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<?php
/**
 * Deprecated functions from WordPress MU and the multisite feature. You shouldn't
 * use these functions and look for the alternatives instead. The functions will be
 * removed in a later version.
 *
 * @package WordPress
 * @subpackage Deprecated
 * @since 3.0.0
 */

/*
 * Deprecated functions come here to die.
 */

/**
 * Get the "dashboard blog", the blog where users without a blog edit their profile data.
 * Dashboard blog functionality was removed in WordPress 3.1, replaced by the user admin.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.1.0 Use get_site()
 * @see get_site()
 *
 * @return WP_Site Current site object.
 */
function get_dashboard_blog() {
    _deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.1.0', 'get_site()' );
    if ( $blog = get_site_option( 'dashboard_blog' ) ) {
	    return get_site( $blog );
    }

    return get_site( get_network()->site_id );
}

/**
 * Generates a random password.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.0.0 Use wp_generate_password()
 * @see wp_generate_password()
 *
 * @param int $len Optional. The length of password to generate. Default 8.
 */
function generate_random_password( $len = 8 ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.0.0', 'wp_generate_password()' );
	return wp_generate_password( $len );
}

/**
 * Determine if user is a site admin.
 *
 * Plugins should use is_multisite() instead of checking if this function exists
 * to determine if multisite is enabled.
 *
 * This function must reside in a file included only if is_multisite() due to
 * legacy function_exists() checks to determine if multisite is enabled.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.0.0 Use is_super_admin()
 * @see is_super_admin()
 *
 * @param string $user_login Optional. Username for the user to check. Default empty.
 */
function is_site_admin( $user_login = '' ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.0.0', 'is_super_admin()' );

	if ( empty( $user_login ) ) {
		$user_id = get_current_user_id();
		if ( !$user_id )
			return false;
	} else {
		$user = get_user_by( 'login', $user_login );
		if ( ! $user->exists() )
			return false;
		$user_id = $user->ID;
	}

	return is_super_admin( $user_id );
}

if ( !function_exists( 'graceful_fail' ) ) :
/**
 * Deprecated functionality to gracefully fail.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.0.0 Use wp_die()
 * @see wp_die()
 */
function graceful_fail( $message ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.0.0', 'wp_die()' );
	$message = apply_filters( 'graceful_fail', $message );
	$message_template = apply_filters( 'graceful_fail_template',
'<!DOCTYPE html>
<html><head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />
<title>Error!</title>
<style type="text/css">
img {
	border: 0;
}
body {
line-height: 1.6em; font-family: Georgia, serif; width: 390px; margin: auto;
text-align: center;
}
.message {
	font-size: 22px;
	width: 350px;
	margin: auto;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p class="message">%s</p>
</body>
</html>' );
	die( sprintf( $message_template, $message ) );
}
endif;

/**
 * Deprecated functionality to retrieve user information.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.0.0 Use get_user_by()
 * @see get_user_by()
 *
 * @param string $username Username.
 */
function get_user_details( $username ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.0.0', 'get_user_by()' );
	return get_user_by('login', $username);
}

/**
 * Deprecated functionality to clear the global post cache.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.0.0 Use clean_post_cache()
 * @see clean_post_cache()
 *
 * @param int $post_id Post ID.
 */
function clear_global_post_cache( $post_id ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.0.0', 'clean_post_cache()' );
}

/**
 * Deprecated functionality to determine if the current site is the main site.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.0.0 Use is_main_site()
 * @see is_main_site()
 */
function is_main_blog() {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.0.0', 'is_main_site()' );
	return is_main_site();
}

/**
 * Deprecated functionality to validate an email address.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.0.0 Use is_email()
 * @see is_email()
 *
 * @param string $email        Email address to verify.
 * @param bool   $check_domain Deprecated.
 * @return string|false Valid email address on success, false on failure.
 */
function validate_email( $email, $check_domain = true) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.0.0', 'is_email()' );
	return is_email( $email, $check_domain );
}

