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Salesforce buys Slack for $US27.7 billion
Global CRM leader Salesforce has acquired Slack Technologies, a workplace messaging platform, for $US27.7 billion. The transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of Saleforce’s fiscal year 2022, subject to approval by Slack stockholders. This is Saleforce’s largest acquisition in its 21-year history. Prior to Slack, Saleforce’s largest acquisition was data analytics specialist […]
Why artificial intelligence is crucial for sales to bridge the customer chasm
For years, sales teams have struggled to keep up with a customer base using the latest technology to upend the traditional sales process. Today’s customers have more choice and buying power than ever before, and they expect unprecedented levels of contextualisation and personalisation. The latest wave of technology, led by Artificial Intelligence (AI), may be […]
Linking startup success with self-worth is disastrous, says entrepreneur Jamie Pride
Having birthed more than half a dozen startups and steered some of Australia’s biggest corporates, you’d think that Sydney’s Jamie Pride has much to say about success. Instead, the serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and self-described ‘misfit’ is more interested in discussing the personal toll of failure. Noting the high rate of startup failure in Australia, […]
Three startups to compete for USD$100k in funding at SalesForce’s Sydney Pitchcomp
Startups that apply to pitch at the forthcoming Salesforce PitchComp in Sydney are in with a chance to win USD$100,000 in funding from the cloud CRM provider’s investment arm. The competition will be held at the Salesforce World Tour Sydney 2018 event on Tuesday, 6 March and will be judged by a panel of respected investors […]
Employers talent-hungry despite deep graduate pool: solutions brainstormed by Indeed panel
Graduates are unable to find jobs that make use of their qualifications but employers are struggling to find the right talent. Solutions to this mismatch, including a shift away from the ‘disciplinary silo’ mindset, were discussed at a recent panel event hosted by Indeed, the world’s largest job site. The panel, ‘Tapping into Australia’s high potential workforce’, was held at […]
Time to reassess your 2014 resolutions
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result. So its not surprising that each new year is marked by millions of people rushing to make New Years Resolutions.
Digital connectivity – power at our fingertips
We’re more accessible to each other in the digital realm than we’ve ever been in the physical realm, and there’s no denying it – we’re living in an age where online connectivity is a major means of communication.
The CRM for small business battleground heats up
The SMB CRM market has become quite exciting in recent times with some fireworks to come – which means increased competition and better products and prices.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM online launched for $42.25/month
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online was launched today, with this cloud based customer relationship management (CRM) software providing small business a serious alternative to using Salesforce.com to manage relationships with customers.
What are the best cloud apps for Australian small business?
Australia prides itself on being a ‘fast-follower’ in technology trends and Cloud Computing is no different. Here is a snapshot of what is happening in Australia for SMBs.