SaaStr

JUNE 7, 2025

New spending data from Ramp reveals a possible trend: end user AI adoption may be hitting its first growth slow down. Moving from AI pilots to production-grade implementations requires solving hard technical problems around data pipelines, security, compliance, and workflow integration. Integration challenges are mounting.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Payments Scale SaaS Payments 130

SaaStr

MAY 4, 2022

As your business grows in complexity, these drags on your infrastructure can impact your product development. Market trends: why is it easier than ever to build an online business? Even at Lightwell, where we were our own customers, we still talked to our “canonical app developers” on a daily basis. “Y-Combinator Key takeaways.

Payment Features 255

Payment Features Payment Services Outsourcing Services Payment Solutions 255

Clouded Judgement

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. There were also quite a few questions around cost and compliance. And on the latter - there will be more guardrails and structure in place to appease some of the compliance questions. Follow along to stay up to date!

AWS 302

AWS Cloud AI Search Cost optimization & reporting 302

SaaStr

APRIL 4, 2019

And that ultimately is what led us to become a Google Cloud customer, but what we saw is that it was speed, it was scalability, it was security, reliability, but also on the development side: Who was gonna take us faster to market from a development perspective when we made our selection to ultimately pick a cloud provider.

Cloud 171

Cloud Scale Trends Artificial Intelligence 171

Tom Tunguz

JULY 8, 2021

Each has its own strengths and weaknesses that span attributes like speed, privacy, cost to write transactions, and developer friendliness. The more developers on a chain, the more transactions on that chain, the greater the attractiveness to future developers and end users. The same is true for exchanges.

Outsourced Development 267

Outsourced Development Marketplace as a Service Banking Construction 267

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Current market trends in Asia that can affect expansion and the challenges associated with those market trends. In simple terms, we handle everything from payments to fraud management, to custom support and tax compliance, so that sellers can focus on growing their business.

Merchant Services 193

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 193

SaaStr

AUGUST 2, 2024

Plus, these teams face longer sales cycles and need things like SOC 2 compliance. Not only did Canva have a different product development team, but the customer interactions, specialized talent, and GTM strategies also differed. #2: Be able to respond to trends as early as possible.

Scale 277

Scale Sales Hiring Sales Enterprise 277

User Pilot

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In SaaS, the top data analytics trends can either be a revolution or just fluff. So what are the trends in the data analytics landscape that are actually important for product management ? Data security and privacy : Addresses increasing data breaches and cybercrimes, emphasizing the importance of robust data governance and compliance.

Trends 102

Trends Artificial Intelligence Data Outsourced Development 102

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

An ISV partnership refers to a relationship between a company and an independent software vendor that develops applications running on a particular platform or ecosystem. Enhanced product functionality One of the most significant advantages of ISV integrations is the ability to expand a products capabilities without in-house development.

Payments 88

Payments Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions 88

User Pilot

MAY 27, 2025

So you can better analyze in-app behavior, whether you’re an app developer, product manager, or part of a growth team looking to optimize every tap, swipe, and session. Simplify with Userpilot: Create cohorts based on user or company properties, filter data by segments, and view retention trends over customizable periods with Userpilot.

Mobile 93

Mobile Retention Payment Features Onboarding 93

Stax

MAY 13, 2025

Reporting and analytics – Provide insights into customer behavior, sales trends, and payment type preferences. Merchant services providers often come with built-in reporting dashboards that show you sales trends, peak shopping hours, and customer preferences. Over time, those costs can add up and eat into your margins.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 88

User Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

In HubSpot’s consumer behavior trends report, 72% of consumers said they’re more likely to make purchase decisions with a brand they can trust their data with. But when you think about this and all the trends that are happening right now, how can your business catch up? Today’s consumers expect to be heard.

Trends 103

Trends Technical Review Software Review Social Media 103

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.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Subscription Management compliance 52

Stax

APRIL 3, 2025

Theyre easy to integrate and set up, with the host taking care of data security measures, including PCI compliance and fraud protection. On top of PCI compliance, you might have to pay extra for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certification. Just like self-hosted gateways, merchants using API-based solutions are responsible for security.

Payment Methods 88

Payment Methods Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Services 88

SaaStr

MARCH 28, 2024

I spend a lot of time researching software trends in vertical software, compliance, and AI. As a part of her work, she helped an industry consortium develop billions of dollars in corporate commitments to diversity, including supporting black-owned businesses and banks, driving long-term financial security for communities of color.

Venture Capital 269

Venture Capital Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Scale 269

SaaStr

MARCH 13, 2024

A panel of AI-driven organizations took the stage at SaaStr Annual to talk about the trends and opportunities of GenAI and how it’s shaped their companies. For Legal OS, the people who buy and set up their product are legal compliance teams. Is Generative AI going to be transformative or incremental for your startup?

Generative AI 267

Generative AI AI Cloud Startup 267

Stax

JANUARY 23, 2025

The merchant underwriting process helps reduce fraud (including chargeback volume), ensures compliance with regulations, and protects financial stability in the payment processing space. Key steps include application review, risk assessment, credit checks, and compliance verification. Learn More What is Merchant Account Underwriting?

Merchant Services 68

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods Development Team Review 68

User Pilot

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Our article explores 8 key trends in product management that you can’t afford to miss! Product management trends product leaders should follow There are a number of product management trends that the product leader of the future can’t afford to ignore. ” Curious about other trends in SaaS onboarding?

Trends 105

Trends Artificial Intelligence Management AI 105

User Pilot

MAY 27, 2025

Compliance-heavy industries Sectors like finance, healthcare, insurance, and government cant afford errors in their mobile apps. reducing compliance risks and support tickets. This ease of use is particularly beneficial for teams without dedicated development resources. moment faster. Whatfix G2 review.

