Global Scans · Software · Weekly Summary

• [New] The transformation of the software testing industry is no longer a future prediction - it is the current reality of 2026. TechBullion
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Shadow IT Explosion: By 2028, 40% of new production software will be created using vibe coding techniques by non-technical staff. Baytech Consulting
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Looking ahead to 2026, the software sector is likely to enter a period of intense consolidation. FinancialContent
• [New] AI-powered software identifies patterns, anticipates irregularities, and issues proactive alerts when a credible risk is detected. The STAT Trade Times
• [New] By 2028, 15% of day-to-day work decisions could be performed by AI agents, research firm Gartner has predicted, and a third of all enterprise software applications are expected to include agentic AI. Fortune
• [New] By 2028, AI agents will make 15% of daily work decisions on their own, and one-third of enterprise software will include agentic AI. Your Site Name
• [New] 40% of enterprise software will feature task-specific AI agents by the end of 2026 as the current trend for embedded AI assistants evolves. CIO
• [New] By matching industrial software developers with manufacturing companies, Beijing hopes to create a virtuous cycle in which more centralized demand drives advances in software, which boosts factory performance, creating more demand for better software. Merics
• [New] PE firms will continue to move away from healthcare investments that are susceptible to reimbursement or regulatory pressure, and instead to software and services that support care delivery. Healthcare Dive
• [New] AI agents are disrupting traditional SaaS models by autonomously handling complex workflows, potentially capturing 60% of software economics by 2030 through efficiency gains and cost reductions. WebProNews
• [New] Data software company Databricks, TikTok parent ByteDance and fintech Stripe are rumored to be exploring IPOs in 2026. Investopedia
• [New] Non-Functional Testing segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2026-2033 owing to increasing focus on performance, security, scalability, and usability of software. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Software-developer roles are projected to grow 17% through 2033, reinforcing the value of core programming skills. Quartz
• [New] Global vulnerability disclosures are expected to reach 31,000-34,000 CVEs in 2026, marking the highest yearly count ever recorded and reflecting a 21% YoY surge driven by cloud, API, and software supply chain complexity. Indusface
• [New] By 2030, most software companies are expected to shift towards SaaS-based applications to reap the benefits of cost efficiency, scalability, and flexibility. CC Creative
• [New] 90% of enterprise software engineers will be using AI code assistants. Itidol

Last updated: 29 December 2025