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SaaS Is Dead. Long Live SaaS! AI And The End Of The Rationing Of Knowledge Work

Tuesday, June 2, 2026Judy RiderView original
SaaS Is Dead. Long Live SaaS! AI And The End Of The Rationing Of Knowledge Work
Reports of “SaaS being dead” are misguided, writes guest author Bob Morse, who contends that AI will enable software companies to move beyond selling productivity tools to deliver knowledge-work outcomes directly, unlocking massive unmet demand for services, ultimately growing the software industry.