Global Scans · Software · Weekly Summary

• [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
• [New] 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
• [New] 33% - share of enterprise software apps expected to include agentic AI by 2028, up from under 1% in 2024 (Gartner). Compyl
• [New] 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
• [New] By 2030, 80% of large software engineering organizations will evolve into smaller, AI-augmented teams - fundamentally reshaping software development workforce structures. igmGuru
• [New] In the 2026 Sembi Software Quality Pulse Report, AI and LLM threats already rank among the top three security priorities for the year, cited by 32% of teams alongside data breaches and cloud misconfigurations. Ranorex
• [New] AI-assisted cyber risk keeps regulators awake - Regulators worldwide remain concerned about AI models that can discover and exploit software vulnerabilities faster than human hackers. AI-Driven Success
• [New] The massive assortment of vulnerabilities in Microsoft's latest defect dump accentuates an alarming trend across technology - fears and warnings about a roaring flood of error-riddled software have materialized. Cyberscoop
• [New] The rise of advanced artificial intelligence models capable of identifying software vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed may require a new level of coordination between government agencies, technology vendors and critical infrastructure operators. Technology Solutions That Drive Government
• The overall ICT sector - including hardware, software, IT services, and telecom - is projected to grow at approximately 9.3% CAGR over the 2025-2030 period. itaadmin
• In 2026, enterprises increasingly adopted software platforms that provide monitoring, governance, and security controls for AI agents to mitigate risks associated with autonomous systems accessing critical IT infrastructure and business applications. MarkNtel Advisors

Last updated: 13 July 2026