Global Scans · Software · Weekly Summary

• [New] 75% of enterprise software engineers will use AI code assistants by 2028, up from less than 10% in early 2023 - a 7.5 x increase in five years. Preuve AI
• [New] The global software as a service (SaaS) market size was estimated at USD 408.21 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 465.03 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 1,367.68 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 12.85% from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] The U.S. software as a service (SaaS) market size was estimated at USD 132.19 billion in 2025 and is predicted to be worth USD 451.05 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 13.06% from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] The AI-powered software tools market represents the fastest growing segment within North America Independent Software Vendors ISV Market which will continue its rapid growth until 2030. Transpire Insight
• [New] The North America Independent Software Vendors (ISV) Market size is estimated at USD 524.7 Million in 2025 and is anticipated to reach USD 1748.9 Million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 16.1% from 2026 to 2033. Transpire Insight
• [New] Enterprise generative AI spending reached $15 B in 2023 (about 2% of the global enterprise software market) and projects the gen AI software category will hit $175 B to $250 B by 2027. Preuve AI
• [New] Broader generative AI software spending could reach $175 B to $250 B by 2027, with software engineering alone accounting for 20-45% of generative AI's total annual economic value. Preuve AI
• [New] Artificial intelligence has already become a major component of software development workflows, but by 2026 it will be impossible to ignore. Journal
• [New] Adobe's forecasted EPS growth is a solid 40.1%, and its free cash flow yield is an impressive 7.2%, far outpacing most software peers. investing.com
• [New] Software stocks have faced significant pressure in 2026, with many enterprise names declining sharply amid concerns over AI disruption, slower deal cycles, and broader market rotation. investing.com
• [New] 63% of software leaders said they believe AI will fundamentally change their business model in the next three to five years. Natixis Investment Managers
• [New] The North America Independent Software Vendors Market will show demand through its various software categories which include enterprise software and SaaS solutions and cloud applications and mobile applications and security software and analytics platforms and CRM systems. Transpire Insight
• [New] Approximately 30% of enterprise software interactions will shift to agentic systems by 2026, up from less than 5% in 2024. AetherLink
• [New] In 2026, companies will use low-code platforms to create SaaS products, business dashboards, automation software, and even apps powered by artificial intelligence. Ispectra Technologies
• [New] Software-as-a-service companies have been hit hard in recent months by investor fears about competition from AI developers like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. Fortune
• [New] By 2030, AI-native development platforms will result in 80% of organizations evolving large software engineering teams into smaller, nimbier teams augmented by AI. Next Olive Technologies
• [New] By the end of 2026, 40% of business software will include AI capable of completing tasks independently. FinTechGrid
• [New] By 2028, 75% of enterprise software engineers will use AI code assistants, creating scenarios where developers act as validators and orchestrators of components and integrations. Startedge Services

Last updated: 04 May 2026