Latest Product Updates and Feature Enhancements in Sales Forecasting
Google Introduces TranslateGemma Open Models for Multilingual Translation
Google has launched TranslateGemma, a suite of open translation models based on the Gemma 3 architecture, designed for multilingual translation across 55 languages. Available in three sizes4B, 12B, a...nd 27B parametersthe models are optimized for various environments, including mobile, edge, and cloud. They emphasize efficiency and quality, particularly for cost-sensitive and on-device applications, and support further research with nearly 500 additional language pairs.
Google blurs the line between search and chat by linking AI Overviews to AI Mode
Google is enhancing its Search experience by integrating AI Overviews with AI Mode, allowing users to transition from AI-generated summaries to conversational exchanges. The update introduces Gemini ...3 as the default model for AI Overviews globally, aiming to make Search more interactive and personalized. This reflects Google's strategy to transform Search into a dialogue-based, AI-driven tool.
Google drops agentic vision for Gemini 3 flash
Google introduced Agentic Vision for its Gemini 3 Flash AI model, enhancing image processing with visual reasoning and Python code integration. This feature allows the AI to analyze images actively, ...improving detail recognition and reducing hallucinations. Available in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI, it also excels in coding tasks, outperforming previous models.
Google Sans lands in Docs, letting users write with Googles signature typeface
Google has integrated its open-source fonts, Google Sans, Google Sans Flex, and Google Sans Code, into Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. This move aims to enhance visual consistency across Google's pr...oductivity tools by offering users access to the company's signature typefaces. These fonts, optimized for readability and customization, align with Google's design language, providing a unified and modern document creation experience.
Google expands access to Gemini in Education, debuts Workspace Studio at Bett 2026
Google is expanding its Gemini-powered AI tools in education, introducing Google Workspace Studio at Bett 2026. The rollout includes Gemini features in Google Workspace for Education, offering AI wri...ting, image generation, and more. Workspace Studio allows users to create AI agents without coding. These updates aim to enhance educational tools, with phased deployment and premium options for advanced users.
Salesforce Expands MuleSoft Agent Fabric with Automated Discovery - Salesforce
Salesforce has expanded its MuleSoft Agent Fabric with new automated discovery capabilities, enhancing AI agent management across platforms like Salesforce Agentforce, Amazon Bedrock, and Google Clou...d's Vertex AI. The update introduces Agent Scanners for automatic detection and cataloging of AI agents, providing a unified control plane for governance and visibility. This development supports scalable AI deployment, offering seamless integration and oversight of agents and tools within the enterprise.
New and upcoming innovations for Agentforce Commerce
Salesforce has introduced new innovations for Agentforce Commerce, enhancing B2C commerce with AI-driven features. These include agentic shopping for personalized experiences, ChatGPT catalog integra...tion, and Google's Universal Commerce Protocol integration. New capabilities in contextual search, connected commerce, intelligent order management, and point-of-sale systems are also highlighted. These updates aim to improve customer engagement, operational efficiency, and drive growth.
Google Ads makes Manual CPC easier to find
Google Ads has improved the visibility of the Manual CPC option, making it easier for advertisers to locate and utilize this bidding strategy within their campaigns.
Google Flow brings high-definition AI filmmaking to Workspace users
Google has launched Flow, an AI filmmaking platform, as a new service for Google Workspace users. Flow enables businesses and educators to create high-definition videos using natural language prompts..., leveraging Google's Veo 3.1 and Nano Banana Pro for video and imagery generation. The rollout began on January 14, 2026, and is accessible to various Workspace tiers, enhancing creative content production in professional and educational settings.
Google launches TranslateGemma, open translation models supporting 55 languages
Google introduced TranslateGemma, a new open translation model supporting 55 languages, enhancing multilingual communication and accessibility.
Google launches Google Market Access Program for Indian startups
Google introduced the Google Market Access Program to support Indian startups in expanding their global reach. This initiative aims to provide resources, mentorship, and market insights to help start...ups scale internationally.
Agentforce MCP Beta Brings All the Power of Tool Calling, None of the Context Bloat
Salesforce has introduced Agentforce MCP Support in beta, enhancing AI agent capabilities by integrating Anthropic's Model Context Protocol. This feature allows enterprises to connect agents to third...-party tools with ease, manage access controls, and prevent data exposure. The integration aims to improve interoperability and security for AI agents, offering a streamlined setup and management process.
Google adds new data transmission controls to Ads consent stack
Google has introduced new data transmission controls to its Ads consent stack, enhancing user privacy and compliance with data protection regulations.
SAS Viya now available to US public sector organizations and partners on Microsoft Azure Government - SAS: Data and AI Solutions
SAS Viya is now available on Microsoft Azure Government, enabling US public sector organizations to leverage advanced analytics and AI capabilities. This collaboration enhances security, compliance, ...and scalability for government agencies, allowing them to handle sensitive data efficiently. The integration with Azure services supports data management and cost optimization, providing a robust platform for data-driven decision-making.
