Set Up for Success: Tackling Critical Field Service Challenges with Connected Data and AI Today’s customers demand faster, more personalized service, and field service is no exception. Research shows that 74% of mobile workers report that customer expectations have risen, with 73% noting an increased demand for a personal touch. This is shaping key trends
Salesforce’s platform powers over 4.2 million apps, and Salesforce AppExchange offers more than 4,000 solutions. These numbers highlight Salesforce’s extensive ecosystem, with the Salesforce Channel Order App (COA) playing a crucial role for businesses managing complex partner relationships and order processes. This insight looks into the Salesforce Channel Order App, exploring its purpose, when and
Fintech firm Klarna is cutting ties with two major enterprise software providers, opting to automate its services using AI, and hints that more cuts could follow. Klarna co-founder and CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski discussed the move during a recent conference call, as reported by Seeking Alpha. The company has already stopped using Salesforce, a platform that
Collaborative Business Intelligence: Connecting Data and Teams In today’s data-driven world, the ability to interact with business intelligence (BI) tools is essential for making informed decisions. Collaborative business intelligence (BI), also known as social BI, allows users to engage with their organization’s data and communicate with data experts through the same platforms where they already
Apple Unveils New AI Features at “Glowtime” Event In typical fashion, Apple revealed its latest product updates on Monday with a pre-recorded keynote titled “Glowtime,” referencing the glowing ring around the screen when Apple Intelligence is activated. Though primarily a hardware event, the real highlight was the suite of AI-powered features coming to the new
xAI: Advancing AI for Scientific Discovery xAI is dedicated to developing artificial intelligence that accelerates human scientific discovery, driven by a mission to enhance our understanding of the universe. Led by Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, the xAI team comprises pioneers who have contributed to key advancements in AI, including the Adam optimizer,
With investor enthusiasm for AI beginning to fade, Salesforce is shifting focus to its next AI wave, “Agentforce,” which will be showcased at the Dreamforce customer conference. This announcement comes at a time when Salesforce stock has underperformed, with revenue growth slowing and expectations building that AI-related revenue may not materialize until 2025. Salesforce and
XM Software Providers Set to Replace Point Solutions with Multifunction Suites By 2028, Enterprises Will Transition to Comprehensive CXM Solutions, According to New ISG Research According to new research from Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), companies are expected to shift from various customer experience (CX) point solutions to comprehensive, cross-functional suites by 2028. This
Salesforce to Launch Pre-Built AI Tools for Healthcare in October Salesforce is introducing a new library of out-of-the-box AI tools specifically designed for healthcare operations, available through its Health Cloud. These generative AI features aim to streamline time-consuming tasks by integrating directly into clinician workflows, enhancing both the quality and efficiency of patient care. Key
Salesforce is launching its AI-powered Agentforce platform across its key clouds, including Sales, Service, Marketing, and Commerce. However, a significant question remains: Will enterprises be willing to pay $2 per conversation for Agentforce, especially without volume discounts? The introduction of Agentforce wasn’t unexpected, as CEO Marc Benioff has been discussing autonomous AI agents since the
Reflection 70B: HyperWrite’s Breakthrough AI That Thinks About Its Own Thinking In the rapid advancement of AI, we’ve seen models that can write, code, and even create art. But now, an AI has arrived that does something truly revolutionary—reflect on its own thinking. Enter Reflection 70B, HyperWrite’s latest large language model (LLM), not just pushing
Gearset, a leader in Salesforce DevOps solutions, announced the acquisition of Clayton, a code analysis platform designed specifically for Salesforce. This strategic acquisition is Gearset’s first following years of rapid growth, driven by a $55 million growth investment from Silversmith Capital Partners. During that time, Gearset has launched several products and upgrades, reaching the milestone
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan BIOSECURE Act, targeting Chinese biotech firms such as WuXi AppTec and WuXi Biologics as national security risks. The legislation restricts American companies from partnering with these firms, potentially disrupting the drug supply chain. Bipartisan SupportThe bill passed with a strong majority of 306-81, garnering support from
Sprout Social Announces Integration with Salesforce Agentforce for Service Cloud Sprout Social (SPT) has unveiled a new integration with Salesforce’s (CRM) Agentforce assistant for Service Cloud. This partnership enables joint customers of Salesforce Service Cloud and Sprout Social to gather customer insights from social media and take proactive action to enhance customer experiences. These updates
Healthcare leaders are increasingly optimistic about the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in the industry, according to a new market research report by Arcadia and The Harris Poll. The report, titled “The Healthcare CIO’s Role in the Age of AI,” reveals that 96% of healthcare executives believe AI adoption can provide a competitive
