SaaStr

JUNE 7, 2025

as of April 2025, the growth trajectory has flattened since late 2024. I pay more for AI subscriptions than I do for my car lease — Matthew Berman (@MatthewBerman) June 5, 2025 Why the Slowdown May Be Real Several structural factors suggest this isn’t just a temporary pause: Implementation complexity has caught up with enthusiasm.

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SaaStr

JUNE 20, 2025

The Great Spending Showdown: AI vs SaaS in 2025/2026 — What Every B2B Leader Needs to Know We’re witnessing the most dramatic shift in enterprise tech spending since the cloud migration began 15 years ago. The numbers are staggering: AI spending is set to hit $644 billion in 2025, growing at a mind-bending 76.4% year-over-year.

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SaaStr

JUNE 2, 2025

Run your most critical, AI-powered apps on pic.twitter.com/M6tdOd2uQV — sridhar (@RamaswmySridhar) June 2, 2025 Databricks Neon Deal value: ~$1 billion Neon has more than 18,000 customers Founded in 2021, raised $129.6 rose to 30.8%, and experts predict a record number of SaaS mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2025.

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SaaStr

JUNE 6, 2025

G2 has its latest Buyer Behavior report out and while most of its take-aways are things we know or should know, it’s a wake-up call for anyone thinking AI isn’t important in their category: 🚀 Top 5 SaaStr Learnings from G2’s 2025 Buyer Behavior Report 1.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 20, 2025

The platforms that move first are seeing 70%+ revenue uplifts and dramatically improved retention.

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FastSpring

JANUARY 13, 2025

If so, join FastSpring at Pocket Gamer Connects London 2025 on Jan. FastSpring allows you to offload the complexity of global payments, sales tax and VAT compliance, player payments support, and many other aspects of payments management. Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!

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BetterCloud

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As we round the corner to 2025, the IT landscape is poised for significant transformation. With a focus on streamlining operations and enhancing security, emerging IT trends prove 2025 will be a doozy. Anyone else feel like 2024 breezed by? Instead, they’re focused on the stuff that really matters growing the business.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

At SaaStr AI Day 2025, Jim Palmer, Dialpad’s Chief AI Officer (and co-founder of TalkIQ, which Dialpad acquired), shared the tactical playbook they used to build and scale their AI capabilities.

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SaaStr

JUNE 16, 2025

Top 5 SaaStr Learnings: Enterprise AI in 2025 1. The Trust Shift : More enterprises are now hosting directly with model providers (OpenAI, Anthropic) rather than going through cloud providers—a complete reversal from last year when enterprises preferred cloud provider intermediaries for trust and compliance.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Security compliance? " pic.twitter.com/1TSGIUwLRA — Jason SaaStr 2025 is May 13-15 Lemkin (@jasonlk) February 1, 2025 And a related post here: 90%-95% of Salespeople Won’t Make It At Your Startup. Ok and the #2 reason seasoned sales execs (and others) fail: They Just Arent Curious Anymore I get it. Voice APIs?

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Scytale

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In 2025, cybersecurity remains a critical focus for organizations worldwide. As technology continues to evolve, compliance industry trends and requirements adapt accordingly. Compliance trends in 2025 continue to be influenced by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, blockchain, and cloud computing.

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FastSpring

JUNE 12, 2025

FastSpring is heading to The Next Web (TNW) Conference 2025 — and we’re bringing clarity to complexity for SaaS companies and digital product creators everywhere. We’ll manage your checkout , VAT and sales taxes , compliance , and more, freeing you to focus on what you do best: building great software.

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Payrix

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Takeaway #2: Inflation and surcharging compliance Ella highlighted the rising importance of surcharging as a response to inflation and escalating operational costs. Ensuring compliance in surcharging practices is critical, as violations can lead to substantial fines. We’re here. Things that they should be keeping an eye on.

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Stax

APRIL 8, 2025

This article explores the key factors that influence credit card processing rates in 2025, particularly helpful for small business owners looking to keep their credit card transaction fees as low as possible. Average Credit Card Processing Rates in 2025 Below are the credit card transaction fees charged by different card networks in 2025.

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Scytale

MARCH 12, 2025

In this article, we highlight the top 10 tech startup founders in the UK for 2025 (who you should be following if you arent already!), million in funding and ranking 14th in the Startups 100 Index for 2025. With SOC 2 compliance, the startup not only prioritizes innovation but also ensures top-tier data protection. Backed by 1.93

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Blulogix

JANUARY 6, 2025

By Inga Broerman The 2025 Blueprint for Scalable Growth in the Subscription Economy The subscription economy is entering a pivotal year. By 2025, the landscape will be more competitive, innovative, and complex than ever before. Prioritize Regulatory Compliance Staying ahead of regulatory changes is non-negotiable.

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SaaStr

MARCH 18, 2025

Joselyn Goldfein , Managing Director at Zeta Venture Partners, which invests in AI and data infrastructure-focused startups from inception through seed stage And see everyone at 2025 SaaStr Annual, May 13-15 in SF Bay!! What VCs Are Funding in AI Today The AI funding landscape has evolved rapidly in 2023-2024.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Epic Games Store and other app stores are coming to the Google Play Store in 2025 in the USA – without Google’s scare screens and Google’s 30% app tax – thanks to victory in Epic v Google.” Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!To

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How To Buy Saas

MAY 21, 2025

In the fast-paced hiring landscape of 2025, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) has become an essential tool for companies of all sizes and sectors. In this guide, well explore the best applicant tracking systems of 2025 , covering both cloud and on-premise options, their key features, pricing, pros/cons, and ideal use cases.