Google Updates MedGemma With Imaging Support, Launches MedASR for Clinical Dictation
Google has launched MedGemma 1.5, enhancing its AI model for medical imaging support, including CT scans, MRI, and histopathology. Additionally, Google introduced MedASR, a medical speech-to-text sys...tem aimed at improving clinical dictation accuracy. Both models are available on Hugging Face and Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform.
Salesforce rolls out new AI-powered Slackbot for enterprise customers - Investing.com India
Salesforce has launched an AI-powered Slackbot to help enterprise users perform tasks without leaving Slack. The tool, part of Salesforce's Agentforce 360 vision, integrates AI to understand user con...text and improve productivity. Available to Business+ and Enterprise+ customers, it aims to streamline workflows while maintaining security standards.
Google brings personalised ads in Search AI Mode: How they work
Google introduces personalized ads in its Search AI Mode, enhancing user experience by tailoring advertisements based on individual preferences and search behaviors. This feature leverages AI to deli...ver more relevant ad content, potentially increasing engagement and effectiveness for advertisers.
Google launches UCP, a new protocol to facilitate selling and shopping in AI era
Google has launched the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a new open standard designed to enhance the shopping experience in the AI era. UCP allows retailers to create relevant offers and features a... new checkout option for Google product listings. The protocol, co-developed with industry leaders like Shopify and Walmart, supports seamless interaction across consumer surfaces and payment providers.
Google rolls out Tag Gateway integration via Google Cloud
Google has launched the Tag Gateway integration through Google Cloud, enhancing data management and analytics capabilities for users.
Salesforce Bolsters Customer Trust and Resilience with Net New ISO 22301Certification
Salesforce has achieved the ISO/IEC 22301:2019 certification, enhancing its business continuity management. This certification ensures operational resilience and minimal downtime for Salesforce's ser...vices, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and others. It complements existing certifications like ISO 27001 and ISO 42001, reinforcing Salesforce's reputation as a trusted provider of AI, data, and CRM solutions.
Google adds location targeting controls to Demand Gen campaigns
Google has introduced location targeting controls to its Demand Gen campaigns, enhancing advertisers' ability to reach specific geographic areas. This update allows for more precise audience targetin...g, potentially improving campaign effectiveness and ROI.
Minitab Receives Patent for Breakthrough Method of Correcting Low - Resolution Measurements in Manufacturing
Minitab has received a patent for a method that corrects low-resolution measurements in manufacturing. This innovation addresses issues with measurement precision, enabling accurate distribution test...ing and reducing false conclusions about product reliability. The patented method uses a perturbation process to reconstruct high-resolution values, benefiting industries like manufacturing and medical device development.
New! Next Gen Marketing Cloud, Archive and New Licensing Now Generally Available for ISVs
Salesforce has launched the Next Gen Marketing Cloud, Archive, and a new licensing model for ISVs, now generally available. These offerings allow ISVs to embed Salesforce's AI-native capabilities dir...ectly into their applications, enhancing marketing automation, personalization, and data governance. The new licensing structure aims to reduce costs and increase adoption by shifting to a login-based model.
Google AdSense Offerwall Optimization: Automatic Enrollment
Google AdSense will automatically enroll users into Offerwall optimization starting December 10, 2025. This feature uses machine learning to enhance user engagement with Offerwall messages, potential...ly boosting ad revenue by 8.15% and conversion rates by 10.2%. Users have a one-month review period to opt out before the optimization becomes active on January 10, 2026.
Google adds official MCP server support: Agentic AI, BigQuery and Maps integration explained
Google introduces official support for MCP servers, enhancing integration with Agentic AI, BigQuery, and Google Maps. This update aims to streamline data processing and improve AI capabilities, benef...iting users with more efficient data management and location services.
AutoRABIT Announces FedRAMP Milestones for Salesforce Security Solutions
AutoRABIT has achieved FedRAMP Moderate Authorization to Operate (ATO) for its CodeScan and Guard solutions, enhancing security for Salesforce environments in government agencies. These solutions add...ress Salesforce's unique security challenges by automating code analysis and monitoring configurations, aligning with federal compliance standards to protect sensitive data and streamline compliance processes.
Salesforce Enhances AI Reliability with New Observability Tools for Agents
Salesforce has introduced new observability tools to enhance AI agent reliability, focusing on analytics, optimization, and health monitoring. These tools provide small businesses with insights into ...AI performance, enabling better decision-making and operational efficiency. Early adopters like 1-800Accountant and Engine report improved service quality and scalability. The tools aim to address challenges in managing AI agents, offering a pathway for businesses to optimize AI deployment.
Google Ads To Resurrect Website Optimizer
Google Ads is reportedly reviving the Website Optimizer tool, previously known as Google Optimize, which was discontinued in September 2023. The new tool is expected to be integrated under the Report...ing tab in Google Ads, requiring Google Ads access and admin permissions for linked Google Analytics properties. If no GA4 property exists, the tool will automatically create one.
