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Salesforce Legacy Chat Service Retirement
10May

Salesforce Legacy Chat Service Retirement

Salesforce is retiring their legacy Chat service (formerly Live Agent) including LiveAgent, Salesforce Chat, Embedded Chat and Service Chat; on February 14, 2026. Salesforce Legacy Chat Service Retirement. On February 14, 2026, Salesforce will sunset their legacy Chat features and functionality, and the feature set will no longer be available. Additionally, legacy Chat will no longer receive new features leading up to the retirement date but we will continue to deliver critical trust updates until the retirement date. Why is Salesforce Legacy Chat Service Retiring? In Summer ’22, Salesforce released a new first-party chat product and feature set. Messaging for In-App and Web, the new product, is built on Hyperforce and offers many of the Chat features that customers love. It also supports asynchronous and persistent conversations that can be picked back up at any time. You can continue using your current Chat services and implementations through the announced retirement date. However, all customers will need to migrate to Salesforce’s new Messaging for In-App and Web service before the announced retirement date. Affected Salesforce Clouds Service Cloud Unlimited + Edition Service Cloud – Unlimited Edition Service Cloud – Performance Edition Service Cloud – Performance Edition 1 Service Cloud – Einstein 1 Edition Sales and Service Cloud Unlimited Edition All Industry Cloud Unlimited Edition Service Cloud Enterprise Edition + Digital Engagement Sales Cloud Enterprise Edition + Digital Engagement Sales Cloud Unlimited Edition + Digital Engagement Sales and Service Cloud Enterprise Edition Edition + Digital Engagement Contact Tectonic if you need assistance preparing for these changes. Review the benefits of Messaging for In-App and Web, and compare the modernized channel to Salesforce’s legacy chat product. FEATURE CHAT MESSAGING FOR IN-APP MESSAGING FOR WEB Persistent Conversations Persistent Conversation History (with User Verification) No Yes Yes Asynchronous Conversations (with User Verification) No Yes Yes Cross-device conversations (with User Verification) No Yes Yes Session Continuity Across Tabs Yes N/A Yes Session Continuity Across Subdomains Yes N/A Yes Settings Route to Agent, Queue, Bot, or Skills Yes Yes Yes Automated Proactive Messaging No Yes No Proactive Messaging by Agents No Yes No Keyword-Based Automation Yes Yes Yes Omni-Channel Sidebar Support No Yes Yes Pre-Chat Form – Visible and Hidden Fields Yes Yes Yes Terms and Conditions Acceptance in Pre-Chat Yes Yes Yes Customize Pre-Chat with Lightning Web Components Yes Yes Yes Populate Pre-Chat API No Yes Yes Einstein Bot Support Yes Yes Yes Business Hours No Yes Yes Custom Branding and UI Labels Yes Yes Yes Multi-Language Support Yes Yes Yes Auto-Response: Conversation started/ended, agent joined, and so on. No Yes Yes Post-Chat URL Yes Yes Yes Salesforce Surveys Yes Yes Yes Estimated Wait Time No Yes Yes Idle Customer Timeout Yes Yes Yes Queue Position Yes No No Public REST API Yes No No Channel Menu Support Yes No Yes IP Blocking Yes No No Sensitive Data Rules Yes Yes Yes Agent Alias No Yes Yes Delete Data (API) No Yes Yes Individual-Object Linking Flow Template No Yes Yes Clone Mobile Deployment No Yes N/A Sneak Peek Yes No No Supervisor and Agent Experience Service Console Integration Yes Yes Yes Supervisor Monitoring Yes Yes Yes Flag Raise and Whisper Yes Yes Yes Transfer to Agent, Queue, or Skills Yes Yes Yes Browser Notification for Assigned Conversation Yes Yes Yes Outbound File Attachments No Yes Yes Einstein Reply Recommendations Support Yes Yes Yes Einstein Work Summaries Support Yes Yes Yes Actions and Recommendations Sidebar Support Yes Yes Yes Right-to-Left Language Support for Agents Yes Yes Yes Customer Experience Inbound File Attachments Yes Yes Yes Emoji Support No Yes Yes Read and Delivery Receipts No Yes Yes Push Notifications No Yes N/A Save Transcript Yes No No Message Search No Yes No Right-to-Left Language Support for End-Users Yes Yes Yes Supported Sites External Website Yes N/A Yes Experience Site Templates: Build Your Own (Aura), Customer Account Portal, Partner Central, Help Center, and Customer Service Yes N/A Yes LWR Experience Site Templates: Build Your Own (LWR) and Microsite (LWR) No N/A Yes Commerce Cloud Templates: B2B and B2B2C Commerce templates No N/A Yes Mobile Publisher Yes N/A Yes Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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May 10, 2024in Hyperforce
MuleSoft Certifications Now Unified with Salesforce Certifications
09May

