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‘AI WON’T KILL SAAS', ZOHO CEO MANI VEMBU ON THE FUTURE OF SAAS

Is the growth of AI the end of SaaS? Zoho’s newly appointed CEO, Mani Vembu, who has been with the company since 1996 as part of its founding team, thinks otherwise. In this interview with Bhavya Dilipkumar from Moneycontrol, he shares insights on how AI is transforming SaaS, why automation won’t replace software, and how Zoho is adapting to the evolving landscape. From AI-driven industry solutions to Zoho’s enterprise strategy, Mani Vembu reveals the future of SaaS, AI pricing models, and market shifts. He also shares his insights on AI’s impact on SaaS, Zoho’s new organizational rejig, and Sridhar Vembu’s focus areas going ahead.

first published: Mar 5, 2025 08:39 pm

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