Clouded Judgement

JANUARY 24, 2025

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. For many current large language models, once they are exposed to domain-specific challenges or niche inquiries—like in-depth product troubleshooting or compliance-related questions—they can stumble. Follow along to stay up to date!

Enterprise 159

Enterprise AI Cloud Artificial Intelligence 159

USIO

JUNE 19, 2025

The trend is clear: embedding payments is a smart monetization strategy that’s become table stakes for platforms that want to grow fast. ‍ Compliance, Trust & Platform Value If you’re in a regulated industry—like healthcare or finance—offering a compliant payment experience inside your platform is a huge value-add.

Payments 130

Payments SaaS Payments Payment Services Payment Solutions 130

Payrix

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The world of Embedded Payments saw remarkable developments in 2024, shaping strategies and innovations across the industry. The conversation unpacked notable trends, challenges, and opportunities for software companies navigating this dynamic landscape.

Payments 130

Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Services 130

BetterCloud

APRIL 30, 2025

Every year we explore ITs biggest challenges and concerns, trends in SaaS management, and what the future holds – making this the industrys largest and longest running research of its kind. The absence of robust renewal management strategies becomes problematic when negotiating with vendors.

Trends 52

Trends SaaS AI Government 52

SaaStr

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Its proprietary technology simplifies the employment process by managing the complexities of local compliance, labour contracts, payroll, benefits and taxes. We enable companies to manage their distributed teams via a simple dashboard while taking responsibility for local labor law compliance on their behalf.

Cloud spend optimization 260

Cloud spend optimization AWS Scale compliance 260

SaaStr

AUGUST 2, 2024

Canva Head of Sales and Success for EMEA, Jorge Bestard, and Head of Strategic Sales for EMEA, Daniela Nyarko, share Canva’s journey from PLG to Enterprise, strategies to navigate the PLG trap, and why it’s so attractive. Plus, these teams face longer sales cycles and need things like SOC 2 compliance.

Scale 283

Scale Sales Hiring Sales B2C 283

SaaStr

MAY 4, 2022

Market trends: why is it easier than ever to build an online business? The recent bump in Netflix’s subscription cost may have grabbed headlines, but it’s also part of the greater trend that has had subscription-based services grow six-fold in the past nine years. Plan for compliance implications of your growth. Key takeaways.

Payment Features 257

Payment Features Payment Services Outsourcing Services Payment Solutions 257

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

Stax

MARCH 3, 2025

As ISVs seek new revenue streams while still delivering value to their customers, embedded payments have emerged as a key strategy for bringing payments closer to the customer experience. ISVs are looking for a single integration that simplifies the process, but they also need guidance on compliance, security, and expertise.

Payments 88

Payments Merchant Services Embedded Payments Payment Services 88

SaaStr

APRIL 4, 2019

Eyal Manor: Yes, so one trend I’ve been observing in the past two years is first of all is the rise of containers and the rise of Kubernetes. So one trend is just containers, Kubernetes and how that auto scales in a very seamless way wherever you are. What about compliance? Where is your storage? How is data being managed?

Cloud 173

Cloud Scale Trends Artificial Intelligence 173

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. Jay Jia (03:29) Exactly, exactly.

Merchant Services 192

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 192

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

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

Blulogix

JANUARY 6, 2025

Trends like usage-based pricing , complex provisioning , industry consolidation , and evolving regulatory landscapes are reshaping how businesses operate and thrive. To succeed, subscription-based organizations must embrace smarter, more integrated approaches to billing, management, and strategy.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Subscription AI Search compliance 52

Stax

AUGUST 22, 2024

In this article, we’ll discuss what SaaS companies looking to become payment facilitators need to know about risk management strategies. PayFacs handle risk assessment, underwriting, settling of funds, compliance, and chargebacks which exposes them to greater potential risks.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Services Payfac SaaS Payments 88

User Pilot

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Our article explores 8 key trends in product management that you can’t afford to miss! TL;DR Product-led growth is becoming the go-to growth strategy and PLG tactics can help sales-led companies to improve customer experience. Collecting feedback is one way to improve experiences and tweak your strategies.

Trends 105

Trends Artificial Intelligence Management AI 105

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

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? Labeling auto-captured events with Userpilot.

Trends 104

Trends Technical Review Software Review Social Media 104

User Pilot

MARCH 9, 2025

It helps quantify customer behaviors on a larger scale to uncover user trends and correlations. In fact, research shows that gamification-based strategies can boost user engagement by up to 30%. Here’s how: Stay updated on industry trends: Conduct market research to keep learning about what’s new in your space.

SaaS 82

SaaS Social Media Interviewing Software Review 82

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

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. With a shared dashboard and content strategy, you can manage flows, tooltips, and updates without duplicating effort. moment faster.

