Google Cloud and Salesforce announced an expanded partnership to integrate AI agents that can execute workflows across both platforms, improving productivity by reducing fragmented data and disconnected systems. The integration enables AI-driven automation in tools like Slack and Google Workspace, powered by Agentforce and Gemini Enterprise, allowing seamless collaboration and secure data use without copying or moving data. This partnership aims to help businesses transition from manual oversight to autonomous operations, enhancing efficiency and accelerating digital transformation. Key features include AI-powered content generation in Slack, real-time sales automation, and advanced data governance with zero-copy technology, available progressively through 2026.
The global social media analytics market is projected to grow from $11.38 billion in 2026 to $107.3 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 25.16%. Growth is fueled by increased social media adoption, demand for business intelligence, an...
IBM reported it has struggled to keep up with a shift in corporate spending from software to data-center infrastructure, forecasting second-quarter earnings below analyst estimates. The company cited a significant reprioritization of capital expendit...
Tech investor Chamath Palihapitiya warned that the rising costs of artificial intelligence (AI) usage might negatively impact some companies' earnings. He highlighted that many CEOs and CFOs are unaware of the extent of AI-related spending, which cou...
IBM shares dropped over 23% following its Q2 earnings report, which showed profits and revenue below analyst expectations. CEO Arvind Krishna highlighted that the company's mainframe business, particularly the Z series with AI capabilities, underperf...
Micron reported impressive earnings and optimistic guidance, but its stock fell sharply due to concerns that its 86% gross margins and AI-driven memory price increases are unsustainable. The AI hardware sector, after rapid gains, is seeing profit-tak...
