SaaSpocalypse op-ed: AI software disruption fears are a 'massive overreaction'

A Business Insider op-ed by a veteran IT and cloud professional argues the AI-driven software selloff is an enormous overreaction. Key points: enterprise DIY software projects historically fail, AI startups struggle against SaaS incumbents' scale and integration, and established vendors will likely thrive by embedding AI. The piece counters prevailing market sentiment by noting that software development requires far more than code: domain expertise, regulatory knowledge, support infrastructure, and product management that AI tools cannot replace.

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