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iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF

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The Fund seeks to track the investment results of the S&P North American Expanded Technology Software Index (the Underlying Index), which measures the performance of U.S. - traded stocks from the software industry and select companies from the interactive home entertainment and interactive media and services sub - industries in the U.S. and Canada, as determined by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (the Index Provider or SPDJI). The Underlying Index includes companies that are producers of client/ server applications, enterprise software, application software, home entertainment software, and media and services software. The Underlying Index may include large - , mid - or small - capitalization companies. As of March 31, 2024, a significant portion of the Underlying Index is represented by securities of companies in the technology industry or sector. The components of the Underlying Index are likely to change over time.

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U.S. chip stocks, which enjoyed the spotlight during last year's AI investment boom, have taken a noticeable hit this year as investors shift focus to software companies—the emerging engine of AI value creation.&nbsp;
Tariff‐driven volatility and a dimming demand outlook, compounded by the emergence of lower‐cost AI models from China's DeepSeek, have put pressure on semiconductor shares.&nbsp;
For example, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has fallen about 6% year‐to‐date, and industry leader Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has dropped nearly 14% from its recent December high.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Software Momentum Rising</h2>
Meanwhile, the software sector is showing robust gains. Companies such as Atlassian (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>), CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), and Cognizant (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) have surged between 7% and 19% this year, reflecting growing investor confidence in AI-driven applications.&nbsp;
Capital flows further illustrate this shift. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (CBOE: IGV) has attracted over $1.87 billion in inflows through Feb. 28, while both the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>)&nbsp; and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>) have seen over $1 billion in outflows each.&nbsp;
In 2024, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF experienced significant inflows, including a $277 million addition on Oct. 14. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF also saw substantial growth, with a 40.4% year-to-date increase as of Dec. 23, driven by rising demand for AI applications and cloud computing.
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According<a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/us-chip-darlings-struggle-some-bet-software-next-big-ai-play-2025-03-06/"> </a>to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/us-chip-darlings-struggle-some-bet-software-next-big-ai-play-2025-03-06/">Reuters</a>, this rotation appears to be a natural progression. Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, explained that "the shift is a natural progression for AI investing—as the use cases for AI evolve, the true revenue drivers are emerging in software applications."&nbsp;
In addition, Morgan Stanley equity analyst Keith Weiss <a href="https://www.morganstanley.com/insights/podcasts/thoughts-on-the-market/genai-profit-2025-joe-moore-keith-weiss">said</a>, "We're now starting to see the ascendancy of the software part of the equation, as companies begin to monetize their AI solutions effectively."
Yet, caution remains regarding the indispensable role of semiconductor hardware. According to <a href="https://www.investors.com/news/technology/ai-stocks-nvidia-stock-software-companies/">Investors Business Daily</a>, while software revenues offer stability, the performance of Nvidia's GPUs is critical for powering AI, and no clever software can fully compensate for a basic lack of processing power.&nbsp;
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DeepSeek's launch of a lower-priced chatbot has intensified competitive pressures. Goldman Sachs analyst Ryan Hammond said, according to <a href="https://www.investors.com/news/technology/ai-stocks-nvidia-stock-software-companies">Investor's Business Daily</a>, that "the AI trade will broaden and that stocks with AI-enabled revenues offer better risk/reward for new capital than those involved in infrastructure"
Escalating Sino‑U.S. trade tensions and export restrictions add further uncertainty to the chip sector, prompting many to see software investments as a more stable, long-term opportunity.&nbsp;
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Nvidia Takes a Hit: Why AI Investors Are Moving Away from Chips to Software

On Thursday, Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) disclosed several contracts and product enhancements.
Oracle and Microsoft launched the Oracle Exadata Database Service on Exascale Infrastructure, cutting infrastructure costs by up to 95%.
Oracle Base Database Service will soon be available for easier management and pay-as-you-go pricing.
Oracle Database@Azure is now offered in 14 regions, with 18 more planned for next year.
Additionally, Exadata Database Service on Dedicated Infrastructure now supports the new Exadata X11M platform.
In a separate release, Oracle unveiled new employee <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44411608/oracle-helps-customers-boost-employee-engagement-with-strategic-communications-and-internal-events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">communications and event management features</a>.
The updates to Oracle Fusion Cloud Communicate is expected to help HR teams drive engagement, enable managers to improve communication for greater productivity, and empower employees to promote inclusivity through grassroots events.
Also, Lloyds Banking Group looks to enhance customer experience by migrating its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44411978/lloyds-banking-group-expands-collaboration-with-oracle-to-support-tech-transformation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Oracle databases to Oracle Database@Azure</a>.
This move is expected to optimize business operations and banking services.
Additionally, AEGEAN, Greece's flagship carrier, has adopted Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience (CX) to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44411609/oracle-and-microsoft-add-powerful-flexible-new-services-to-oracle-database-azure-and-expand-region" rel="noreferrer noopener">enhance personalization for travelers</a>.
