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Why Customers Say Unified Data Is Critical for AI Agents

AI agents are only as good as the data they’re able to access, but many organizations are still struggling to bring it all together. The stakes rise as leaders push to deploy AI agents for productivity and efficiency. They quickly run into fragmented data scattered across platforms, repositories, and formats. As a result, CIOs find […]

The Kindergarten Test: How AI Will Free Workers from Drudgery

Forget multiple screens, keyboards, and mouse pads. Imagine a workday where you simply instruct your computer on the tasks you want done. Max Kirby, Principal AI Architect at Salesforce, believes this future is closer than you think. Kirby recently discussed his predictions for the agentic AI-powered workplace of 2030 with Marc Escobosa, VP of Salesforce […]

A New Definition of Smart: Agentic AI’s Impact on Critical Thinking

Artificial Intelligence (AI) headlines often warn of a future where humans outsource cognition to algorithms, eroding our intellectual capabilities. The reality, however, appears to be just the opposite. Emerging research and real-world implementations show that when properly integrated into workflows, AI doesn’t diminish human cognitive capabilities — it enhances them. By handling routine tasks and […]

The Rise of AI Developer Tools: A New Era in Code and Collaboration

Software developers are under more pressure than ever — juggling complex codebases, repetitive tasks, and the constant need to innovate. These challenges create bottlenecks, slowing down progress and increasing burnout. To address these challenges and unlock developer potential, companies are turning to a new generation of AI developer tools. Research backs this trend, with 96% […]

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March 28, 2025

Saltbox Mgmt Modernizes the Buying Experience with Agentforce, Boosting Efficiency and Personalization

Saltbox Mgmt, a leading Salesforce consulting company specializing in modernizing the buying experience, is helping its customers simplify commerce setup, deliver data-driven insights, and improve customer service with Agentforce by: “AI agents aren’t going away. They’re here to stay. What we really need to decide as businesses is are we going to be on the […]

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March 27, 2025

3 Reasons Why Unified Data Is More Important than the Latest LLM

New large language models (LLMs) are being introduced every day, and companies are clamoring to get their hands on the latest. However, AI agents are only as good as the data they have access to. Here are three reasons why unified data is more important for AI strategy than the latest model updates: Learn why […]

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March 27, 2025

The Adecco Group Launches a New Company, Powered by Salesforce, to Enable Businesses to Integrate Human and Digital Talent Seamlessly

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Salesforce Exec: How CIOs Can Overcome Hurdles Around Agentic AI

Reflecting on industry conversations this year, Salesforce President and Chief Engineering & Customer Success Officer Srini Tallapragada shared that CIOs are eager to embrace agentic AI, saying, “Everybody wants to go in on an AI strategy.” In fact, CIOs are bullish on the technology, with 66% reporting confidence that AI will drive ROI. But they […]

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March 25, 2025

New tech. New work. Your old value case isn’t enough.

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75% of Retailers Say AI Agents Will Be Essential to Compete

Data from Salesforce’s sixth Connected Shoppers Report offers a glimpse into the future of retail Retailers are feeling pressure as costs mount, customer expectations rise, and technology gets increasingly complex, according to a new report from Salesforce, but AI agents offer a path forward. In fact, three out of four retailers believe AI agents, a […]