/**
 * Deprecated functionality to retrieve a list of all sites.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.0.0 Use wp_get_sites()
 * @see wp_get_sites()
 *
 * @global wpdb $wpdb WordPress database abstraction object.
 *
 * @param int    $start      Optional. Offset for retrieving the blog list. Default 0.
 * @param int    $num        Optional. Number of blogs to list. Default 10.
 * @param string $deprecated Unused.
 */
function get_blog_list( $start = 0, $num = 10, $deprecated = '' ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.0.0', 'wp_get_sites()' );

	global $wpdb;
	$blogs = $wpdb->get_results( $wpdb->prepare( "SELECT blog_id, domain, path FROM $wpdb->blogs WHERE site_id = %d AND public = '1' AND archived = '0' AND mature = '0' AND spam = '0' AND deleted = '0' ORDER BY registered DESC", get_current_network_id() ), ARRAY_A );

	$blog_list = array();
	foreach ( (array) $blogs as $details ) {
		$blog_list[ $details['blog_id'] ] = $details;
		$blog_list[ $details['blog_id'] ]['postcount'] = $wpdb->get_var( "SELECT COUNT(ID) FROM " . $wpdb->get_blog_prefix( $details['blog_id'] ). "posts WHERE post_status='publish' AND post_type='post'" );
	}

	if ( ! $blog_list ) {
		return array();
	}

	if ( 'all' === $num ) {
		return array_slice( $blog_list, $start, count( $blog_list ) );
	} else {
		return array_slice( $blog_list, $start, $num );
	}
}

/**
 * Deprecated functionality to retrieve a list of the most active sites.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.0.0
 *
 * @param int  $num     Optional. Number of activate blogs to retrieve. Default 10.
 * @param bool $display Optional. Whether or not to display the most active blogs list. Default true.
 * @return array List of "most active" sites.
 */
function get_most_active_blogs( $num = 10, $display = true ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.0.0' );

	$blogs = get_blog_list( 0, 'all', false ); // $blog_id -> $details
	if ( is_array( $blogs ) ) {
		reset( $blogs );
		$most_active = array();
		$blog_list = array();
		foreach ( (array) $blogs as $key => $details ) {
			$most_active[ $details['blog_id'] ] = $details['postcount'];
			$blog_list[ $details['blog_id'] ] = $details; // array_slice() removes keys!
		}
		arsort( $most_active );
		reset( $most_active );
		$t = array();
		foreach ( (array) $most_active as $key => $details ) {
			$t[ $key ] = $blog_list[ $key ];
		}
		unset( $most_active );
		$most_active = $t;
	}

	if ( $display ) {
		if ( is_array( $most_active ) ) {
			reset( $most_active );
			foreach ( (array) $most_active as $key => $details ) {
				$url = esc_url('http://' . $details['domain'] . $details['path']);
				echo '<li>' . $details['postcount'] . " <a href='$url'>$url</a></li>";
			}
		}
	}
	return array_slice( $most_active, 0, $num );
}

/**
 * Redirect a user based on $_GET or $_POST arguments.
 *
 * The function looks for redirect arguments in the following order:
 * 1) $_GET['ref']
 * 2) $_POST['ref']
 * 3) $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER']
 * 4) $_GET['redirect']
 * 5) $_POST['redirect']
 * 6) $url
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.3.0 Use wp_redirect()
 * @see wp_redirect()
 *
 * @param string $url Optional. Redirect URL. Default empty.
 */
function wpmu_admin_do_redirect( $url = '' ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.3.0', 'wp_redirect()' );

	$ref = '';
	if ( isset( $_GET['ref'] ) && isset( $_POST['ref'] ) && $_GET['ref'] !== $_POST['ref'] ) {
		wp_die( __( 'A variable mismatch has been detected.' ), __( 'Sorry, you are not allowed to view this item.' ), 400 );
	} elseif ( isset( $_POST['ref'] ) ) {
		$ref = $_POST['ref'];
	} elseif ( isset( $_GET['ref'] ) ) {
		$ref = $_GET['ref'];
	}

	if ( $ref ) {
		$ref = wpmu_admin_redirect_add_updated_param( $ref );
		wp_redirect( $ref );
		exit;
	}
	if ( ! empty( $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER'] ) ) {
		wp_redirect( $_SERVER['HTTP_REFERER'] );
		exit;
	}

