Global Scans · Cloud computing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Over the next decade, cloud computing will evolve from a technology platform to a business ecosystem. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The global shortage of full-time cloud computing professionals will reach 1.7 million by 2025. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Cloud computing sales are expected to rise to $2 trillion by the end of 2030. Journeybee
• [New] The cloud computing industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 15.7% over the next decade, reaching a valuation of $1 trillion by 2030. The Currency Analytics
• [New] Foxconn plans to expand its AI factories footprint, building facilities in the US and Mexico to produce AI servers using Nvidia chips and software. Bez Kabli
• [New] For startups in quantum software and applications, a stronger hardware base in Europe could mean faster access to testbeds and less reliance on overseas providers. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] A majority of investors expect funding to increase in Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia, with a particular emphasis on software and services, as well as AI and deep tech. Bain
• [New] LinkSquares, based in Boston, helps in-house legal teams move faster, work smarter and manage risk with its AI-powered contract lifecycle management and legal operations platform. Highways Today
• [New] The Infinity by ORBS platform could drive commercial demand for World ID, though real-world use cases remain unproven. CoinMarketCap
• [New] The Worldwide Affiliate Marketing Platform Industry is Estimated to Reach $36.9 Billion by 2030. Journeybee
• [New] Backed by strong local support and aligned with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, CoMotion GLOBAL will serve as the ultimate East-meets-West platform for unveiling innovations, forging strategic partnerships, and charting the next wave of mobility transformation. Automobility
• [New] WhatsApp Automation offers a game-changing opportunity for businesses eager to connect with customers on their preferred digital platform. ColorWhistle
• [New] Enterprise software companies might unlock Series A at just $500K ARR if they have multiple Fortune 500 customers and top quartile net revenue retention. Flowlie
• [New] Stifel Nicolaus recently raised its price target to $508, arguing that software, energy, and autonomous services could support multi-year growth beyond the core EV business. The Cryptonomist
• [New] McDonald's spent $15 million in the last three weeks of the quarter to support franchisees through the introduction of the EVM, and will likely spend $75 million in Q4 to continue supporting the discount platform. Restaurant Dive
• [New] By focusing on software and hybrid cloud solutions, IBM aims to harness the potential of AI-driven innovations, which are considered key to its future success. OpenTools
• [New] Ultimately, the SaaS companies that thrive in 2025 will not just deliver software, they will deliver ecosystems of growth, intelligence, and integrity. MindInventory
• [New] API & Software Supply-Chain Security: As financial sector threat forecasts for 2025-26 indicate, securing APIs and validating the software supply chain with tools like SBOMs are moving from niche concerns to mainstream security priorities. CyberSierra
• [New] Microsoft's MAUI (Multi-platform App UI), the official .NET solution for cross-platform desktop and mobile apps, will get Linux and browser support via Avalonia, a third-party framework. The Register
• [New] The Quantum Science Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory will explore quantum-accelerated high-performance computing and develop open-source software to integrate quantum and classical workflows across scientific domains. Innovation News Network
• [New] IBM and enGen launched an AI-powered enrolment platform to reduce costly health plan data errors, enhancing payer efficiency and improving member access to care by cutting processing time and minimizing downstream disruptions. Vault Bioventures
• [New] GlobalLogic has confirmed that the Clop ransomware group stole the personal and financial data of more than ten thousand current and former employees after exploiting critical vulnerabilities in Oracle's E Business Suite platform. Cyber News Centre
• [New] Snap is pacing its consumer glasses rollout toward 2026, focusing now on platform partnerships rather than rushing hardware. Glass Almanac

Last updated: 30 November 2025