Cyntexa Announces Updates to ChargeOn on Salesforce AppExchange - Markets Financial Content
Cyntexa has updated its ChargeOn application on Salesforce AppExchange, enhancing payment processing and orchestration capabilities. ChargeOn integrates with over 14 global payment gateways, offering... streamlined revenue automation and eliminating vendor lock-in. The update includes advanced features for secure, efficient payment management within Salesforce, including PCI and DSS compliance.
SAS Data Maker Launches in the Microsoft Marketplace - Software - SAS Institute, Inc .
SAS has launched SAS Data Maker, a synthetic data generator, in the Microsoft Marketplace. This enterprise-grade tool helps generate statistically representative data without exposing sensitive infor...mation, enhancing AI development across industries. It features a no-code interface and privacy-enhancing technologies, supporting sectors like healthcare and finance. The launch follows SAS's acquisition of Hazy's synthetic data technology.
Salesforces Slack to stop direct service in China, The Information reports - TipRanks
Salesforce is restricting third-party companies from long-term indexing and storing Slack messages, impacting rival enterprise AI firms like Glean. This move tightens Salesforce's control over Slack ...data, potentially limiting AI competitors' access.
Google Workspace Gemini Flows : Makes Creating AI Agents Easy Using a Single Prompt
Google has launched Google Flows, a no-code AI automation platform powered by the Gemini model. This platform allows users to create AI-driven workflows using natural language prompts or a drag-and-d...rop interface. It integrates with Google Workspace apps and third-party tools like Salesforce and Slack, enabling tasks such as email summarization, meeting scheduling, and lead management. Google Flows aims to enhance productivity by making automation accessible to users of all skill levels.
Google Drive adds Gemini-powered Audio Overviews for summarising PDFs
Google Drive introduces Gemini-powered Audio Overviews, enabling users to convert lengthy PDFs into short audio summaries. This feature, accessible via a new button in the PDF viewer, generates podca...st-style audio clips, enhancing accessibility and convenience. Initially supporting English-language PDFs, the rollout begins on November 12 for Scheduled Release domains, with availability for Google Workspace and Google One AI subscribers.
Salesforce Defines New AI Tools for Small Business Archetype - StartupHub.ai
Salesforce has launched the "Agentblazer" archetype and Agentforce 360 platform to transform small businesses with AI. This initiative integrates AI across business functions, enhancing customer rela...tions and operations. The platform offers automation and data-driven insights, positioning Salesforce as a comprehensive AI partner for SMBs.
Salesforce Agentic AI Redefines Service Automation
Salesforce has announced a milestone for its Agentforce platform, an advanced AI system that has managed over two million customer interactions. Agentforce leverages Salesforce's unified platform, in...tegrating structured and unstructured data to deliver personalized, context-aware responses. This innovation enhances customer service by automating routine inquiries, allowing human agents to focus on complex problem-solving and strategic engagement. Future enhancements include natural voice capabilities and deeper personalization.
Salesforce Agentic AI Reshapes Enterprise Operations - StartupHub.ai
Salesforce is advancing its Agentic AI, embedding intelligent agents across enterprise operations through its Partnerblazer ecosystem. This initiative aims to transform business processes from reacti...ve to proactive, with applications in sectors like healthcare and compliance. Agentforce and AgentExchange platforms enable partners to integrate solutions, enhancing automation and decision-making. Salesforce's strategy highlights a shift towards AI-driven enterprise transformation.
Salesforce AI Sustainability: The Business Value Imperative - StartupHub.ai
Salesforce is leveraging AI to transform sustainability from a compliance task into a strategic business driver. At the Dreamforce conference, Salesforce highlighted its Agentforce Net Zero offering,... which integrates sustainability data with business operations. This approach enhances operational efficiency and competitive advantage by centralizing data, improving reporting accuracy, and enabling AI-driven insights for strategic decision-making.
Salesforce Agentic Commerce: AI Redefines Retail
Salesforce introduces Agentic Commerce, leveraging AI to enhance retail experiences. New tools and partnerships with OpenAI and Stripe integrate commerce into conversational AI, improving product dis...covery and personalization. Features like Shopper Agent and Agentic Boost streamline customer interactions and inventory management. The platform also integrates with Adyen for payment flexibility and supports Google Android and Zebra Technologies for hardware upgrades, marking a strategic shift towards AI-driven commerce.
Salesforce Story: Vibe Coding Demo - Salesforce
Salesforce has launched Agentforce Vibes, a low-code development tool that uses natural language prompts to build AI applications. This tool allows users to create apps from descriptions without codi...ng, leveraging company data for context. It aims to simplify app development by treating AI as a collaborative partner, enabling developers to focus on shaping solutions rather than writing code.
Slack and Salesforce unveil custom industry solutions for digital HQs - Cita Directa
Slack and Salesforce have launched custom industry solutions aimed at creating digital headquarters for businesses. These solutions, developed with Salesforce consulting partners, target sectors like... financial services, manufacturing, and retail. They offer industry-specific features to streamline operations and improve customer interactions, available through Salesforce's AppExchange platform.
