Global Scans · Software · Weekly Summary

• [New] The software segment is anticipated to register the fastest growth, expanding at a CAGR of 14.2% between 2026 and 2033, supported by rising adoption of analytics platforms, digital twins, and subscription-based solutions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] By 2026, about 80% of software engineering organizations will establish platform teams - Gartner. Modern Data 101
• [New] There will be a 15.8% increase in software developer jobs from 2024 to 2034, with approximately 267,700 new jobs becoming available. H2K Infosys Blog
• [New] Employment of software developers is projected to grow by 15.8% between 2024 and 2034, adding over 267,000 jobs, the largest increase of any computer-related occupation. / USA Alcor Recruitment & EOR for Tech
• [New] Analysts expect a large share of enterprise software to include task-specific AI agents by the end of the year. BrainBox Automations
• [New] A full 84.5% of respondents (n = 284) expect AI software, including copilots, to drive growth for their business in 2026, and 83.9% of respondents (n = 248) expect AI consulting to drive growth for their business in 2026. Futurum
• [New] The enterprise software market's base-case trajectory, rising from $379 B in 2025 to $762 B in 2031 at a 12.2% CAGR, creates room for vertical specialists to grow without displacing horizontal incumbents. Futurum
• [New] AI application software and AI infrastructure software are gaining momentum, projected to rise to 13% and 11% respectively in 2026, up from 8% and 6% in 2024. BuildEZ
• [New] BLS expects to see strong growth in data science, software development and other computer-related jobs. H2K Infosys Blog
• [New] Automakers unable to demonstrate compliant software update management systems risk losing type-approval in participating markets, creating a strong compliance-driven incentive that continues to push global manufacturers toward standardized, centrally managed software architectures. Persistence Market Research
• [New] While there is a risk that AI can disrupt Salesforce and other software companies' business, the more likely scenario is that it will deploy AI successfully, capitalizing on its leadership position in customer relationship management. investing.com
• [New] Services represent the fastest-growing offering segment, projected to expand at a CAGR of 29.4% between 2026 and 2033, driven by rising demand for managed cybersecurity monitoring, over-the-air platform management, and professional integration services supporting software-defined vehicle deployment. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Software developers will see projected job growth of 15% by 2034, with a median salary of $131,450 per year. NMSU Global Campus
• [New] North America is predicted to dominate with a global share of approximately 34.8% in 2026, as it has the world's most well-established digital healthcare network and a high concentration of behavioral health software vendors. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Subscription (cloud-based) software is predicted to lead with a share of about 63.3% in 2026, because mental health providers prefer flexible platforms that can be accessed from any location without investing in expensive IT infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Samsung expects software to load model weights into DRAM, so the attached DRAM block supplies the second operand. Chips and Cheese
• The NCSC has outlined a vibe coding spectrum approach to AI-assisted software development, emphasising that different levels of oversight are required depending on the risk and context of the code being developed. UKAuthority
• 57% of global mobile connections will be on 5G by 2030, with operators expected to invest approximately US$ 1.2 trillion in network infrastructure between 2025 and 2030, supporting the adoption of software-defined, cloud-managed networking models. Persistence Market Research
• Software is expected to account for 64% of revenue in 2026. Persistence Market Research
• Vendors that combine device hardware, connectivity, software and lifecycle security will be positioned to capture a larger portion of the USD 537 billion projected revenue pool while pure hardware suppliers face continued pricing and commoditization pressure. KEN research
• Facebook plans to spend $10 billion in 2026 on Facebook Reality Labs, its metaverse division tasked with creating AR and VR hardware, software, and content. VirtualSpeech
• Europe's continued focus on sustainability, emissions reduction, and electrification is expected to generate significant opportunities for suppliers specializing in compact, efficient, and software-enabled drive module solutions. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 07 September 2026