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Infosys partners with Cognition to bring ‘Devin’ AI engineer into enterprise software delivery
Infosys has announced a strategic collaboration with AI software company Cognition to integrate its AI software engineer **‘Devin’** with the Infosys Topaz Fabric enterprise AI platform. The joint offering aims to automate coding, testing, documentation, and system optimization for global clients in sectors such as banking, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and telecom, improving engineering productivity and speeding time‑to‑market.
CloudEagle, Echo, and The San Francisco Compute Co. spotlighted as cloud startups to watch in 2026
Industry outlet CRN has named CloudEagle, Echo, and The San Francisco Compute Co. among ten key cloud computing startups expected to redefine infrastructure, applications, and security in 2026. These firms focus on SaaS stack AI‑app tracking, secure AI container images, and large‑scale GPU cloud experiences, reflecting cloud’s central role in scaling AI workloads.
CTA forecast at CES: U.S. consumer software and services spending to reach nearly $194B
The Consumer Technology Association’s latest U.S. Consumer Technology Industry Forecast projects consumer spending on software and services will grow 4.2%, approaching **$194 billion** in 2026. Presented at CES, the outlook notes that software‑driven value, subscriptions, and AI‑enabled experiences are becoming the primary growth drivers despite tariffs and economic uncertainty.
AI becomes defining feature of financial software stacks for high‑growth companies
A 2026 analysis of financial systems reports that nearly all leading tools for growing businesses are implementing or integrating AI to speed and improve financial analysis. Platforms such as QuickBooks Online Advanced, Xero, NetSuite, and Stripe Billing are emphasizing automation, better visibility, and decision‑support to help companies manage multi‑currency operations, subscriptions, and rapid scaling.
Industry outlook: Software innovation, AI, and investment shifts reshaping global tech hubs
Recent coverage highlights how advances in AI, evolving venture capital strategies, and policy changes such as regional tax regimes are redirecting software investment and talent flows. Emerging hubs like Hong Kong and parts of the U.S. are positioned to benefit as companies pursue AI‑driven automation and user‑centric software products in a highly competitive market.
Analyst: Intelligent mobile platforms moving beyond apps to predictive AI ecosystems
Technology futurists describe a shift from standalone mobile apps to **intelligent mobile platforms** that act as predictive, always‑on AI ecosystems for work and life. Generative AI, agentic AI, and the Internet of Everything are identified as “hard trends” that will make autonomous digital agents, AI‑to‑AI coordination, and AI as an operational layer common over the next few years.
Microsoft’s ‘Agent Factory’ concept positions AI agents as the next software runtime
A recent discussion with Microsoft EVP of Core AI Jay Parikh outlines an “Agent Factory” vision in which AI agents become central to how enterprise software is built and operated. Parikh stresses that observability, evaluation frameworks, and new development lifecycles are becoming mission‑critical as organizations move from traditional apps toward fleets of AI agents performing complex tasks.
Dynatrace community reports surge in app extensions and integrations across major clouds
Dynatrace’s January 2026 community update emphasizes its open, extensible Hub that integrates with all major cloud platforms for observability and performance monitoring. The community logged over 150 new topics, 114 new product ideas, and dozens of accepted solutions, underscoring active ecosystem development around apps, extensions, and customization.
AI‑driven healthcare and risk‑analysis software showcased as models for industry‑specific innovation
New software initiatives, including AI tools that analyze prescription data to identify patient risks, are highlighted as examples of how AI can transform vertical industries. Such applications demonstrate how domain‑specific software can improve efficiency and outcomes in areas like healthcare while illustrating broader opportunities for AI‑powered, compliance‑aware solutions.
Enterprise demand for AI‑powered SaaS management and security accelerates
Cloud startups such as CloudEagle and Mondoo are gaining attention for platforms that manage SaaS sprawl and secure infrastructure using context‑aware, AI‑native models. Mondoo’s structured AI‑driven security platform recently secured $17.5 million in funding to expand go‑to‑market efforts and strengthen partner channels, signaling strong demand for automated security in modern app stacks.