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Salesforce

Heroku is a cloud platform as a service supporting several programming languages that is used as a web application deployment model. Heroku, one of the first cloud platforms, has been in development since June 2007, when it supported only the Ruby programming language, but now supports Java, Node.js, Scala, Clojure, Python, PHP, and Go. For this reason, Heroku is said to be a polyglot platform as it lets the developer build, run and scale applications in a similar manner across all the languages.

Heroku

Quip is a collaborative productivity software suite for mobile and the Web. It allows groups of people to create and edit documents and spreadsheets as a group, typically for business purposes.

Quip

Demandware is a software technology company headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, providing a cloud-based e-commerce platform and related services for retailers and brand manufacturers around the world. In 2016, Demandware was acquired by Salesforce for $2.8B.

Demandware

Work.com (Formerly Rypple) is a social performance management platform that helps managers and employees improve work performance through continuous coaching, real-time feedback, and recognition. It is marketed as a solution for sales performance, customer service, marketing, and as a service that can be employed by human resource departments.

Work.com

Slack Technologies, Inc.—acquired by Salesforce ($CRM) for $27.7B in July 2021—is a messaging platform businesses. Per the terms of the deal, Slack shareholders received $26.79 in cash and 0.0776 shares of Salesforce for each share owned. See the $CRM stock page for updates on Slack as a subsidiary of Salesforce.
Slack was founded by Daniel Stewart Butterfield, Bradley J. Horowitz, Eric Costello, Callum James Henderson-Begg, and Serguei Mourachov in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Slack Technologies

Salesforce, Inc. engages in the design and development of cloud-based enterprise software for customer relationship management. Its solutions include sales force automation, customer service and support, marketing automation, digital commerce, community management, collaboration, industry-specific solutions, and salesforce platform. The firm also provides guidance, support, training, and advisory services. The company was founded by Marc Russell Benioff and Parker Harris in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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CRM exceeds Q1 targets, focuses on AI innovation and profitability

CRM's Q1 earnings call highlighted its strong performance and focus on AI innovation, productivity, and profitability. While facing challenges in certain segments, the company is leveraging opportunities in AI strategy and generative AI to drive value for customers. The focus on profitability and long-term efficiency gains reflects the company's commitment to sustainable growth.

Salesforce reports strong Q2 results, raises fiscal '24 revenue guidance

Salesforce's Q2 performance reflects strong revenue growth, margin acceleration, and a focus on AI and data. The company is navigating challenges related to professional services headwinds and anticipated cash tax increases. Opportunities lie in multi-cloud expansion, international acceleration, and leveraging AI for growth.

Salesforce exceeds Q3 revenue expectations, focuses on AI and Data Cloud

Salesforce's Q3 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, driven by strong revenue growth and margin expansion. The company's strategic focus on AI, Data Cloud, and trust revolution positions it well for future growth, despite challenges from transactional business and potential optimizations in SaaS licenses. Overall, Salesforce is optimistic about the opportunities presented by new technologies and pricing changes.

Salesforce surpasses revenue targets, aims for 27% margin growth

Salesforce's Q4 performance exceeded expectations, driven by MuleSoft and Tableau success, aiming for a 27% non-GAAP operating margin in fiscal '24.
The company is committed to profitability, customer success, and transforming for growth, with a focus on efficiency and margin enhancement.
Challenges include economic headwinds, balancing profitability with growth, and operational execution of margin optimization initiatives.
Opportunities include achieving margin targets, share repurchase plans, and leveraging mentorship for further growth and efficiency.

Salesforce exceeds margin targets, focuses on generative AI growth

Salesforce delivered strong Q1 results, exceeding margin targets and showcasing revenue growth, with a focus on generative AI and customer-centric strategies.
Challenges in professional services and certain sectors were noted, while opportunities lie in AI investments, customer productivity enhancements, and data protection.
The company's long-term strategies align with generative AI advancements, aiming to drive profitability improvements and efficiency gains through innovative approaches.
Despite regional revenue variations, Salesforce remains focused on driving sales productivity, upmarket sales, and transformative AI solutions for future growth and success.

Salesforce reports robust Q2 earnings, focuses on AI transformation

Salesforce's Q2 performance reflects strong financial results, margin growth, and strategic focus on AI and customer success. While facing challenges from restructuring and cash taxes, the company's disciplined approach and market leadership position it well for future growth and innovation.

Salesforce excels in Q3 with strong growth and margin expansion

Salesforce's Q3 performance showcased strong growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence, driven by successful initiatives and strategic investments. While facing challenges in transactional business and pricing changes, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in AI, Data Cloud, and customer value.

Salesforce reports stellar Q4 performance, eyes AI transformation opportunities

Salesforce's Q4 2024 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, strong international growth, and a focus on AI innovation and customer value.
Challenges include optimizing professional services revenue, navigating pricing changes, and ensuring smooth AI adoption for sustained growth.
Opportunities lie in leveraging Data Cloud and AI demand, guiding industry AI transformation, and expanding revenue streams through product integration and market reach.
Overall, Salesforce's strategic focus on profitable growth, customer-centric innovation, and financial stability positions the company for continued success in FY '25.

Salesforce reports solid Q1 growth, focuses on AI and data

Salesforce's Q1 performance showed revenue growth and margin improvement, with strong international expansion.
Data Cloud business and strategic partnerships are driving growth, while challenges include deal cycles and economic impacts.
Opportunities lie in AI transformation, customer automation, and diverse pricing models to enhance competitiveness.
Overall, Salesforce's focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions positions it well for future growth and success.

Salesforce reports strong Q2 results, eyes growth with Agentforce

Salesforce's Q2 performance reflects solid revenue growth and product innovation with Agentforce. Financial outlook for fiscal year '25 is positive, with raised margin and cash flow guidance. Challenges include achieving double-digit growth and managing the CFO transition, while opportunities lie in AI, innovation, and customer success.

