Global Scans · Software · Weekly Summary

• [New] By technology, the hardware + software hybrid secure solutions segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Several major analysts are essentially saying: by 2026, agents will be everywhere in enterprise software. SoftClouds
• [New] By 2026, as AI agents become deeply embedded in software and business systems, their biggest bottleneck will not be reasoning - it will be serving them the right context at the right time. SD Times
• [New] In 2026, intelligent systems will play a pivotal role in transforming vehicles into continuously evolving software platforms. PRADEEP's TECHPOINTS
• [New] AI will have a dramatic impact on software engineering in 2026, and a much less dramatic impact on other jobs. Platformer
• [New] Artificial intelligence's dramatic influence on software tops the list of key trends forecasted to impact the security industry in 2026 and beyond. Security Industry Association
• [New] In 2026, we will see the maturation of Dynamic, Software-Defined Satellites in both Geostationary and Low Earth Orbit constellations. ET Edge Insights
• [New] In a best-case scenario, agentic AI could generate close to 30% of all enterprise application software revenue by 2035, totalling more than US$450bn. Richard van Hooijdonk Blog
• [New] 2026 will be the one in which AI features and functionality in small-business accounting, customer relationship management, human resources and other software become more readily available, accurate and reliable. The Washington Times
• [New] Platform engineering has emerged as a critical approach for modern development teams, with Gartner predicting that 80% of software engineering organizations will establish dedicated platform engineering teams by 2026. Platform Engineering
• [New] With DJI's exclusion, U.S. developers will need to pivot to domestic alternatives, accelerating the demand for homegrown software solutions. Coaio Limited
• [New] Circle's USDC, a fully reserved, USD-pegged stablecoin, will be embedded alongside Intuit's existing payment methods (banks, cards, real-time systems), adding a software-native layer for faster settlements. Chavanette Advisors
• [New] With sentiment currently split between Buy and Hold, Tesla's performance this month will likely be tied to consumer demand data and progress in its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Users will talk to software instead of navigating complex menus, dramatically improving UX design best practices 2026. Medium
• The transformation of the software testing industry is no longer a future prediction - it is the current reality of 2026. TechBullion
• As global supply chains digitize and Industry 4.0 initiatives connect factories via IoT, the number of software instances, edge devices, and embedded licenses has exploded, elevating both compliance risks and optimization opportunities. Persistence Market Research
• In 2026, leading platforms are pushing toward agentic workflow software that can initiate steps, route work, reconcile inputs, and present ready for review outputs. CPA Practice Advisor
• Shadow IT Explosion: By 2028, 40% of new production software will be created using vibe coding techniques by non-technical staff. Baytech Consulting
• AI cloud is set to bring new capabilities and new opportunities, making it a standard in the coming years, shortening the software development life cycle and enabling quick deployment of enterprise-level solutions. ET Edge Insights
• While still highly profitable, the 2026 projections from Bank of America warn of an AI air pocket, where the initial surge in hardware demand might slow down before the next wave of software-driven demand fully takes hold. FinancialContent
• The biggest opportunity in 2026 is the shift to truly hybrid live production, enabling linear IP video and software-based processing to seamlessly work together in a single unified workflow. NewscastStudio
• The transition to IP-native workflows is expected to accelerate in 2026 as organizations that have delayed implementation face mounting pressure from aging equipment, distribution changes and cost structures that favor software-defined systems. NewscastStudio
• Looking ahead to 2026, the software sector is likely to enter a period of intense consolidation. FinancialContent

Last updated: 05 January 2026