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AI Tools Fight SaaS Sprawl | Leaders Strategize AI Boom | Zscaler Unveils AI-Powered Analytics 🔍
AI Tools Fight SaaS Sprawl | Leaders Strategize AI Boom | Zscaler Unveils AI-Powered Analytics 🔍
Fabien B
July 25, 2024
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🧵 Here are some insightful SaaS updates and tools we’ve curated for you today:
🚀 Latest in SaaS and Dev Tools Discover cutting-edge SaaS advancements and essential development resources.
🛠️ Cool SaaS Tools Explore innovative tools that are reshaping the SaaS landscape.
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🚀 Educational Insights Learn essential skills and strategies to accelerate your SaaS journey.
🗞️ HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY
According to the 2024 Gartner IT Key Metrics Data report, SaaS spending has grown from 21 percent in 2019 to 41 percent in 2023. One of the major drivers is that SaaS applications are very easy to purchase and manage, and this shift has been significantly accelerated by working remotely. With SaaS applications coming into the mainstream, IT departments face major problems related to cost control and duplicity. Innovative AI-based tools are coming up to help manage these challenges by spotting redundant apps and bringing about overall better management of SaaS.
What We Think
Managing SaaS sprawl is becoming crucial as organizations adopt more cloud applications. AI-enhanced tools offer a smart solution to streamline SaaS usage, cut costs, and enhance productivity. These tools not only help in identifying redundancies but also provide insights to optimize overall software usage, ensuring that businesses can focus on strategic growth rather than getting bogged down by operational inefficiencies.
⚡ LATEST IN TECH AND AI
The 2024 Gartner IT Key Metrics Data report shows a rise in SaaS spending to 41% in 2023, up from 21% in 2019. The ease of purchasing SaaS and the shift to remote work have led to a surge in SaaS applications, outpacing IT's ability to manage them. Cost control and reducing duplicates are major challenges. Innovations, such as AI-enhanced tools, help identify redundant applications and improve SaaS management.
At the Tamil Nadu Story 2024 in Chennai, industry leaders discussed the impact of AI on the Indian SaaS ecosystem, which is expected to reach $50-70 billion in revenue by 2030. The event highlighted the disruption AI brings to various sectors, with experts noting that no industry remains untouched. Key sectors like agriculture, education, and pharmaceuticals are notably impacted. Leaders emphasized the need for SaaS startups to adopt AI early to stay competitive.
Zscaler announced AI-powered Business Insights to optimize SaaS usage and office efficiency, reducing costs and improving workplace experience. Enhancements to Zscaler Risk360™ and Zscaler Digital Experience Monitoring™ leverage their vast security cloud for better analytics. These tools help IT leaders manage SaaS sprawl, visualize office utilization, and identify redundant applications. With insights from Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange, organizations can enhance productivity, reduce cyber risk, and save money.
đź’» DEV RESOURCES
GitLab has launched remote development workspaces, allowing developers to code in isolated environments without local setup. This feature supports collaborative coding, secure access to resources, and seamless integration with GitLab CI/CD. It’s designed to boost productivity and streamline development workflows.
AWS Amplify has announced new features to make the development of mobile and web apps easier. It provides an enhanced developer experience, with an expanded set of UI components, increased backend capabilities, and tighter integration with AWS services. All these updates are aimed at giving developers an easier, faster, and higher-performing experience in app development.
Dev Resource Hub is your one-stop destination with over 700 curated tools and resources for developers. Discover categories like Code Libraries, UI/UX Inspiration, DevOps Solutions, and API Integrations. This community-driven site lets you contribute and rate resources, ensuring you have the best tools at your fingertips.
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đź’ˇ AI Prompts and Productivity
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Generate automated suggestions for content improvements and SEO optimization.
Boost Employee Engagement
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Analyze survey results with AI to identify key areas for enhancing employee engagement and retention.
Improve Data Analysis
Set up automated data visualization dashboards to track key performance metrics.
Generate insights and recommendations based on recent data trends to inform strategic decisions.
đź’¸ WHO RAISED?
Discover startups who just raised funds.
Medix: The Digital Health Trailblazer raised $200 million
Digital health solutions innovator MediX raised $200 million in its Series C funding round. Sequoia Capital led the round, while Andreessen Horowitz and General Catalyst participated as returning investors. It will use the funds to scale its telehealth platforms and AI-driven diagnostic tools to serve patients better.
AeroVance: The Aerospace Tech Disruptor raised $150 million
AeroVance,a company specializing in advanced aerospace technologies, closed a $150 million Series B funding round led by Airbus Ventures. The round also saw contributions from Lockheed Martin Ventures and HorizonX. The investment will support AeroVance in accelerating its development of next-generation aircraft components and expanding its reach within the aerospace sector.
EcoPlastics: The Sustainable Packaging Leader raised $100 million
EcoPlastics is a leader in sustainable and biodegradable packaging solutions. It announced that it had secured $100 million for its Series B round. The round was led by T. Rowe Price, and investors included Accel Partners and Kleiner Perkins. The money will help scale up the production capabilities and further strengthen EcoPlastics' R&D efforts to develop more innovative and environmentally friendly improvements to traditional packaging.
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