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• [New] The world's largest software maker said it will develop cloud and AI infrastructure alongside Sakura Internet and telecom operator SoftBank, with the two Japanese entities supplying graphics processing units and other computing resources. ST
• [New] Over the next decade, Oppenheimer expects total drone hardware, software, and services to grow tenfold, from $45 B to $400 B globally. Aurelion Research
• [New] With this in mind, Gartner predicts that by 2026 more than 80% of independent software vendors will have embedded GenAI capabilities in their enterprise applications, up from less than 5% today. Gartner
• [New] In 2026, AI will be at the heart of software architectures. KNAPP
• [New] 15% of day-to-day work decisions will be made autonomously through agentic AI by 2028, up from 0% in 2024, and that 33% of enterprise software will include agentic capabilities by 2028. TechnologAI
• [New] By the end of 2026, nearly 40% of all enterprise software applications will feature deeply integrated, task-specific AI agents. Switas.com
• [New] Outlook: What to Watch in 2026 As OEMs evolve into software organizations, expect tighter alignment between cloud and vehicle lifecycles, with vendors like Microsoft and IBM advising on DevSecOps and compliance at scale. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS
• [New] By 2028, 75% of enterprises will prioritize backup of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications as a critical requirement, compared to 15% in 2024, according to Gartner, Inc. Decipher Zone
• [New] By 2026, 80% of enterprise software will incorporate AI-generated features - up from under 20% in 2021. Sanjay Dey
• [New] Credit investors reduce software exposure amid AI disruption fears Reuters reported that debt investors were offloading exposure to software company loans as concerns grow that AI will compress revenues in exposed segments. Prompt Injection
• [New] AI Driving Strong Security Software Growth Gartner forecasts a 12.3% increase on security software spending in Australia to more than AU$ 3.3 billion in 2026. Gartner
• [New] The bigger lesson for startups and incumbents is that AI devices will not scale globally on software momentum alone; they will have to survive region-specific rules on batteries, privacy, safety, and consumer rights. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] With AI-powered coding tools accelerating software creation, and occasionally introducing unvetted code, the pressure on pipelines and opensource ecosystems is expected to grow in 2026. Cyber Security Asia
• [New] Technology Bifurcation Risk: As China adopts domestic EDA tools, domestic chip architectures, and domestic software stacks, global AI safety standards and cross-border technology auditing become increasingly difficult. Oplexa
• [New] If a severe zero-click exploit emerges for widespread enterprise software, or if Iranian-aligned threat actors execute a coordinated retaliatory campaign against U.S. financial infrastructure, the MalwCon level could rapidly escalate to Level 4. Cyber News Network
• [New] German defence authorities are integrating advanced deep-learning software into their combat aircraft to enable the real-time identification and classification of complex radar threats in contested environments. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The majority of respondents worldwide expect significant upheavals in the next ten years as a result of digitalization and software-driven approaches, with 31% holding the firm belief that their industry will undergo fundamental change and another 51% considering it likely. GlobeNewswire
• [New] For companies developing wearables, mobile health apps, and software as a medical device wellness products, the opportunity to operate within the general wellness products FDA policy is substantial - but requires disciplined compliance strategy. Kendall PC
• [New] Security assessments of critical technology sectors in Germany continue to highlight the risks posed by aging software architectures, driving new federal initiatives to modernize cryptographic standards and enhance overall digital resilience. Market Data Forecast
• By 2028, 33% of enterprise software will include agentic AI, compared to less than 1% in 2024. Digiday
• Big Tech players, including Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI, are positioning themselves for the next platform shift, where AI agents, multimodal tools, and unified AI interfaces could redefine how software is built and used. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• By 2026, 80% of large software engineering organizations will establish platform teams to build and manage internal developer platforms. Keyhole Software

Last updated: 06 April 2026