MuleSoft Certifications Now Unified with Salesforce Certifications

MuleSoft Certifications Now Unified with Salesforce Certifications As of May 6, 2024, MuleSoft certifications have been officially integrated into the Salesforce Certification program, with management now handled through Webassessor. This move simplifies the certification process, enabling professionals to manage both their Salesforce and MuleSoft credentials within a single platform, streamlining maintenance and tracking. This article delves into the merging of MuleSoft certifications with Salesforce’s Trailhead platform, highlighting what this means for professionals in both ecosystems. The update offers a significant improvement in managing certifications, particularly for those working across both platforms, as Salesforce has owned MuleSoft since 2018. We’ll cover what this change entails for current certification holders, key dates in the transition, and the new opportunities this unified platform brings—including new certifications. What is MuleSoft? MuleSoft is a leading integration platform that enables businesses to connect applications, data, and devices seamlessly. As an Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS), MuleSoft facilitates the integration of cloud-based and on-premise applications, ensuring smooth workflows across various systems. Acquired by Salesforce in 2018, MuleSoft powers the integration layer of the Salesforce ecosystem, playing a crucial role in enabling businesses to unify their systems and create connected experiences. With the increasing demand for digital transformation and connected systems, MuleSoft expertise is becoming ever more valuable in the job market. MuleSoft Certifications and Training MuleSoft certifications validate expertise in designing, building, and managing integrations using the Anypoint Platform. Prior to this transition, MuleSoft certifications were handled through the MuleSoft Training portal, which was separate from Salesforce’s broader certification system. While this independent platform was functional, it required separate accounts and processes, making exam registration and certification management more cumbersome. By integrating MuleSoft certifications into Trailhead, Salesforce has simplified this process, offering a unified, more user-friendly experience for managing certifications. Transition Timeline The following key dates marked the transition: What This Means for Current MuleSoft Certification Holders For those already certified through MuleSoft, the migration to Salesforce’s certification system should have occurred automatically. MuleSoft credentials were transferred to their Trailblazer profiles for anyone with existing Webassessor accounts. A confirmation email was sent to ensure that the transition was successful. For those without a Webassessor account, one was created on their behalf, with login details provided via email by April 2024. Certification Maintenance MuleSoft certification holders with maintenance pending as of January 1, 2024, are not required to complete additional tasks through the old system. The expectation is that certification holders will have ample time to familiarize themselves with the new Trailhead process before maintenance requirements are introduced in 2025. New Certifications on Trailhead With the migration, certifications such as the MuleSoft Certified Catalyst Specialist and MuleSoft Certified Hyperautomation Specialist have also been integrated into Trailhead. Though not entirely new, these certifications were part of the legacy MuleSoft program, originally launched in late 2022 and early 2023. Summary The integration of MuleSoft certifications into Salesforce’s Trailhead platform marks a significant step towards a unified, more efficient credentialing process. This transition simplifies certification management, making it easier for professionals to stay current across both platforms. By merging these certifications, Salesforce is empowering professionals to fully leverage the combined capabilities of Salesforce and MuleSoft, further enhancing their skill sets in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape. Content updated September 2024. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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May 9, 2024in Data, Mulesoft, Salesforce
Salesforce-Powered Nonprofit Events
08May

