How B2B and B2C SaaS AI is Changing the Future of Business Software Tools

14 Nov. 2024 - - Total Reads 1,522

Business Software Tools

Over the past decade, SaaS platforms had a big impact as business software tools. From CRM and ERP heavyweights like SAP, Xero, Pronto, and Monday, Clickup, Sage, MYOB, Dynamics, Salesforce to SME-friendly tools like Shopify, SaaS promised to make organisations more efficient, cutting costs and streamlining operations. But here’s the catch: instead of saving time and money, many of these platforms have become massive cost centres. You’re locked into licensing fees of tens, hundreds or even millions of dollars a year, and that is without your internal and customisation costs for maintenance, training, resource teams that work on just that product… and it’s supposed to be working for you.

It’s not what we were promised. SaaS and Business Software was meant to boost productivity, not add other complexities. Now, with the rise of AI, particularly in B2B AI and B2C AI, there’s a new wave of innovation hitting the market. This time, it’s AI – specifically LLMs (Large Language Models) – that is changing everything. 

The Rise and Fall of Traditional SaaS Platforms

Let’s talk about the big names – SAP, Xero, Salesforce, and Shopify. These platforms have dominated the SaaS world. They’re essential to many businesses but come with significant downsides. Custom integrations, constant updates, and entire teams needed just to keep things running. AndMine as a digital agency, have been doing these customisations for decades.

The truth is, SaaS platforms have become bloated. Instead of making life easier, they’ve turned into major headaches for businesses. And the costs? They just keep going up. You end up working for the system instead of the other way around. This wasn’t the vision when SaaS first hit the scene. And it’s not what organisations need today.

The AI Integration Push in SaaS Platforms

Now, AI is being added to these SaaS platforms, with companies bolting on features like LLMs to keep you hooked on their expensive licences. You’ve probably been bombarded with sales calls telling you how “amazing” their new AI features are. Here’s the thing – they’re not.

Most of the time, these so-called AI tools don’t deliver anything revolutionary. They’re tacked on to keep the licence fees rolling in. But the smart companies know the clock is ticking. They’ve seen the writing on the wall, and they know that businesses are looking for more than just a quick AI fix.

While the AI they’re offering might help in the short term, the real value comes when businesses start working directly with AI engines and LLMs. Why pay for a bloated SaaS AI platform when you can build your own AI-powered tools? In the future, organisations that adopt B2B AI and B2C AI early will leave their competitors in the dust.

The Opportunity for Direct AI Integration into Organisations

The future of business AI is all about direct integration. Businesses can now connect straight to AI engines and Large Language Models (LLMs). This is where things get exciting. Instead of relying on traditional SaaS AI platforms with AI bolted on, companies that build their own AI tools will outpace the competition. Why? Because they’ll have the flexibility and control to shape AI to their specific needs.

Think about it. APIs and LLMs are incredibly affordable right now. Businesses can plug into these tools to gain serious productivity boosts without breaking the bank. Imagine reshaping your entire workflow with AI doing the heavy lifting. You’re not just optimising one department. You’re streamlining your entire organisation. Staff overhead drops, operations become smoother, and you gain a huge advantage over businesses still stuck with old SaaS AI models.

For example, with AI, you could generate reports, handle client documentation, or even create custom platforms tailored to your team’s needs. Don’t like the first iteration? Ask it to change the formatting until your happy. Companies that take the leap into direct AI integration will soon be the ones everyone else is trying to catch up with.

The Emergence of New AI-Driven SaaS

We’re entering a new era. The companies with strong intellectual property (IP) and deep industry knowledge are going to disrupt the SaaS AI market. These businesses will create their own AI-powered platforms, turning them into new brands and products that outperform the old, clunky pay for play licensed systems. It’s already happening.

We’ve spent the last two decades working with these massive SaaS cost centres, customising them for clients. But the future? It belongs to those who leverage AI, particularly B2B AI and B2C AI, to build better, faster, and more efficient tools. The SaaS monopoly is crumbling, and AI will lead to more competition, more innovation, and ultimately better solutions for businesses of all sizes.

For large organisations and governments locked into costly SaaS platforms yes they may bolt in AI, but it will be part of their existing bulk platform you probably use a few percent of and pay hundreds of thousands or more for. This shift will be massive. Cut out the expensive middleman and deliver real value, not endless customisation headaches. It’s a chance to turn the frustrations of the past into the opportunities of the future.

If you want to lead, you’ve got to start today. AI isn’t the future, it’s here. Companies that stick with old SaaS platforms will fall behind. They’ll face rising costs and outdated systems, while those embracing custom AI and LLMs will pull ahead. In the end, we see most if not all SaaS platforms going regardless, as AI is able to simply do the tasks you need for you matched or better than you’ve ever done them. There is a lot more to this, and being able to streamline AI into your organisational workflow is what software developers like AndMine are solving today.   

At Andmine, we’re here to help you become an AI market leader. Whether you’re in B2B AI, B2C AI, or just looking for smarter tools, now is the time to act. AI is going to reshape business in ways we can’t even imagine yet. But one thing’s certain – those who adopt it now will thrive.

Ready to future-proof your organisation? Let’s have a chat. Book a call and we’ll show you how AI can transform your organisation. 

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