Zoho CEO Counters Claims on AI’s Future in SaaS

Brief By Moneycontrol / 5:04 AM on 03 Dec 2025

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu has pushed back against Garry Tan’s assertion that vibe-coded apps could surpass traditional SaaS. Vembu argues that AI tools, quickly assembled without robust engineering, cannot provide the reliability, security, and long-term guarantees that enterprise customers require. He maintains that while AI will enhance software, it cannot replace the strong foundations essential for mission-critical business systems.