In today’s AI-driven business environment, customer experience (CX) has evolved from being a buzzword to a critical factor in determining success. It’s no longer enough for businesses to offer high-quality products or excellent service alone—today’s customers are always online, engaged, and seeking the most convenient, relevant, and enjoyable experiences. This is where Salesforce Data Cloud
AI innovation is advancing at an unprecedented pace, unlike anything I’ve seen in nearly 25 years at Salesforce. It’s now a top priority for every CEO, CTO, and CIO I speak with. As a trusted partner, we help customers innovate, iterate, and navigate the evolving AI landscape. They recognize AI’s immense potential to revolutionize every
Salesforce Introduces Integrated Ecommerce Storefronts in Starter and Pro Suites Salesforce has expanded its Starter and Pro Suites to include integrated ecommerce storefronts, combining capabilities across sales, service, marketing, and now commerce into a seamless, all-in-one solution. This new addition empowers small and growing businesses to create direct-to-consumer (D2C) online stores with ease. Key features
Many organizations follow a hybrid approach to AI infrastructure, combining public clouds, colocation facilities, and on-prem solutions. Specialized GPU-as-a-service vendors, for instance, are becoming popular for handling high-demand AI computations, helping businesses manage costs without compromising performance. Business process outsourcing company TaskUs, for example, focuses on optimizing compute and data flows as it scales its gen AI deployments, while Cognizant advises that companies distinguish between training and inference needs, each with different latency requirements.
Skechers Boosts Direct-to-Consumer Sales with Ecommerce Platform Upgrades Skechers, now a global brand in 2024, credits its recent ecommerce platform upgrades for saving time and increasing direct-to-consumer sales. However, it wasn’t always equipped with the right technology to support its massive growth. During Salesforce’s Dreamforce conference in San Francisco, Eric Cheng, Skechers USA Inc.’s director
Processing weekly payments can often become time-consuming, with organizations spending significant time just tracking payments post-invoice. Timely updates on payment processing have been a longstanding priority, particularly for companies needing flexible payment options to meet beneficiary needs. The integration of Stripe with Salesforce addresses these challenges, offering a streamlined, efficient solution. With a focus on
Funlab Explores AI to Boost Customer Engagement in Leisure Venues In a push to enhance customer experiences across its “leisure-tainment” venues, Funlab has begun experimenting with artificial intelligence. Speaking at a Salesforce Agentforce event in Sydney, Funlab’s Head of Customer Relationships and Retention, Tracy Tanti, shared that the company is “excited to be able to
In the rapidly developingng world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries and reshaping how we interact with digital systems. One of the most promising advancements within AI is the development of AI agents. These intelligent entities, often powered by Large Language Models (LLMs), are driving the next wave of digital transformation by enabling
The life of Salesforce admins is rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes integral to business operations. Let’s examine the Life of a Salesforce Admin in the AI Era. By 2025, the Salesforce admin’s role will expand beyond managing CRM systems to include leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency, boost productivity, and maintain security. While
Streamline Your Sales Process with the Right Automation Software Sales reps typically spend just 30% of their week actually selling, according to the Salesforce State of Sales report. The rest of their time is consumed by tasks like prioritizing leads, data entry, and quote generation. These repetitive, time-intensive activities can be simplified with sales force
The Third Wave of AI at Salesforce: How Agentforce is Transforming the Landscape At Dreamforce 2024, Salesforce unveiled several exciting innovations, with Agentforce taking center stage. This post explores the key changes and enhancements designed to improve efficiency and elevate customer interactions. Introducing Agentforce Agentforce is a customizable AI agent builder that empowers organizations to
Bridging the Gap Between Data and Decisions One of the biggest challenges in enterprise technology is the fragmentation of data across various systems, commonly referred to as data silos. Salesforce research shows that 81% of IT leaders believe these silos prevent their organizations from fully utilizing data, while 94% of business leaders feel they should
Salesforce is directly challenging Microsoft in the growing battle of AI copilots, which are designed to enhance customer experience (CX) across key business functions like sales and support. In this competitive landscape, Salesforce is taking on not only Microsoft but also major AI rivals such as Google Gemini, OpenAI GPT, and IBM watsonx. At the
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What Marketers Need to Know About AI Agents, Tech’s Next Big Bet Companies like Salesforce and OpenAI are making significant investments in AI agents, which are digital assistants poised to represent the next evolution of artificial intelligence. These agents promise to autonomously handle a variety of tasks, from making reservations to negotiating business deals. During
