This is a strategic perspective, not a prediction that seat-based software disappears. AI-assisted engineering may make some workflow improvements practical, while established systems continue to serve standard needs.
Start with the expensive gap
- Buy or configure when a suitable product already handles the job.
- Integrate when the problem is the handoff between existing systems.
- Build selectively when the differentiating workflow remains unmet, inputs are accessible and an accountable owner can operate it.
Compare the complete scenario
Include retained subscriptions, transition, support, integration and usage. Released work hours are capacity value, not automatically cash saved. Test adoption and downside assumptions before committing.
Keep what works; own only what needs to be different.