Clouded Judgement

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. These seem like perfect fits for LLM based applicatiosn. Perfect for a LLM! The unlock here of “group + triage + agent” will be the backbone for the next wave of software. Follow along to stay up to date! The list goes on.

Systems Review 144

Systems Review Cloud AI Artificial Intelligence 144

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It’s expensive and time-consuming to build software. 2 It’s expensive and time-consuming to build software. Adam came up with the wildest idea he could think of for an app and used Anthropc, a large language model company, to help develop the idea. It’s difficult for customers to configure, integrate, and extend.

Generative AI 293

Generative AI AWS Artificial Intelligence AI 293

TechEmpower SaaS

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence Does your application leverage AI in any way? Team and Process Are you using, or planning to use any software development methodologies? Compliance What regulatory compliance do you need to support? If so, will you also have your own account system? For customer service?

Innovation 780

Innovation Development CTO Hire Technical Review 780

BetterCloud

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Naturally, it includes any cloud services, software, and even hardware. In fact, the 2022 G2 Software Buyer Behavior Report , said that 56% of North American organizations actually prefer using a credit card to buy SaaS. Users spend too much time trying to learn software, and not getting work done. And the result?

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence compliance Systems Review Technical Review 52

SaaStr

MAY 4, 2022

The internet economy is expected to double from 2019 to 2023—and that’s after the cost of software tools to run your business has collapsed, from $4M in 2011 to a paltry $4000 today. Software companies have realized how much of the market can be tapped by servicing horizontal use cases with vertical functionality. Key takeaways.

Payment Features 259

Payment Features Payment Services Outsourcing Services Payment Solutions 259

SaaStr

MARCH 28, 2024

I spend a lot of time researching software trends in vertical software, compliance, and AI. She also worked on projects to increase the number of women in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence, and helped start and build the West Coast fintech practice. We have a total of $1.8B

Venture Capital 274

Venture Capital Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Scale 274

SaaStr

JUNE 20, 2024

Integration and scaling challenges Governance Limited expertise Cost Complexity We used to talk about how important it was to get the data model correct and leverage the correct LLM. Today, we’re moving toward building models that are tuned and trained on a specific domain, industry, and business need. This is common.

AI 176

AI Artificial Intelligence Government Scale 176

Blulogix

JANUARY 3, 2025

Navigating these changes requires businesses to adopt compliance-focused billing software and automated subscription management tools that ensure adherence to legal standards while maintaining operational efficiency and customer trust. Automated systems can generate compliance reports on demand, saving time and resources.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Subscription Management compliance 52

FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2024

This year’s themes cover the big topics in tech, including the Creator Economy, Gaming and eSports, B2B, and, of course, Artificial Intelligence. We’re also the leading merchant of record for global software companies — powering over a billion dollars in worldwide transactions every year.

Merchant Services 149

Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Methods Artificial Intelligence 149

BetterCloud

MARCH 7, 2025

This is called shadow IT and its a constant battle, but theres a new, more sophisticated invader on the scene: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Compliance: Many industries have strict compliance requirements. Its not always a standalone application; it can be integrated into existing software, making it harder to detect.

AI 52

AI Software Review Technical Review Software 52

Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

From hiring to onboarding, employee scheduling, and HR compliance, there are dozens of responsibilities being juggled. That’s why HR software has become so popular over the years. Interested in getting HR software, but don’t know where to start? The Top 5 Options For HR Software. You’ve come to the right place.

Software Review 129

Software Review Software Systems Review compliance 129

The SaaS Garage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Chicago & Munich, September 13, 2022 ( businesswire ) — Sphera, a leading global provider of ESG performance and risk management software, data and consulting services, today. announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire riskmethods, an award-winning software company specializing in supply chain risk management (SCRM).

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Software Machine Learning Management 52

Clouded Judgement

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. When they started using large language models from OpenAI, the gross margin on the same product went to -100%! There are many limiters here - data security and compliance are big ones. Datadog Gives Software the All Clear?