Technical Review 92

Technical Review Mobile Software Review Systems Review 92

BetterCloud

JUNE 16, 2025

Compliance issues can arise when you don’t know where sensitive data resides. Let’s walk you through how to identify, assess, and implement strategies to effectively manage SaaS sprawl, bringing order back to your software ecosystem. You’re looking at increased costs from redundant subscriptions and hidden fees.

Management 52

Management Software Review SaaS Technical Review 52

User Pilot

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Onboarding gamification is a strategy that uses game design elements, like points, badges, or progress bars, to motivate users to take action during the onboarding process. This strategy is particularly useful when a user needs to master multiple features over time or complete multiple processes. What is onboarding gamification?

Onboarding 102

Onboarding Engagement Software Review Retention 102

SaaStr

MARCH 28, 2024

I spend a lot of time researching software trends in vertical software, compliance, and AI. Prior to McKinsey, she developed the strategy for Salesforce Venture’s $50M impact fund, served as an Economic Advisor in the Office of the Prime Minister of Cabo Verde, and started as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs.

Venture Capital 274

Venture Capital Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Scale 274

FastSpring

JANUARY 27, 2022

Craig says, “We then contact our users to give them suggestions about which subscriptions might be best for them based on past trends and future projections.”. Offering tiers is the most common SaaS pricing strategy that enables customers to scale with you, as well as customize options. Tiered plans: A common step as companies grow.

Merchant Services 146

Merchant Services Payment Services SaaS Payments Payment Solutions 146

Stax

MAY 13, 2025

Reporting and analytics – Provide insights into customer behavior, sales trends, and payment type preferences. But the right solution offers far more than transaction supportit can elevate your business strategy. Reconciliation tools – Help you match payments to your records, track sales volume, and catch discrepancies.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Methods SaaS Payments 88

SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Question #3: What Is A Content Strategy For SaaS? No one needs the 11th most boring article on compliance. SaaStr’s content marketing strategy includes: Holding a customer webinar every week. At SaaStr Annual, Lemkin will do a deep-dive opener on SaaS trends of 2023. All in all, you need a VP of Sales.

Outsourcing Services 281

Outsourcing Services Sales Hiring Scale Sales Recruiting 281

BetterCloud

MARCH 17, 2025

This can quickly not only inflate your SaaS budget, but also introduce significant security and compliance risks. Check for SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other relevant security and compliance certifications. While not every strategy works for every business, there is a wrong way to budget for SaaS.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Strategy SaaS Marketplace as a Service 52

Payrix

APRIL 2, 2024

A comprehensive Embedded Payments strategy isn’t complete without value added services. In our continued conversation with Andy Meadows, the Head of Partner Success Managment at Payrix, about how to build an Embedded Payments strategy, we explore the significance of value added services. Did you miss Part 1 and Part 2?

Payments 124

Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Services 124

Blulogix

MARCH 12, 2025

This shift is driven by customer expectations, technological advancements, and the need for more flexible monetization strategies. Manual invoicing is inefficient and error-prone; automation ensures accuracy and compliance with billing standards. Automate Billing & Invoicing to prevent revenue loss.

Payment Features 59

Payment Features AI Search B2B AI 59

FastSpring

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In this era of digital distribution and direct player relationships, understanding the intricacies of D2C strategies is crucial for success. Whether you’re looking to optimize your payment processes, expand into new markets, or simply curious about the latest trends in gaming monetization, FastSpring is here to help.

Payments 147

Payments Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions 147

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

Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

Not only must PayFacs safeguard themselves and their clients against potential threats like fraud or cybersecurity breaches but also ensure PCI compliance , customer due diligence, and adherence to card regulations. They must also ensure that sub-merchants are compliant with the regulations set by card companies, e.g. PCI compliance.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payfac Payment Services SaaS Payments 88

Blulogix

DECEMBER 31, 2024

To stay competitive, companies must adopt tools and strategies that allow them to innovate with precision and confidence. Regulatory Compliance: Transparent and fair billing practices are becoming a regulatory requirement in many industries. Usage-based pricing represents a seismic shift in how subscription businesses operate.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Scaling AI Search Subscription 52

USIO

JULY 25, 2024

Boost Security and Compliance Security is a critical concern for any enterprise handling payments. These services ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, protecting sensitive data and reducing the risk of fraud.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payments 130

Subscription Flow

DECEMBER 12, 2024

From customer expectations, to market trends, to business operations, everything is evolving. Businesses following the right strategies are experiencing a growth boom. The purpose of the revenue growth management strategy is to steer a business in an organized, and sustainable direction.

Payments 52

Payments Payment Services SaaS Payments Revenue 52

Upscope

JANUARY 5, 2020

Related : 10 Companies Show you their Go-to-Market Strategies Also see : 3 Copywriting Secrets for Ranking on Google And : Using Jobs to be Done Method to Explain What Your Company Does Contents Skip this blog post and just read the book Why positioning matters What is positioning? Product positioning matters! Where are we now?

Strategy 128

Strategy Marketing Sales Hiring Engineering 128