SaaStr

JUNE 25, 2025

But perhaps more impressive than these numbers is how Co-Founder and CTO Arvind Nithrakashyap has positioned the company at the intersection of two of enterprise software’s most critical trends: cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. This committee evaluates AI tools and use cases for security and compliance before deployment.

Cybersecurity 186

Cybersecurity AI Scale CTO Hire 186

Scytale

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

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.

compliance 52

compliance Artificial Intelligence Trends Cybersecurity 52

Tom Tunguz

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

At the IMPACT Summit yesterday, I shared our Top 10 Trends for Data in 2024. Meanwhile, regulation and compliance mean the governance burden only increases. LLMs Transform the Stack : Large language models transform data in many ways. Second, they change the way that we manipulate data. Software startups are rising to meet the need.

Artificial Intelligence 228

Artificial Intelligence Trends Data Software Review 228

SaaStr

JUNE 6, 2025

Lead with integration capabilities and security compliance, not just business outcomes 5. They’re 12-18 months ahead of Western markets in adoption curves 9.

AI Search 143

AI Search AI Technical Review Software Review 143

USIO

JUNE 10, 2025

Why It Matters Now Tighter Regulations : States are increasing audits and enforcing strict compliance. Built-In Compliance & Identity Verification : KYC and AML processes ensure funds go to the right person, without manual delays. Compliance on Autopilot : Dormancy rules, alerts, and reporting are built-in—no spreadsheets required.

Payment Solutions 130

Payment Solutions Payment Services PayPal Traceability 130

Stax

JUNE 18, 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. Functionality Vertical solutions are built with industry-specific workflows and compliance needs in mind. What is Vertical SaaS? While enterprise software grew at 11.1%

Merchant Services 167

Merchant Services SaaS Payments Payment Services Payments 167

Scytale

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If you’re running a SaaS business that handles the personal data of California residents and are not actively addressing CCPA compliance, you’re missing a seriously big piece of the puzzle. If the thought of navigating compliance feels like an endless maze of legal jargon, you’re in luck. Can’t you just handle it yourself?

compliance 52

compliance Technical Review Systems Review Software Review 52

TechEmpower SaaS

MARCH 4, 2024

AI empowers businesses to craft more impactful marketing campaigns by utilizing data analytics for content personalization and market trend forecasting, thereby significantly enhancing campaign relevance and effectiveness. It also facilitates rapid prototyping, allowing for quicker iterations and thus shorter development cycles.

Generative AI 443

Generative AI CTO Hire AI Sales Recruiting 443

SaaStr

JUNE 9, 2025

Learning #3: Security/Compliance Isn’t a Sure Thing SailPoint’s negative returns remind us that even “essential” categories like identity management can struggle if execution falters or competition intensifies. at $47-55 range, priced at $40 Current Performance : +250.4%

B2B 177

B2B Marketing Scale Benchmarks 177

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 157

Enterprise AI Cloud Artificial Intelligence 157

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

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. Were seeing a growing trend of greater IT control of IT resources. Were seeing a growing trend of greater IT control of IT resources.

Trends 52

Trends SaaS AI Government 52

Payrix

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The conversation unpacked notable trends, challenges, and opportunities for software companies navigating this dynamic landscape. Takeaway #2: Inflation and surcharging compliance Ella highlighted the rising importance of surcharging as a response to inflation and escalating operational costs.

Payments 130

Payments Embedded Payments Merchant Services Payment Services 130

USIO

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Enhancing Vendor Relationships with Data Insights Digital disbursement platforms often come equipped with analytics tools that provide valuable insights into payment trends. With a focus on security, compliance, and scalability, Usio empowers businesses to manage payments efficiently while fostering strong vendor partnerships.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Payment Methods Payment Solutions Payments 130

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 257

Cloud spend optimization AWS Scale compliance 257

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 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 299

AWS Cloud AI Search Cost optimization & reporting 299

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 171

Cloud Scale Trends Artificial Intelligence 171

SaaStr

JANUARY 13, 2023

We’ve had Fractional CFOs for a very long time, and perhaps they inspired the trend. They usually come in and handle compliance and oversight for an existing finance team that perhaps lacks the seasoned experience to handle models, venture capital and debt, prepare for an audit, etc. But Fractional CFOs are often different.

Sales Hiring 321

Sales Hiring Venture Capital Scale Finance 321

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

SaaStr

AUGUST 2, 2024

Plus, these teams face longer sales cycles and need things like SOC 2 compliance. Enterprise customers need single sign-on, data encryption, AI-driven security shields, and compliance with industry standards. #3: Be able to respond to trends as early as possible. Those aren’t things you can prepare and turn on immediately.

Scale 277

Scale Sales Hiring Sales B2C 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

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? How should we deal with customers in this situation?

Trends 104

Trends Technical Review Software Review Social Media 104

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

Tom Tunguz

JULY 8, 2021

Information brokers to help traders understand market trends, compliance tools, tax software, protocol debugging tools, even smart contract insurance. In both cases, a person seeking to transact must pay to authenticate the transaction to a group of miners or stakers, people who own computers and perform this math for a fee.

Outsourced Development 267

Outsourced Development Marketplace as a Service Banking Construction 267

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

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

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Here’s what Userpilot brings to the table: Access to session replays directly from trend charts, funnels, or user profiles (just like Mixpanel). Data masking for privacy compliance with GDPR, HIPA, and SOC 2 type II. ‹ › Userpilot lets you filter your recordings and get access to them directly from user profiles and reports.

Software Review 105

Software Review Enterprise Pricing compliance 105

USIO

MAY 13, 2024

A fast paced digital world is where things are trending towards and people who own businesses are always seeking ways to help bookkeep more efficiently. Receiving the highest level of security and compliance with Nacha standards. This can be especially beneficial for urgent or time-sensitive payments.

Payment Methods 264

Payment Methods Payment Services Payments Payment Solutions 264

User Pilot

MARCH 9, 2025

It helps quantify customer behaviors on a larger scale to uncover user trends and correlations. Ensure legal compliance: Obtain security certifications, like SOC2 Type II, and ensure industry-relevant compliance, such as with GDPR or HIPAA, all of which Userpilot’s security standards provide.

SaaS 82

SaaS Social Media Interviewing Scale 82

Clouded Judgement

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now “Grouping + AI” for Triage One area I’m quite excited to see AI revolutionize is “grouping + triage” workflows. The list goes on. There are so many others.

Systems Review 144

Systems Review Cloud AI Artificial Intelligence 144

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

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Expanding into new markets by leveraging ISV solutions that cater to global compliance requirements and multilingual support. A prime example is an accounting software company partnering with a tax compliance ISV to offer automated tax calculations, attracting businesses seeking regulatory compliance.

Payments 88

Payments Merchant Services Payment Services Payment Solutions 88

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

User Pilot

MAY 27, 2025

Simplify with Userpilot: Create cohorts based on user or company properties, filter data by segments, and view retention trends over customizable periods with Userpilot. Create cohorts, build retention tables, and visualize retention trends with Userpilot. For example: Suppose you rolled out a new onboarding experience in March.

Mobile 96

Mobile Retention Payment Features Onboarding 96

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