	$url = wpmu_admin_redirect_add_updated_param( $url );
	if ( isset( $_GET['redirect'] ) && isset( $_POST['redirect'] ) && $_GET['redirect'] !== $_POST['redirect'] ) {
		wp_die( __( 'A variable mismatch has been detected.' ), __( 'Sorry, you are not allowed to view this item.' ), 400 );
	} elseif ( isset( $_GET['redirect'] ) ) {
		if ( str_starts_with( $_GET['redirect'], 's_' ) )
			$url .= '&action=blogs&s='. esc_html( substr( $_GET['redirect'], 2 ) );
	} elseif ( isset( $_POST['redirect'] ) ) {
		$url = wpmu_admin_redirect_add_updated_param( $_POST['redirect'] );
	}
	wp_redirect( $url );
	exit;
}

/**
 * Adds an 'updated=true' argument to a URL.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.3.0 Use add_query_arg()
 * @see add_query_arg()
 *
 * @param string $url Optional. Redirect URL. Default empty.
 * @return string
 */
function wpmu_admin_redirect_add_updated_param( $url = '' ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.3.0', 'add_query_arg()' );

	if ( ! str_contains( $url, 'updated=true' ) ) {
		if ( ! str_contains( $url, '?' ) )
			return $url . '?updated=true';
		else
			return $url . '&updated=true';
	}
	return $url;
}

/**
 * Get a numeric user ID from either an email address or a login.
 *
 * A numeric string is considered to be an existing user ID
 * and is simply returned as such.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.6.0 Use get_user_by()
 * @see get_user_by()
 *
 * @param string $email_or_login Either an email address or a login.
 * @return int
 */
function get_user_id_from_string( $email_or_login ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.6.0', 'get_user_by()' );

	if ( is_email( $email_or_login ) )
		$user = get_user_by( 'email', $email_or_login );
	elseif ( is_numeric( $email_or_login ) )
		return $email_or_login;
	else
		$user = get_user_by( 'login', $email_or_login );

	if ( $user )
		return $user->ID;
	return 0;
}

/**
 * Get a full site URL, given a domain and a path.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 3.7.0
 *
 * @param string $domain
 * @param string $path
 * @return string
 */
function get_blogaddress_by_domain( $domain, $path ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '3.7.0' );

	if ( is_subdomain_install() ) {
		$url = "http://" . $domain.$path;
	} else {
		if ( $domain != $_SERVER['HTTP_HOST'] ) {
			$blogname = substr( $domain, 0, strpos( $domain, '.' ) );
			$url = 'http://' . substr( $domain, strpos( $domain, '.' ) + 1 ) . $path;
			// We're not installing the main blog.
			if ( 'www.' !== $blogname )
				$url .= $blogname . '/';
		} else { // Main blog.
			$url = 'http://' . $domain . $path;
		}
	}
	return sanitize_url( $url );
}

/**
 * Create an empty blog.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 4.4.0
 *
 * @param string $domain       The new blog's domain.
 * @param string $path         The new blog's path.
 * @param string $weblog_title The new blog's title.
 * @param int    $site_id      Optional. Defaults to 1.
 * @return string|int The ID of the newly created blog
 */
function create_empty_blog( $domain, $path, $weblog_title, $site_id = 1 ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '4.4.0' );

	if ( empty($path) )
		$path = '/';

	// Check if the domain has been used already. We should return an error message.
	if ( domain_exists($domain, $path, $site_id) )
		return __( '<strong>Error:</strong> Site URL you&#8217;ve entered is already taken.' );

