ASX tech shares are rebounding on Monday as investors pile back into the sector.
I think this could make it a good time to look at some of the sector’s best names.
Concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) disruption and the so-called SaaSpocalypse have weighed on sentiment recently. But I think the strongest ASX tech companies can use AI to improve their products, rather than be replaced by it.
With several quality ASX tech shares still down heavily from their highs, I think these three could be worth buying now.
WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)
WiseTech Global has been one of the most heavily sold-off ASX tech shares, but I think the long-term business remains highly attractive.
The company’s CargoWise platform is used by logistics providers and freight forwarders to manage global trade. That is a complicated area involving shipments, customs, compliance, documentation, warehousing, and transport networks.
This is the sort of market where software can be extremely valuable.
I do not see AI as a simple threat here. In fact, I think it could make WiseTech’s platform more useful over time. Logistics still involves a lot of manual work, repetitive data entry, document checks, and exception handling.
If AI can help reduce those pain points, customers may become even more reliant on powerful workflow software.
Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)
Xero is another ASX tech share I would buy into the rebound.
The company has a strong position in small business accounting software, but I think the bigger opportunity is to become more central to how small businesses manage their finances.
That means more than bookkeeping. It can include invoicing, payroll, payments, tax, reporting, cash flow tools, and better financial insights.
Small business owners do not want more admin. They want software that helps them save time, understand their numbers, and make better decisions.
This is why I think AI could become an opportunity for Xero rather than just a risk. If the company can use AI to automate basic tasks, surface useful insights, and make the platform easier to use, it could strengthen the customer proposition.
The US opportunity also remains important. It will not be easy, but Xero does not need to win the whole market to create meaningful long-term value.
TechnologyOne Ltd (ASX: TNE)
TechnologyOne is arguably the steadier name in this group.
It provides enterprise software to governments, councils, universities, and large organisations. These customers need reliable systems for finance, payroll, assets, student administration, and other important functions.
I like that because the software is not a nice-to-have extra. It supports core operations.
TechnologyOne has built a strong record of execution, recurring revenue, and customer retention. It also has a long-term growth opportunity in the UK, where it is trying to repeat some of the success it has achieved in Australia.
The valuation can be demanding at times, so investors need to be comfortable paying for quality. But I think this is one of the ASX tech shares best placed to keep compounding over time.
Foolish takeaway
I do not think the AI debate is going away. Investors will keep questioning which software companies are threatened and which ones can become stronger.
That is why I prefer ASX tech shares with important customer workflows, proven products, and room to keep improving their platforms.
This rebound may not move in a straight line. But after the heavy selling across parts of the sector, I think these three ASX tech stocks are worth buying before confidence returns more fully.
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Motley Fool contributor Grace Alvino has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Technology One, WiseTech Global, and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Technology One. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.