
AWS chief executive Matt Garman isn’t losing any sleep over talk of the “SaaSpocalypse.” In fact, he’s so confident companies will continue to buy software-as-a-service in the age of AI that he’s pushing Amazon Web Services into the SaaS business, and rolling out various products aimed directly at office workers and other professionals.
On Tuesday AWS unveiled Amazon Quick, a desktop application that lets users interact with an AI chatbot to handle personal productivity tasks like creating work presentations and arranging meetings. The company also announced a trio of new Connect applications to help workers with tasks in specialized fields such as hiring, health care, and supply-chain management.