Increasing productivity is an ongoing challenge for businesses. A recent McKinsey study reveals that over half of employees feel they are relatively unproductive at work. This widespread issue underscores a deeper problem. Historically, productivity was seen as a measure of individual employee performance—high performers versus low performers. But with the growing reliance on software for
Salesforce to Launch Pre-Built AI Tools for Healthcare in October Salesforce is introducing a new library of out-of-the-box AI tools specifically designed for healthcare operations, available through its Health Cloud. These generative AI features aim to streamline time-consuming tasks by integrating directly into clinician workflows, enhancing both the quality and efficiency of patient care. Key
Healthcare leaders are increasingly optimistic about the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in the industry, according to a new market research report by Arcadia and The Harris Poll. The report, titled “The Healthcare CIO’s Role in the Age of AI,” reveals that 96% of healthcare executives believe AI adoption can provide a competitive
Salesforce has introduced two advanced AI models—xGen-Sales and xLAM—designed to enhance its Agentforce platform, which seamlessly integrates human agents with autonomous AI for greater business efficiency. xGen-Sales, a proprietary AI model, is tailored for sales tasks such as generating customer insights, summarizing calls, and managing pipelines. By automating routine sales activities, it enables sales teams
Salesforce has introduced Industries AI, a suite of foundational, pre-built, and customizable AI capabilities designed to address specific industry needs and challenges. This innovation aims to help customers quickly realize value by automating tasks such as matching patients to clinical trials, providing proactive maintenance alerts for vehicles and machinery, streamlining inventory management, and enhancing services
Salesforce has introduced new AI-powered field service capabilities designed to streamline operations for dispatchers, technicians, and field service leaders. Leveraging the Salesforce platform and Data Cloud, these innovations aim to expedite time-consuming processes and enhance customer satisfaction by making field service operations more proactive and efficient. Why it matters: Field service teams currently spend only
Industry forecasts predict an annual growth rate of 6% to 7%, fueled by innovations in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and data engineering. In 2023, the global data analytics market was valued at approximately $41 billion and is expected to surge to $118.5 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.1%.
Salesforce to Acquire Tenyx, Enhancing AI-Powered Solutions Salesforce has announced its decision to acquire Tenyx, a California-based startup specializing in AI-driven voice agents. This acquisition aims to bolster Salesforce’s AI capabilities and further its commitment to enhancing customer service through innovative technology. The deal, set to close in the third quarter of 2024, will integrate
Salesforce is set to acquire data protection and management vendor Own Co. for approximately $1.9 billion in cash. This move aligns with Salesforce’s ongoing investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and its efforts to bolster cybersecurity amidst rising data security concerns. The San Francisco-based CRM giant expects to finalize the acquisition of Own by the fourth
Data quality has never been more critical, and it’s only set to grow in importance with each passing year. The reason? The rise of AI—particularly generative AI. Generative AI offers transformative benefits, from vastly improved efficiency to the broader application of data in decision-making. But these advllucantages hinge on the quality of data feeding the
Salesforce Introduces Autonomous AI Sales Agents: Einstein SDR Agent and Einstein Sales Coach Agent Salesforce, the leading CRM for sales, has announced two new fully autonomous AI sales agents: Einstein Sales Development Rep (SDR) Agent and Einstein Sales Coach Agent. These groundbreaking agents, set to be generally available in October, are designed to help sales
Nonprofit organizations must ensure that every dollar they raise is not only accounted for but also allocated in ways that best support their mission. With its ability to streamline processes, optimize outcomes, and enhance data transparency, AI is poised to significantly impact the nonprofit sector. Salesforce has introduced new AI capabilities for Nonprofit Cloud designed
Independent Publisher of Evidence-Based Guidance Integrates with Salesforce Health Cloud to Enhance Chronic Disease Care SEATTLE, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — MCG Health, a member of the Hearst Health network and a leader in evidence-based clinical guidance, announces a new integration with Salesforce Health Cloud. This partnership aims to improve the management of patients with
Salesforce Unveils Pulse for Salesforce: Integrating Tableau Analytics with CRM to Revolutionize Data-Driven Decision-Making In today’s data heavy business world, where data-driven decision-making is essential for success, the fusion of advanced analytics with customer relationship management (CRM) systems is more crucial than ever. Addressing this need, Salesforce has introduced Pulse for Salesforce, a groundbreaking tool
Many artists, writers, musicians, and creators are facing fears that AI is taking over their jobs. On the surface, generative AI tools can replicate work in moments that previously took creators hours to produce—often at a fraction of the cost and with similar quality. This shift has led many businesses to adopt AI for content
