SaaStr

OCTOBER 20, 2022

SaaStr events couldn’t happen without our partners, and we wanted to give a special shout-out to some of our newest sponsors for SaaStr Annual 2023. ChurnZero is the Customer Success platform and partner for growing SaaS and subscription businesses. Join these incredible companies to experience all the value of SaaStr!

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Scale compliance Healthcare AI 197

Blulogix

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Usage Pricing: Turning Consumption into Revenue – A Practical Guide to Transitioning to Consumption Subscription Billing By BluLogix Team In the realm of consumption-based billing, navigating the intricate network of data staging and mediation stands as a pivotal factor in driving efficient billing processes.

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Clouded Judgement

MARCH 1, 2024

Anything AI related has always been “hot,” but it has really hit a fever pitch in the last few months. What’s most interesting about this, is a lot of the darling AI companies from last year have really slowed down, but everyone seems to have forgotten this and is ready to “find the next big thing.”

Cloud 311

Cloud AI Investment Metrics 311

Clouded Judgement

JANUARY 26, 2024

Many public software companies don’t report ARR, so I’ll take the quarterly subscription revenue and multiply it by 4 to approximate ARR. There have been many companies who’ve seen their quarterly net new ARR decrease each quarter through 2023. … And with regard to Gen AI, the momentum is outstanding.

Cloud 161

Cloud Marketplace as a Service AI Subscription 161

Chart Mogul

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In January, venture capitalist Fred Wilson wrote “Surviving is thriving in 2023” and I think he couldn’t have been more right. Sure, there are a lot of CRMs on the market, but our unique ability to combine subscription data with sales opportunities and customer communication all in one place has proven powerful.

Scale 52

Scale Subscription Payment Features Benchmarks 52

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the eCommerce subscription trends to follow in 2024 to beat the competition and achieve sales targets. All that you need to do is to see how the e-commerce market evolved over the period of 2023 and find trends to follow in the coming year. Well, AI has resolved this issue.

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Payment Methods Artificial Intelligence Trends Payment Services 59

Blulogix

DECEMBER 7, 2023

B2B Subscriptions in 2024: Embracing a Paradigm Shift with Usage-Based Pricing By BluLogix Team As the clock ticks towards 2024, a seismic shift is brewing in the B2B subscription landscape: the rise of usage-based pricing (UBP). This is not a subscription snooze-fest.

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B2B Subscription Payment Features Pricing 52

Buffer Resources

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Meta + Facebook This was a particularly update-heavy week for Meta & Associates, as they held their Meta Connect 2023 conference and unveiled several updates aimed at enhancing user engagement and streamlining content sharing. Get the need-to-know highlights from the social media industry that happened the week of September 25-28.

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Social Media AI Search AI ChatGPT 91

FastSpring

AUGUST 2, 2023

Now as a successful international business, TestDome has been with FastSpring through all of it, and even when other payment platforms launched intriguing new products, Mario never saw a good reason to leave FastSpring. Selling internationally is key to their business model. Read how Walls.io

Payment Solutions 136

Payment Solutions Payment Methods Merchant Services AI Search 136

Unbounce

JUNE 15, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way we live. From virtual assistants to self-driving cars, AI-powered technology is transforming us into a more efficient species by automating mundane tasks, providing personalized recommendations, and helping us make informed decisions. AI is coming to search. GPT’ to you.”).

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Artificial Intelligence AI Search AI ChatGPT 98

Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 23, 2024

They discussed the wide-ranging implications that generative AI will have across fintech and how it will boost jobs, rather than replace them. Alex Immerman: If 2023 was the year of efficiency, 2024 is the year of generative AI. My general view is that every part of AI will be way better next year. Mind sharing?

Payments 103

Payments Forecasting Payment Services Payment Solutions 103

Blulogix

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From revenue loss and delayed invoicing to customer dissatisfaction and compliance risks, inaccuracies or delays within these processes can significantly disrupt business operations. While the idea of usage-based pricing might seem exhilarating, navigating its intricacies can Read More » December 14, 2023 Blog Why Usage-Based Pricing (UBP)?

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Data Payment Features AI Search AI 52

User Pilot

APRIL 6, 2023

A powerful AI tool can be the perfect companion to your customer success platform. However, AI tools also come with their own caveats. In this article, we will explore: How to leverage AI tools for customer success and retention. Best AI tools for customer success managers (CSMs). Why are AI and automation important?