	/*
	 * Need to back up wpdb table names, and create a new wp_blogs entry for new blog.
	 * Need to get blog_id from wp_blogs, and create new table names.
	 * Must restore table names at the end of function.
	 */

	if ( ! $blog_id = insert_blog($domain, $path, $site_id) )
		return __( '<strong>Error:</strong> There was a problem creating site entry.' );

	switch_to_blog($blog_id);
	install_blog($blog_id);
	restore_current_blog();

	return $blog_id;
}

/**
 * Get the admin for a domain/path combination.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 4.4.0
 *
 * @global wpdb $wpdb WordPress database abstraction object.
 *
 * @param string $domain Optional. Network domain.
 * @param string $path   Optional. Network path.
 * @return array|false The network admins.
 */
function get_admin_users_for_domain( $domain = '', $path = '' ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '4.4.0' );

	global $wpdb;

	if ( ! $domain ) {
		$network_id = get_current_network_id();
	} else {
		$_networks  = get_networks( array(
			'fields' => 'ids',
			'number' => 1,
			'domain' => $domain,
			'path'   => $path,
		) );
		$network_id = ! empty( $_networks ) ? array_shift( $_networks ) : 0;
	}

	if ( $network_id )
		return $wpdb->get_results( $wpdb->prepare( "SELECT u.ID, u.user_login, u.user_pass FROM $wpdb->users AS u, $wpdb->sitemeta AS sm WHERE sm.meta_key = 'admin_user_id' AND u.ID = sm.meta_value AND sm.site_id = %d", $network_id ), ARRAY_A );

	return false;
}

/**
 * Return an array of sites for a network or networks.
 *
 * @since 3.7.0
 * @deprecated 4.6.0 Use get_sites()
 * @see get_sites()
 *
 * @param array $args {
 *     Array of default arguments. Optional.
 *
 *     @type int|int[] $network_id A network ID or array of network IDs. Set to null to retrieve sites
 *                                 from all networks. Defaults to current network ID.
 *     @type int       $public     Retrieve public or non-public sites. Default null, for any.
 *     @type int       $archived   Retrieve archived or non-archived sites. Default null, for any.
 *     @type int       $mature     Retrieve mature or non-mature sites. Default null, for any.
 *     @type int       $spam       Retrieve spam or non-spam sites. Default null, for any.
 *     @type int       $deleted    Retrieve deleted or non-deleted sites. Default null, for any.
 *     @type int       $limit      Number of sites to limit the query to. Default 100.
 *     @type int       $offset     Exclude the first x sites. Used in combination with the $limit parameter. Default 0.
 * }
 * @return array[] An empty array if the installation is considered "large" via wp_is_large_network(). Otherwise,
 *                 an associative array of WP_Site data as arrays.
 */
function wp_get_sites( $args = array() ) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '4.6.0', 'get_sites()' );

	if ( wp_is_large_network() )
		return array();

	$defaults = array(
		'network_id' => get_current_network_id(),
		'public'     => null,
		'archived'   => null,
		'mature'     => null,
		'spam'       => null,
		'deleted'    => null,
		'limit'      => 100,
		'offset'     => 0,
	);

	$args = wp_parse_args( $args, $defaults );

	// Backward compatibility.
	if( is_array( $args['network_id'] ) ){
		$args['network__in'] = $args['network_id'];
		$args['network_id'] = null;
	}

	if( is_numeric( $args['limit'] ) ){
		$args['number'] = $args['limit'];
		$args['limit'] = null;
	} elseif ( ! $args['limit'] ) {
		$args['number'] = 0;
		$args['limit'] = null;
	}

	// Make sure count is disabled.
	$args['count'] = false;

	$_sites  = get_sites( $args );

	$results = array();

	foreach ( $_sites as $_site ) {
		$_site = get_site( $_site );
		$results[] = $_site->to_array();
	}

	return $results;
}

/**
 * Check whether a usermeta key has to do with the current blog.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 4.9.0
 *
 * @global wpdb $wpdb WordPress database abstraction object.
 *
 * @param string $key
 * @param int    $user_id Optional. Defaults to current user.
 * @param int    $blog_id Optional. Defaults to current blog.
 * @return bool
 */
function is_user_option_local( $key, $user_id = 0, $blog_id = 0 ) {
	global $wpdb;

	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '4.9.0' );

