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AI makes software cheap to build but costly to sell

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The increasing abundance of AI-generated code has made software development significantly cheaper, yet has not reduced the costs associated with distribution and sales. Enterprise software companies still face substantial expenses in go-to-market strategies, including consultative selling, integration support, and lengthy sales cycles. While venture capital has heavily funded AI coding tools, the fundamental challenges of customer acquisition and market differentiation in enterprise software remain, with trust and implementation support becoming key differentiators. AI

IMPACT Highlights how AI's impact on software development costs does not translate to reduced go-to-market expenses, forcing a re-evaluation of enterprise software unit economics.

RANK_REASON This article discusses industry trends and expert opinions on the impact of AI on software development and sales, rather than announcing a new product, research, or funding round.

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AI makes software cheap to build but costly to sell

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