Google AdSense Adds Confirmed Click Status Breakdown To Reports
Google AdSense has introduced a "Confirmed Click status breakdown" feature in its reports. This new option helps users identify unintended clicks on ads by requiring users to confirm their intent to ...visit an advertiser's page. The feature is available for reports from June 27, 2025, onwards.
SAP Expands Partnership with Google Cloud with Zero-Copy Data for Google BigQuery
SAP and Google Cloud are expanding their long-standing data and analytics partnership with the launch of SAP Business Data Cloud Connect for Google BigQuery. This integration simplifies access to mis...sion-critical SAP data products from SAP Business Data Cloud through bidirectional, zero-copy sharing.
Google Ads Experiments With Settings New Customer Value
Google Ads is testing a new feature that automatically sets the New Customer Value in New Customer Acquisition campaigns. This experiment aims to help advertisers optimize for high-value customers by... suggesting default values based on historical data. However, some advertisers are concerned about the lack of consent and the impact on reporting and ad performance.
Google AI Studio gets unified Playground, Maps grounding, and smarter workflow tools
Google has updated its AI Studio with a unified Playground for AI models, integrating tools like Gemini and Text-to-Speech in one workspace. The update includes Maps grounding for real-world context,... a new Welcome Homepage, and enhanced API key management. These improvements aim to streamline workflows and enhance user experience.
Salesforce introduces Data 360 as part of its new platform
Salesforce has introduced Data 360, a unified data foundation integrating Data Cloud, Tableau, MuleSoft, and the upcoming Informatica acquisition. This platform enhances enterprise intelligence by pr...oviding real-time contextual insights, supporting smarter decision-making and orchestrated collaboration. Data 360 strengthens Salesforce's Agentforce 360 platform, enabling digital agents to act and learn in real time with improved data governance and transparency.
Google releases improved AI video model Veo 3.1
Google has released Veo 3.1, an enhanced AI video model with improved audiovisual quality and prompt comprehension. The update includes new features for the AI filmmaking tool, Flow, such as granular... editing control and the ability to add or remove objects in videos. Veo 3.1 will be integrated into Flow, the Gemini app, Vertex AI, and accessible via Gemini APIs.
Introducing eVerse: Enterprise Simulation Environments to Train AI Agents
Salesforce AI Research introduces eVerse, a new enterprise simulation framework designed to train AI agents for enhanced capability and consistency. eVerse uses synthetic data, realistic testing, and... reinforcement learning to optimize AI performance in enterprise settings. The framework has shown significant improvements, such as a 69% increase in task success rates, and is being piloted with customers like UCSF Health to improve healthcare billing processes.
Strategic Partnerships and Integrations in Sales Forecasting
Commvault Expands Google Cloud Partnership to Strengthen Cyber Resilience
Commvault has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance cyber resilience and data protection for enterprises. This collaboration introduces new capabilities such as immutable, air-gapped ...backups, rapid application recovery with Commvault Cloud Rewind, and advanced compliance search for Google Workspace. These features aim to bolster defenses against ransomware and support regulatory compliance, available through Google Cloud Marketplace.
LM, PG&E, Salesforce and Wells Fargo Launch EMBERPOINT to Tr - ASDNews
Salesforce, along with Lockheed Martin, PG&E, and Wells Fargo, has launched EMBERPOINT, a venture aimed at transforming wildfire prevention and response. Salesforce will provide the digital foundatio...n, integrating data streams into a real-time response engine using Agentforce and Slack. This partnership seeks to enhance wildfire safety through advanced technologies and coordinated efforts.
Ternary and Alvin Announce Strategic Partnership to Optimize Google Cloud and BigQuery Spend
Ternary and Alvin have formed a strategic partnership to enhance cost management and optimization for Google Cloud and BigQuery users. This collaboration combines Ternary's FinOps governance with Alv...in's autonomous BigQuery optimization, providing organizations with tools to manage cloud spend effectively. The partnership aims to deliver measurable savings and improved efficiency for Google Cloud customers by integrating financial governance with operational optimization.
Salesforce Partners with Google to Launch Universal Commerce Protocol ...
Salesforce and Google have expanded their partnership to launch the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), enabling Agentforce Commerce merchants to integrate with Google's AI-driven shopping experiences.... This collaboration aims to enhance product discovery and checkout processes across Google's platforms, leveraging AI for seamless, conversational commerce.
Google's Mandiant releases free Salesforce access control checker - iTnews
Mandiant, a Google-owned security vendor, has released AuraInspector, an open-source tool to detect access control misconfigurations in Salesforce environments. The tool identifies potential security... gaps in the Salesforce Aura framework, helping prevent unauthorized data access. It automates the detection of misconfigurations, using Salesforce's GraphQL API to bypass data retrieval limits. AuraInspector is available on GitHub but is not an official Google product.
