The SaaSpocalypse and the AI Bubble
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Businesses in 2026 find themselves facing two scenarios that could completely upend their technology and growth strategies.
- The “SaaSpocalypse” - the upending of traditional SaaS usage, pricing and vendor valuations in the face of new pressures and challenges such as AI
- The AI bubble - A potential rapid devaluation of AI company stocks, throwing investment, industry advancement and the ability to service customers into chaos
Confusion is rife as to what exactly these phenomena are, whether they are real or hype, and what their impact could be on SaaS vendors - or their customers.
This report provides clarity and expert advice to help senior finance and procurement leaders protect themselves from any repercussions.
Signs that you're already affected by the SaaSpocalypse
Recognize any of these in your business?
- Your SaaS bills have risen. For most, SaaS spend has grown at twice the rate of tech stack growth, with little or no extra benefits or features to justify the price increase.
- Your SaaS stack is bloated and unwieldy. The average number of SaaS apps per business is now 136, up 5% in the last year, and typically 24% of applications are wholly unused.
- Much of your tech spend is unauthorised. New software, especially AI tools, are being purchased without oversight.
These are all signs that the SaaSpocalypse has come.
Start to fix them, and you'll begin building your bunker to protect against the SaaSpocalypse.
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