Salesforce-Powered Nonprofit Events

Salesforce has cemented its position as the #1 CRM, becoming an essential tool for businesses improving their marketing, sales, and support processes. But there’s another powerful feature you should explore: managing events directly within Salesforce. Salesforce’s versatility allows you to organize a successful event of any size, whether it’s online, offline, or a hybrid meeting. However, like any business endeavor, a well-thought-out strategy is crucial to ensure your event planning turns into a major success. In this insight, you’ll learn how events contribute to a business’s lifecycle, how to manage them effectively, and the essential tools you’ll need for successful event management in Salesforce. The Role of Events in Nonprofits If your company hasn’t yet ventured into event organization, it’s time to reconsider. Events are a great way to fuel engagement, foster data-driven decisions, and build a thriving community. On a larger scale, event planning offers a range of business benefits, including: Common Event Management Challenges Even with the best intentions, event planning comes with challenges that can derail your efforts if not addressed. Let’s review some common challenges and how Salesforce can help: How Salesforce Elevates Event Management Salesforce brings significant advantages to event planning, offering: Your Salesforce Event Planning Checklist To ensure your event management with Salesforce is effective, follow this simple checklist: Our Thoughts Building a robust event management process with Salesforce is not only a logical choice but a strategic one. It ensures smooth event execution, supports business growth, and boosts your brand’s equity. By leveraging the right tools, such as Salesforce, your event planning process becomes more efficient, data-driven, and ultimately more successful. For expert support in managing Salesforce-powered events, consider reaching out to a partner like Tectonic to guide you through the process. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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May 8, 2024in Salesforce Einstein, Salesforce Experience Cloud, Salesforce for Nonprofits, Salesforce Implementation Services, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud
AI Data Foundation
07May

AI Data Foundation

In the era of AI, the Data Foundation is crucial for empowering AI-driven customer experiences. Data Cloud emerges as a unifying force, seamlessly integrating data to fuel transformative AI encounters and elevate customer-centricity. Beyond mere data management, Data Cloud represents a significant advancement, enabling profound insights by harmonizing diverse data sources with CRM data from the Salesforce platform. This convergence facilitates the unlocking of actionable insights critical for informed decision-making. In a strategic collaboration, Salesforce and AWS extend their partnership to enhance AI capabilities. AWS AI services are integrated into Salesforce’s Einstein Trust Layer, empowering Data Cloud with seamless access to AWS data services and compute resources. Additionally, Data Cloud and other Salesforce offerings are now accessible through the AWS Marketplace, streamlining procurement processes. This insight explores how Data Cloud unifies vast and varied business data with CRM data from the Salesforce Einstein Platform. It serves as a robust foundation for AI-powered customer experiences, providing businesses with unprecedented insights into their data universe. With Data Cloud, businesses can seamlessly combine CRM data with diverse sources, including transactional data, IoT device data, and social media interactions. This consolidation fosters a single source of truth, enhancing decision-making and the relevance of AI models. Unlike traditional approaches that involve laborious data movement, Data Cloud operates on AWS infrastructure, enabling seamless data connectivity and preparation without the need for ETL processes. Leveraging Apache Iceberg and Salesforce’s contributions, Data Cloud ensures data consistency, flexibility, and interoperability, essential for AI-driven insights. Moreover, Data Graphs offer a novel approach to assemble and rapidly access data collections from disparate sources, facilitating grounded AI experiences. Through Model Builder and Einstein Copilot Studio, businesses can seamlessly access Data Cloud data in Amazon SageMaker for custom AI model creation without ETL overheads. This partnership between Salesforce and AWS represents a paradigm shift in data management and AI integration. By combining Salesforce’s customer-centric approach with AWS’s scalable infrastructure, Data Cloud empowers businesses to harness AI as a practical tool for growth and innovation in the digital era. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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May 7, 2024in Data, Einstein 1 Platform, Salesforce, Salesforce Einstein
Unified Knowledge for Service Agents
04May

