AI Didn't Kill SaaS. It Changed What You Should Still Rent

AI has not killed the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model but has shifted what businesses should rent, according to Forbes Councils member Andrew Siemer. Siemer argues that software serving as the ledger, governed system, or operational backbone remains best rented, while AI-native capabilities may warrant different acquisition strategies. The piece offers guidance for CIOs and technology leaders navigating AI's impact on software procurement.