Demand for software development skills in AI-related roles is set to fall in 2026 as agentic AI accelerates across business markets. The Register
• [New] Tesla will keep pushing software upgrades (full self-driving, in-car AI assistants) while monetizing data in new ways. TESMAG
• [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] Airbus has warned airlines and passengers to expect delays and cancellations after identifying a software problem affecting thousands of A320 family aircraft. Interesting Engineering
• [New] The Mexican airline said its fleet will be affected by Airbus software update, but no time frame has yet been determined for when aircraft will be ready to fly again. Khaleej Times
• [New] For startups in quantum software and applications, a stronger hardware base in Europe could mean faster access to testbeds and less reliance on overseas providers. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Largest Spending Directed to Software Software will be the largest IT spending category in Australia in 2026, overtaking IT services. Gartner
• [New] By 2028, approximately 33% of all business software will include agentic AI capabilities, compared to less than 1% in 2024. Your Site Name
• [New] AI-Native Workflows Replace Traditional Software (2028): The distinction between using AI tools and working will blur as agentic systems become the primary interface for knowledge work, with traditional point-and-click software relegated to legacy status. Medium
• [New] Geographically, while North America currently leads, the Asia-Pacific region, particularly China, is poised to take the lead in generative AI software applications by 2027. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] While hardware was prevalent in 2024, software is forecasted for the highest growth through 2033 due to advancements in AI, data analytics, and cloud platforms. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Gartner forecasts software spending in Australia will reach A$ 60 billion in 2026, a 13.6% increase from 2025. Gartner
• [New] API & Software Supply-Chain Security: As financial sector threat forecasts for 2025-26 indicate, securing APIs and validating the software supply chain with tools like SBOMs are moving from niche concerns to mainstream security priorities. CyberSierra
• [New] Non-state threat actors are expected to continue to target European supply chains, especially managed service providers and software dependencies, to gain access to numerous downstream targets. Infosecurity Magazine
• [New] In 2025, enterprise software vendors will make sweeping adaptations to their commercial marketing strategies to improve transparency, risk management, and third-party component liability. Forrester
• [New] JFrog positions its software supply chain platform, including the new Shadow AI Detection tool, as a response to both governance risks and global compliance demands. Campus Technology
• [New] Enterprise software companies might unlock Series A at just $500K ARR if they have multiple Fortune 500 customers and top quartile net revenue retention. Flowlie
• [New] Sectors like information technology are projected to see a 15% increase in demand for professionals such as software developers, cybersecurity specialists, and data analysts over the next five years. ""
• Gartner predicts by 2028, 75% of spend will be on software with GenAI functionality, as emerging use cases unlock new efficiencies and capabilities in software solutions. Gartner

Last updated: 01 December 2025