Yesterday, disclosed two major deals, one with&nbsp;NVIDIA Corporation&nbsp;and another with&nbsp;Singapore's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44394046/oracle-integrates-nvidia-ai-enterprise-and-secures-major-defense-cloud-deal-with-singapore">Defence&nbsp;Science and Technology Agency&nbsp;(DSTA)</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via two exchange-traded funds (ETFs): 
Pacer Funds Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRFK#NYSE">TRFK</a>) and iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>).
Price Action: ORCL shares are down 0.43% at $151.80 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Oracle Expands Microsoft Partnership, Enhances Cloud Offerings

On Tuesday, Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) disclosed two major deals, one with NVIDIA Corporation and another with Singapore&#8217;s Defence <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44384489/oracle-expands-distributed-cloud-capabilities-with-nvidia-ai-enterprise" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Science and Technology Agency</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44384489/oracle-expands-distributed-cloud-capabilities-with-nvidia-ai-enterprise" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (DSTA)</a>.
Oracle revealed that NVIDIA AI Enterprise, a full-stack, cloud-native software platform designed to enhance data science and streamline the creation and deployment of production-ready AI, will now be accessible on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
This integration will support sovereign AI and various other applications, enabling customers to easily access NVIDIA&#8217;s accelerated, secure, and scalable platform.
Additionally, customers will be able to acquire NVIDIA AI Enterprise through their existing Oracle Universal Credits and deploy it across OCI&#8217;s distributed cloud infrastructure.
Apart from this, Oracle inked a contract with Singapore&#8217;s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to establish <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44386727/dsta-selects-oracle-cloud-infrastructure-for-ministry-of-defence-singapore" rel="noreferrer noopener">an Oracle Cloud Isolated Region</a>.
This new region will support the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
The partnership between DSTA and Oracle will provide MINDEF and the SAF with secure, high-performance, air-gapped cloud services, including data management and AI capabilities.
The Oracle Cloud Isolated Region will modernize the SAF&#8217;s Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) functions, enhancing scalability and performance.
This agreement enables the Digital and Intelligence Service to leverage Oracle&#8217;s air-gapped cloud for AI innovation and mission deployment.
Ng Chad-Son, Chief Executive of DSTA, said, &#8220;The demand for secure and scalable cloud solutions is growing. It is more than just data storage and computing – it will be the foundation for a lot of innovation. Through this pilot collaboration with Oracle, we will harness advanced cloud and AI technologies to digitalise and transform our operations.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Pacer Funds Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRFK#NYSE">TRFK</a>) and&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>).
Price Action: ORCL shares are up 0.505% at $150.20 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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Super Micro Computers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) — a top player in the AI infrastructure space — has seen its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">shares draw investors&#8217; attention</a>. 
In tandem with the rise in the share price, some exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, may benefit from having <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">exposure to Super Micro</a>.
Investors looking to cash in on Supermicro's AI-driven growth can consider the following ETFs:
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<li>VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>): This fund focuses on semiconductor giants like Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), which directly benefits from Super Micro's AI server demand. As SMCI integrates more Nvidia Blackwell GPUs into its systems, both companies stand to gain.</li>
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<li>Global X Robotics &amp; Artificial Intelligence ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOTZ#NASDAQ">BOTZ</a>): This fund focuses on AI, automation, and robotics stocks, such as those working in AI inferencing and edge computing. Super Micro&#8217;s strong, compact AI systems and enterprise AI clusters can power growth for this ETF.</li>
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<li>iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#NYSE">IGV</a>): This fund choosing software-based AI firms, such as cloud computing and HPC companies reliant on Super Micro&#8217;s AI platform. An increased AI-driven demand might pull IGV up indirectly.</li>
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Supermicro's AI Expansion: Super Micro has recently made an AI infrastructure <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/03/11/3040619/0/en/Eviden-and-Supermicro-join-forces-to-enhance-enterprise-AI-capabilities.html">move </a>with Eviden to distribute its AI SuperCluster with NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 throughout Europe, India, the Middle East, and South America. This high-end AI system comes with 36 NVIDIA Grace CPUs and 72 Blackwell GPUs. It&#8217;s designed for training and inferencing trillion-parameter AI models, which is one of the primary requirements for AI-centric businesses.
Aside from that, Supermicro is <a href="https://ir.supermicro.com/news/news-details/2025/Supermicro-Brings-Superior-Performance-and-Efficiency-to-AI-at-the-Edge/default.aspx">venturing </a>into real-time AI inferencing with its new edge computing solutions. Supermicro has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44274133/supermicro-taps-intel-chips-to-power-real-time-ai-at-the-edge-eyes-growth-in-iot-and-healthcare">launched new small form-factor AI systems</a> based on the new Intel Xeon 6 SoC (Granite Rapids-D) and 15th Gen Intel Core Ultra processors featuring integrated Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for AI acceleration.
