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
Over the past few years, CX vendors have rapidly integrated generative AI (GenAI) across the customer experience landscape. This wave of innovation has brought advancements like auto-summarization, customer response recommendations, and intent analysis, especially within Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions. However, as these capabilities become standard, differentiation now hinges on more advanced AI
AI’s Impact on Future Information Ecosystems The proliferation of generative AI technology has ignited a renewed focus within the media industry on how to strategically adapt to its capabilities. Media professionals are now confronted with crucial questions: What are the most effective ways to leverage this technology for efficiency in news production and to enhance
Empowering AI Agents with Real-Time Data: MuleSoft’s Full Lifecycle AsyncAPI Support MuleSoft has officially launched full lifecycle AsyncAPI support, providing organizations with the tools to connect real-time data to AI agents via event-driven architectures (EDAs). This integration empowers businesses to deploy AI agents that can autonomously act on dynamic, real-time events across various operations. AI
Salesforce Research Highlights Rising Stakes for Trust in the AI Era Salesforce’s latest State of the AI Connected Customer research reveals a trust crisis among consumers and highlights how AI is reshaping customer expectations. With 60% of consumers believing advances in AI make trust even more essential, businesses face mounting pressure to deliver trustworthy AI experiences. The
Intelligent Adoption Framework Marks a New Era for AI IntegrationAfter a surge of initial excitement, AI has now entered a phase of more thoughtful and strategic adoption, focusing on sustainable progress and measurable results. Following years of hype in which artificial intelligence was hailed as a revolutionary force poised to instantly transform industries, AI is
In need of help to implement requisite configuration updates to establish a usable data model for data segmentation that supports best practices utilization of Marketing Cloud features including Contact Builder, Email Studio and Journey Builder.
Smartsheet and AWS Collaborate to Enhance AI-Driven Decision-Making with New Amazon Q Business Connector October 8, 2024 — During its annual ENGAGE customer conference, Smartsheet (NYSE: SMAR), the enterprise work management platform, announced a partnership with AWS to introduce a new connector that integrates Smartsheet data with Amazon Q Business. This generative AI-powered assistant can
Veeam continues its acquisition strategy with the purchase of Alcion, bolstering its capabilities in AI and as-a-service offerings. This acquisition follows Veeam’s investment in Microsoft 365 backup-as-a-service provider Alcion last year, and brings in a team of AI and security specialists. Analysts and Veeam executives see this move as a key step in expanding Veeam’s
Currys Expands Partnership with Salesforce partner to Enhance Omnichannel Retail Experience UK-based technology retailer Currys has expanded its partnership with a Salesforce partner to transform its omnichannel customer experience. The collaboration focuses on leveraging Salesforce Service Cloud, Commerce Cloud, and MuleSoft to drive innovation and streamline operations. Key initiatives in this transformation include re-platforming Currys’
The workforce has undergone significant changes over the last two years. Today’s employees have different motivations, seeking more flexibility and purpose, while also expecting more from corporate leaders. Employees Have Different Motivations. Similarly, customers now demand high levels of personalization and exceptional experiences. How can C-suite executives keep up with these evolving expectations? Our research
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly gaining traction in the banking and finance sector, with generative AI (GenAI) emerging as a transformative force. Financial institutions are increasingly adopting AI technologies to automate processes, cut operational costs, and boost overall productivity, according to Sameer Gupta, North America Financial Services Organization Advanced Analytics Leader at EY. While traditional
With the unprecedented surge in data—expected to grow by 22% this year according to the Salesforce State of Data and Analytics 2023 report—and the rapid evolution of AI, maintaining data quality and security has become more critical than ever. The AI and Information Management 2024 Report highlights that 52% of organizations encountered data quality issues
Salesforce Einstein Copilot Security: How It Works and Key Risks to Mitigate for a Safe Rollout With the official rollout of Salesforce Einstein Copilot, this conversational AI assistant is set to transform how sales, marketing, and customer service teams interact with both customers and internal documentation. Einstein Copilot understands natural language queries, streamlining daily tasks
The release of OpenAI’s o1 model has sparked some confusion. Unlike previous models that focused on increasing parameters and capabilities, this one takes a different approach. Let’s explore the technical distinctions first, share a real-world experience, and wrap up with some recommendations on when to use each model. Technical Differences The core difference is that
