Global Scans · Software · Weekly Summary

• [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 $131,450 per year. NMSU Global Campus
• [New] North America is predicted to dominate with a global share of approximately 34.8% in 2026, as it has the world's most well-established digital healthcare network and a high concentration of behavioral health software vendors. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Subscription (cloud-based) software is predicted to lead with a share of about 63.3% in 2026, because mental health providers prefer flexible platforms that can be accessed from any location without investing in expensive IT infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Samsung expects software to load model weights into DRAM, so the attached DRAM block supplies the second operand. Chips and Cheese
• [New] The NCSC has outlined a vibe coding spectrum approach to AI-assisted software development, emphasising that different levels of oversight are required depending on the risk and context of the code being developed. UKAuthority
• [New] 57% of global mobile connections will be on 5G by 2030, with operators expected to invest approximately US$ 1.2 trillion in network infrastructure between 2025 and 2030, supporting the adoption of software-defined, cloud-managed networking models. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Software is expected to account for 64% of revenue in 2026. Persistence Market Research
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] For context, total worldwide IT spending is forecast at $6.37 trillion in 2026, up 14.2%, with services the slowest-growing major segment other than communications: data center systems are up 62.5% to $822 billion, software up 15.5% to $1,468 billion, IaaS up 29.3% to $287 billion. You-Source
• [New] In 2026, leading CRM software insurance platforms will use AI to consolidate and analyze data from IoT devices, wearables, social media, etc., to get a detailed view of their customers. NASSCOM | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry
• [New] Increasing adoption of AI-powered driver monitoring systems is expected to stimulate demand for vision sensors, edge AI processors, and integrated safety software while supporting compliance with evolving vehicle safety regulations worldwide. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] As vehicles and machinery become more connected and software-dependent, the AAAA will continue pushing for a Right to Repair framework that evolves with technology and works in the real world - for repairers, motorists, farmers, and the broader Australian economy. AAA Magazine
• [New] Fastest-growing Segment: Software is the fastest growing segment at a CAGR of 37% (2026-2033), driven by demand for AI simulation platforms, robot operating systems, and real-time inference software across autonomous systems. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Google DeepMind has introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, a specialized AI model designed to help security teams find, validate, and remediate software vulnerabilities more efficiently. Exploring Information Security
• [New] Microsoft has announced MAI-Cyber - 1-Flash, a cybersecurity-focused AI model designed to identify and help remediate software vulnerabilities within its MDASH security platform. Exploring Information Security
• The software segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 19.8% during 2026-2034, supported by increasing adoption of artificial intelligence, autonomous mission management, advanced analytics, and cloud-based satellite operations. Straits Research
• A recent Motley Fool Money segment addressed a growing fear among software investors: that generative AI could make much of the SaaS industry obsolete. 24/7 Wall St.

Last updated: 31 August 2026