Cautious Optimism: Despite its technological advancements, Wall Street remains cautious about Super Micro due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43646949/supermicro-sees-conservative-40-billion-revenue-target-despite-auditor-exit-stocks-50-slide">regulatory compliance problems</a>, such as delayed filings. But Rosenblatt Securities has resumed coverage with a buy rating and a $60 price target, indicating renewed optimism, Market Watch said. 
Analyst Kevin Cassidy is looking for an increase in the company&#8217;s price-to-earnings multiple as Super Micro "hits its revenue targets and gross margins expand, as long as there are no more delayed filings."
As Super Micro keeps expanding into AI, its position in enterprise AI, edge computing, and AI server infrastructure places it at the forefront of the AI revolution. Investors who want to ride this AI growth can tap into ETFs such as SMH, BOTZ, and IGV, which offer diversified exposure to Super Micro&#8217;s rally and the overall AI hardware market.
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On Wednesday, Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) stated that Oracle Financial Services is enhancing its Investigation Hub Cloud Service with AI agents and agentic workflows to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44293394/oracle-brings-ai-agents-to-the-fight-against-financial-crime" rel="noreferrer noopener">automate financial crime investigations</a>.
Oracle Financial Services provides AI agents that uncover key insights, gather evidence, recommend actions, and generate detailed alert narratives, while reducing manual effort.
These capabilities help financial institutions of all sizes streamline crime and case management and are available globally.
Jason Somrak, head of financial crime product strategy, Oracle Financial Services said, &#8220;Our unique generative AI approach follows investigative plans, collects evidence, and recommends actions while providing investigators with robust narratives documenting the findings.&#8221;
&#8221;This enables firms to drive consistency in decision making and thoroughly investigate all risks automatically while realizing massive operational efficiencies.&#8221;
Today, Oracle announced that Oracle Red Bull Racing is expanding its use of Oracle Cloud and AI technologies on and off the track as the team <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44300358" rel="noreferrer noopener">kicks off the 2025 Formula One season.</a>
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This week, the company reported third-quarter revenue of $14.13 billion, missing the&nbsp;consensus estimate of $14.39 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.47, missing analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44236027/oracle-q3-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-miss-backlog-booms-62-strong-ai-growth-expected-shares-climb" rel="noreferrer noopener">estimates of $1.49 per share</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Pacer Funds Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRFK#NYSE">TRFK</a>) and&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>).
Price Action: ORCL shares are down 2.18% at $147.60 at the last check Thursday.
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Oracle Leverages AI To Automate Financial Crime Probes, Boosting Efficiency

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) disclosed a collaboration with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to enhance <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44266464/singapore-airlines-and-salesforce-collaborate-on-ai-powered-customer-servicing-applications-plan-t" rel="noreferrer noopener">the customer case management system</a>.
As per the deal, SIA will implement Agentforce, an AI-powered system that automates specific tasks to streamline customer service operations.
Additionally, both companies will work together at Salesforce&#8217;s AI Research hub in Singapore to develop AI-driven solutions for the aviation industry, bringing added value and benefits to airlines.
Powered by Salesforce&#8217;s Data Cloud, which consolidates relevant data, Agentforce enhances AI-driven support by providing tailored recommendations and solutions.
Additionally, SIA will leverage Einstein&#8217;s generative AI within Service Cloud to summarize past customer interactions and offer guidance on assistance.
This will help representatives anticipate needs, customize responses, and reduce response times, enabling more efficient and proactive customer service.
Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO, Salesforce stated, &#8220;We&#8217;re thrilled to partner with Singapore Airlines, a trailblazer in this AI revolution, to elevate their already outstanding customer service to unprecedented heights, augment their employees and collaborate on groundbreaking AI solutions for the airline industry.&#8221;
Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Airlines, said, &#8220;Integrating Agentforce, Einstein in Service Cloud, and Data Cloud into SIA&#8217;s customer case management system enhances our ability to efficiently assist our customers, and marks the first step in our collaboration. Together, we will co-create AI solutions that drive meaningful and impactful change and set new standards for service excellence in the airline industry.&#8221;
Last week, Salesforce&nbsp;introduced Agentforce 2dx, which is the latest version of its digital labor platform designed to integrate autonomous&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44146057/salesforce-unveils-agentforce-2dx-ai-agents-that-work-beyond-chatbots" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI agents into business operations</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and&nbsp;REX FANG &amp; Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEPI#NASDAQ">FEPI</a>).
Price Action: CRM shares are up 0.96% at $279.70 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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AI Takes Flight: Singapore Airlines Taps Salesforce For Next-Gen Customer Service Tech

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) introduced Agentforce 2dx, which is the latest version of its digital labor platform designed to integrate autonomous <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44139059/salesforce-launches-agentforce-2dx-with-new-capabilities-to-embed-proactive-agentic-ai-into-any-wo" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI agents into business operations</a>.