Cloud 190

Cloud Artificial Intelligence GCP(Google Cloud Platform) AI 190

SaaStr

DECEMBER 18, 2023

At SaaStr Annual , IBM’s VP of Software and Technology Raj Datta and Director of Startups Kylie Rutherford shared how AI is changing the game for companies of all sizes. Yet, 79% will struggle to ensure their AI models are responsible, secure, and free of bias. growth in the last few months alone.

AI 299

AI Technology Scale Startup 299

Payrix

MARCH 6, 2024

Embedded Payments have become a popular feature in the ecosystem of software developers who understand their role in driving better user engagement, value, growth, and competitive advantage. Therefore, software companies looking to optimize the user experience with payments must choose a payments partner wisely.

Payments 100

Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Solutions 100

Tom Tunguz

DECEMBER 18, 2018

There were no VPs of CS in most software businesses. Software M&A volume neared $100B, almost 3x better than any year in the past seven. Machine learning fades as a buzzword. This will occur in all major SaaS categories, products serving VPs of Marketing, Sales, Engineering, and Customer Support. 2018 Predictions.

Blockchain 202

Blockchain Technical Review Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning 202

Clouded Judgement

JULY 17, 2024

As we stand on the brink of unprecedented advancements in artificial intelligence, I believe we’re just starting the Fourth Industrial Revolution: the Intelligence Revolution. CPUs (Central Processing Units): CPUs are the brains of the servers, executing instructions from software applications.

Artificial Intelligence 196

Artificial Intelligence Systems Review AI Technical Review 196

FastSpring

JANUARY 10, 2023

There are tons of monthly recurring billing software solutions available, so it can seem difficult to determine which one is right for your business. In broad strokes, recurring billing consists of four steps: Setting up trials, recurring billing intervals, and pricing models. Chargebee: Supports Complex Subscription Management.

Payment Solutions 146

Payment Solutions Payment Features Payment Methods Software Review 146

Neil Patel

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The Top 7 Options For Live Chat Software. How to Choose the Best Live Chat Software For You. Most plans will have some limitations on how many support reps can access the software. Why exactly are you in the market for live chat software? But some software is designed to accommodate specific needs and goals.

Software Review 141

Software Review Software Scale Systems Review 141

SaaStr

MAY 14, 2024

Make AI Intrinsic to the Way the Product Works GenAI is great at some things, things it can detect and work on, nonlinear problems that are traditionally very difficult for software to go after. Just like performance and compliance, it should be part of every sprint. Now, you can go after it. Sites need to be secure.

AI 283

AI Cloud compliance Innovation 283

Payrix

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Software-led payments have grown in popularity, and for good reason. Last year, we sat down with several of the payments experts that roam the halls of Worldpay to understand what was on the horizon for software platforms and payments. From those conversations, we made software-led payments predictions for 2024.

Payment Services 100

Payment Services Merchant Services Payments Payment Solutions 100

Scytale

MARCH 12, 2025

With a background in computer science and a passion for emerging technology, Victor has driven innovation in AI, machine learning, and immersive media. With SOC 2 compliance, the startup not only prioritizes innovation but also ensures top-tier data protection. Backed by 1.93

Startup 59

Startup Scale Cybersecurity AI Search 59

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Theyre easy to integrate and set up, with the host taking care of data security measures, including PCI compliance and fraud protection. On top of PCI compliance, you might have to pay extra for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certification. Just like self-hosted gateways, merchants using API-based solutions are responsible for security.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

Payrix

AUGUST 14, 2024

As a software company getting ready to or thinking about embedding payments into your platform, there is much to consider. We’ve equipped you with everything you need to know to properly prepare your software users for this important milestone to create a more seamless experience. What does the merchant experience look like?

Merchant Services 100

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments Software Review 100

Stax

MAY 16, 2024

Electronic health records, or EHR software, are a staple in modern healthcare organizations. More than 96% of hospitals use some form of EHR system to maintain records, which is good because it shows clear demand for the software. But in such a saturated market, selling your EHR software and expanding your user base can be difficult.