	$current_user = wp_get_current_user();
	if ( $blog_id == 0 ) {
		$blog_id = get_current_blog_id();
	}
	$local_key = $wpdb->get_blog_prefix( $blog_id ) . $key;

	return isset( $current_user->$local_key );
}

/**
 * Store basic site info in the blogs table.
 *
 * This function creates a row in the wp_blogs table and returns
 * the new blog's ID. It is the first step in creating a new blog.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 5.1.0 Use wp_insert_site()
 * @see wp_insert_site()
 *
 * @param string $domain  The domain of the new site.
 * @param string $path    The path of the new site.
 * @param int    $site_id Unless you're running a multi-network install, be sure to set this value to 1.
 * @return int|false The ID of the new row
 */
function insert_blog($domain, $path, $site_id) {
	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '5.1.0', 'wp_insert_site()' );

	$data = array(
		'domain'  => $domain,
		'path'    => $path,
		'site_id' => $site_id,
	);

	$site_id = wp_insert_site( $data );
	if ( is_wp_error( $site_id ) ) {
		return false;
	}

	clean_blog_cache( $site_id );

	return $site_id;
}

/**
 * Install an empty blog.
 *
 * Creates the new blog tables and options. If calling this function
 * directly, be sure to use switch_to_blog() first, so that $wpdb
 * points to the new blog.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated 5.1.0
 *
 * @global wpdb     $wpdb     WordPress database abstraction object.
 * @global WP_Roles $wp_roles WordPress role management object.
 *
 * @param int    $blog_id    The value returned by wp_insert_site().
 * @param string $blog_title The title of the new site.
 */
function install_blog( $blog_id, $blog_title = '' ) {
	global $wpdb, $wp_roles;

	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, '5.1.0' );

	// Cast for security.
	$blog_id = (int) $blog_id;

	require_once ABSPATH . 'wp-admin/includes/upgrade.php';

	$suppress = $wpdb->suppress_errors();
	if ( $wpdb->get_results( "DESCRIBE {$wpdb->posts}" ) ) {
		die( '<h1>' . __( 'Already Installed' ) . '</h1><p>' . __( 'You appear to have already installed WordPress. To reinstall please clear your old database tables first.' ) . '</p></body></html>' );
	}
	$wpdb->suppress_errors( $suppress );

	$url = get_blogaddress_by_id( $blog_id );

	// Set everything up.
	make_db_current_silent( 'blog' );
	populate_options();
	populate_roles();

	// populate_roles() clears previous role definitions so we start over.
	$wp_roles = new WP_Roles();

	$siteurl = $home = untrailingslashit( $url );

	if ( ! is_subdomain_install() ) {

		if ( 'https' === parse_url( get_site_option( 'siteurl' ), PHP_URL_SCHEME ) ) {
			$siteurl = set_url_scheme( $siteurl, 'https' );
		}
		if ( 'https' === parse_url( get_home_url( get_network()->site_id ), PHP_URL_SCHEME ) ) {
			$home = set_url_scheme( $home, 'https' );
		}
	}

	update_option( 'siteurl', $siteurl );
	update_option( 'home', $home );

	if ( get_site_option( 'ms_files_rewriting' ) ) {
		update_option( 'upload_path', UPLOADBLOGSDIR . "/$blog_id/files" );
	} else {
		update_option( 'upload_path', get_blog_option( get_network()->site_id, 'upload_path' ) );
	}

	update_option( 'blogname', wp_unslash( $blog_title ) );
	update_option( 'admin_email', '' );

	// Remove all permissions.
	$table_prefix = $wpdb->get_blog_prefix();
	delete_metadata( 'user', 0, $table_prefix . 'user_level', null, true );   // Delete all.
	delete_metadata( 'user', 0, $table_prefix . 'capabilities', null, true ); // Delete all.
}

/**
 * Set blog defaults.
 *
 * This function creates a row in the wp_blogs table.
 *
 * @since MU (3.0.0)
 * @deprecated MU
 * @deprecated Use wp_install_defaults()
 *
 * @global wpdb $wpdb WordPress database abstraction object.
 *
 * @param int $blog_id Ignored in this function.
 * @param int $user_id
 */
function install_blog_defaults( $blog_id, $user_id ) {
	global $wpdb;

