Anaplan CEO: AI isn’t eating software. It’s sorting it
The narrative that AI will consume software is misleading, as the reality is more complex. A new architecture is emerging in enterprise software, dividing vendors into those whose value is diminishing and those whose value is increasing. This shift highlights the importance of Deterministic Domain Authority (DDA) systems that provide accuracy and compliance, contrasting with the probabilistic nature of large language models (LLMs).
- ▪The software landscape is being divided into two camps due to AI-driven computing architecture.
- ▪Large language models are commoditizing the interface layer of SaaS applications.
- ▪Deterministic Domain Authority (DDA) systems are becoming crucial for enterprise decision-making.
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“AI will eat software” has become the reigning market narrative. It’s a provocative narrative, and it may be directionally correct, but it’s about to mislead a lot of investors and operators. The reality from inside the software space is more nuanced — and the implications for who wins and loses are more profound. Recommended Video A new AI-driven computing architecture is splitting the enterprise software landscape into two camps: vendors whose competitive moat is evaporating before their eyes, and those whose value has just multiplied. This restructuring isn’t arbitrary, nor is it a question of execution or branding. It follows a clear architectural logic most market observers haven’t yet articulated.
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