Unified Knowledge for Service Agents

Salesforce has introduced a new intelligence source for service agents called Unified Knowledge. This solution aggregates information from third-party sources and integrates it into Salesforce, enhancing the customer data available in Data Cloud. Unified Knowledge Overview Enhanced Service with Unified Knowledge Unified Knowledge aggregates data from sources like SharePoint, Confluence, Google Drive, and brand websites, making it accessible within Salesforce Service Cloud. While Service Cloud has primarily utilized data from Data Cloud via Einstein for Service to assist service agents, Unified Knowledge expands this by including additional third-party information. Broader Integration Across Salesforce Although Service Cloud is a primary focus, Unified Knowledge will also integrate with Salesforce Field Service, Sales Cloud, Health Cloud, and Financial Services Cloud. This solution was developed in partnership with Zoomin Software. Technical Approach and Future Plans The initial version of Unified Knowledge does not utilize Data Cloud. Instead, it stores third-party knowledge in the KnowledgeArticle object on Core and uses Zoomin for integration. Salesforce plans to eventually transition this solution to Data Cloud for both storage and integration. This transition involves multiple dependencies and significant refactoring of the Knowledge product. For now, the current approach allows for quicker market entry. Once moved to Data Cloud, customers will need Data Cloud credits to use Unified Knowledge. Response by email from Salesforce: “The beta version of Unified Knowledge does not leverage Data Cloud. The third-party Knowledge is stored on Core in the KnowledgeArticle object, and Salesforce uses ZoomIn to integrate with third-party systems. Salesforce’s long-term vision is to move to Data Cloud — initially for the storage of third-party knowledge, and eventually for the connector/integration piece as well. This involves multiple dependencies on Data Cloud however and significant refactoring of the Knowledge product, so in order to get this solution to market more quickly, this initial version is built on Core. Once we move Unified Knowledge to Data Cloud, customers will have to purchase Data Cloud credits to use the product.” Benefits and Features of Unified Knowledge Unified Knowledge enhances the information available to service agents, potentially leading to better service experiences. Its generative AI capabilities include: By expanding the data available to service agents, Unified Knowledge aims to improve service quality and efficiency. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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May 4, 2024in Generative AI, Salesforce Service Cloud, Unified Knowledge
Copado AI Testing for Salesforce
29Apr

Copado AI Testing for Salesforce

The DevOps company Copado has announced a new AI assistant for Salesforce test creation called Test Copilot. Copado already integrates with Salesforce. Copado AI Testing for Salesforce This follows the company’s recent announcement of Copado Explorer, which is an automated testing solution designed for Salesforce users, as well as the launch of its AI assistant CopadoGPT, which Test Copilot is built on. Users provide a text prompt of what needs to be tested and Test Copilot creates a test that fits those requirements. It can convert existing tests, Selenium tests, or Copado Explorer results into a new test, create tests from scratch, or turn recorded user sessions into test scripts.  Copado AI Testing for Salesforce brings AI-powered test automation for every cloud under the sun. “Copado is in the business of giving people their time back,” said Esko Hannula, senior vice president of product management at Copado. “By eliminating repeated tasks and using AI to automate the test creation process, Copado is helping release teams work faster than ever before while improving release quality. With our AI-powered testing solutions, Copado customers are not only accelerating software testing, but simplifying it.” Why do thousands of Salesforce teams use Copado? Because we make it easy to build, test and deploy the applications that power your business. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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April 29, 2024in Generative AI, Salesforce
Enhanced WhatsApp Channel In Salesforce Service Cloud
29Apr

