The software sector declined sharply after enterprise software firm Pegasystems reported that customers are delaying purchasing decisions to redirect spending to AI initiatives. [1, 16] This news has sparked concerns about the near-term growth prospects for the entire sector, weighing on sentiment ahead of earnings from major players. This anxiety is amplified as large-cap software companies like ServiceNow and Salesforce also saw their stocks fall, with investors now heavily focused on the timeline for AI monetization and potential slowdowns in core business growth. [9, 16, 19]