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

A Deloitte-backed analysis highlights how AI-native software vendors are challenging traditional SaaS by introducing AI-centric interfaces, agent orchestration platforms, and new pricing pressures driven by compute costs. The shift could benefit SMBs through more options, lower costs, and modular solutions, though it demands careful investment in data readiness, governance, and integration. Organizations will need to evolve workforce skills—especially in data management, vendor evaluation, workflow redesign, and cross-functional collaboration—to scale AI responsibly.