Global Scans · Cloud computing · Weekly Summary

• [New] All of the quarterly growth came from cloud-based XaaS, which rose 26% to 23.4 billion dollars (with IaaS up 32% and SaaS up 6%), while managed services ACV was essentially flat at 10.9 billion dollars and is forecast to grow only 2.1% in 2026 versus 20% for XaaS. Solutions Review Technology News and Vendor Reviews
• [New] Cloud computing adoption is accelerating across the Middle East, with nearly 75% of enterprises and organizations expected to primarily rely on cloud platforms for operations by 2026. FuTu News
• [New] Businesses worldwide are projected to spend $300 billion on SaaS products in 2026, making SaaS the largest segment of cloud investment and underscoring its critical role in digital transformation (source: Fortune Business Insights). Brimco
• [New] Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT), a leader in instant data monetization & enterprise digital twins, announced it will deliver enterprise-grade AI performance at the edge in New York and Philadelphia through an expanded collaboration with IBM using the SanQtum AI platform. IBM Newsroom
• [New] Successful companies will turn their data plus workflows into durable, monetizable AI features without breaking the SaaS model. Forbes
• [New] Looking ahead, 2026 likely will see a handful of solid ambulatory infusion companies being traded, creating the opportunity to expand to omnichannel for existing strategics with a home infusion focus or a solid platform for PE expansion. Mondaq
• [New] Hybrid infrastructure models and mixed media storage architectures will gain ground as organizations confront rising flash prices, mounting AI workloads and the risks of over-centralised cloud computing. IT Brief Australia
• [New] Samsung plans to roll out its own AI software across over 800 million units by 2026. Asia Tech Lens
• [New] The main political groups in the European Parliament - EPP, S & D, Renew and Greens - agreed that platform algorithms pose a systemic risk to elections and public debate and that foreign interference demands tougher enforcement of the Digital Services Act, particularly during elections. EU DisinfoLab
• [New] Spending as a signal of growth IDC projects worldwide AI spending (software + services + hardware) will exceed $632 billion by 2028. G2
• [New] By 2026, teams preparing their SaaS budgets should expect pricing conversations to focus less on licenses and more on measurable outcomes. CompareCamp.com
• [New] Value-based and consumption-based pricing will continue to expand as SaaS vendors compete on transparency and flexibility. CompareCamp.com
• [New] By 2026, teams evaluating new SaaS tools should expect industry alignment to be a baseline requirement. CompareCamp.com
• [New] As the Marine Corps undergoes its heavy lift helicopter transition from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion, HMHT-302 will continue to play a critical role in developing pilots and crew chiefs as the Marine Corps' sole fleet replacement squadron for the CH-53 platform. DVIDS
• In 2026, we will see a stronger emphasis on a unified approach to managing all IT assets, including hardware, software, and cloud resources. OpenLM
• In 2026, cloud-native SAM solutions will be the norm, offering greater scalability, flexibility, and real-time visibility into your cloud software consumption. OpenLM
• In 2026, expect to see AI-powered SAM tools that can automatically identify software installations, track usage patterns, and even predict future licensing needs with remarkable accuracy. OpenLM
• Goldman Sachs and other sources are projecting that global AI spending will approach the $2 trillion threshold, with data centers, GPUs, cloud services, and AI software driving capital outlays. FinRegRag
• Gartner forecasts enterprise software spending will grow 15.2% in 2026 to $1.43 trillion. 24/7 Wall St.
• By deployment model, the cloud-based (SaaS) segment is growing at a double-digit CAGR of 25.1% between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• By application, the cloud computing segment is projected to grow at a significant 25.0% CAGR between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• Microsoft will discontinue support for numerous products throughout 2026, spanning operating systems, productivity software, database platforms, and server technologies. 4sysops
• In 2026 broadcasters will increasingly rely on FinOps to understand the true behaviour of their cloud-based live workflows, enabling smarter decisions about when cloud or software-defined on-prem systems offer better long-term value. CSI

Last updated: 18 January 2026