Databricks recently introduced Databricks Apps, a toolkit designed to simplify AI and data application development. By integrating native development platforms and offering automatic provisioning of serverless compute, the toolkit enables customers to more easily develop and deploy applications. Databricks Apps builds on the existing capabilities of Mosaic AI, which allows users to integrate large language
Exploring Small Language Models (SLMs): Capabilities and Applications Large Language Models (LLMs) have been prominent in AI for some time, but Small Language Models (SLMs) are now enhancing our ability to work with natural and programming languages. While LLMs excel in general language understanding, certain applications require more accuracy and domain-specific knowledge than these models
As organizations across industries gather increasing amounts of data from diverse sources, they face the challenge of making that data actionable and deriving real-time insights. With Salesforce Data Cloud and zero copy architecture, organizations can streamline access to data and build dynamic, real-time dashboards that drive value while embedding contextual insights into everyday workflows. A
AI Agents: Bridging Tool Calling and Reasoning in Generative AI Exploring Problem Solving and Tool-Driven Decision Making in AI Introduction: The Emergence of Agentic AI Recent advancements in libraries and low-code platforms have simplified the creation of AI agents, often referred to as digital workers. Tool calling stands out as a key capability that enhances
From Science Fiction to Reality: AI’s Game-Changing Role in Service and Sales AI for service and sales has reached a critical tipping point, driving rapid innovation. At Dreamforce in San Francisco, hosted by Salesforce we explored how Salesforce clients are leveraging CRM, Data Cloud, and AI to extract real business value from their Salesforce investments.
Uplimit Secures $11M in Series A Funding to Enhance AI-Powered Enterprise Learning SAN FRANCISCO, July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Uplimit, a leading provider of AI-powered enterprise learning solutions, has announced the successful completion of an $11M Series A funding round. This funding, led by Salesforce Ventures with participation from existing investors GSV Ventures, Greylock Partners,
AI is undoubtedly a generational change in software, with its full trajectory still unpredictable. There is a perceived divide between the “Haves” and “Have Nots.” Companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Databricks are seen as understanding AI’s potential, with Nvidia providing the necessary hardware support. Many hot start-ups are Gen AI native, continuing to attract unicorn
While many organizations are still building their data platforms, Salesforce Data Cloud Pioneer has made a significant leap forward. By seamlessly incorporating metadata integration, Salesforce has transformed the modern data stack into a comprehensive application platform known as the Einstein 1 Platform. Led by Muralidhar Krishnaprasad, executive vice president of engineering at Salesforce, the Einstein
Databricks unveiled Databricks LakeFlow last week, a new tool designed to unify all aspects of data engineering, from data ingestion and transformation to orchestration. What is Databricks LakeFlow? According to Databricks, LakeFlow simplifies the creation and operation of production-grade data pipelines, making it easier for data teams to handle complex data engineering tasks. This solution
The Single Digit Growth Club: A Surge in New Members What Do Salesforce and Asana Have in Common? Both Salesforce and Asana: They have now joined the ranks of The Single Digit Growth Club, projecting growth below 10% for the coming year. It Wasn’t Supposed to Be This Way Why not? Mainly due to historically
Databricks Announces Open Sourcing of Unity Catalog for Data and AI Governance Databricks, the Data and AI company, has announced the open-sourcing of Unity Catalog, the industry’s only unified solution for data and artificial intelligence (AI) governance across clouds, data formats, and data platforms. This initiative underscores Databricks’ commitment to open ecosystems, providing customers with
Databricks Introduces LakeFlow: Simplifying Data Engineering Databricks, the Data and AI company, yesterday announced the launch of Databricks LakeFlow, a new solution designed to unify and simplify all aspects of data engineering, from data ingestion to transformation and orchestration. LakeFlow enables data teams to efficiently ingest data at scale from databases like MySQL, Postgres, and
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
