Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 108 | Page 78

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We are witnessing the birth of a new paradigm , one where software does not just serve but anticipates and evolves in real-time .
AI-driven software , on the other hand , learns from user behaviour and adapts accordingly . Whether it is managing inventory or providing personalised shopping experiences , AI tailors solutions to fit the business , not the other way around .
Personalisation
Erik Schwartz , Chief AI Officer , Tricon Infotech accessed technology . Instead of dealing with bulky hardware and expensive software licenses , companies could subscribe to cloud-hosted software and scale it as they grew .
From Salesforce to Microsoft 365 , SaaS became the gold standard for everything from customer relationship management to accounting . It was flexible , cost-effective , and constantly updated in the cloud .
Take Salesforce , for instance . While traditionally a SaaS platform , it has already embraced AI , transforming how businesses operate in sales , marketing , and customer service . With AI-driven predictive analytics and automation , Salesforce allows companies to anticipate customer needs and personalise interactions , making it easier to close deals and offer better support . The beauty of it ? AI does the heavy lifting behind the scenes , so everything feels seamless .
SaaS might offer some customisation , but AI-driven software takes personalisation to a whole new level . By analysing user data , AI constantly adjusts to each user ’ s unique needs . It is like having a personal assistant who knows your preferences and anticipates your needs before you do . For businesses , this means solutions that are perfectly aligned with their workflows .
Speed
SaaS updates are slow and scheduled . AI-driven software , however , operates in real-time . It learns from feedback and data to offer improvements as they are needed . Think of Amazon ’ s recommendation system , which adapts to customer behaviour in real-time . Now imagine that responsiveness applied across your business .
Use cases
SaaS has been great , but it is starting to show cracks . The one-size-fits-all model does not suit businesses that need personalisation and adaptability . Enter AIdriven software , ready to break those limitations .
AI-driven software
In fintech , Starling Bank is using AI to offer personalised digital banking . From fraud detection to budgeting advice , Starling ’ s AI tools adapt to each customer ’ s spending habits in real-time , offering insights and suggestions that feel like they are tailored just for you . It is banking , but smarter .
AI-driven software is not just an upgrade , it is a whole new paradigm . Welcome to the era of Intelligent Adaptive Software , IAS , where AI creates software that evolves in real-time . Unlike SaaS , which updates on a developer ’ s schedule , IAS responds immediately to user needs , learns from data , and adapts its functions accordingly .
Imagine Spotify ’ s recommendation engine but for your entire business , automating decision-making , tailoring workflows , and predicting challenges before they even arise . This is not just incremental change ; it is a revolution . AI is here to reshape the software world in ways traditional SaaS platforms simply cannot .
So , why should businesses ditch their trusty SaaS platforms for AI ? It boils down to hyper-personalisation , real-time adaptability , and intelligence , things that SaaS cannot offer .
Goodbye , one-size-fits-all
SaaS forces businesses to adapt their processes to fit the software . This rigidity creates inefficiencies .
AI is not just about cool technology ; it is about measurable results . Businesses want to see the impact , and AI delivers .
Baidu , for instance , saw a 15 % boost in user retention and a 20 % increase in customer satisfaction after upgrading their voice recognition technology . Why ? Because people stick around when the technology understands them .
Over at JP Morgan , their COIN system , which automates contract analysis , saved the company 360,000 hours annually . That is a massive efficiency boost , with contract review times slashed by 80 % and errors cut by 30 %. It is like trading in your bike for a Ferrari .
Microsoft ’ s Seeing AI app has also made waves , boosting adoption by 35 % and increasing perceived user independence by 25 %. AI is not just smart ; it is making people ’ s lives better .
In cities like Hangzhou , Alibaba ’ s City Brain is reducing traffic congestion by 15 %, cutting commute times by 20 %, and speeding up emergency response times by
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