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IBM and Salesforce have expanded their partnership to enhance AI and data ecosystems. This collaboration integrates IBM's watsonx AI and Data Platform with Salesforce's Einstein 1 Platform. Customers will benefit from IBM Granite models for generative AI, zero copy data integration, and pre-built actions and prompts in CRM solutions. This alliance aims to provide enterprise-grade AI that is secure, trustable, and cost-effective. IBM and Salesforce are also committed to responsible AI development, as Salesforce joins the AI Alliance. The integration is expected to offer significant improvements in data-driven decision-making for various industries.

NTT DATA has been chosen by Salesforce to provide digital transformation services, standardizing and streamlining Salesforce's application environment. The partnership includes managing and developing applications across Salesforce's organization, spanning various clouds and platforms. NTT DATA's expertise and global reach were key factors in the selection. The collaboration aims to enhance customer insights and productivity through data and AI utilization.

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) will release its first quarter fiscal year 2025 results on May 29, 2024, after the market closes. The company will host a conference call to discuss financial results with investors at 2:00 p.m. (PT) / 5:00 p.m. (ET). A webcast and replay will be available on the Salesforce Investor Relations website.

Launch: Equitable & Accelerated Pathways for All expands to 14 states with new investment from Salesforce, supporting the initiative through fall 2025. The partnership aims to create sustainable career pathways by fostering collaboration between education, government, and workforce sectors. The expansion includes Maryland, Massachusetts, and Virginia, with site teams focusing on key priority areas to ensure learners earn credentials for living wage jobs.

Inclusively and Salesforce have expanded their partnership to deepen accessibility resources and support. A new AI-enabled interface will help Salesforce employees access accommodations and support in real-time, aiming to enhance productivity, fulfillment, and support in the workplace.

Salesforce announced the Zero Copy Partner Network, a global ecosystem of partners committed to secure, bidirectional zero copy integrations with Salesforce Data Cloud. The network includes initial partners like AWS, Databricks, Google Cloud, and Snowflake, with added support for Microsoft. Zero copy integrations eliminate the need to move or copy data, enabling customers to unlock their data for AI, automation, and analytics. Salesforce aims to provide a unified 360-degree view of customer data, empowering teams to make data-driven decisions and drive personalized customer interactions with trusted AI.

IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Salesforce to enhance guest loyalty through personalized experiences and innovative technology. The collaboration aims to standardize CRM on the Einstein 1 Platform to drive customer loyalty, tailored guest experiences, and operational efficiencies.

IQVIA and Salesforce announce an expanded global strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Salesforce's Life Sciences Cloud, combining IQVIA's OCE platform with Salesforce's CRM software to transform healthcare professional and patient engagement. The partnership aims to provide a new end-to-end engagement platform by 2025.

Salesforce selects Ironclad as its contract lifecycle management platform to streamline processes, save time, and raise efficiency. Ironclad aims to empower Salesforce teams to close deals faster, work more efficiently, and manage risk better.