This update moves beyond traditional chat interfaces, enabling AI agents to work proactively in the background without continuous human supervision.
Agentforce 2dx introduces new low-code and pro-code tools, enabling Salesforce developers to efficiently configure, test, and deploy AI agents.
These tools come with advanced analytics for real-time monitoring, debugging, and optimization.
Salesforce has launched the free Agentforce Developer Edition, allowing developers to prototype AI agents and explore Data Cloud, its hyperscale data engine.
Adam Evans, EVP and GM of Salesforce&#8217;s AI Platform, said, &#8220;By extending digital labor beyond CRM, we&#8217;re making it easier than ever for businesses to embed agentic AI into any workflow or application to handle routine tasks, augment employees, and connect with customers.&#8221;
&#8221;With deep integrations across Salesforce&#8217;s digital labor platform, CIOs, IT leaders, and developers can seamlessly build agents and automate work wherever it happens, driving efficiency, fueling innovation, and unlocking new opportunities in the $6 trillion digital labor market.&#8221;
Yesterday, the company introduced AgentExchange, which is a marketplace and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/03/44113171/agentexchange-salesforces-new-ai-marketplace-targets-6-trillion-digital-labor-market" rel="noreferrer noopener">community integrated within Salesforce</a>.
AgentExchange streamlines AI agent deployment with a library of ready-to-use templates and actions while allowing partners to monetize their components.
Launching with over 200 partners and hundreds of pre-vetted actions, the platform ensures security and customer-reviewed solutions for seamless AI integration across industries.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and&nbsp;REX FANG &amp; Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEPI#NASDAQ">FEPI</a>).
Price Action: CRM shares are down 0.47% at $285.98 at the last check Wednesday.
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Salesforce Unveils Agentforce 2dx: AI Agents That Work Beyond Chatbots

On Tuesday, Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) introduced AgentExchange, which is a marketplace and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44106251/salesforce-launches-agentexchange-the-trusted-marketplace-for-agentforce" rel="noreferrer noopener">community integrated within Salesforce</a>.
At launch, AgentExchange features over 200 partners and hundreds of pre-built actions, topics, and templates, all rigorously reviewed for security and customer standards.
These solutions enable businesses to deploy AI agents efficiently, driving productivity, innovation, and operational effectiveness across industries.
Building on the success of Salesforce AppExchange, AgentExchange enhances Agentforce, Salesforce's digital labor platform, by expanding its capabilities and ecosystem.
This platform is expected to create new opportunities for partners, developers, and Agentblazers to engage in the rapidly growing $6 trillion digital labor market.
Alice Steinglass, EVP &amp; GM of Platform, Integration and Automation at Salesforce said, &#8220;Now our developer community can directly tap the expertise of our partner ecosystem to get the right industry-specific solutions so they can build and implement AI agents, and be the pioneers turning their businesses into Agentforce companies.&#8221;
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In a separate release, Salesforce disclosed that 1-800Accountant is leveraging Agentforce <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44106209/1-800accountant-adopts-salesforces-agentforce-to-scale-expertise-during-tax-season-surge-now-resol" rel="noreferrer noopener">to enhance customer support</a>.
Agentforce, Salesforce's digital labor solution, now enables 1-800Accountant's service teams to deliver seamless, 24/7 assistance.
Ryan Teeples, Chief Technology Officer, 1-800Accountant, said, &#8220;With Agentforce now helping to resolve up to 50% of incoming requests, we can securely address responses to questions like tax return status, freeing our team to focus on more complex tasks while ensuring fast, secure, personalized support.&#8221;
Adam Evans, EVP and GM, Salesforce AI stated, &#8220;With Agentforce, they&#8217;re able to implement new&nbsp;agentic AI&nbsp;solutions to make meaningful improvements to customer satisfaction while also improving the work experience for their dedicated customer representatives.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and&nbsp;REX FANG &amp; Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEPI#NASDAQ">FEPI</a>).
Price Action: CRM shares are down 2.56% at $285.56 at the last check Tuesday.
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At the Oracle Customer Edge Summit, Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) disclosed several <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44074520/new-ai-agent-capabilities-in-oracle-textura-help-accelerate-subcontractor-payments" rel="noreferrer noopener">new features and launches</a>.
The company unveiled new AI agent features integrated into the Oracle Textura Payment Management Cloud Service.
This AI-powered assistant, available to all Textura subcontractors in the U.S., offers real-time, tailored support, helping users quickly find answers to frequently asked pay application questions and complete other essential tasks.
