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Perplexity AIS1E1: The State of SaaS Q1 2026
Over a million business users. Five data snapshots. One uncomfortable truth: many organizations have no idea what software their people are actually using.
Based on Xensam’s own research, the Q1 2026 SaaS report tracks real usage data across corporate devices, and the findings are hard to ignore.
In this episode, host Joel Sanderi sits down with David Foxen (SAM Beast Consulting) and Xensam’s Martin Tureniec to react to the numbers. They get into AI tool sprawl (ChatGPT vs. Copilot vs. Claude and who’s actually winning), why high reach numbers don’t mean what IT leaders think they mean, and the browser extension problem nobody is governing.
Your host
Joel Sanderi built his first SAM solution in 2007 and has been connecting customer needs with engineering innovation ever since. As Solution Specialist at Xensam, Joel ensures our tools deliver best-in-class value in real-world environments.
Episode guests
David Foxen
Founded SAM Beast Consulting in 2018. ITAM Consultant of the Year 2022 (ITAM Review). 10+ years advising enterprises on ITAM. Clients have achieved tens of millions in cash savings and over £100 million in cost avoidance.
Martin Tureniec
Martin has spent over two decades transforming complex SAM challenges into business opportunities. A recognized voice in the ITAM space, Martin helps organizations gain control and visibility over their software environments through strategic guidance and practical expertise.
