How the rise of AI-native software could give SMBs enterprise-level power

Just as cloud-native vendors flooded the market a decade ago, we may be on the cusp of a new wave of AI-based applications. Here's why that could be a very good thing for small businesses.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• AI-native software providers will challenge traditional SaaS. 
• Rising AI infrastructure costs present a challenge.
• More native-AI vendors mean more choices for smaller businesses. 

Prepare to see more solutions from 'AI-native' software companies in the coming months and years. This trend means new interfaces, different cost considerations, and new ways of building and working with applications. Just as cloud-native vendors flooded the market a decade ago with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings, we may see a glut of new AI-based applications. 

That's the word from a new study by consultant Deloitte. It's not ...