Mike Antis, global vice president, Textura said, &#8220;With the ability to get in-app, real-time assistance 24/7, we are helping our general contractor customers improve the relationships with their subcontractors while reducing costly support calls.&#8221;
&#8221;This enhancement helps improve the experience for the 200,000 subcontractors who log in to Textura each month, assisting them to quickly find the answers they need to get paid and focus more of their time on the job at hand.&#8221;
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Also, Oracle introduced Oracle Energy and Water Data Exchange, which is a cloud-based solution designed to simplify data <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44075001/oracle-helps-utilities-transform-raw-data-into-intelligence" rel="noreferrer noopener">integration, sharing, and AI-driven insights</a>.
With this solution, cloud developers, data scientists, and analysts can accelerate key projects such as data mining, predictive analytics, and generative AI applications.
Hillary Martin, vice president of analytics and innovation, Oracle Infrastructure stated, &#8220;By cleansing, organizing, and adding the appropriate meaning&nbsp;to an organization&#8217;s data,&nbsp;Oracle Energy and Water Data Exchange makes data easier to find, understand, and leverage for AI and advanced analytics use cases that can transform raw data into actionable insights.&#8221;
Last month, Oracle launched the Oracle US Gov West (Phoenix) and Azure US Gov Arizona (Phoenix) regions for Oracle <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n44004160/oracle-interconnect-for-microsoft-azure-now-supports-oracle-us-government-cloud" rel="noreferrer noopener">Interconnect for </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n44004160/oracle-interconnect-for-microsoft-azure-now-supports-oracle-us-government-cloud" rel="noreferrer noopener">Microsoft Azure</a>.
This allows joint customers to seamlessly migrate workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Azure FedRAMP High-authorized environments.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Pacer Funds Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRFK#NYSE">TRFK</a>) and&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>).
Price Action: ORCL shares are down 0.74% at $164.83 at the last check Monday.
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Cloud software company Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) significantly expanded its strategic partnership with Google to offer businesses greater flexibility in selecting AI models and capabilities for building<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43911729/salesforce-and-google-bring-gemini-to-agentforce-enable-more-customer-choice-in-major-partnership-" rel="noreferrer noopener"> and deploying AI-driven agents</a>.
The enhanced partnership strengthens customers&#8217; ability to leverage data, AI, and trust to integrate autonomous agents into their businesses effectively.
Through this expanded partnership, Salesforce customers can now build Agentforce agents using Gemini and deploy Salesforce on Google Cloud.
This builds upon their existing collaboration, which enables seamless, bidirectional data integration between Data Cloud and Google BigQuery using zero-copy technology.
This partnership extends beyond core product integrations, creating a more connected and intelligent data foundation for businesses.
Salesforce and Google Cloud said they are committed to continuous innovation, with deeper collaboration planned throughout 2025.
Enhanced integrations across Data Cloud, BigQuery, and Cortex Framework will streamline secure AI agent deployment using enterprise data.
Additionally, new native integrations between Tableau, Looker, and BigQuery will enable businesses to manage and visualize data seamlessly within a unified interface, ensuring standardized business logic and data definitions.
Earlier this month, Salesforce declared its intention&nbsp;to invest in&nbsp;Saudi Arabia to bolster <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43616463/salesforce-and-aws-pledge-500m-to-boost-ai-development-in-saudi-arabia" rel="noreferrer noopener">artificial intelligence (AI) development</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and REX FANG &amp; Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEPI#NASDAQ">FEPI</a>).
Price Action: CRM shares are up 0.14% at $310.22 at the last check Monday.
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Cybersecurity firm Fortinet, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) released its upbeat fourth-quarter print on Thursday.
Fortinet reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43546703/fortinet-stock-surges-on-q4-earnings-beat" rel="noreferrer noopener">fourth-quarter revenue</a> of $1.66 billion, up 17%, topping the&nbsp;consensus estimate&nbsp;of $1.59 billion. The cybersecurity company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 74 cents per share, above analyst estimates of 61 cents per share.
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Fortinet expects first-quarter revenue of $1.5 billion-$1.56 billion versus estimates of $1.53 billion. The company anticipates first-quarter adjusted earnings of 52 cents-54 cents per share versus estimates of 53 cents per share.
Wall Street analysts rerated the stock:
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<li>Needham analyst Matt Dezort reiterated a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FTNT/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hold on Fortinet</a>.</li>
<li>Guggenheim analyst John Difucci maintained a Neutral on Fortinet.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst reiterated a Buy on Fortinet with a price target of $130.</li>
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Needham: Fortinet reported a strong fourth quarter with Billings and Product Revenue well ahead, while guidance was mixed with first-quarter Billings growth of ~11%, modestly below consensus and full-year in-line across the board.
Product Revenue growth of +18% beat consensus by ~10% and was driven by early firewall refresh activity, which was particularly strong in Enterprise/ Mid-Market.
Billings grew 7% to $2 billion, $50 million above forecast, driven by double-digit growth from both SASE and SecOps and strong growth in $5 million-$10 million deals, up 90%.
Fortinet is implementing several new GTM initiatives to maximize the refresh opportunity, including adding capacity, vertical sales plays, and renewed channel incentives. CFO Keith Jensen announced he will be retiring, and Chief Accounting Officer Ms. Christiane Ohlgart will take over the role.