Payment Solutions 88

Payment Solutions Payments Payment Methods Software Review 88

SaaStr

APRIL 4, 2019

Join us for a fireside chat between Google Cloud and Zenoss, a leader in software-defined IT operations, as we discuss the most common and emerging challenges facing SaaS companies today for both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Traditionally we’ve been around since 2005 and traditionally have been a software on-prem business.

Cloud 173

Cloud Scale Trends Machine Learning 173

Stax

MAY 30, 2024

Field service management software is a system that helps a company monitor and coordinate their employees’ activities off the company’s premises. The software allows managers to view and modify work schedules, orders, inventory, invoices, customer account records, and other records in the database.

Payment Solutions 88

Payment Solutions Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 88

Stax

JUNE 18, 2024

In a subscription business model, customers pay a recurring fee in exchange for a product or service. This could be a subscription box, a SaaS (Software as a Service) product, or even just a streaming platform like Netflix. But managing subscriptions effectively and freeing up time and resources for expansion is no picnic.

Payment Features 88

Payment Features Payment Solutions Payment Services Payments 88

User Pilot

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Let’s explore each of these data analytics trends to understand how they can be leveraged in your company: Smarter analytics with artificial intelligence : AI enhances data analytics by making processes faster, more scalable, and cost-effective, enabling better user behavior prediction and product optimization.

Trends 102

Trends Artificial Intelligence Data Outsourced Development 102

Trint

JANUARY 28, 2021

Teams across your business rely on software platforms for everyday tasks: from your finance team’s automated payroll system to the marketing team’s workflow management system , these platforms are central to your organization. And how do you know which software platforms are up to the task of keeping that data safe?

Outsourcing Services 130

Outsourcing Services Data Artificial Intelligence Scale 130

BetterCloud

MARCH 17, 2025

SaaS budgeting is the process of planning, allocating, and managing financial resources for acquiring and using Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions within an organization. Whether youre new to SaaS budgeting or youre a seasoned pro, theres always something to learn about the best ways to buy software. What is SaaS budgeting?

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Strategy Marketplace as a Service SaaS 52

User Pilot

JULY 29, 2024

Looking for the best customer success management software to power up your product growth strategy, but you are overwhelmed with so many options in the market? TL;DR Customer success software refers to tools that help manage customer experiences and drive customers toward their desired outcomes. We’ve got you covered!

Customer Success 105

Customer Success Software Management SaaS 105

ProfitWell

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Starting with the humble spreadsheet de c ades ago, software has revolutionized the way we do business. It should c ome as no surprise to you then, that software to aid in SaaS operations management exists. 3 signs your company might need SaaS operations management software. Your team uses tons of SaaS software.

Software 82

Software Management Payment Features SaaS 82

Sales Hacker

AUGUST 8, 2018

Having a mere semblance of artificial intelligence or machine learning is no longer enough, nor will it fool tech-savvy users. Advanced users now want more powerful AI and machine learning to tackle hyper-specific CRM functions. In fact, the clamor for AI integration already peaked a few years ago.

Artificial Intelligence 102

Artificial Intelligence Blockchain Machine Learning AI 102

User Pilot

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hotjar is a product analytics software best known for its heatmaps and session recording tools. Totango is a customer analytics software focused primarily on customer success and churn reduction. UXCam is a product analytics software optimized for mobile customer insights. Starts at Silver’s $199/month.) Source: Totango.

Artificial Intelligence 105

Artificial Intelligence Social Media Software Review AI Search 105

Neil Patel

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Love Matchmaking), but readers of your headline know right away how their lives will improve (easier time doing taxes, getting matched with the right person using the power of artificial intelligence). Use the power of artificial intelligence and finally get matched with “The One” for a more enjoyable online dating experience.

Engagement 142

Engagement Artificial Intelligence Software Review Market Research 142

Blulogix

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Schedule a Demo Today The Shift Toward Consumption-Based Models Usage-based models, also known as metered billing , align costs with customer activity. Whether its cloud storage, software access, or other services, customers appreciate paying only for what they use.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Scaling AI Search Subscription 52