Global Scans · Software · Weekly Summary

• [New] AI could improve threat detection, vulnerability discovery, software security, system management, and incident response. UKAuthority
• [New] AI agents could eventually become the dominant users of software, fundamentally reshaping software architecture and competition. MarketingProfs
• [New] Gartner still expects agentic AI software spending to rise sharply, but warns that poorly planned automation can create operational gaps. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] The antivirus and security software segment is likely to experience the fastest CAGR of 12% from 2026 to 2034 due to the escalating frequency and sophistication of cyber threats. Market Data Forecast
• [New] A monitoring system called LedgerScan - an off-chain, cloud-based DTCC software that resides in a public cloud and scans the underlying blockchains - will track token movements and Registered Wallet holdings in near real time. Technocracy News
• [New] Australia's largest cybersecurity firm has issued an urgent warning about a powerful new artificial intelligence tool that can find and exploit flaws in software at unprecedented speed and scale, and which experts fear could trigger the next wave of major data breaches. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] Software content per vehicle is expected to account for 30-40% of total vehicle value by the end of this decade, fundamentally altering supplier economics. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] The shift to SDVs is creating a $120 billion annual opportunity in automotive software, services, and over-the-air (OTA) update monetization. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] Agentic AI could drive ~30% of enterprise software revenue by 2035, surpassing $450 billion (up from 2% in 2025). Ringly.io
• [New] 33% of enterprise software apps will include agentic AI by 2028, up from less than 1% in 2024. Ringly.io
• [New] By 2026, AI agents are projected to become the default interface for software interaction, fundamentally redefining the nature of work itself. LinkedIn
• [New] Why 2026 Could Mark the Software Sector's AI-Driven Comeback The conversation around AI has largely been dominated by chips and infrastructure, but 2026 may mark a meaningful shift toward software-led value creation. LinkedIn
• [New] Advanced AI models are now capable of identifying and exploiting software vulnerabilities at unprecedented levels, even achieving full success rates in cybersecurity benchmarks. Security Boulevard
• [New] 75% of enterprise software engineers will use AI code assistants by 2028, up from less than 10% in early 2023 - a 7.5 x increase in five years. Preuve AI
• [New] Broader generative AI software spending could reach $175 B to $250 B by 2027, with software engineering alone accounting for 20-45% of generative AI's total annual economic value. Preuve AI
• [New] Artificial intelligence has already become a major component of software development workflows, but by 2026 it will be impossible to ignore. Journal
• [New] Adobe's forecasted EPS growth is a solid 40.1%, and its free cash flow yield is an impressive 7.2%, far outpacing most software peers. investing.com
• [New] 63% of software leaders said they believe AI will fundamentally change their business model in the next three to five years. Natixis Investment Managers
• [New] Approximately 30% of enterprise software interactions will shift to agentic systems by 2026, up from less than 5% in 2024. AetherLink
• [New] In 2026, companies will use low-code platforms to create SaaS products, business dashboards, automation software, and even apps powered by artificial intelligence. Ispectra Technologies

Last updated: 11 May 2026