Guggenheim: Fortinet reported fourth-quarter results that were better than consensus estimates as total revenue accelerated to 17% growth and billings grew 7%.
New ARR for Software (Subscription + Support) was flattish, but if assuming a 5-year life for the New Workload, Difucci estimates New ARR was modestly positive (+3%) for the first time in 6 quarters.
In other words, the business is improving, but it remains challenging. First-quarter guidance was essentially in line, though revenue was below consensus at the midpoint, while annual 2025 guidance was better than the Street.
There continues to be much discussion around the product refresh cycle associated with supporting end-of-life in 2026 for products that would constitute $400 million to 450 million in Product revenue over the next two years.
However, Difucci modeled a natural Product refresh on a 5-year bell curve, coincidentally yielding a natural incremental refresh of about $450 million over the next two years. This would provide ample upside to Product and Support revenue implied in guidance, though less to Subscription. Then it comes down to what all this is worth.
Difucci does not see Fortinet as expensive at 17 times EV/NTM recurring revenue or 38 times EV/NTM FCF after the close, but it is not incredibly cheap, either.
While Difucci is comfortable that the Product refresh will provide some business traction, the stock has doubled since the company started pushing this narrative versus the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>), up 24%.
This, in addition to the consistently sluggish momentum in the business, as reflected in New ARR growth, or lack thereof, over the past year and a half, kept the analyst at Neutral.
Goldman Sachs: Fortinet&#8217;s fourth-quarter billings were 2% above the Street, EBIT was 550bps above, and EPS was 22% above. Fiscal 2025 Billings guidance of +12% and EBIT guidance of 32% (at the midpoint) was in line with the Street.
The fourth-quarter results and 2025 commentary illustrate that Fortinet&#8217;s extensive firewall installed base is still early in realizing the potential of upsell from adopting newer converged networking technologies.
EBIT margin outperformance (550bps above the Street) continues to illustrate Fortinet&#8217;s structurally better unit economics.
Price Action: FTNT stock is up 4.03% at $108.94 at the last check on Friday.
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Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) shares are trading higher on Thursday after the company introduced new role-based AI agents for one of its solutions.
What Happened: Oracle Fusion Cloud <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43520364/oracle-ai-agents-help-hr-leaders-reshape-the-employee-experience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Human Capital Management (HCM)</a>, part of the Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, is a comprehensive solution that integrates every HR process from hire to retire.
The tool is expected to enhance the employee experience and improve workforce productivity for HR and business leaders.
These AI agents, which is now available to customers, streamlines complex workflows by automating repetitive tasks, enabling employees to focus on more meaningful work.
The AI agents integrated into Oracle Cloud HCM enhance the employee experience and productivity by providing personalized career support, automating administrative tasks, and simplifying processes such as onboarding, contracts, performance reviews, and perks management.
Why It Matters: &#8220;The new AI agents in Oracle Cloud HCM help HR and business leaders automate some of the most time-consuming tasks, enabling employees to focus on work that really matters, and unlocking new levels of productivity across their workforce,&#8221; Oracle EVP Chris Leone said. 
Last month, the tech giant teamed up with Elon Musk's&nbsp;Starlink, the largest satellite network globally, to improve connectivity for its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43274458/oracle-integrates-elon-musks-starlink-to-provide-global-high-speed-communication" rel="noreferrer noopener">Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP)</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Pacer Funds Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRFK#NYSE">TRFK</a>) and&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>).
Price Action: Oracle shares are trading higher by 1.01% at $173.40 premarket on the last check Thursday.
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/01/30/final-trades-alphabet-rtx-baker-hughes-and-the-igv.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners said he likes Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>).
Supporting his view, Oppenheimer analyst Jason Helfstein, on Thursday, maintained Alphabet with an Outperform rating and raised the price target <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GOOGL/analyst-ratings">from $215 to $225</a>.
Kevin Simpson of Capital Wealth Planning said RTX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) has incredible free cash flow and is around 55% higher than last year. The company also has dividend growth for 31 years in a row.
Adding support to this choice, Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers, on Thursday, maintained RTX with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $151 to $156, while Bank of America Securities analyst Ronald Epstein maintained the stock with a Buy and boosted the price target from $145 to $155.
On Tuesday, the company said net sales increased 9% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $21.623 billion, beating the consensus of $20.535 billion. Adjusted EPS grew 19% Y/Y to $1.54, above the consensus of $1.38.
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In the energy sector, Joshua Brown of Virtus Investment Partners picked Baker Hughes Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NYSE">BKR</a>).
Supporting his view, Goldman Sachs analyst Neil Mehta, on Jan. 23, maintained Baker Hughes with a Buy and raised the price target from $51 to $52.
