AI Strategy and Tectonic Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have showcased the immense potential of this technology to transform both business and society. However, as organizations scale AI systems, they must ensure these systems are structured and governed responsibly to prevent bias and errors. The widespread use of AI can have significant implications, and
Businesses Eager to Embrace AI, Yet Concerned About Trust, Data, and Ethics in AI Adoption Rates As AI adoption rates are projected to surge, only 10% of people currently have full trust in AI for making informed decisions. According to Salesforce’s latest research, nearly half of customer service teams, over 40% of salespeople, and a
The Role of APIs in Modern Software Development APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are central to modern software development, enabling teams to integrate external features into their products, including advanced third-party AI systems. For instance, you can use an API to allow users to generate 3D models from prompts on MatchboxXR. The Rise of AI-Powered Applications
Licensing, Permitting, and Inspections Inspections are a crucial part of the licensing and permitting process, whether they involve a new home, a business seeking to open, or a follow-up based on a public complaint. Licensing and Permitting with Salesforce Public Sector Solutions aids in the critical steps in the process. Inspections can also be used
One of the most significant use cases for generative AI in business is customer service and support. Most of us have likely experienced the frustration of dealing with traditional automated systems. However, today’s advanced AI, powered by large language models and natural language chatbots, is rapidly improving these interactions. While many still prefer human agents
Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s GPT-4 have gained acclaim for their versatility across various tasks, but they come with significant resource demands. In response, the AI industry is shifting focus towards smaller, task-specific models designed to be more efficient. Microsoft, alongside other tech giants, is investing in these smaller models. Science often involves breaking
Not all medical chatbots are created equal, as a recent JAMA Network Open study reveals. The study found that some chatbots are better at tailoring health information to patient health literacy than others. Chatbots in Healthcare may not be ready for prime time. The report compared the free and paid versions of ChatGPT, showing that
Ask ten small and midsize business (SMB) owners to define a customer relationship management (CRM) system, and you’ll likely receive ten different answers. For some, a CRM supports their sales process; for others, it measures sales or stores customer histories. However, the true value of a CRM lies beyond these basic functions, according to Adam
Salesforce Enhances Nonprofit Cloud with AI and Data Tools Salesforce has introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) and data capabilities to its Nonprofit Cloud, aimed at helping organizations boost efficiency, personalize donor engagement, and increase funding. Learn how Salesforce Enhances Nonprofit Cloud. Among the new features are AI tools that generate personalized gift proposals and concise
Businesses have increasingly adopted “chatbots” to provide quick answers to customer queries outside regular business hours or to route customers to the appropriate department after answering preliminary questions. While these chatbots can be useful, they often fall short in delivering the same level of value as human interaction, sometimes leading to frustration. Today, chatbots are
Salesforce Flow enables teams to create complex business automations with clicks, not code. This approach allows admins to manage more of the business logic, reducing the dependency on developers and increasing project velocity, thus delivering value to the business more quickly. However, deploying Salesforce Flows often poses significant challenges. In this article, we’ll explore why
Understanding the Demandbase One for Sales iFrame in Salesforce The Demandbase One for Sales iFrame (formerly known as Sales Intelligence) allows sales teams to access deep, actionable insights directly within Salesforce. This feature provides account-level and people-level details, including engagement data, technographics, intent signals, and even relevant news, social media posts, and email communications. By
The Benefits of Loan Software for Government Agencies on Salesforce Government agencies managing loans face unique challenges in financial administration, and integrating loan software with Salesforce can greatly enhance their efficiency, accuracy, and transparency. This streamlined solution addresses key areas such as document management, borrower engagement, and robust reporting, making processes more efficient and improving
Engagement History Dashboard Overview The Engagement History Dashboard, powered by CRM Analytics, enables sales and marketing users to explore and visualize key data. It can be embedded on campaign, account, lead, contact, person account, or opportunity records, with tailored widgets for each type of record. Account Engagement Dashboards give a 360 degree view. Account Engagement
Salesforce has signed a definitive agreement to acquire PredictSpring, a leading unified omnichannel retail platform in the retail POS market. This acquisition aims to enhance Salesforce’s Customer 360 capabilities by integrating PredictSpring’s technology into physical retail environments. Jeff Amann, EVP of Salesforce Industries, emphasized the potential synergies: “Consumers demand a retail experience that seamlessly blends