Apple and Google join hands for AI: Gemini to power next-gen Apple Intelligence
Google and Apple have formed a multi-year AI partnership, integrating Google's Gemini AI models and cloud technology into Apple's next-gen AI systems. This collaboration aims to enhance Apple's AI ca...pabilities, including a more personalized Siri, while maintaining privacy standards. The partnership marks a significant collaboration between the two tech giants, focusing on advancing AI innovation.
Samsung To Unveil AI Vision Built With Google Gemini at CES 2026
Samsung will showcase its AI Vision technology, developed in collaboration with Google Gemini, at CES 2026. This partnership highlights the integration of Google's advanced AI capabilities into Samsu...ng's offerings.
IDrive Launches Salesforce Backup: Offering Comprehensive, Automatic Cloud-to ... - Yahoo Finance
IDrive has launched a new product, IDrive Salesforce Backup, which provides comprehensive, automated cloud-to-cloud backup for Salesforce data and metadata. This solution offers enterprise-grade feat...ures, including automated daily backups, ransomware-ready disaster recovery, and granular restore capabilities. It ensures compliance with SOC 2 Type 2, SEC, SOX, and HIPAA standards, and is priced at $20/user/year with unlimited storage.
Fortimize Expands Salesforce Performance Suite With New Data Utilization Assessment
Fortimize has introduced a Data Utilization Assessment to its Salesforce Performance Suite. This new tool aids Salesforce customers in optimizing data movement, credit usage, and architecture readine...ss, crucial for managing usage-based pricing models. It enhances transparency and predictability, supporting AI and multi-cloud expansion without destabilizing operations.
Salesforce and AWS Launch Agentforce 360 to Simplify Enterprise AI Adoption
Salesforce and AWS have launched Agentforce 360, a platform designed to simplify AI adoption for enterprises. This collaboration combines Salesforce's CRM expertise with AWS's cloud capabilities, off...ering features like compliance tools and intuitive AI integration. The platform, available via AWS Marketplace, aims to streamline AI procurement and enhance business operations, particularly for small businesses in regulated industries.
Oracle Brings Oracle Database@Google Cloud to India
Oracle has launched Oracle Database@Google Cloud in India, enabling customers to access Oracle database services within Google Cloud's Mumbai region. This service supports multicloud strategies and e...nsures data residency compliance with Oracle Exadata and Autonomous AI Database offerings.
Predictive AI tools from SAS and Pinnacle Solutions transform pediatric care - SAS: Data and AI Solutions
SAS and Pinnacle Solutions have partnered to implement the Predictive Health Solutions Patient No-Show Predictor at Childrens Specialized Hospital, significantly reducing patient no-shows by 63% in o...ne clinic. Built on SAS Viya and hosted on AWS, this solution integrates hospital data to provide actionable insights, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
AWS and Google Team Up to Simplify Your Multi-Cloud Connectivity
AWS and Google Cloud have launched a new multicloud networking service, enhancing cross-cloud connectivity with private, high-speed links. This service simplifies data movement between platforms, off...ering managed, cloud-native experiences and eliminating the need for manual coordination. Salesforce is an early adopter, using the service to unify data for AI and analytics.
Adecco says joint venture with Salesforce can help reduce AI bubble risks - Reuters
Adecco and Salesforce have formed a joint venture aimed at mitigating risks associated with the AI bubble. This collaboration leverages Salesforce's AI CRM capabilities to enhance Adecco's offerings ...and ensure sustainable AI integration.
Asiacell announces partnership with Google Cloud to bring AI-powered productivity tools, including Google Workspace, to Iraq
Asiacell partners with Google Cloud to introduce AI-powered productivity tools, including Google Workspace, to Iraq. This collaboration marks Asiacell as the first telecom operator in Iraq to offer G...oogle Cloud's solutions, aiming to enhance digital transformation for businesses and educational institutions. The partnership was announced at MWC Doha 2025, highlighting a significant step in Iraq's digital economy.
SAS Joins AI-Native Blueprint Initiative to drive trusted AI adoption in telecom - PR Newswire
SAS has joined the AI-Native Blueprint Initiative, collaborating with TM Forum to enhance AI governance in telecom. As co-chair of the AI Security and Governance Workstream, SAS aims to develop AI go...vernance guardrails to ensure secure and responsible AI adoption by communications service providers. This initiative will help CSPs transition from experimentation to scalable, trustworthy AI, improving network operations and customer intelligence.
DataGroomr Announces Updates to its AI-Powered Data Quality App on Salesforce AppExchange
DataGroomr has updated its AI-powered data quality app on Salesforce AppExchange, introducing AI Recommendations and Live Dedupe features. These enhancements provide real-time deduplication and AI-dr...iven insights, enabling Salesforce users to automate and improve data quality management. The app's no-code interface and adaptive AI simplify data management, enhancing data accuracy and supporting downstream analytics and AI initiatives.