Rounding out the trades, Liz Young Thomas of SoFi named iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#NYSE">IGV</a>), saying it's the next beneficiary of this AI theme.
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<li>Alphabet shares gained 2.8% to close at $200.87 on Thursday.</li>
<li>RTX shares climbed 3.1% to settle at $128.98 during Thursday's session.</li>
<li>iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF fell 0.7% during the session.</li>
<li>Baker Hughes shares rose 3.5% to close at $44.60 on Thursday.</li>
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Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) shares are trading higher premarket on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the company disclosed new AI agents and generative AI features in Oracle Fusion Cloud Sales to enhance sales <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43118973/oracle-ai-agents-help-sales-teams-create-more-meaningful-customer-connections" rel="noreferrer noopener">engagement and streamline processes</a>.
These AI capabilities, integrated with Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience (CX), would help sales teams streamline communication, maintain up-to-date records, and build stronger customer relationships.
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The AI-powered engagement agent generates optimized emails, while the records agent automates activity summaries and data entry.
Rob Tarkoff, executive vice president and general manager, Oracle Cloud CX said, &#8220;The new AI agents and generative AI capabilities within Oracle Cloud Sales eliminate many of these rigid and time-consuming tasks, which enables sales teams to boost productivity and create more impactful connections with customers.&#8221;
Gartner predicts that by 2026, B2B sales teams using generative AI will cut prospecting and customer-meeting prep time by over 50%.
Yesterday, co-founder&nbsp;Larry Ellison unveiled plans for an artificial intelligence-driven cancer vaccine system <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/43118941/oracles-larry-ellison-says-cancer-vaccine-tailored-in-48-hours-could-soon-be-a-reality-as-trump-announces-500-billion-ai-investment" rel="noreferrer noopener">that could deliver personalized treatments within 48 hours</a>.
The announcement came as part of a broader $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative called Stargate, a joint venture between Oracle,&nbsp;OpenAI, and&nbsp;SoftBank Group. The project will&nbsp;establish massive data centers&nbsp;across the U.S., starting with a facility in Abilene, Texas.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and FT Vest Technology Dividend Target Income ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDVI#BATS">TDVI</a>).
Price Action: ORCL shares are up 9% at $188.10 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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Oracle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) disclosed that WE Fashion had chosen Oracle Cloud to modernize its business processes and enhance the agility and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43089876/we-fashion-restyles-its-operations-with-oracle-cloud" rel="noreferrer noopener">security of its omnichannel operations</a>.
WE Fashion is one of the leading fashion retailers in Netherlands that serves men, women, and kids across 25+ countries through various channels and online partners.
By adopting the Oracle Retail Suite and Oracle Fusion Cloud Warehouse Management, WE Fashion aims to harness AI to optimize merchandise management across its 133 stores and distribution centers.
WE Fashion will use Oracle Retail Merchandising Cloud Services and AI Foundation to streamline operations, optimize inventory, and enhance decision-making with AI-driven insights.
Joris Aperghis, WE Fashion&#8217;s CEO said, &#8220;As a longtime partner, Oracle was a natural option as we looked to move our systems to the cloud, enabling enhanced business continuity, strengthened cybersecurity, and greater innovation. After a very thorough comparison with alternative vendors and detailed discovery process with Oracle, we chose them.&#8221;
&#8221;With these systems, we will be well positioned to support growth, navigate the changing demands of the market, and continually delight and engage our customers.&#8221;
Last week, Oracle stated that its project and financial management solutions is expected to support Atlas Salt, Inc. in developing the Great Atlantic Salt (GAS) deposit. The GAS project aims to produce up to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n42970919/atlas-salt-unifies-project-teams-and-data-with-oracle-cloud" rel="noreferrer noopener">2.5 million tons of rock salt annually</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Pacer Funds Pacer Data and Digital Revolution ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRFK#NYSE">TRFK</a>) and iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>).
Price Action: ORCL shares are up 1.34% at $163.20 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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WE Fashion Taps Oracle Cloud For Global Retail Solutions: Details

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) shares are trading higher on Tuesday. The company disclosed that SharkNinja, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SN#NYSE">SN</a>) is adopting its Agentforce and Commerce Cloud solutions to enhance personalized customer service through autonomous agents and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42971491/sharkninja-powers-up-global-customer-service-with-agentforce" rel="noreferrer noopener">support its global expansion efforts</a>.
Agentforce is expected to aid SharkNinja in deploying AI agents that autonomously handle tasks across various business functions.
Notably, Agentforce will provide SharkNinja with a 24/7 digital workforce to assist customers with purchases, product inquiries, troubleshooting, and returns, reducing human agent workloads and enabling them to focus on more impactful interactions.
Agentforce is anticipated to streamline tasks such as guiding purchases, resolving product queries, and managing returns, allowing human agents to focus on high-value engagements and enhancing the overall customer experience.
