Views on software customization in enterprise software are shifting as AI agents spread, with some in the industry saying optimization is becoming a future-defining keyword. Calls are growing for system integration-style work to build software to customer needs, with some arguing AI agents without customization struggle in enterprise markets. Major AI firms are expanding hiring of forward deployed engineers and forming joint ventures to support deployments, while executives say deploying agents is complex and requires deep process understanding.

The timeline for preparing for “Q-Day,” when quantum computers could undermine key security systems used in the internet, communications networks and electronic devices, is moving up to around 2029 from 2035. TechRadar reported that Google and Cloudflare are accelerating preparations for a shift to post-quantum cryptography ahead of U.S. government guidance. The debate is shifting toward immediate action as firms face broad software and hardware upgrades, identification of vulnerable systems and rising operational and cost pressures.