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AI Customer Success ChatGPT Management 98

Blulogix

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A collection of recorded webinars and videos on Software-as-a-Service and Subscription Management Webinars & Videos 1. Automated Invoicing : Implement automated invoicing processes that generate bills based on the rated usage data. Ensure that invoices are clear and easy for customers to understand.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features SaaS AI Search Subscription 52

SaaSHolic

MAY 15, 2023

Three important factors for companies to consider when implementing AI are discussed: organizational structure, management systems, and leadership models, with an emphasis on simplicity and financial optimization in data processes.

Payment Methods 52

Payment Methods Blockchain Artificial Intelligence Payment Services 52

User Pilot

JULY 24, 2023

TypeGenie is an AI-powered writing assistant that autocompletes repetitive content in customer service responses. As of 21 July 2023, there are 1,503 integrations in the Zendesk marketplace. It uses proprietary AI models, which enables teams to reduce the number of support tickets with unique human-like responses.

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Marketplace as a Service AI Search Social Media Customer Support 96

Clouded Judgement

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Further they said: “For H2 [H2 for their fiscal year is the quarters ending March ‘24 and June ‘24], assuming the optimization and new workload trends continue and with the growing contribution from AI, we expect Azure revenue growth in constant currency to remain roughly stable compared to Q2.”

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Cost optimization & reporting Cloud Azure AWS 152

Blulogix

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Brace yourselves for a whirlwind of AI-powered personalization, dynamic pricing ecosystems, and real-world success stories that will ignite your imagination and leave you eager to join the UBP revolution. Subscription Billing 1. This is the magic of AI-powered personalization. Dynamic discounts: Forget static tiers.

AI Search 59

AI Search AI B2B Marketplace as a Service 59

Clouded Judgement

JANUARY 12, 2024

There are certainly some deals that happened in 2023 that haven’t announced yet (there’s always a lag), so I’d expect the 2023 bar to be slightly higher once everything has announced. And I do see investors and founders repeating a lot of the mistakes from 2021 today, especially in the AI domain.

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Cloud Venture Capital Acquisition Metrics 284

Buffer Resources

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Now the social network lets you do everything from broadcasting to your followers to creating your own stickers with AI , with a host of new features only hitting the Meta-owned app in the last few months. Broadcast Channels, which hit apps in February 2023, offer you a chance to send mass updates to followers who have opted in.

AI Search 126

AI Search Social Media AI Subscription 126

Clouded Judgement

OCTOBER 13, 2023

growth in 2023. Some of the optimism for longer term budget growth comes from AI/LLM spend. Most public companies don’t report net new ARR, so I’m taking an implied ARR metric (quarterly subscription revenue x 4). Companies that do not disclose subscription rev have been left out of the analysis and are listed as NA.

Cloud 169

Cloud Artificial Intelligence Subscription Payment Features 169

Blulogix

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Subscription Billing Here's how UBP will play out as a theme throughout the year: Increased Adoption: Expect to see more B2B companies adopting UBP models, driven by customer demand and the need to stay competitive. But hold your horses Read More » December 19, 2023 The post UBP: The Theme for 2024 appeared first on BluLogix.

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Artificial Intelligence AI Search B2B Subscription 59

Totango

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

After several years of relentless pursuit of new business, 2023 made it clear to many companies that growth at all costs is not a sustainable strategy. When customers achieve their goals, businesses will see more subscription renewals and expansion revenue from upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Trends 91

Trends Customer Success Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence 91

Buffer Resources

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s not the first time I’ve tried out LinkedIn Premium — but it is the first time I’m approaching the platform’s paid subscription as a creator.  AI Profile writing assistant: A relatively new feature that will help you polish up the headline and about section on your profile.

Technical Review 103

Technical Review Systems Review Sales Recruiting AI Search 103

Blulogix

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Compelling Case for Change By BluLogix Team The B2B subscription landscape whispers of a transformative force – usage-based pricing (UBP). Subscription Billing Think of it as a seismic shift in the B2B world, where customers no longer feel like they’re stuck on a never-ending subscription treadmill.

