JOURNAL ARTICLE
How Gen AI Could Disrupt SaaS-- and Change the Companies That Use It.
Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2025. P. 1 1 of 3
Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Nishar, Deep; Nohria, Nitin 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the potential disruption of Software as a Service (SaaS) by generative AI, highlighting how this technology could transform enterprise software and the companies that rely on it. Generative AI shifts the focus from rigid workflows to dynamic systems of work, allowing organizations to adapt processes based on goals rather than predefined steps. This transition is already underway, with companies like Klarna and Siemens moving away from traditional SaaS solutions in favor of AI-driven systems that enhance efficiency and reduce operational burdens. The authors emphasize the need for leaders to manage governance, organizational readiness, and strategic responses to navigate this significant change in the workplace. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2025/05, p1
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Business and Management
- Publication Date:2025
- Accession Number:186264640
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