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Sign InMajor Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies are facing a significant downturn, with industry leaders like Salesforce (CRM) and Atlassian (TEAM) hitting their 52-week lows. The market is currently re-evaluating the long-term viability of traditional software business models in the wake of rapid AI advancements. Analysts have dubbed this period a "SaaS-pocalypse," reflecting the intense pressure on companies that are struggling to integrate generative AI effectively. The shift in investor sentiment suggests a structural move away from legacy cloud platforms toward AI-first alternatives. This sell-off has also impacted broader sector ETFs, including the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV). Market participants are now closely monitoring how these tech giants pivot their strategies to survive the ongoing competitive pressure from AI-driven startups.