Alphabet Stocks Hits New Highs As Meta Mulls Deploying Google AI Chips In Data Centers
Google is in discussions with Meta Platforms to potentially supply its AI chips for Meta's data centers, intensifying competition with NVIDIA in the AI chip market. Google's tensor processing units (...TPUs) are designed to enhance AI workload performance and cost efficiency. This development has contributed to Alphabet's stock reaching new highs, reflecting its strategic push in AI technology.
AccelGoogle tie-up to fund AI startups
Google and Accel have partnered to launch the Atoms AI Cohort 2026, aimed at supporting early-stage Indian AI startups. The program offers up to $2 million in co-investment, $350,000 in Google Cloud,... Gemini, and DeepMind credits, and technical support from Google DeepMind. This initiative seeks to foster AI innovation in India and provide global exposure for startups.
LSEG Integrates Tick History Data With Google Clouds Vertex AI
LSEG has integrated its historical tick data with Google Cloud's Vertex AI and BigQuery, enabling financial institutions to leverage AI and machine learning for advanced market analysis. This collabo...ration reduces infrastructure complexity and costs, allowing firms to perform rapid, large-scale data processing and analysis. The integration democratizes access to sophisticated analytics, particularly benefiting mid-sized and emerging financial institutions.
Google Cloud and Westinghouse detail AI system for nuclear power plant construction
Google Cloud and Westinghouse have collaborated to develop an AI system aimed at enhancing nuclear power plant construction. This system leverages Google's cloud capabilities to improve efficiency an...d safety in the construction process.
Discovery launches Vitality AI in collaboration with Google
Discovery and Google have launched Vitality AI, integrating Google Cloud's AI and data analytics with Discovery's health datasets. This platform aims to enhance personalized, preventative healthcare ...globally, building on Discovery Health's existing Personal Health Pathways. The collaboration promises to improve health outcomes and extend life expectancy, marking a significant advancement in health tech.
SAS positioning itself as a partner-first, innovation- driven organization - Varindia
SAS is enhancing its partner-first strategy by focusing on innovation and collaboration. The company aims to strengthen its channel ecosystem, emphasizing SAS Viya and AI capabilities. SAS uses tools... like market development funds and joint business plans to support partner incentives. Continuous partner engagement through advisory councils and joint solution development is key to aligning with market needs and driving growth.
Merkle Partners with Airship to Create Mobile Loyalty Accelerator Solution for Salesforce ...
Merkle, Airship, and Salesforce have partnered to create a mobile loyalty accelerator solution for Salesforce Marketing Cloud. This collaboration leverages Salesforce's Loyalty Management for scalabl...e loyalty programs, Airship's mobile-first customer experience capabilities, and Merkle's strategy and data expertise to deliver personalized, real-time loyalty experiences. The partnership aims to enhance customer engagement and drive growth through integrated mobile experiences.
Salesforce (CRM) and OpenAI Expand Partnership with New Integrations - Yahoo Finance
Salesforce and OpenAI have expanded their partnership to integrate Salesforce's Agentforce 360 platform with OpenAI's frontier models, including GPT-5. This collaboration enables users to access Sale...sforce functionalities within ChatGPT, enhancing capabilities like querying sales data and creating visualizations. Additionally, a new commerce experience allows businesses to reach ChatGPT users while maintaining control over their data and customer relationships.
Slack and Salesforce Unveil Tailored Industry Solutions for Digital HQs
Salesforce and Slack have launched tailored industry solutions for digital HQs, focusing on sectors like financial services, manufacturing, and retail. These solutions, developed with Salesforce cons...ulting partners, aim to enhance productivity and streamline operations by integrating tools and workflows. The initiative leverages Salesforce's Customer 360 and Slack's platform to offer industry-specific features, available through Salesforce's AppExchange.
Salesforce announces expanded partnerships with OpenAI - TNGlobal - TechNode Global
Salesforce and OpenAI have expanded their strategic partnership to enhance employee and consumer experiences using Salesforces Agentforce 360 and OpenAI's frontier models, including GPT-5. This colla...boration allows integration of Salesforce's platform with ChatGPT, enabling users to query sales records and build visualizations. The partnership aims to transform enterprise workflows by embedding AI capabilities into platforms like Slack and ChatGPT, enhancing data-driven operations and customer interactions.
Salesforce, Google enhance Agentforce 360 with Gemini AI
Salesforce and Google have expanded their partnership to integrate Google's Gemini AI models with Salesforce's Agentforce 360 platform. This integration enhances multimodal intelligence, hybrid reaso...ning, and process automation across enterprise sales and IT services. It also extends Salesforce's Gemini integration to Google Workspace applications, improving interoperability and workflow continuity. The collaboration supports open standards and includes joint efforts on contact center solutions and data federation.
Salesforce & AWS deepen AI partnership to boost agentic adoption - SecurityBrief Australia
Salesforce and AWS have expanded their partnership to enhance AI adoption for enterprises, focusing on data unification, secure AI agents, and modernizing contact centers. The collaboration includes ...new integrations like Salesforce's Data 360 with AWS Clean Rooms, and the Agentforce platform on AWS Marketplace. This partnership aims to simplify AI procurement and deployment, driving agentic enterprise transformation.
