The pricing strategy for AI tools is currently a puzzle that enterprise providers are trying to solve, leaving room for startups to potentially innovate in this area. Despite the optimism of corporate leaders and customers regarding the potential impact of AI on products and markets, there is a lack of clarity in terms of business models for AI services. In May, The Exchange explored this topic, considering how consumer-focused AI services and business services would charge. This morning, the focus is narrowed to the enterprise software space, and specifically on the CEOs of Salesforce, Box, and CrowdStrike. While each company is unique in its industry focus, they all share the commonality of handling large amounts of data for their customers. Box began as an enterprise file storage and sync company, Salesforce is a CRM giant, and CrowdStrike specializes in cybersecurity. The article concludes with thoughts on where startups might have an edge in this space.
Box is an enterprise storage and productivity company that provides businesses with cloud storage, file sharing, and collaboration tools. They aim to make it easy for businesses to securely manage their content while improving productivity and collaboration.
The CEOs of Salesforce, Box, and CrowdStrike are referenced in the article as examples of companies exploring AI technology. However, the article does not focus on any individual person in particular.