Pricing 59

Pricing AI Search Subscription Payment Features 59

Blulogix

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Subscription Billing 1. Stay tuned for the next post in the series, in which we’ll explore the exciting future of UBP , where AI personalizes pricing and ecosystems flourish. Take your business further with BluIQ’s flexible, scalable, enterprise-grade intelligent billing solutions. Buckle up, the adventure continues!

AI Search 59

AI Search Subscription Payment Features Finance 59

Clouded Judgement

AUGUST 11, 2023

And everyone hoping for AI acceleration will need to wait. In summary, I don’t expect real AI tailwinds to show up in non-hyperscaler businesses in a meaningful way through the rest of 2023. Most public companies don’t report net new ARR, so I’m taking an implied ARR metric (quarterly subscription revenue x 4).

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Cloud Trends Azure GCP(Google Cloud Platform) 130

Clouded Judgement

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We have companies like BuzzFeed and C3 making loose announcements about how they will incorporate generative AI into their business, sending their stocks up 50-100%+. A 2023 recession feels less likely, with 2024 being the more realistic timing if we do in fact get to a deeper recession. The market was offsides. Market Offsides.

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Cloud Azure AWS Generative AI 130

Clouded Judgement

JUNE 2, 2023

It’s a bit of a swag as not all companies report ARR (and where they don’t I’m calculating ARR as quarterly subscription revenue x4). Are 2023 Numbers De-Risked? My sense is the market really only cares about one thing right now (putting aside AI hype…) Are forward estimates going up or down?

Cloud 130

Cloud Trends SMB Subscription 130

Buffer Resources

JANUARY 18, 2024

It’s not the first time I’ve tried out LinkedIn Premium — but it is the first time I’m approaching the platform’s paid subscription as a creator.  AI Profile writing assistant: A relatively new feature that will help you polish up the headline and about section on your profile.

Technical Review 61

Technical Review Systems Review Sales Recruiting AI Search 61

How To Buy Saas

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Artkai Rate: $50 – $99 / hr Employees: 50 – 249 Founded: 2014 This It service provider from Kyiv, Ukraine is focused on fintech, blockchain, AI, Web3, crypto, and eCommerce solutions. In 2023 Artkai continued to be a reliable partner for dozens of clients.

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DevOps as a Service Development Technical Review Blockchain 40

Buffer Resources

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Now the social network lets you do everything from broadcasting to your followers to creating your own stickers with AI , with a host of new features only hitting the Meta-owned app in the last few months. Broadcast Channels, which hit apps in February 2023, offer you a chance to send mass updates to followers who have opted in.

AI Search 52

AI Search Social Media AI Subscription 52

Sales Hacker

MARCH 1, 2024

Here are a few benefit sticking points: Owned media can be measured by subscriptions. Platforms like Substack and Patreon allow consumers to connect and support creators through subscriptions. With subscriptions, SaaS companies are able to organically build a targeted email list.

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VP of Engineering Scale SaaS AI Search 71

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 2, 2023

The rise of newsletters In January 2023, I noticed an increase in reception around niche newsletters. The Rundown did the same when AI took off. Looking at the overall market sentiment in April 2023, it was clear that there was a lot of uncertainty. ExplodingIdeas.co landing page ExplodingIdeas.co

Business 88

Business Venture Capital Technical Review Trends 88

FastSpring

JANUARY 9, 2023

For example, Stripe advertises subscription management features, however, many companies end up integrating with another service like Chargebee or Recurly to get the subscription management features they need. More subscription management features. Manage Everything from Checkout to Subscriptions in One Platform.

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Payment Methods Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Solutions 111

Buffer Resources

JANUARY 18, 2023

Description : ChatGPT is an AI tool that you can ask questions on any topic – the only limit is your imagination (and the fact that it only has knowledge up to 2023). How it helps : Where ChatGPT (and any other AI research tools) wins over Google is that it can curate information for you. ChatGPT Price : Free (for now).

Payment Services 124

Payment Services Payments AI Search Payment Methods 124

Buffer Resources

AUGUST 2, 2023

The rise of newsletters In January 2023, I noticed an increase in reception around niche newsletters. The Rundown did the same when AI took off. Looking at the overall market sentiment in April 2023, it was clear that there was a lot of uncertainty. ExplodingIdeas.co landing page ExplodingIdeas.co

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Business Venture Capital Technical Review Trends 52