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In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I unpack how Salesforce is reinventing IT support with its new Agentforce platform.
Highlights
00:11 — Salesforce has launched Agentforce IT Service. This product suite is described by the company as an agent-first, conversational-first IT support solution. Unlike lengthy back-and-forth interactions with service desk staff, the new system introduces a conversation-based resolution model that’s available 24/7.
01:15 — Muddu Sudhakar, SVP and GM, IT and HR Service at Salesforce, said, “The fragmented, legacy ITSM model is fundamentally broken. By building Agentforce IT Service natively on the Salesforce and Service Cloud platform, we are driving a conversation-first, agent-first revolution — with product and technology innovation that transforms IT and HR…”
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01:43 — Agentforce IT Services represents a significant breakthrough that’s sure to save IT teams hundreds of hours with its unique agent-first, conversation-first approach. Support is instant and personalized. Salesforce has made a remarkable entrance into the ITSM space, making a powerful impact with its unified, agent-driven strategy.
