Global Scans · Software · Weekly Summary

• [New] AI will play an increasingly central role in software testing beyond 2026. Breaking AC
• [New] Wealth Management AI Is Coming to Your Steering Wheel Adoption of vehicles with partial to full automation is likely to accelerate, creating a $200 billion opportunity for automakers, hardware and software companies in the next five years. Morgan Stanley
• [New] By component, the software segment is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR of 32.5% between 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] In 2026, expect to see AI-powered SAM tools that can automatically identify software installations, track usage patterns, and even predict future licensing needs with remarkable accuracy. OpenLM
• [New] Global AI software spending alone will exceed $300 billion by the end of the decade. FinExtra
• [New] On Monday, Nvidia unveiled its open-source self-driving software platform, which it plans to deploy in robotaxi fleets starting in 2027. EV
• [New] Video game software revenue will likely cross the $200bn mark globally for the first time. Video Games Industry Memo
• [New] Chip and AI developer Nvidia outlined its strategy to power autonomous vehicles by supplying them with next-generation computing platforms and AI software capable of supporting level-4 autonomy from 2027. Global Fleet
• [New] If the last decade was about unbundling and digitizing payments, 2026 will be about intelligent orchestration: payments that adapt, learn, and personalize in real time, and AI-enabled software that improves operational efficiency for users. FinExtra
• [New] In 2026, we will see AI becoming the main interface for all other software. BusinessMole
• [New] 2026 will be the year of software and services. FinancialContent
• [New] Advanced AI will ultimately drive the cost of software to effectively zero - making it free like water. Monetizely Inc
• By technology, the hardware + software hybrid secure solutions segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• Several major analysts are essentially saying: by 2026, agents will be everywhere in enterprise software. SoftClouds
• By 2026, as AI agents become deeply embedded in software and business systems, their biggest bottleneck will not be reasoning - it will be serving them the right context at the right time. SD Times
• In 2026, intelligent systems will play a pivotal role in transforming vehicles into continuously evolving software platforms. PRADEEP's TECHPOINTS
• AI will have a dramatic impact on software engineering in 2026, and a much less dramatic impact on other jobs. Platformer
• Artificial intelligence's dramatic influence on software tops the list of key trends forecasted to impact the security industry in 2026 and beyond. Security Industry Association
• In 2026, we will see the maturation of Dynamic, Software-Defined Satellites in both Geostationary and Low Earth Orbit constellations. ET Edge Insights
• In a best-case scenario, agentic AI could generate close to 30% of all enterprise application software revenue by 2035, totalling more than US$450bn. Richard van Hooijdonk Blog
• 2026 will be the one in which AI features and functionality in small-business accounting, customer relationship management, human resources and other software become more readily available, accurate and reliable. The Washington Times
• Platform engineering has emerged as a critical approach for modern development teams, with Gartner predicting that 80% of software engineering organizations will establish dedicated platform engineering teams by 2026. Platform Engineering
• With DJI's exclusion, U.S. developers will need to pivot to domestic alternatives, accelerating the demand for homegrown software solutions. Coaio Limited

Last updated: 12 January 2026