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G2 Releases Winter 2026 Software Reports
G2 published its Winter 2026 Reports, highlighting AI, automation, and e-commerce as the fastest-growing software categories, with Microsoft leading in mentions and Salesforce in #1 rankings .
Google Workspace Tops Product Rankings
Google Workspace was ranked #1 product, while Slack saw the biggest jump in individual product rankings in G2's latest report, reflecting strong buyer demand for collaboration tools .
AI Categories Dominate New Software Trends
G2 identified 16 new software categories, many tied to AI adoption, operational intelligence, and emerging enterprise needs, signaling rapid market evolution .
AI in Software Development Market Booms
The global market for AI in software development is projected to grow from $1.37 billion in 2026, with a CAGR of 42.3%, led by North America and driven by IT automation .
CrowdStrike Boosts AI Security Offerings
CrowdStrike raised its revenue forecast due to strong demand for its AI-driven Falcon platform, which consolidates security operations and improves margins .
India Reverses Mandatory Cybersecurity App Order
India revoked a mandate requiring smartphone makers to preload a state-run cybersecurity app, following backlash from privacy advocates and tech companies .
Verdent AI Updates Standalone Coding Tool
Verdent AI announced major updates to its AI-powered desktop coding tool, designed to help developers manage parallel tasks more efficiently .
Quantum Software Company Owns Quantum Computer
Horizon Quantum became the first quantum software company to own and operate a quantum computer, aiming to empower developers with advanced quantum programming tools .
Prediction-Market Startups Gain Traction
Prediction-market startups are emerging as a new fintech and AI-data play, offering platforms for staking on events and generating real-time data feeds for AI systems .
Cloud Computing Market Continues Rapid Growth
The global cloud computing market is projected to reach $911 billion in 2026, with 95% of new digital workloads running on cloud-native platforms .