Enhanced WhatsApp Channel In Salesforce Service Cloud

Setting up an enhanced WhatsApp channel in Salesforce Service Cloud allows your support team to assist customers over WhatsApp with advanced features like messaging session transfers, collaboration with supervisors, and interactive content sharing. This insight provides a guide on how to create an enhanced WhatsApp channel, including upgrading from a standard channel or migrating a number from an external business service provider. Required Salesforce Editions and User Permissions To configure WhatsApp channels, you need the following user permissions: Note: Standard WhatsApp channels will be retired in mid-2025. Upgrade to enhanced channels before July 30, 2025, to avoid interruptions. Step 1: Prepare to Create Your Channel Step 2: Create Your Channel in Setup Step 3: Activate Your Channel If activation is not completed within 14 days, reverify your WhatsApp number through Meta Business Manager or repeat the setup flow in Messaging Settings. Enhanced WhatsApp Channel In Salesforce Service Cloud Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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April 29, 2024in Salesforce
Train On Your Own Data
29Apr

Train On Your Own Data

General-purpose large language models (LLMs) offer businesses the convenience of immediate use without requiring any special setup or customization. However, to maximize the potential of LLMs in business environments, organizations can achieve significant benefits by customizing these models through training on their own data. Custom LLMs excel at handling organization-specific tasks that generic LLMs—such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini—may not manage as effectively. By training an LLM on data unique to the enterprise, businesses can fine-tune the model to produce responses that are highly relevant to specific products, workflows, and customer interactions. To determine whether to customize an LLM with organization-specific data, businesses should first explore the various types of LLMs and understand the advantages of fine-tuning a model on custom data sets. Following this, they can proceed with the necessary steps: identifying data sources, cleaning and formatting the data, adjusting model parameters, retraining the model, and testing it in production. Generic vs. Customized LLMs LLMs can be broadly categorized into two types: Training an LLM on custom data doesn’t imply starting from scratch; instead, it often involves fine-tuning a pre-trained generic model with additional training on the organization’s data. This approach allows the model to retain the broad knowledge it acquired during initial training while enhancing its capabilities in areas specific to the business. Benefits of Customizing an LLM The primary reason for retraining or fine-tuning an LLM is to achieve superior performance on business-specific tasks compared to using a generic model. For example, a company that wants to deploy a chatbot for customer support needs an LLM that understands its products in detail. Even if a generic LLM has some familiarity with the product from public data sources, it may lack the depth of knowledge that the company’s internal documentation provides. Without this comprehensive context, a generic LLM might struggle to generate accurate responses when interacting with customers about specific products. Generic models are optimized for broad usability, which means they may not be tailored for the specialized conversations required in business scenarios. Organizations can overcome these limitations by retraining or fine-tuning an LLM with data related to their products and services. During this process, AI teams can also adjust parameters, such as model weights, to influence the type of output the model generates, making it more relevant to the organization’s needs. Steps to Customize an LLM with Organization-Specific Data To customize an LLM with your organization’s data, follow these steps: By following these steps, organizations can transform a generic LLM into a powerful, customized tool tailored to their unique business needs, enhancing efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall operational effectiveness. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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April 29, 2024in Salesforce
group-based messaging with graphical identifier actuators
28Apr

