Generative AI Energy Consumption Rises, but Impact on ROI Unclear The energy costs associated with generative AI (GenAI) are often overlooked in enterprise financial planning. However, industry experts suggest that IT leaders should account for the power consumption that comes with adopting this technology. When building a business case for generative AI, some costs are
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
Graphics processing units (GPUs) have become widely recognized due to their growing role in AI development. However, a lesser-known but critical technology is also gaining attention: high-bandwidth memory (HBM). HBM is a high-density memory designed to overcome bottlenecks and maximize data transfer speeds between storage and processors. AI chipmakers like Nvidia rely on HBM for
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
How Ambient AI is Enhancing the Patient-Provider Relationship Ambient AI is transforming the patient-provider experience at Ochsner Health by enabling clinicians to focus more on their patients and less on their screens. While some view technology as a barrier to human interaction, Ochsner’s innovation officer, Dr. Jason Hill, believes ambient AI is doing the opposite
What is Salesforce Automotive Cloud? In September 2022, Salesforce introduced Automotive Cloud, a robust all-in-one platform tailored for the automotive industry. At first glance, it appears to be an ideal solution for businesses in this sector, but how well does it serve car dealerships? Drawing on experience both as a former auto dealership employee and
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
Generative AI has emerged as the most dominant trend in data management and analytics, overshadowing all other technologies. This prominence began with the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI in November 2022, which significantly advanced the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) and demonstrated the transformative potential of generative AI (GenAI) for enterprises. Generative AI’s impact
With artificial Christmas trees and holiday inflatables already appearing alongside Halloween decorations at big-box retailers, (and in neighbors’ yards before the first drop of pumpkin spice has been sipped) it’s clear that the holiday season is beginning earlier than ever this year. However, according to a new forecast from Salesforce, the expected holiday sales boost
SingleStore Acquires BryteFlow, Paving the Way for Real-Time Analytics and Next-Gen AI Use Cases SingleStore, the world’s only database designed to transact, analyze, and search petabytes of data in milliseconds, has announced its acquisition of BryteFlow, a leading data integration platform. This move enhances SingleStore’s capabilities to ingest data from diverse sources—including SAP, Oracle, and
Salesforce and Nvidia have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to push the boundaries of AI, transforming both customer and employee experiences. Redefining AI in Enterprise Software As businesses worldwide face the complexities and costs of integrating AI into their operations, Salesforce and Nvidia are stepping in with a strategic partnership designed to redefine AI capabilities. This
While electronic health records (EHRs) have improved data exchange for care coordination, they have also increased the clinical documentation burden on healthcare providers. Research from 2023 suggests that clinicians may now spend more time on EHRs than on direct patient care. On average, providers spend over 36 minutes on EHR tasks for every 30-minute patient
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
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
