Global Scans · Cloud computing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Enterprise software engineering teams adopting supply chain security tools will increase from 60% in 2025 to 85% by 2028, positioning ASPM as the central orchestration layer for comprehensive security program management. Palo Alto Networks
• [New] The broader ecosystem-software frameworks, training algorithms, developer tools - is expected to mature over the next 3-5 years. Innovative AI Solutions
• [New] Over the next several years, the most significant evolution in enterprise software will be the transition from applications designed primarily for human interaction toward systems designed for both humans and AI agents. Manoj Gopanapalli
• [New] Within the next three years, large enterprises will begin establishing formal governance frameworks for AI-generated software. Manoj Gopanapalli
• [New] Within the next three years, the most significant disruption from AI development platforms will not be the disappearance of software developers. Manoj Gopanapalli
• [New] Hybrid multi-stage systems are expected to register the fastest growth through 2033 due to their ability to combine multiple treatment technologies within a single platform. Persistence Market Research
• [New] There was going to be an opportunity for all of coding to change in the next five years and for all of software development to flow through models. Observer
• [New] The global SaaS industry is projected to grow from roughly $315.68 billion in 2025 to USD 1,482.44 billion by 2034, which means the number of agencies claiming to be a SaaS product development company has exploded right along with it. Techexactly
• [New] Major technology companies, including Google, Amazon, and Apple, are investing substantially in voice commerce capabilities, creating ecosystem opportunities for AI sales assistant software vendors to integrate with emerging voice-enabled retail platforms. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Cloud-based solutions are predicted to lead with a share of approximately 45.6% in 2026 as they allow organizations to manage utility bills from multiple locations through a single platform without investing in expensive on-site IT infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By Deployment: Cloud is projected to garner 42.8% share in 2026, supported by multi-site access and controlled software updates across regulated organizations. FactMr
• [New] Amazon's infrastructure investments could help preserve its dominant position in cloud computing throughout the coming decade. CnetLabs
• [New] Internet Computer, launched in 2021 as a decentralized cloud platform to host dApps at web speed, has shown steady developer activity and early-2025 integrations with major wallets and cross-chain bridges while roadmap upgrades aim to cut costs and boost transaction speed ahead of 2026-2030. CryptoRank
• [New] Dominant Platform Components: AI analytics engines are set to command around 28% of the revenue share in 2026, while automation modules are likely to grow the fastest through 2033, driven by rising demand for self-healing and autonomous IT operations. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Gartner projects AI agent software spending alone will reach $207 billion in 2026, up 139% from the prior year. Forbes
• [New] The UAE recently launched the Abu Dhabi Global Water Platform, a $2 billion initiative aimed at improving water security for 10 million people by 2030, backed by a $1 billion commitment from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development. The National
• The global data volumes are projected to exceed 220 zettabytes by 2026, driven by IoT, cloud computing, and edge devices. Persistence Market Research
• Worldwide AI spending is on track to reach $2.59 trillion in 2026, a 47% increase over the prior year, and purpose-built AI agent software alone is projected to nearly double, climbing from roughly $206 billion in 2026 toward $376 billion in 2027. FE International
• The Whole-of-Government Cloud Computing Policy is more than a cloud adoption initiative, it signals how Australian Government agencies will plan, procure and operate digital infrastructure for years to come. NEXTDC

Last updated: 26 July 2026