SharkNinja will leverage Commerce Cloud to unify customer data, enabling personalized shopping experiences and better tracking of global customer engagement.
Adam Evans, EVP &amp; GM of Salesforce AI Platform, said, &#8220;By integrating customer data with service and support functions, Agentforce enables SharkNinja to deliver an exceptional experience at every touchpoint — building customer loyalty and keeping them coming back time and time again.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the CRM stock via&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and First Trust DJ Internet Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>).
Price Action: CRM shares are up 1.3% at $323.21 at the last check Tuesday.
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SharkNinja Taps Salesforce Solutions For Personalized Customer Journeys: Details

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) shares are trading lower on Friday. The company introduced two new AI-driven solutions for retailers: Agentforce <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42910317/salesforce-unveils-agentforce-for-retail-to-boost-productivity-with-digital-labor-and-retail-cloud" rel="noreferrer noopener">for Retail and Retail Cloud with Modern POS</a>.
These solutions aim to enhance productivity for store associates, customer service teams, digital merchants and deliver more personalized shopping experiences.
Agentforce for Retail offers a pre-built library of agent skills, enabling retailers to deploy AI agents that automate tasks like order management and appointment scheduling, improving shopper engagement at scale.
On the other hand, Retail Cloud with Modern POS integrates online and in-store data into a unified platform, providing mobile POS, clienteling, endless aisle, mixed cart checkout, omnichannel fulfillment, and inventory management, helping associates serve customers more efficiently.
The company stated that Retail Cloud with Modern POS is expected to be generally available by April 2025.
Additionally, Salesforce will introduce enhanced reasoning and retrieval-augmented generation capabilities in February 2025.
Also, Commerce Skills for Guided Shopping, which includes features such as product search, product recommendations, add to cart, re-order, and WISMO (Where Is My Order), will be available in March 2025, alongside Commerce Skills for Order Management.
Notably, SharkNinja and Saks are using Salesforce solutions to enhance employee efficiency and improve customer interactions.
Nitin Mangtani, SVP and GM of Retail at Salesforce, said that the combination of AI-powered digital tools and a modern POS system can significantly expand retailers&#8217; operational capabilities. With the newly introduced Agentforce skills and an intuitive cloud-based POS solution, Salesforce aims to enable retailers to provide seamless, connected shopping experiences across both physical and digital channels, driving efficiency gains and fueling enterprise-wide growth.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and First Trust DJ Internet Index Fund&nbsp;&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDN#NYSE">FDN</a>).
Price Action: CRM shares are down 2.41% at $319.03 at the last check Friday.
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Salesforce Launches Retail Cloud And Agentforce Solutions: Details

Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) stated that an expanded collaboration with the Adecco Group AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHEXF#OTC">AHEXF</a>) will <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42528056/the-adecco-group-scales-recruitment-accelerating-ai-integration-with-salesforce" rel="noreferrer noopener">revolutionize recruiting and applicant support</a>.
By leveraging Salesforce technologies, including Agentforce and Data Cloud, the Adecco Group is enhancing its global talent supply chain, filling open roles more quickly while delivering superior experiences for job seekers.
Agentforce will support the Adecco Group&#8217;s recruiters by engaging candidates 24/7, reviewing resumes, and providing recruiters with a curated list of opportunities best suited to each job seeker.
This enables recruiters to focus on building stronger client relationships and engage with more job seekers in a personalized and efficient manner.
Caroline Basyn, Chief Digital and IT Officer, Adecco Group, said, &#8220;This collaboration with Salesforce will sharpen the Adecco Group&#8217;s competitive edge so we can continue to outpace our peers with streamlined processes, improved fill rates and time to fill, and even better customer experiences.&#8221;
&#8220;By integrating data, AI, and cloud services across our company, we will have smarter ways of helping our clients and candidates while putting in place the building blocks to shape the world of work.&#8221;
Apart from this, the company disclosed that Vivint, an NRG company and a provider of smart home and security solutions, is using Agentforce to enhance its customer service<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42528052/agentforce-brings-vivint-customer-service-teams-247-support" rel="noreferrer noopener"> teams with 24/7 autonomous agent support</a>.
Vivint chose Agentforce as a key tool for its customer service teams due to its ability to autonomously respond to inputs, make decisions, and handle routine tasks like troubleshooting common device errors.
This allows Vivint&#8217;s human agents to focus on more complex customer issues while ensuring each customer receives timely and relevant support. Agentforce uses existing knowledge bases to troubleshoot common problems.
David Porter, Chief Operating Officer, Vivint said, &#8220;The integration of Agentforce has provided an opportunity for transformational growth in our customer experience, augmenting our platform and service abilities in a way that has made an immediate positive impact.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IGV#BATS">IGV</a>) and FT Vest Dow Jones Internet &amp; Target Income&nbsp;ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDND#BATS">FDND</a>).
Price Action: CRM shares are down 1.48% at $351.95 at the last check Tuesday.
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