Global Scans · Cloud computing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Gartner projects global software spending will reach $1.43 T in 2026, a 15.1% year-over-year increase. Zylo
• [New] Worldwide AI spending is forecast to reach roughly $2.5 trillion in 2026, up about 44% year over year - split across infrastructure, services, and software. Unico Connect
• [New] The software and tooling layer alone was forecast at $26.5 billion in 2026, growing near 20% a year. TechnologyChecker.io
• [New] CrowdStrike's Falcon platform offers telemetry and threat intelligence, but it's positioned as an enterprise solution requiring dedicated security teams to manage and tune. Huntress
• [New] CrowdStrike's Endpoint Security platform uses a single, lightweight agent to deliver everything from basic antivirus to advanced threat hunting. Huntress
• [New] IBM Concert, IBM's AI-driven vulnerability management platform, is being applied to unify application, infrastructure, and security intelligence for Glasswing workflows. Build Fast with AI
• [New] Exposure to threats will continue to grow as reliance on technologies managed by TPSPs, such as cloud computing, file transfer systems, artificial intelligence, and fintech solutions, continues to grow. Insurance Journal
• [New] Choosing an observability platform in 2026 means choosing how cleanly its telemetry exports to the agent layer, which will increasingly handle the work between alert and resolution. Augment Code
• [New] The harder question in 2026 is whether a platform can answer questions not yet anticipated, across systems not yet built, at a cost trajectory finance will still accept after telemetry volume multiplies. Augment Code
• [New] IT and software services are anticipated to dominate with a share of nearly 53.1% in 2026, as they are both creators and users of AI. Persistence Market Research
• [New] AI-assisted phishing attacks, SaaS platform compromise, cloud misconfigurations, supply chain intrusions, insider threats, and attacks specifically designed to disrupt operational resilience are the new reality in 2026. Cybersecurity Blog
• [New] Management remains focused on technology and long-term growth, with GBP 282 million slated for platform investments through 2028 and early benefits from AI already emerging. MarketBeat
• [New] AI infrastructure will account for more than 45% of AI spending over the next several years, driven by demand for AI-optimized IaaS, servers, network fabric, AI processing semiconductors and devices. Webiano Digital & Marketing Agency
• [New] Disruptive Threats: Major potential disrupters include: breakthroughs in chip design (e.g. competition from Chinese fabs maturing, new U.S. startups), alternative computing architectures (HP memristors, photonic chips), and platform shifts (cloud vs edge computing). Risk Intelligence Service
• [New] Gen AI could unlock $50 billion to $70 billion of insurance industry revenue, with the highest impact on marketing and sales, customer operations, and software engineering dimensions. Octo Telematics -
• [New] Spending on IT security and risk management technology in Thailand is expected to surge due to the growth of remote work, cloud computing, and risk management. Roza.Pace@trade.gov
• [New] Microsoft has been trying - and largely failing - to get customers excited about running AI locally, even though doing so could help cut cloud computing costs. Directions on Microsoft
• [New] Security has always been a critical part of cloud computing, but in 2026, cyber threats are becoming more advanced and harder to detect. Utho
• [New] By integrating Symmetry Systems' access graph with its Zero Trust Exchange platform, organizations will be able to monitor and regulate AI agent access, trace data interactions, and respond automatically to anomalies. Verdict
• [New] The rush to ship AI-written software is creating a ticking time bomb of buggy, insecure code that could sink startups. Crypto Briefing
• [New] The sprawling SpaceX business will be split into three parts: the rocket-launching unit; the Starlink satellite broadband arm; and the AI company that includes X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. The Guardian

Last updated: 14 June 2026