Patent for Group-Based Messaging With Graphical Identifier Actuators

Salesforce has secured a patent for a group-based communication interface designed to facilitate efficient communication within and across different channels. The patented method involves users selecting multiple channels through graphical identifiers on the interface and posting messages across those chosen channels. Group-Based Messaging With Graphical Identifier Actuators. According to GlobalData’s company profile on Salesforce, social media analytics emerged as a key area of innovation from their patents. As of February 2024, Salesforce’s grant share stands at 69%, calculated based on the ratio of granted patents to the total number of patents. Group-Based Messaging With Graphical Identifier Actuators Patent Granted One of the recently granted patents (Publication Number: US11923998B2) describes a method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for posting messages across multiple channels within a communication system. This method includes receiving a user’s message posting request, displaying channel identifiers on the interface, allowing users to select multiple channels, and subsequently posting the message across those selected channels. The apparatus consists of a processor, memory, and executable instructions stored in the computer-readable medium to carry out the method. The Patent Additionally, the patent outlines further features such as message updating across channels, receiving requests via web browsers or software applications, and ensuring user authorization for channel access. The innovation aims to streamline communication processes by enabling users to efficiently share messages across various channels within the communication system. This patent represents a significant advancement in improving user experience and interaction within digital communication platforms. What could be coming next from Salesforce? Group-Based Messaging With Graphical Identifier Actuators 1. An apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one non-transitory memory comprising program code, the at least one non-transitory memory and the program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to at least: Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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April 28, 2024in Salesforce
Summer 24 Salesforce Development Release Notes
25Apr

Summer 24 Salesforce Development Release Notes

Whether you’re using Lightning components, Visualforce, Apex, or Salesforce APIs with your favorite programming language, these enhancements help you develop amazing applications, integrations, and packages for resale to other organizations. Summer 24 Salesforce Development Release Notes. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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April 25, 2024in Salesforce, Salesforce Development Services, Salesforce Implementation Services
Summer 24 Release Updates
20Apr

Salesforce Maps Summer 24 Update

To improve scale and performance, Salesforce Maps is updating its mapping framework from raster to vector. This update also improves integrations with Esri data and includes a refined user experience.For Summer ’24, Sandbox and Production Orgs will remain on Raster maps by default. You can enable the new Vector maps experience by enabling the “Preview Enhanced User Experience” setting in Maps Permission Groups.It’s best to test vector maps in sandboxes or with a subset of users in production environments before the production-wide upgrade affects all users in a future major release. At that time, Salesforce Maps will retire its raster maps framework.Salesforce Maps Summer 24 Update How does the vector maps upgrade affect my Salesforce Maps implementation? Some Salesforce Maps customers who implemented custom code under a MapAnything statement of work can experience problems with those customizations. Those problems can require updates, such as references to new APIs. Updating custom code may also require you to migrate code to a screen flow or Lightning Web Component within Salesforce Maps as a custom action. Salesforce Maps Summer 24 Update Learn how sales mapping software can help you visualize data to fuel better decisions, streamline field operations, and optimize territories faster. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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April 20, 2024in Salesforce
Salesforce GovSlack
19Apr

Salesforce GovSlack

Salesforce GovSlack seamlessly integrates your team members, tools, and partners into a unified platform that adheres to critical government regulations for handling sensitive data. By breaking down communication barriers within and outside organizations, GovSlack empowers individuals to excel in their work. Salesforce GovSlack “Government agencies and their partners, colleagues, and contractors can now collaborate more swiftly and flexibly within a secure digital HQ. With all tools, workflows, and integrations centralized in Slack, institutions empower their personnel and elevate collaboration while upholding compliance standards.” Rob SeamanSVP Product, Enterprise, Slack For example, the Army Software Factory (Army SWF) adopts agile startup methods to enhance soldiers’ software development skills, deploying digital solutions to solve Army challenges. To achieve agile, effective collaboration, the Army SWF sought GovSlack, a flexible solution that promotes productivity and camaraderie while meeting stringent Department of Defense policies. “Similarly, Lockheed Martin, a global aerospace and security company, utilizes Slack to connect its extensive workforce across 400 facilities and 50 countries. With GovSlack, Lockheed Martin anticipates expanding its Slack usage for defense projects.” Tim LewisDirector of Digital Workplace Services, Lockheed Martin GovSlack will also feature a directory of certified applications, including security and compliance apps, categorized by certification level. This setup allows GovSlack users to seamlessly integrate applications aligned with their security needs, such as Okta and Box. “Slack and Box together enable secure communication and collaboration, simplifying internal information flow and enhancing citizen engagement.” Murtaza MasoodManaging Director, State and Local Government, Box GovSlack ensures secure collaboration tailored for government operations, promoting flexibility and productivity while adhering to key government regulations for data processing and storage. By centralizing tools and teams in a secure, compliant platform, GovSlack empowers public sector organizations to meet evolving challenges and deliver exceptional services to the constituents they serve. It’s not that email is broken—it’s limited Even though landlines still work, we prefer to do everything on our smart devices. It’s not surprising. Better technology allows us to move faster, accomplish more and connect more easily. That’s exactly what Slack provides, while the inbox remains stuck in a cycle of refresh and reply. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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April 19, 2024in Salesforce, Salesforce Public Sector Solutions, Salesforce Slack
Who Calls AI Ethical
18Apr