	_deprecated_function( __FUNCTION__, 'MU' );

	require_once ABSPATH . 'wp-admin/includes/upgrade.php';

	$suppress = $wpdb->suppress_errors();

	wp_install_defaults( $user_id );

	$wpdb->suppress_errors( $suppress );
}

/**
 * Update the status of a user in the database.
 *
 * Previously used in core to mark a user as spam or "ham" (not spam) in Multisite.
 *
 * @since 3.0.0
 * @deprecated 5.3.0 Use wp_update_user()
 * @see wp_update_user()
 *
 * @global wpdb $wpdb WordPress database abstraction object.
 *
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As businesses increasingly rely on Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for their operations, they are confronted with the inevitable reality of price increases. While these hikes can strain budgets and disrupt workflows, the emergence of AI-powered tools offers a glimmer of hope. In this article, we explore several innovative ways AI is helping organizations counter SaaS price increases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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How We Can Help You Save<\/h2>\n

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Several notable SaaS (Software as a Service) products have experienced significant price hikes over the years: Salesforce, GitHub, Zoom, and Zendesk for example.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • We analyze the software you use and how you use it<\/li>\n
      • We’ll write a proposal to cut out your vendors and replace it with software that you own.<\/li>\n
      • We can manage the hosting of your new software on public clouds such as Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure.<\/li>\n
      • Based on typical clients, your replacement software will cost about 1-2 years of what you currently pay, but then cost only 10-20% to maintain than what you were paying before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Benefits and Advantages<\/h2>\n

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        Using AI to replace costly SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions can offer several benefits and advantages for organizations. Here are some compelling reasons to consider this approach:<\/p>\n

        Cost Savings:<\/strong> One of the primary reasons to replace costly SaaS solutions with AI-driven alternatives is cost savings. AI can automate tasks and processes that might require expensive software subscriptions. By building or integrating AI solutions, organizations can reduce their software expenses significantly.<\/p>\n

        Customization:<\/strong> AI solutions can be tailored to the specific needs of an organization. Unlike off-the-shelf SaaS products, which offer predefined features and functionalities, AI can be trained and customized to perform tasks and provide insights that align precisely with the organization’s requirements.<\/p>\n

        Scalability:<\/strong> AI solutions can often scale more efficiently than SaaS subscriptions. As your organization grows, you can expand your AI infrastructure without incurring linear increases in costs, unlike SaaS, where additional users or features can lead to higher subscription fees.<\/p>\n

        Data Security:<\/strong> AI solutions can be developed with a strong focus on data security and privacy. Organizations can have more control over their data, reducing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access associated with third-party SaaS providers.<\/p>\n

        Integration:<\/strong> AI can seamlessly integrate with existing systems and workflows, allowing organizations to enhance their processes without disrupting their current operations. This integration can lead to increased efficiency and productivity.<\/p>\n

        Automation and Efficiency:<\/strong> AI can automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, freeing up human resources for more strategic and value-added activities. This can result in increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.<\/p>\n

        Predictive Analytics:<\/strong> AI can provide valuable predictive insights that help organizations make data-driven decisions. This can be particularly beneficial in various industries, such as finance, healthcare, and marketing, where predictive analytics can lead to cost savings and revenue generation.<\/p>\n

        Long-term Cost Control:<\/strong> AI solutions typically involve upfront development costs but can provide long-term cost control as they do not rely on recurring subscription fees. This can be especially advantageous for organizations looking to manage their budgets over time.<\/p>\n

        Competitive Advantage:<\/strong> Organizations that successfully leverage AI to replace costly SaaS solutions may gain a competitive advantage. They can allocate resources strategically and invest in innovative solutions that differentiate them from competitors.<\/p>\n

