AI-native spending surged 94 per cent. Traditional SaaS grew at eight. The enterprise software industry is watching the clock.
Source: The Next Web AI · Category: Enterprise AI Adoption
AI-native software spending surged 94% in Q1 2026 versus 8% growth for traditional SaaS, signaling fundamental shift in enterprise software economics. The unit-based licensing model is breaking as AI agents enable variable scaling. The firm should advise clients on SaaS contract renegotiation strategies and AI-native vendor evaluation criteria.