Who Calls AI Ethical

Background – Who Calls AI Ethical On March 13, 2024, the European Union (EU) enacted the EU AI Act, a move that some argue has hindered its position in the global AI race. This legislation aims to ‘unify’ the development and implementation of AI within the EU, but it is seen as more restrictive than progressive. Rather than fostering innovation, the act focuses on governance, which may not be sufficient for maintaining a competitive edge. The EU AI Act embodies the EU’s stance on Ethical AI, a concept that has been met with skepticism. Critics argue that Ethical AI is often misinterpreted and, at worst, a monetizable construct. In contrast, Responsible AI, which emphasizes ensuring products perform as intended without causing harm, is seen as a more practical approach. This involves methodologies such as red-teaming and penetration testing to stress-test products. This critique of Ethical AI forms the basis of this insight,and Eric Sandosham article here. The EU AI Act To understand the implications of the EU AI Act, it is essential to summarize its key components and address the broader issues with the concept of Ethical AI. The EU defines AI as “a machine-based system designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy and that may exhibit adaptiveness after deployment. It infers from the input it receives to generate outputs such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions that can influence physical or virtual environments.” Based on this definition, the EU AI Act can be summarized into several key points: Fear of AI The EU AI Act appears to be driven by concerns about AI being weaponized or becoming uncontrollable. Questions arise about whether the act aims to prevent job disruptions or protect against potential risks. However, AI is essentially automating and enhancing tasks that humans already perform, such as social scoring, predictive policing, and background checks. AI’s implementation is more consistent, reliable, and faster than human efforts. Existing regulations already cover vehicular safety, healthcare safety, and infrastructure safety, raising the question of why AI-specific regulations are necessary. AI solutions automate decision-making, but the parameters and outcomes are still human-designed. The fear of AI becoming uncontrollable lacks evidence, and the path to artificial general intelligence (AGI) remains distant. Ethical AI as a Red Herring In AI research and development, the terms Ethical AI and Responsible AI are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct. Ethics involve systematized rules of right and wrong, often with legal implications. Morality is informed by cultural and religious beliefs, while responsibility is about accountability and obligation. These constructs are continuously evolving, and so must the ethics and rights related to technology and AI. Promoting AI development and broad adoption can naturally improve governance through market forces, transparency, and competition. Profit-driven organizations are incentivized to enhance AI’s positive utility. The focus should be on defining responsible use of AI, especially for non-profit and government agencies. Towards Responsible AI Responsible AI emphasizes accountability and obligation. It involves defining safeguards against misuse rather than prohibiting use cases out of fear. This aligns with responsible product development, where existing legal frameworks ensure products work as intended and minimize misuse risks. AI can improve processes such as recruitment by reducing errors compared to human solutions. AI’s role is to make distinctions based on data attributes, striving for accuracy. The concern is erroneous discrimination, which can be mitigated through rigorous testing for bias as part of product quality assurance. Conclusion The EU AI Act is unlikely to become a global standard. It may slow AI research, development, and implementation within the EU, hindering AI adoption in the region and causing long-term harm. Humanity has an obligation to push the boundaries of AI innovation. As a species facing eventual extinction from various potential threats, AI could represent a means of survival and advancement beyond our biological limitations. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more

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