What Our Dreamforce Marketing Cloud and Commerce Cloud Innovations Mean for You This year’s Dreamforce was nothing short of amazing. It was exciting to reconnect with fellow Trailblazers, exchange brilliant ideas, and showcase the innovations we’ve been crafting at Salesforce. A recurring theme throughout the event was how businesses can leverage data and AI to
Recognizing the demand from both B2B and B2C buyers for seamless, consistent commerce experiences across online and offline channels, Salesforce has introduced an AI-powered, unified commerce version of its Commerce Cloud platform. Salesforce, a leader in merging ecommerce and CRM software, has taken a significant step toward unified commerce with this next-generation update to Salesforce
Salesforce has launched the next generation of Commerce Cloud, delivering a unified platform that connects B2C, DTC, and B2B commerce, along with Order Management, Payments, and more, to drive seamless customer experiences and revenue growth. With these innovations, businesses can scale across digital and physical channels while leveraging trusted AI and enterprise-wide data for smarter
Salesforce to Acquire PredictSpring, Enhancing Omnichannel Capabilities Last month, Salesforce finalized an agreement to acquire PredictSpring, a leading provider of point-of-sale (POS) software. PredictSpring, known for its omnichannel commerce solutions, offers a suite of mobile POS systems along with clienteling, inventory management, and order management tools tailored for the retail sector. Insights from Industry Analysts
Salesforce Set to Launch Autonomous AI Service Agents. Considering Tectonic only first wrote about Agentic AI in late June, its like Christmas in July! Salesforce is gearing up to introduce a new generation of customer service chatbots that leverage advanced AI tools to autonomously navigate through various actions and workflows. These bots, termed “autonomous AI
Oracle announced last week that it is exiting the advertising business and will sunset its adtech by September 30. While the announcement is not surprising given the massive layoffs in 2022 affecting Oracle Advertising teams, the rapidity of Oracle Advertising’s decline is a clear indicator of how swiftly the digital advertising landscape can evolve. This
The Digital Transformation Imperative: Salesforce’s AI Solutions The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t just accelerate digital transformation; it cemented it as an existential imperative for businesses across all industries. The sudden shift to remote work, digital customer engagement, and e-commerce highlighted the stark contrast between organizations that had prioritized digitization and those that hadn’t. In the post-pandemic
Salesforce made several announcements this month, regarding the Growing Family of Einstein Copilots. By unveiling AI-powered Einstein Copilots for marketing and merchants. These new Copilots build on the previously announced Copilots for retailers and shoppers and are integrated into the Einstein 1 platform. They can communicate with each other, effectively bridging marketing and commerce, and
How AI Agents and Open APIs Are Unlocking New Rebundling Opportunities While much of the 2023-24 excitement surrounding AI has focused on the capabilities of foundational models, the true potential of AI lies in reconfiguring value creation across vertical value chains, not just generating average marketing content. The Vertical AI Opportunity Most AI hype has
The Importance of Customer Experience: Turning Every Interaction into a Lasting Impact Customer experience (CX) refers to every interaction a customer has with your brand—from the first touchpoint through to post-purchase support. While the term is often used broadly, its meaning is more nuanced, encompassing the entire customer journey. From the initial ad they see
It’s hard to believe that ChatGPT is only a year old. The number of exciting new product launches over the past 12 months has been astonishing — and there’s no sign of slowing down. In fact, quite the opposite. Earlier in November, OpenAI hosted DevDay, where the company announced extensive offerings across B2C and B2B
The digital era (sometimes considered the third industrial revolution) has transformed the dynamics of customer-business interactions, demanding a proactive approach to customer engagement across diverse channels. Navigating this ever-evolving world is essential for business success, and Social Studio is a valuable asset in this endeavor. Social Studio, in conjunction with Einstein AI, plays a pivotal
Is Your Quoting Process Suffering from Pricing Errors or Delays? Are pricing errors or inconsistencies slowing down your quoting process and leading to customer dissatisfaction? Is the generation of quotes or proposals hampered by bottlenecks? Are your sales reps finding it challenging to navigate complex pricing structures, discounts, or promotions? Its time for an Improved
