Zuora Launches New Usage Monetization Capabilities for the Age of AI

Zuora announced powerful new usage monetization capabilities, helping companies better align pricing with value as they navigate new AI technologies. The enhancements strengthen Zuora’s end-to-end solution that unifies quoting, billing, collections, and revenue recognition.

Recognize, reconcile, and analyze revenue in real-time

EBOOK Recognize, reconcile, and analyze revenue in real-time Turn your revenue recognition process into a growth lever Download now Business is changing. Customers are demanding diverse options in the subscriptions, products, and services they buy – and this shift has created new monetization models for companies of all sizes. This can make for messy accounting […]

The complete guide to improving order to cash metrics

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The quote to cash process is crucial for receiving customer orders and recognizing revenue. However, for a modern software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, measuring O2C metrics is like starting halfway through the race. Operational bottlenecks are rarely solved in the billing department alone—they start upstream in the CRM. If you want to fix delayed cash flow and […]

Why a usage-based model is key to monetizing AI for SaaS

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The artificial intelligence (AI) arms race is in full swing. Software as a service (SaaS) providers in every niche are exploring and rolling out AI offers. In fact, 77% of SaaS companies report that they have either launched or are planning to launch AI features.  The urgency to not only launch but also effectively monetize AI-powered products […]

SaaS pricing models: A comprehensive monetization guide

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Crafting a successful SaaS pricing model is a crucial component of any SaaS company’s growth journey. It directly influences factors like revenue, customer acquisition, and churn, making it a strategic lever rather than just a financial consideration.    TL;DR   This guide defines SaaS pricing models as the frameworks that determine how a SaaS product […]

Zuora Subscription Economy Index Continues to Outperform S&P 500: Flexible Revenue Models That Evolve With Market Conditions and Consumer Expectations Thrive

New data from 600+ companies and 3,000+ consumers indicates ongoing demand amidst economic uncertainty REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 15, 2025 – Zuora, Inc., a leading monetization platform for modern business, today released the latest Subscription Economy Index™ (SEI) report, which found that, over the last two years, companies in the SEI have experienced an 11% […]

Balancing risk and growth: Strategies for Controllers and CAOs

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SaaS companies have entered a new era where financial discipline and operational efficiency are as crucial as growth. The focus has shifted from rapid expansion to building scalable, sustainable businesses. For Finance leaders — particularly Controllers and Chief Accounting Officers (CAOs) — this evolution brings both challenges and opportunities. No longer confined to compliance and […]