Technical Review 86

Technical Review Mobile Software Review Systems Review 86

FastSpring

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Set to take place on October 28-29 at Convene in the heart of San Francisco, this event promises to be a melting pot of ideas, innovations, and opportunities for game developers and industry professionals alike. Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great games! Go D2C with confidence.

Payments 147

Payments Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 147

Blulogix

JANUARY 6, 2025

Trends like usage-based pricing , complex provisioning , industry consolidation , and evolving regulatory landscapes are reshaping how businesses operate and thrive. This comprehensive playbook ties together the key strategies and industry trends driving success in 2025, offering actionable insights for scalable, profitable growth.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Subscription AI Search compliance 52

FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

This technical integration guide provides a recap of current industry trends, an overview of FastSpring’s solution for video game monetization as a merchant of record , technical details for implementing FastSpring with your game, and stories from other happy game devs and studios who are already succeeding on FastSpring.

Payments 131

Payments Merchant Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 131

SaaStr

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

They learned the importance of sales tax compliance the hard way—when they had to pay millions in back taxes. When the company first began web app development and selling software-as-a-service in 2004, their business model wasn’t even called SaaS. It’s not hard to understand how Basecamp got this wrong.

New CTO 205

New CTO SaaS Sales CTO 205

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!

compliance 52

compliance Technical Review Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team 52

User Pilot

MARCH 9, 2025

It helps quantify customer behaviors on a larger scale to uncover user trends and correlations. This requires developing a plan for recruiting participants who represent your target audience. Here’s how: Stay updated on industry trends: Conduct market research to keep learning about what’s new in your space.

SaaS 77

SaaS Social Media Interviewing Scale 77

How To Buy Saas

MAY 28, 2025

Orchestration streamlines workflows by automating repetitive tasks, freeing developers from wiring models together manually. The result is faster AI feature development and fewer manual interventions. Security and Compliance: Orchestration centralizes data governance. It even includes compliance features (e.g.

Artificial Intelligence 53

Artificial Intelligence Underperforming Technical Team AI Search Scale 53

Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 8, 2021

One would think globalization would make it easier for countries to harmonize data compliance practices, but Joel has had quite the opposite experience. My background is as a software developer, and I’ve been doing that for just over 20 years. People did hire developers overseas, but not in the same way.

Healthcare 212

Healthcare Outsourcing Services Underperforming Technical Team Outsourced Development 212

FastSpring

JUNE 20, 2024

Immerse yourself in a diverse array of programs, workshops, and presentations, where industry experts will share their wisdom and cutting-edge trends will be unveiled. We’ll manage your checkout , VAT and sales taxes , compliance , and more, freeing you to focus on what you do best: building great software.

Merchant Services 147

Merchant Services Payment Solutions Payment Methods Payment Services 147

Stax

MAY 23, 2025

Join the Payments-Led Growth Movement Sign up to keep up-to-date with the latest trends in payments, vertical SaaS, and technology from industry experts. It can also make it easier to manage compliance, automate reporting, and scale operations. Developer-friendly infrastructure Your dev team will thank you for this one.

Payments 88

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services SaaS Payments 88

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

An outsourced integrated payments support team could also assist business software users with their unique issues or questions about security and compliance. Outsourcing payment support can save costs, provide 24/7 assistance, and ensure compliance expertise.

Outsourcing Services 88

Outsourcing Services Payments Payment Services Merchant Services 88

FastSpring

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Steep fees from platforms like the Apple App Store and Google Play can understandably cause game developers and app creators to look beyond the convenience and ubiquity of traditional app marketplaces, but restrictions from the platform providers have made it difficult. App stores also make it easy for app developers to distribute their apps.

Payment Methods 157

Payment Methods Payment Solutions Merchant Services Payment Services 157

USIO

JUNE 10, 2024

Whether you’re a small e-commerce store or a large enterprise, understanding the latest trends and technologies in payment integration can help you stay competitive and meet your customers’ expectations. Key Trends in Payment Integration for 2024 1. Continuous optimization is key to maintaining a smooth payment experience.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Services Merchant Services Payment Methods 130

Clouded Judgement

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Subscribe now OpenAI Updates OpenAI had their big developer day this week, and I wanted to call out two key announcements (and trends): increasing context windows and decreasing costs. Follow along to stay up to date!

Cloud 193

Cloud Artificial Intelligence GCP(Google Cloud Platform) AI 193

Blulogix

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It involves a strategic approach to understanding, projection , and optimizing revenue streams while maintaining compliance with financial standards. Revenue projection should be dynamic, continuously updated as market conditions and customer trends evolve.

Revenue 52

Revenue Management Underperforming Technical Team compliance 52

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 12, 2024

From customer expectations, to market trends, to business operations, everything is evolving. It relies heavily on reports and analytics so that businesses stay up to date with latest developments. Navigating the world of compliance can be very demanding. Geographical locations also impact compliance a lot.

Payments 52

Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments Revenue 52

USIO

JUNE 3, 2024

Compliance and security are paramount in payment processing, as it involves handling sensitive customer data. Usio comes with built-in compliance features, such as PCI-DSS certification, ensuring that all transactions are secure and meet industry standards. Usio generates a wealth of data that can be leveraged for strategic insights.

Payments 130

Payments Payment Solutions Payment Services SaaS Payments 130

User Pilot

JUNE 29, 2024

TL;DR The build vs. buy strategy is a decision-making framework organizations use to determine whether to develop a solution in-house (build) or purchase it from an external provider (buy). If you have enough developers, product managers , and financial resources, just build a custom product analytics tool.

Technical Support 105

Technical Support compliance Scale User Experience 105