SURVEY REPORT

The State of B2B Subscription Commerce in the New Normal

How the COVID-19 Pandemic is Impacting Digital Initiatives for Software Companies

The global COVID-19 pandemic has upended the business world as we know it. Many companies had to make drastic changes to their operations, almost overnight. Do digital-first organizations now have an advantage? Read our latest survey report to learn about the “new normal” for digital commerce.

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The final chapter has yet to be written about COVID-19, but among businesses, its impact on digital innovation has been fast and almost universal. In fact, 85 percent of software companies are concerned about the rate of digital transformation.

—AppDirect

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Key Findings

Our survey report reveals several striking trends that are shaping the new reality for companies looking to succeed in digital commerce.

  • Across industries, software companies were most prepared to bring new digital products to market

  • 43% of software companies have launched new digital initiatives and are making long-term investments to prepare for the new normal

  • Nearly every company, 97 percent, said they rely on software ecosystems to scale or create new digital products and channels

  • The era of subscription commerce is here: 95 percent of companies offer at least one subscription-based product or service

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