The SaaSpocalypse isn’t killing software. It’s exposing where software value really lives
The term "SaaSpocalypse" describes a market shock where software valuations have been significantly repriced, but this is not due to panic. Instead, it highlights a shift in where true enterprise software value resides. AI agents are commoditizing the application layer, which primarily consists of user interfaces and workflows, making these applications optional if AI can perform the underlying tasks. Value is now concentrating in the underlying intelligence and data layers, where accuracy and trustworthiness are paramount, especially in professional contexts requiring accountability. AI
IMPACT AI agents are commoditizing software interfaces, shifting value to underlying intelligence and data, which requires domain-specific accuracy and accountability.