Global Scans · Software · Weekly Summary

• [New] Forrester warns that customers should brace for bigger software bills in 2027 as software and AI vendors raise prices and pile on usage charges. theregister
• [New] The enterprise SaaS model faced a direct threat as Starbucks began building internal AI software to replace Microsoft applications. Kersai
• [New] Over the next several years, the most significant evolution in enterprise software will be the transition from applications designed primarily for human interaction toward systems designed for both humans and AI agents. Manoj Gopanapalli
• [New] Within the next three years, large enterprises will begin establishing formal governance frameworks for AI-generated software. Manoj Gopanapalli
• [New] At least 15% of day-to-day work decisions will be made autonomously through agentic AI by 2028 - up from 0% in 2024 - and that 33% of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI by 2028, up from less than 1% in 2024. Digital Applied
• [New] Software is forecast to represent 42.1% share in 2026 because regulated teams need persistent control over quality events and records. FactMr
• [New] Officials have grown increasingly concerned since Anthropic warned earlier in 2026 that its Mythos model was adept at finding software flaws in a way that could be weaponized by malicious hackers and threaten critical computer networks around the world. KSL NewsRadio
• [New] In the 2026 Sembi Software Quality Pulse Report, AI is the single biggest area where teams plan to increase QA and security investment over 2027, cited by 35.7% of respondents, well ahead of every other category. Ranorex
• [New] Beyond hardware, Nvidia's pure software offerings will play a key role in its AI commercialization process. tradingkey.com
• [New] Goldman said it expects US software and accessories inflation to peak before the end of 2026, with prices growing at a 30% year-over-year pace in November. Business Insider
• [New] Gartner expects agent-software spending to rise sharply and predicts autonomous business will become a net job creator by 2028 or 2029. MarketingProfs
• [New] Broadcom expects both its non-AI chip revenue and infrastructure software growth to accelerate significantly next quarter. investing.com
• [New] Generative AI could inject $4.4 trillion annually into the global economy, optimizing diverse operations ranging from software engineering to tailored customer interactions. Market Data Forecast
• [New] As Japan accelerates its SDV ecosystem, major opportunities will increasingly arise in software-driven and digital mobility technologies. jennifer.stone@trade.gov
• [New] The integration of generative AI into industry-standard creative software (like Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Canva) will reach deep maturity. Intellectual Clouds
• [New] In 2026, enterprise software will incorporate advanced security features such as zero-trust architectures, AI-driven threat detection, and automated compliance monitoring. TechAvidus
• [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] By component, software is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR of 16% between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• Gartner expects 33% of enterprise software applications to include agentic AI by 2028, up from less than 1% in 2024, and at least 15% of day-to-day work decisions to be made autonomously by then. Compyl
• 33% - share of enterprise software apps expected to include agentic AI by 2028, up from under 1% in 2024 (Gartner). Compyl
• The software segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 20.4% from 2026 to 2034 owing to the rising need for VR applications in various industries, including healthcare, education, and training. Market Data Forecast

Last updated: 20 July 2026