Global Scans · Cloud computing · Weekly Summary

• [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
• [New] Key projects in 2026 will include the rollout of the ESMA Data Platform, the development of AI-powered supervisory tools, and the European Single Access Point. ISS Insights
• [New] The Dubai Future Forum has become a platform for futurists, decision makers and thought leaders from around the world to anticipate rapid transformations, emerging trends, and opportunities shaping the world ahead. Government of Dubai Media Office
• [New] Direct purchase platform: A new website launching in early 2026 could allow patients to buy discounted medications directly from manufacturers, bypassing traditional insurance barriers. The Real Economy Blog
• [New] D-Matrix will use funds to scale manufacturing, software, and customer pilots - especially cloud and enterprise deployments that need high-throughput inference at lower TCO. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] By 2026, several DePIN projects are anticipated to experience significant growth, particularly in data storage, cloud computing, and decentralized wireless networks, which are essential for the Web3 ecosystem. DePINscan
• [New] Geographically, while North America currently leads, the Asia-Pacific region, particularly China, is poised to take the lead in generative AI software applications by 2027. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] El Puerto de Liverpool, Mexico's largest department store chain, will deploy Commercetools' agentic AI platform to integrate product and pricing data with AI shopping channels such as ChatGPT. Retail Slop
• [New] As data centers continue to scale to meet the demands of AI, cloud computing, and edge computing, uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and energy storage solutions are essential for maintaining uptime and preventing service disruptions. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Digital transformation in 2025 will be driven by data security, AI, cloud computing, remote work, 5G, customer experience, IoT, sustainability, and blockchain technology. SMS-iT Blog
• [New] Gartner predicts by 2028, 75% of spend will be on software with GenAI functionality, as emerging use cases unlock new efficiencies and capabilities in software solutions. Gartner
• [New] OpenAI has signed a $38 billion deal with Amazon to purchase cloud-computing services, calling for immediate deployment of capacity via AWS by the end of 2026, with potential expansion into 2027 onwards. Agentic AI Weekly
• [New] By 2028, at least 15% of day-to-day work decisions will be made autonomously through agentic AI, and 33% of enterprise software applications will incorporate agentic AI. Business Insider
• [New] Understanding the evolving YouTube monetization policy in 2025 allows creators to align their content with platform standards, ensuring long-term revenue opportunities. Big News Network.com

Last updated: 23 November 2025