Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder of Zoho Corporation, has recently highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the pace of software development within the company. In a post on X, Vembu stated that AI tools are allowing his engineering teams to compress weeks of work into just a single day. This announcement has garnered significant attention in the tech community, prompting discussions about the integration of AI in Zoho’s development practices.
Empowering Engineers with AI
12 December 2025 | Vembu, who stepped down as CEO earlier this year to focus on research and engineering, shared insights on how AI is reshaping the organization. He emphasized that Zoho does not mandate the use of AI tools but instead allows experienced engineers to decide how to incorporate them into their workflows. “AI has effectively let us ship weeks of work in a single day,” he remarked, describing the transition as both exhilarating and transformative.
Real-World Impact of AI Tools
To illustrate the effectiveness of AI, Vembu provided an example of a seasoned engineer who managed to complete a project that would typically take three weeks in just one day, thanks to AI assistance. This highlights how AI can enhance productivity by taking over repetitive tasks, enabling engineers to focus on more complex aspects of their work.
Zoho’s Expanding AI Footprint
Zoho is actively expanding its AI capabilities across its product suite. The newly launched Zia Agents platform offers autonomous digital assistants for various business functions, while the Zoho Creator platform has introduced CoCreator, an AI-powered tool that simplifies app development. Additionally, Zoho Analytics now features generative intelligence, allowing businesses to automate reporting and analyze data more effectively. Despite the benefits, Vembu remains cautious about the risks associated with autonomous systems, advocating for AI to complement human creativity rather than replace it.
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