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How To Buy Saas

MAY 4, 2025

In 2025, ensuring the safety of lone workersthose operating without direct supervisionremains a critical priority across industries. Peoplesafe MySOS Best For: Comprehensive Lone Worker Protection Peoplesafes MySOS device leads the pack in 2025. Here are the Top 5 Lone Worker Alarm Devices making an impact this year: 1.

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Scytale

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Scytale adds the DORA framework to its list of leading security and privacy compliance frameworks, enabling businesses to ensure effective and all-inclusive management of digital risks in financial markets within the EU. Compliance with this framework provides solid principles that companies across various industries can learn from.

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SaaStr

MAY 7, 2025

ARR – 12% YoY Growth, up from 7% last year – 6% New Customer Growth, up to 335,000 – 107% NRR, up from 102% last year – But Segment only growing 1% – $700m+ Free Cash Flow annual run rate pic.twitter.com/AkaFqsCFyU — Jason SaaStr 2025 is May 13-15 Lemkin (@jasonlk) May 1, 2025 5 Interesting Learnings: 1.

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BetterCloud

APRIL 30, 2025

Introducing the 2025 State of SaaS report ! Effective solutions include deploying stringent access controls, implementing data loss prevention tools, leveraging file governance technology , and investing in comprehensive employee training to enhance compliance and reduce vulnerabilities.

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FastSpring

JUNE 5, 2025

FastSpring allows you to offload the complexity of global payments, sales tax and VAT compliance, player payments support, and many other aspects of payments management. Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games!

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Scytale

APRIL 24, 2025

New York, NY, April 24, 2025 Were excited to announce that Scytale has teamed up with Lasso , a leader in GenAI security! This partnership is driven by one goal: to help organizations tackle AI compliance and governance with ease. GenAI security and compliance go hand in hand. ” Guy Horovitz, COO, Scytale.

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Payrix

APRIL 17, 2025

A payment facilitator manages compliance with payment network rules and other financial regulations. This includes verifying the identities of sub-merchants through Know Your Customer (KYC) checks, ensuring PCI compliance for secure handling of payment data , and mitigating risks through fraud or chargebacks.

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How To Buy Saas

JUNE 10, 2025

Generative AI has exploded by 2025. To sort through the noise, we’ve evaluated the best AI tools of 2025 in each category, focusing on features, user feedback, and pricing. Our goal is an up-to-date, SEO-optimized guide to the best AI tools of 2025 for marketers, developers, and businesses. Google Gemini 2.5 Pro Gemini 2.5

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Payrix

DECEMBER 10, 2024

With a few weeks left on the 2024 fiscal calendar, we turned to Michael Veatch, Senior Director of Implementations and Ella Aguirre , Director of Solutions Consulting for their insights on what happened in software payments this year and whats on the horizon for platform providers in 2025. compliance to let this be your reminder to do so.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 3, 2025

Navigating these changes requires businesses to adopt compliance-focused billing software and automated subscription management tools that ensure adherence to legal standards while maintaining operational efficiency and customer trust. How Billing Automation Supports Compliance Billing automation is a cornerstone of regulatory readiness.

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Scytale

JUNE 4, 2025

Combining the premier provider of SOX ITGC automation with the global leader in security compliance automation to create the first complete compliance enterprise suite. Were proud to welcome AudITechs co-founders, Eli Edry and Roni Beeri, to the Scytale team as we integrate their core solutions directly into our Enterprise Suite.

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Payrix

APRIL 28, 2025

Its the momentum of this digital self-service economy that has created a need for software providers to enable their users with intuitive self-service tools and resources that give them control over their payments experience, including PCI compliance and fraud prevention.

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Scytale

MAY 30, 2025

TL;DR Information security compliance is crucial for protecting sensitive data and maintaining customer trust, and it applies to businesses of all sizes across various industries. Automation and compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 simplify compliance and help to mitigate risks. Zero trust security: Trust no one!

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Stax

MAY 7, 2025

Stax Connect’s recent webinar, featuring CardX Founder Jonathan Razi , offered ISVs insight into this intricate challenge, providing expert guidance on surcharging compliance and a glimpse into the future of payment processing. ” This transparency is vital for maintaining customer trust and ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Blulogix

JUNE 9, 2025

But when it’s time Read More » June 9, 2025 Blog Plan, Bill, Optimize: Why ITFM and Chargeback Work Better Together In public sector IT, there’s a clear divide between two critical financial functions: planning and billing. Costs come in, Read More » May 21, 2025 The post Most companies think they’re ready for usage-based billing.

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FastSpring

JUNE 4, 2025

court ruling was released on April 30, 2025, with a judge declaring that Apples anti-steering policies for purchases outside of apps are anticompetitive and were to be discontinued immediately. Learn more about Nexuss game-optimized web shops with FastSpring payments and tax compliance here. Note : A major U.S.

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Blulogix

MARCH 12, 2025

By BluLogix Team The Future of Monetization: Why Usage-Based Billing is the Key to Scalable Growth Introduction Introduction Subscription models have dominated the digital economy for years, but in 2025, usage-based billing is emerging as the smarter, more scalable approach. Automate Billing & Invoicing to prevent revenue loss.

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FastSpring

APRIL 9, 2025

one of the most common responses is the ease of tax compliance the ability to “ set it and forget it.” One of the key areas of tax compliance we manage is VAT (value-added tax) on sales of digital services. But each country has a unique approach to global tax compliance. ” But tax is far from a static topic.

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