With all the buzz in the news about AI, it may feel like AI is everywhere. In fact, as of 2023, over 80% of global companies report adopting AI to enhance their business operations. This means if your company isn’t yet leveraging AI to strengthen customer relationships, you risk falling behind. The good news is
While AI plays a crucial role in delivering personalized customer experiences, the real game-changer lies in data connectivity. It’s not about having the flashiest AI model but about how data is managed across every interaction. Imagine a global retail brand with a network of physical stores, an e-commerce site, and active social media. An in-store
AI Agents: Key Statistics and Trends for 2025 “The agent revolution is real and as exciting as the cloud, social, and mobile revolutions,” remarked Salesforce Chair and CEO Marc Benioff. “It will provide a level of transformation that we’ve never seen.” With the general availability of Agentforce, the era of AI-powered agents is officially here. These
The Holiday Rush and AI’s Growing Role in Retail The holiday season is approaching quickly, with fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year than at any time since 2019. This condensed timeline makes Salesforce’s latest State of the Connected Customer report—this year titled State of the AI Connected Customer—particularly timely. The report, based on insights from over
In the current age of digital transformation, effective data migration is essential, especially as cloud adoption accelerates. Research from Foundry reveals that 63% of IT leaders have increased their cloud migrations, but 90% face challenges—primarily budgetary constraints. This highlights the importance of thoughtful planning and strategic execution. In this context, we’ll explore the significance of
Salesforce Agentforce: Redefining Autonomous AI for the Enterprise Salesforce has unveiled Agentforce, a groundbreaking addition to its platform that enables businesses to create and deploy autonomous AI agents capable of performing tasks across any business function. Unlike traditional chatbots or copilots, Agentforce leverages advanced reasoning capabilities to independently resolve customer cases, qualify sales leads, optimize marketing
NetSuite Bets on Strategic Growth and Embraces Collaboration with Salesforce Growing on All Fronts At SuiteWorld 2024, the theme, “All Systems Grow,” reflected a pivotal moment for NetSuite. While the event lacked groundbreaking announcements, it showcased a fulfillment of past promises and a notable strategic shift toward openness and collaboration. Oracle and NetSuite are now welcoming competitors as
Selective Sync in Account Engagement (Pardot): Aligning Seamlessly with Salesforce Selective sync within Account Engagement (formerly Pardot) enables organizations to push only relevant prospect records into Salesforce based on specific criteria. This process helps marketing teams nurture and qualify leads within Account Engagement, reducing the risk of overwhelming the sales team with irrelevant leads. Aligning
An Agentforce Agent is a proactive, autonomous application that delivers specialized, always-on support to employees or customers. Each agent is equipped with the business knowledge needed to execute tasks based on its role.
LNNs mark a significant departure from traditional, rigid AI structures, drawing deeply from the adaptable nature of biological neural systems. MIT researchers explored how organisms manage complex decision-making and dynamic responses with minimal neurons, translating these principles into the design of LNNs
Microsoft and Salesforce’s AI Agent Rivalry Heats Up The battle for dominance in the AI agent space has escalated, with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff intensifying his criticism of Microsoft’s AI solutions. Following remarks at Dreamforce 2024, Benioff took to X (formerly Twitter) to call out Microsoft for what he called “rebranding Copilot as ‘agents’ in panic
bolt and Salesforce Partner to Transform Insurance Quoting with New AppExchange Solution Overviewbolt, a leading insurtech platform hosting the nation’s largest tech-enabled insurance exchange, has announced the launch of bolt for Salesforce on the Salesforce AppExchange. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the insurance quoting process for brokers, agents, and account managers by integrating bolt’s capabilities with Salesforce
Throughout history, disruptive technologies have been the catalyst for major social and economic revolutions. The invention of the plow and irrigation systems 12,000 years ago sparked the Agricultural Revolution, while Johannes Gutenberg’s 15th-century printing press fueled the Protestant Reformation and helped propel Europe out of the Middle Ages into the Renaissance. In the 18th century,
Setting Up Gamification in Salesforce Experience Cloud to Boost Engagement When someone mentions “gamification,” many think of “games,” “fun,” and “entertainment.” While this is true, in the context of Salesforce, it takes on new dimensions. Here, it’s not just about fun; it’s about enhancing user engagement, productivity, and overall experience. Keep reading as we explore
Agentforce Salesforce Agentforce in Action: A Practical Example of Using Agents in Salesforce Autonomous Agents on the Agentforce Platform Agentforce represents a transformative shift in Salesforce’s strategy, poised to redefine how users engage with their CRM. By introducing both assistive AI—enhanced by generative AI for capabilities like summaries and sales emails—and autonomous AI, which empowers
