hy Consulting Group vs SoftServe

Humanoide Roboter in der Industrie: Welche Rolle DACH-Unternehmen jetzt besetzen können

hy Consulting Group has released its Humanoid Robotics Report analyzing 268 venture-backed companies across 823 funding rounds and 68 DACH industrial firms. The report reveals that while venture capital in humanoid robotics surged from $0.5 billion in 2023 to $6.8 billion by July 2026, only 11 funded companies originate from the DACH region. Despite possessing capabilities across all seven humanoid subsystems, DACH companies face a significant positioning gap as serial bills of materials are currently being defined.

• Venture capital in humanoid robotics rose from $0.5 billion in 2023 to $6.8 billion by early July 2026, with average funding round sizes reaching $131 million in 2026.
• Only 11 of 268 globally funded humanoid robotics companies originate from the DACH region, with NEURA Robotics capturing $1,583 million of the total $1,636 million invested in DACH firms.
• China dominates component funding, representing 31 of 46 funded component specialists and 86 percent of associated capital.

SaaS-Preismodelle im Vergleich: Seat-, Usage- und Outcome-based Pricing

hy Consulting Group has published analysis from its SaaS & Pricing Report 2027 highlighting a significant market shift from traditional seat-based pricing to usage- and outcome-based models. Driven by generative AI multiplying per-user productivity, seat-based pricing is projected to see the steepest decline of 31 percentage points from its 38% adoption rate in 2026. Meanwhile, hybrid pricing models that combine base subscription fees with consumption components are emerging as the dominant standard, with 63% of respondents expecting them to be the most relevant model in two years.

• According to data from the hy SaaS & Pricing Report 2027, 38% of SaaS providers use seat-based pricing in 2026, but the metric faces an expected decline of 31 percentage points over the next two years.
• Usage-based pricing stands at 6% adoption in 2026 and is expected to surge to 29%.
• Outcome-based pricing currently accounts for 5% of providers and shows the strongest projected growth with a 20 percentage point increase.

Build, Buy oder Partner? Wie Konzerne die richtige Wachstumsstrategie für neue Geschäftsfelder finden

hy Consulting Group has published a strategic guide outlining a structured decision framework for corporate expansion into new business areas. The firm identifies three core factors—speed of market entry, core relevance of the technology, and internal execution competence—to help executive boards decide between building, buying, or partnering. Backed by experience from over 850 projects, the advisory firm highlights risks such as the 70% failure rate of transformation initiatives during implementation.

• hy Consulting Group outlines three strategic criteria for corporate growth decisions: speed of market entry, technology centrality, and internal execution capability.
• According to hy's Corporate Innovation Report 2023, over 90% of companies in the DACH region pursue multiple corporate venturing modes simultaneously.
• The publication notes that 70% of corporate transformation initiatives fail during the execution phase rather than at the ideation stage.

SoftServe Appoints Andriy Stytsyuk as Chief Executive Officer

SoftServe announces appointment of Andriy Stytsyuk as CEO, effective immediately. Also, the company acquires NewVision Software, adds India-based expertise, and establishes local presence in Saudi Arabia.

SoftServe Launches Saudi Arabia Entity for AI Innovation

SoftServe, an AI and technology services company, announced the official launch of a new entity in Saudi Arabia, operating from Riyadh. This expansion marks a significant milestone in its commitment to the Middle East region and increases its global presence to 54 offices in 17 countries. The company aims to bring enterprise-grade AI capabilities and digital transformation expertise to regional organizations, offering onsite responsiveness and localized solutions. The expansion aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, with SoftServe committing to cultivate local talent and support sovereign AI development. This follows SoftServe's acquisition of India-based NewVision Software, marking its first formal expansion into the Middle East market.

• SoftServe officially launched a new entity in Saudi Arabia, based in Riyadh.
• The expansion brings SoftServe's global presence to 54 offices in 17 countries.
• The entity aims to deliver enterprise-grade AI and digital transformation services to Saudi organizations.

EHI Study: Agentic Commerce Becomes Strategic Retail Priority

According to an EHI study commissioned by Softserve, agentic commerce is evolving into a strategic topic for the retail sector. The study reveals that approximately 60% of retail companies are engaging with AI systems that autonomously execute or control purchasing or trading processes. Over 11% already use concrete applications, while 40% currently see no use case in their own business. Key challenges include data quality and a lack of skilled personnel, with only 39.2% rating their data as good and only about 20% feeling adequately staffed. Investments are expected to increase significantly over the next five to ten years. The study also highlights that online retail is expected to be most affected, with 85.8% of participants anticipating a strong impact within five years.

• Around 60% of retail companies are dealing with AI systems for autonomous commerce processes.
• Over 11% of companies already use concrete agentic commerce applications.
• 40% of surveyed companies see no current use of agentic commerce in their business.