Global Scans · Cloud computing · Weekly Summary

• [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
• [New] The global data volumes are projected to exceed 220 zettabytes by 2026, driven by IoT, cloud computing, and edge devices. Persistence Market Research
• [New] 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 $376 billion in 2027. FE International
• [New] The Whole-of-Government Cloud Computing Policy is more than a cloud adoption initiative, it signals how Australian Government agencies will plan, procure and operate digital infrastructure for years to come. NEXTDC
• [New] The launch of the AWS Local Zone in Hanoi, Vietnam will provide a low-latency, secure cloud computing platform and contribute to supporting Vietnamese businesses' technology needs. Fintech Singapore
• [New] The overall ICT sector - including hardware, software, IT services, and telecom - is projected to grow at approximately 9.3% CAGR over the 2025-2030 period. itaadmin
• [New] For the vast majority of users with newer devices, the coming months will be a period of transition as they prepare to adopt Google Messages as their primary SMS and RCS platform. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• The global data center sector is expected to attract US$ 3 trillion in investments over the next five years, driven by the expansion of cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Just Climate
• The software / platforms segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace in the coming years, as cities use centralized systems to handle and examine data produced by different smart city activities. Precedence Research
• SaaS cloud APIs are expected to account for more than 41% share in 2026, driven by their ability to accelerate software development and power digital services through a flexible, as-a-service delivery model. Persistence Market Research
• Services are projected to grow at a 17.92% CAGR through 2031, indicating that demand is expanding beyond software licenses into support, managed detection, training, and specialist threat operations. Mordor Intelligence
• XDR and SIEM are converging in platform architecture, especially where vendors can combine endpoint, identity, cloud, SaaS, threat intelligence and investigation workflows into a single analyst environment. Redmondmag
• Cunningham and other Microsoft representatives emphasized that the introduction of new AI capabilities or new generations of Power Platform services will not disrupt customers with existing apps, flows, and other technical assets built up over the years. MSDynamicsWorld.com
• The integration of generative AI into industry-standard creative software (like Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Canva) will reach deep maturity. Intellectual Clouds

Last updated: 19 July 2026