Salesforce, Google Expand Partnership with Agentforce 360, Gemini - Salesforce
Salesforce and Google have expanded their strategic partnership by integrating Salesforce's Agentforce 360 platform with Google's Workspace and Gemini models. This collaboration enhances AI capabilit...ies, enabling seamless integration of sales and service functions across Google Workspace and improving AI-driven business processes. The partnership aims to boost productivity and streamline operations for enterprises by leveraging advanced AI models and interoperability.
JumpCloud and Google Workspace to Launch New Cloud Productivity Solution for Enterprises
JumpCloud and Google Workspace to Launch New Cloud Productivity Solution for Enterprises
JumpCloud and Google Workspace partner to launch new Work Transformation Set on Google
Google Workspace and JumpCloud have launched the Work Transformation Set, a new AI-powered solution aimed at modernizing IT management and security. This exclusive offering through Google Workspace i...ntegrates AI, Zero Trust security, and productivity tools, providing a cost-effective alternative to legacy systems. The partnership emphasizes Google's AI capabilities and aims to enhance business agility and security for enterprises.
Salesforce, AWS Collaboration Accelerates AI Transformation - Salesforce
Salesforce and AWS have deepened their collaboration to accelerate AI transformation for shared customers. This partnership focuses on integrating Salesforce's Data 360 and AWS technologies to enhanc...e AI deployment, data access, and customer experiences. Key initiatives include unified data management, secure AI agent interoperability, and streamlined procurement via AWS Marketplace, enabling businesses to harness AI's potential securely and efficiently.
Singlife partners Salesforce to launch AI agent for service staff - Insurance Asia
Singlife has partnered with Salesforce to launch an AI agent for its customer service staff. This tool, utilizing Salesforces Data Cloud, enables instant access to Singlifes internal resources, enhan...cing service efficiency. Singlife is the first in Singapore to adopt Salesforces Agentforce, aiming to extend its use to financial advisers for improved client interactions.
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Moves in Sales Forecasting
Movate acquires Solomo to boost AI, Salesforce capabilities - Outsource Accelerator
Movate acquired Solomo to enhance its AI and Salesforce capabilities, focusing on healthcare sector solutions. Solomo's expertise in Salesforce-driven solutions will integrate with Movate's AI suite ...to improve enterprise data management and customer experience platforms. This acquisition aims to meet growing demand for integrated, data-driven solutions in healthcare and other sectors.
Salesforce to Acquire Qualified to Boost AI Marketing Capabilities
Salesforce has agreed to acquire Qualified, an AI marketing solutions provider, to enhance its Agentforce products. This acquisition aims to improve Salesforce's AI capabilities in marketing by integ...rating Qualified's technology for lead engagement and conversion. The deal is set to close in Salesforce's fiscal year 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
Salesforce Completes Acquisition of Informatica
Salesforce has completed its acquisition of Informatica, enhancing its platform with Informatica's data management capabilities. This acquisition aims to strengthen Salesforce's AI-driven services by... integrating Informatica's data catalog, integration, governance, and metadata management into Salesforce's ecosystem, providing a comprehensive data foundation for AI applications.
Salesforce (CRM) Completes Informatica Acquisition - GuruFocus
Salesforce has completed its acquisition of Informatica, enhancing its AI-driven data management capabilities. The $25 per share acquisition is expected to positively impact Salesforce's financial me...trics, including earnings per share and free cash flow, by the second year post-closure. This strategic move aims to bolster Salesforce's data capabilities, supporting AI operations across enterprises.
Salesforce (CRM) Signs Definitive Agreement for Acquisition of Spindle AI - Yahoo Finance
Salesforce has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spindle AI, a platform specializing in agentic analytics. This acquisition aims to enhance Salesforce's capabilities in agent observability and... self-improvement, focusing on custom analytics and ROI forecasting. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, pending customary conditions.
Funding News and Financial Performance in Sales Forecasting
Google Q3 Report: AI Mode, AI Overviews Lift Total Search Usage
Google's Q3 report highlights the impact of AI Mode and AI Overviews on search usage, with significant growth in queries and revenue. CEO Sundar Pichai noted AI-driven expansion, with AI Mode reachin...g 75 million daily users and driving query growth. Alphabet's revenue hit $102.3 billion, with "Google Search & other" contributing $56.6 billion. Google plans further AI integration, including the upcoming release of Gemini 3 and increased capex for AI infrastructure.
Leadership and Executive Team Updates in Sales Forecasting
Theyre more productive than ever: Marc Benioff says hiring in software engineering is mostly flat at Salesforce because of AI but the company is expanding headcount in one key area - ITPro
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff announced that while software engineering hiring remains flat due to AI-driven productivity gains, the company is expanding its workforce in sales and customer engagement ...to support its agentic AI service, Agentforce. This strategic shift highlights Salesforce's focus on enhancing customer relationships and boosting adoption of AI technologies.
