Beyond SaaS Stagnation: Why AI-Native Spend is Surging 94% as Enterprises Embrace Autonomous Workforces
SCMP Tech / 5/6/2026
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Key Points
- The article says AI-native spending has risen 94% year over year, outpacing both hybrid tools and slowing legacy SaaS growth (cited as 8%).
- It frames this shift as part of a broader “structural reckoning” in enterprise software, with organizations moving toward AI-native and more autonomous capabilities.
- It highlights Omnichat’s evolution into an “Omni AI” platform and positions this as a strategic move toward agentic intelligence and an autonomous enterprise.
- The piece is presented as a paid post produced by an advertising partner, indicating a vendor/industry narrative rather than independent reporting.
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.]
The enterprise software landscape is undergoing a structural reckoning. According to recent market data, AI-native spending has surged by 94% year-on-year (YoY), nearly double the growth rate of hybrid tools and dramatically outpacing traditional SaaS, which has cooled to just 8%. Amidst this shift, omnichannel leader Omnichat today announces its definitive evolution into an AI-Native Agentic Customer Experience (CX)...
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