        It’s important to note that while AI offers numerous advantages, its implementation can also come with challenges, including the need for skilled AI talent, data quality, and ethical considerations. The decision to replace SaaS with AI should be based on a thorough assessment of the organization’s specific needs, goals, and available resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Smart SaaS Usage Optimization<\/h2>\n

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        AI-driven tools for monitoring SaaS application usage and recommending cost-efficient alternatives or unused features are transforming how organizations manage their software expenses:<\/p>\n

        Usage Tracking: These tools continuously monitor how employees use SaaS applications, collecting data on feature utilization, frequency, and user engagement.<\/p>\n

        Recommendation Engine: AI algorithms analyze usage data and compare it to available features and pricing plans. They identify cost-efficient alternatives within the same SaaS ecosystem or suggest unused features that can replace or supplement existing subscriptions.<\/p>\n

        Examples of Companies Saving Money:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Company A<\/span>: After implementing an AI-driven usage monitoring tool, Company A identified that a significant portion of their team rarely used advanced features in their CRM software. By downgrading to a more cost-effective plan tailored to their actual needs, they reduced annual expenses by 30%.<\/p>\n

        Company B<\/span>: This tech startup found that their cloud storage expenses were steadily increasing. AI analysis revealed that many users were storing duplicate files unnecessarily. The AI tool recommended deduplication and a smarter file management strategy, resulting in a 25% reduction in storage costs.<\/p>\n

        Company C<\/span>: Company C was using multiple project management tools across different teams, leading to fragmented workflows and increased expenses. AI-driven analysis suggested consolidating to a single, more feature-rich solution that reduced subscription costs by 40%.<\/p>\n

        These examples highlight how AI-powered tools can help organizations make data-driven decisions, optimize their SaaS subscriptions, and achieve significant cost savings while maintaining or even improving productivity.<\/p>\n

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        SaaS Vendor Comparison and Alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n

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        AI-driven platforms that compare SaaS vendors play a crucial role in simplifying the software selection process for businesses. These platforms utilize artificial intelligence and data analytics to:<\/p>\n

        Pricing Comparison<\/span>: They collect pricing data from various SaaS providers and present it in a unified, easy-to-compare format, allowing businesses to identify cost-effective options.<\/p>\n

        Feature Analysis<\/span>: AI algorithms analyze the features offered by different vendors and generate side-by-side comparisons, helping organizations find solutions that align with their specific needs.<\/p>\n

        User Reviews<\/span>: These platforms aggregate user reviews and sentiment analysis to provide insights into the user experience, reliability, and support quality of SaaS products.<\/p>\n

        Recommendations<\/span>: AI-driven platforms often offer tailored recommendations based on a company’s requirements and budget constraints, facilitating informed decision-making.<\/p>\n

        How Businesses Can Use These Platforms:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Comprehensive Research<\/span>: Companies can use these platforms to gain a comprehensive understanding of the SaaS landscape, ensuring they make informed choices.<\/p>\n

        Cost-Efficiency<\/span>: By comparing pricing structures and available features, organizations can identify SaaS vendors that offer the best value for their investment.<\/p>\n

        User Satisfaction<\/span>: Analyzing user reviews and sentiment can help businesses gauge user satisfaction and potential issues with a particular vendor’s software.<\/p>\n

        Customization<\/span>: Businesses can tailor their search criteria to find SaaS solutions that precisely match their unique requirements, reducing the risk of overpaying for unnecessary features.<\/p>\n

        Time Savings<\/span>: These platforms streamline the research process, saving businesses valuable time that can be allocated to other critical tasks.<\/p>\n

        In a crowded SaaS market, AI-driven comparison platforms empower businesses to make well-informed decisions that align with their budget and needs, ultimately leading to more cost-effective and efficient software adoption.<\/p>\n

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        Case Studies<\/h2>\n

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        Case Study 1: Tech Innovators Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Background:<\/em> Tech Innovators Inc. is a medium-sized technology company that heavily relies on SaaS applications for various aspects of their operations. They’ve noticed recurring price hikes across multiple software tools, which posed a significant challenge to their budget management.<\/p>\n