Nvidia appoints Google Clouds Alison Wagonfeld as first-ever CMO
Alison Wagonfeld, a former executive at Google Cloud, has been appointed as Nvidia's first Chief Marketing Officer. She will assume her new role in February, after nearly a decade of building Google ...Cloud's marketing operations. Wagonfeld's experience is expected to help Nvidia navigate challenges such as geopolitical constraints and competition in the AI chip market.
Aditya Swamy named Managing Director, Google Play
Aditya Swamy has been promoted to Managing Director of Google Play. Previously, he was the Regional Director for Google Play in India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Swamy will focus on ...working with developers, startups, and investors to boost the app economy and enhance the digital ecosystem in the region.
VC legend Ron Conway quits Salesforce Foundation after Benioff's National Guard comments
Ron Conway, a prominent venture capitalist, resigned from the Salesforce Foundation following controversial comments by Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. Benioff's remarks supporting National Guard deploy...ment in San Francisco and his alignment with Trump led to Conway's departure. The Salesforce Foundation, focused on youth education and development, has been a significant philanthropic entity under Conway's decade-long board membership.
Awards, Recognitions, and Industry Achievements in Sales Forecasting
Katzion Wins Salesforce Award for Audi Singapore Innovation - EV Mechanica
Katzion, a GlobalLogic company, received the Salesforce 2025 Partner Innovation Award in the Automotive category for its work with Audi Singapore. The award recognizes Katzion's development of the On...line Direct Sale platform, powered by Salesforce technologies, which enhances automotive retail through seamless online-to-offline experiences. This platform integrates Agentforce Marketing, MuleSoft, and data-driven intelligence to offer personalized and immersive customer journeys.
IDC MarketScape: SAS a leader in data integration software platforms | SAS
SAS has been recognized as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Data Integration Software Platforms 2025 Vendor Assessment. SAS Viya, their cloud-native data and AI platform, is highlighted for... its integrated data engineering, operational readiness, and AI-assisted capabilities. The platform supports various organizations, including Georgia-Pacific and Nexent Bank Romania, in optimizing operations and enhancing services.
Chartis: SAS a leader in 7 credit risk management categories - PR Newswire
SAS has been named a Category Leader in seven sectors of the credit risk management market by Chartis Research. SAS's platform is praised for its agility, efficiency, and compliance-driven features, ...supporting banks and insurers in credit risk management. The recognition highlights SAS's comprehensive solutions, including real-time decisioning, stress testing, and advanced analytics, which enhance financial performance and decision-making for financial services firms.
Chartis: SAS a leader in 7 credit risk management categories | SAS
SAS has been recognized by Chartis Research as a Category Leader in seven sectors of credit risk management, highlighting its comprehensive solutions for banks and financial services. SAS's platform,... noted for its advanced analytics and AI capabilities, supports real-time decisioning, stress testing, and robust data management. This recognition underscores SAS's role as a key technology partner in the financial services industry.
Corporate News and Organizational Updates in Sales Forecasting
Salesforce launches startup program in Malaysia and the Philippines - TNGlobal
Salesforce has expanded its Startup Program to Malaysia and the Philippines, providing local startups access to AI-powered products, mentorship, and go-to-market opportunities. This expansion aims to... foster growth in these regions' startup ecosystems, aligning with Salesforce's commitment to ASEAN and South Asia. The program, active since 2021, now supports over 435 startups, including more than 230 AI-first companies.
Introducing the new Mediafly website: built for clarity, value, and modern revenue enablement
Mediafly launched a new website to reflect its evolution into a value-centric, enterprise-grade revenue enablement platform. The site is designed to streamline the buyer journey, focusing on outcomes... and impact rather than features. It positions Mediafly as a cohesive platform supporting the entire revenue lifecycle, emphasizing clarity and business value transformation.
IgniteTech's AI-Driven Restructuring: CEO Replaced 80% of Staff - News and Statistics - IndexBox
IgniteTech CEO Eric Vaughan replaced 80% of the workforce in a strategic shift towards AI, despite internal resistance. The company launched two AI solutions and maintained strong financial performan...ce. Vaughan emphasized the need for cultural alignment to leverage AI's potential.
Salesforce may rebrand as Agentforce, says CEO Benioff - Yahoo Finance
Salesforce is considering rebranding its corporate name to Agentforce, as confirmed by CEO Marc Benioff. This potential change reflects a strategic shift from cloud computing to artificial intelligen...ce, aligning with recent product rebranding efforts such as "Agentforce Sales" and "Agentforce Service." Focus groups indicated a preference for AI discussions over cloud technology, influencing this possible rebranding.
Sundar Pichai says Google will start building data centers in space, powered by the sun, in 2027
Google plans to construct solar-powered data centers in space by 2027, as announced by CEO Sundar Pichai.