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Slack

Salesforce is buying the communications platform for $27.7 billion in cash and stock, the company announced this afternoon shortly after the markets closed. Here's some news you can gossip with your coworkers about on Slack.

Salesforce is buying Slack for close to $28 billion

Marc Benioff's company gains leverage against Microsoft's threat with the largest acquisition in its 21-year history

Salesforce to buy Slack in $27.7bn deal aimed at competing with Microsoft

Cloud-computing giant Salesforce on Tuesday said it will acquire popular workplace messaging platform Slack for $27.7 billion. The cash-and-stock deal — one of the largest ever for a software company — will see Slack shareholders receive $26.79 in cash and 0.08 shares of Salesforce stock for each share in the company.

Salesforce is buying workplace chat app Slack for $27.7 billion

Slack stock is climbing slightly in after-hours trading after Salesforce announced that it is buying the workplace messaging company. The post Slack Stock: 13 Things to Know About Salesforce Buying Slack appeared first on InvestorPlace.

Slack Stock: 13 Things to Know About Salesforce Buying Slack

Salesforce.com Inc. shares declined in the extended session Tuesday after the cloud-based customer relationship-management company said it would acquire Slack Technologies Inc. in a deal worth $27.7 billion and topped Wall Street estimates for the quarter.

NewsWatch: Salesforce to acquire Slack in $27.7 billion deal, while results top Street estimates

Salesforce confirmed its plan to acquire Slack and revealed the purchase price, $27.

Salesforce's $27.7B Slack deal combines two Amazon allies, creates big new rival for Microsoft

Salesforce is buying workplace messaging app Slack for $27.7 billion.

SalesForce is buying Slack, going head-to-head with Microsoft Teams

With the cash and stock deal, the messaging platform will be "deeply integrated into every Salesforce Cloud," the companies say.

Salesforce to acquire Slack for nearly $28 billion

Salesforce.com, Inc. (NYSE: CRM) released fiscal third-quarter financial results after markets closed Tuesday.

Salesforce Earnings Aren't Even The Biggest Mover For This Stock

Today after the bell, Salesforce reported its third-quarter earnings for its fiscal 2021, a period that ended October 31, 2020. The CRM giant reported top-line revenue of $5.42 billion, up 20% from the year-ago period.

Salesforce beats growth expectations, as investors digest the Slack acquisition

Salesforce is buying workplace messaging firm Slack for $27.7 billion, the firm's largest acquisition ever. The deal combines Salesforce, a firm built around customer management software, with Slack's expertise in messaging platform services at a time when virtual collaboration has become more important than ever. Though the two firms will soon be one, Slack and Salesforce are very different companies, and their executives are compensated differently. Let's dig into what each firm pays its leaders. 

Salesforce is acquiring business messaging firm Slack for $27.7 billion. Here's how executive pay at the $219 billion software giant compares to its acquisition target.

Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) shares are trading lower after the company reported third-quarter results and announced it will acquire Slack Technologies (NYSE: WORK). The company reported quarterly earnings of $1.74 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 75 cents by 132%.

Salesforce Reports Q3 Earnings Beat, Confirms $27B Slack Acquisition

Earnings Results: Salesforce to acquire Slack in stock and cash deal while results top Street estimates

Salesforce's purchase of Slack is its largest ever.

Salesforce buying Slack in $27.7B deal

Salesforce is buying workplace messaging app Slack for $27.7 billion, Salesforce announced on Tuesday. It is Salesforce's largest acquisition ever, and represents a more aggressive foray into office communication technology for the cloud giant at a time when remote work has made collaboration tools more essential.  The deal is a combination of cash and stock deal, a detail that CNBC first reported on Monday.  Slack shareholders will get $26.79 in cash and 0.0776 shares of Salesforce common stock for each Slack share. Slack's stock was down over 3 percent on the news, while Salesforce shares went were also down about 3 percent. 

Salesforce is buying workplace messaging app Slack for $27.7 billion in its biggest deal ever (CRM, WORK)

Just one year after the popular workforce chat platform went public (and amid a work-from-home boom), Salesforce has made Slack its largest-ever acquisition.

It's Official: Salesforce Buying Slack For $28 Billion, Taking On Microsoft With Benioff's Biggest Deal Yet

The move caps an acquisitive streak by Salesforce and ends Slack's run as an independent publicly traded company.

Salesforce to Acquire Slack for $27.7 Billion

Despite the beat, Salesforce shares moved lower as the acquisition of work communication app Slack had an immediate impact.

Salesforce moves lower despite beating expectations

Salesforce has confirmed that it's buying team collaboration platform Slack, shortly after rumors first emerged that a deal was imminent.

Salesforce acquires Slack for $27.7 billion

Salesforce, the CRM powerhouse that recently surpassed $20 billion in annual revenue, announced today it is wading deeper into enterprise social by acquiring Slack in a $27.7 billion megadeal. Salesforce co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff didn't mince words on his latest purchase.

Salesforce buys Slack in a $27.7B megadeal

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has been on an acquisition spree in recent years, buying Tableau and MuleSoft

Salesforce acquires Slack for $27.7 billion, marking cloud software vendor's largest deal ever

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salesforce Announces Strong Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results

Salesforce Announces Strong Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Slack

Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Slack

Apple

Apple led the Dow higher on Tuesday, while Salesforce moved in the opposite direction.

Dow Jones Jumps as Apple Stock Rallies, Salesforce.com Stock Slumps Ahead of Earnings

The software giant is reporting earnings after the bell, and could announce its purchase of Slack. Traders are betting both catalysts will boost the stock.

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