        AI Solution Implementation:<\/em> Tech Innovators Inc. decided to implement an AI-driven cost prediction and optimization platform. The AI algorithms analyzed historical pricing data, detected patterns in price increases, and predicted potential future hikes for each SaaS product they used.<\/p>\n

        Results:<\/em><\/p>\n

        Proactive Budget Adjustments: With AI-generated price increase predictions, the company proactively adjusted their budgets to accommodate expected hikes.<\/p>\n

        Negotiation Success: Armed with data-backed insights, Tech Innovators Inc. engaged in more informed negotiations with their SaaS providers. They managed to secure better pricing terms and, in some cases, lock in current rates for an extended period.<\/p>\n

        Optimized Subscriptions: The AI platform identified several underutilized features in existing subscriptions and recommended downgrades to lower-tier plans, saving the company 15% on their SaaS expenses.<\/p>\n

        Case Study 2: Retail Plus Ltd.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Background:<\/em> Retail Plus Ltd. is a national retail chain with numerous locations. They use various SaaS applications for inventory management, sales tracking, and customer engagement. Rising SaaS costs were impacting their profitability.<\/p>\n

        AI Solution Implementation:<\/em> Retail Plus Ltd. adopted an AI-powered SaaS optimization tool that continuously monitored usage patterns across their stores. It recommended cost-effective alternatives and identified unused features within their existing subscriptions.<\/p>\n

        Results:<\/em><\/p>\n

        Cost Reduction: The AI tool helped Retail Plus Ltd. identify duplicate SaaS subscriptions across different store locations. By consolidating these subscriptions and renegotiating with providers, they reduced SaaS expenses by 20%.<\/p>\n

        Improved Efficiency: By pinpointing underutilized features, the company optimized their workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and customer service.<\/p>\n

        Vendor Negotiations: With data-driven insights into their SaaS usage, Retail Plus Ltd. entered into more productive negotiations with their vendors, securing discounts and improved support packages.<\/p>\n

        These case studies showcase how AI-powered solutions can empower companies to proactively manage SaaS costs, negotiate effectively, and optimize their software subscriptions, ultimately resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency.<\/p>\n

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        Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

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        In the ever-evolving landscape of Software as a Service (SaaS), where innovation and convenience often come with a price, AI-powered solutions are emerging as a formidable shield against the challenges of SaaS price hikes. As we’ve explored in this article, AI’s ability to analyze historical pricing data, optimize SaaS usage, and forecast future costs is transforming the way businesses approach software subscriptions.<\/p>\n

        No longer do organizations need to navigate the murky waters of SaaS pricing changes blindly. With AI-driven predictive models, companies can anticipate and plan for potential price increases, ensuring that their budgets remain on track and their financial stability intact. This proactive approach is not just a means of cost management; it’s a strategic advantage in a world where agility and adaptability are paramount.<\/p>\n

        AI also plays a pivotal role in optimizing SaaS usage. By monitoring application usage and recommending cost-efficient alternatives or unused features, businesses can trim unnecessary expenses while maintaining productivity. These AI-driven insights are more than just cost savings; they’re a pathway to efficiency and competitiveness.<\/p>\n

        Moreover, AI isn’t just a financial tool; it’s a negotiation partner. Armed with AI-driven insights, businesses can engage in informed discussions with SaaS providers, leveraging data-backed arguments to secure more favorable contracts. Negotiating from a position of strength is the cornerstone of smart cost management.<\/p>\n

        As we’ve seen from real-world examples, companies are reaping the rewards of AI-powered SaaS cost optimization. They are reducing expenses, reallocating resources, and making strategic decisions that position them for long-term success. In the face of unpredictable pricing landscapes, AI is the ally that empowers organizations to take control of their software costs.<\/p>\n

        In conclusion, the era of SaaS price hikes need not be a source of anxiety or frustration. Instead, it’s an opportunity for businesses to embrace AI-powered solutions that provide clarity, control, and cost-effectiveness. As AI continues to evolve, its role in shielding businesses against SaaS price hikes is destined to become even more indispensable, enabling organizations to thrive in a digital world where innovation meets fiscal responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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