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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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Tableau Software has a new leader, as Salesforce veteran Ryan Aytay was named CEO of Tableau on Tuesday.

Longtime Salesforce exec Ryan Aytay named CEO of Tableau Software

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AppOmni is committed to helping companies understand and remediate data leak risks in Salesforce Community Cloud instances and all SaaS applications.

AppOmni Launches Free Salesforce Scanner to Identify SaaS Data Exposures

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced that Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESQ) (the “Company”), the holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association (collectively “Esquire”), has expanded its use of Salesforce technology to more effectively power its hyper-personalized sales and marketing initiatives aimed at law firms nationally. Esquire is a digital-first, branchless bank, which means that it has to nurture and build.

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. Expands Collaboration with Salesforce to Drive Business Growth

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Onfido, the leading global provider of automated digital identity verification and authentication announced that its award-winning Real Identity Platform services are now available for Salesforce [NYSE: CRM] Financial Services Cloud customers. Watch a demo here. Financial Services Cloud customers now have access to a suite of Onfido's services, including Onfido's library of global identity verification tools, Studio, Onfido's identity orchestration product, and A.

Onfido Launches Identity Verification Service for Salesforce Financial Services Cloud

DigitalOcean Holdings

Zoom Video

The cloud computing industry is booming, making it an attractive investment area. The need for cloud computing is set to rise rapidly in the years ahead, thanks to the secular growth in technology.

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C3.ai

Chipotle

Intuit

Microsoft

Ferrari

Markets are improving, with the benchmark S&P 500 index up 9% on the year so far. The technology-laden Nasdaq index has gained 17% year to date.

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Alphabet

“I think the layoffs scared people back,” a Googler said.

Why workers at Google, Salesforce are finally returning to the office

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--mPulse Mobile, a leader in conversational AI and digital engagement solutions for the healthcare industry, announced the launch of mPulse for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange to enable healthcare organizations to deploy SMS texting outreach to their patients and members. mPulse for Salesforce allows the healthcare industry to access and integrate mPulse's digital engagement capabilities into their member outreach programs to improve health outcomes and increase.

mPulse Mobile Announces mPulse for Salesforce on Salesforce AppExchange, the World's Leading Enterprise Cloud Marketplace

Salesforce today unveiled its new Field Service innovations using AI to revolutionize field service across industries.

Salesforce unveils new field service innovations powered by Data Cloud and Einstein GPT

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certinal Inc. today announced it has launched Certinal eSign on Salesforce AppExchange, empowering Salesforce Sales Cloud customers to easily send, collect signatures, track status and take action on signature workflow transactions. Certinal eSign on Salesforce AppExchange is helping customers increase internal efficiencies and help close deals faster, which are key drivers for business growth today. Integrated directly with Salesforce, Certinal eSign is curre.

Certinal Inc. announces Certinal eSign on Salesforce AppExchange, the World's Leading Enterprise Cloud Marketplace

ASML Hld

The tech space is littered with casualties of the post-pandemic consolidation, but careful investors can pick through the rubble to get some of the best long-term tech stocks at reasonable prices. The industry tends to come with higher-than-normal valuations, because investors expect exponential growth.

The Top 3 Tech Stocks to Invest in for the Long-Term

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Data Corporation (IDC) has ranked Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) as the #1 CRM provider in its latest Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker.* This is the 10th time Salesforce has earned the top spot. Why it's important: IDC is a premier global market intelligence firm widely cited as a top source for market data. Details: Salesforce grew its overall worldwide CRM market share position, and increased its revenue more than any other CRM vendor in 2022 over 20.

Salesforce Ranked #1 CRM Provider for 10th Consecutive Year

McDonald's

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has a reputation for being a stodgy index. It is made up of 30 large blue chip American companies that offer a wide representation of the American economy.

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Axcelis Technologies

Super Micro Computer

AI Disrupts Industries: 3 Tech Stocks To Buy.

AI Disrupts Industries: 3 Tech Stocks To Buy

Allegro MicroSystems

Fastly

Marathon Petroleum

NVIDIA

Par Pacific Holdings

SVB Financial Group

Tesla

Earnings Season, Skewed Growth Figures And Quant Ratings With Steven Cress.

Earnings Season, Skewed Growth Figures And Quant Ratings With Steven Cress

Inter Parfums

Urban Outfitters

CRM, URBN and IPAR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on April 21, 2023.

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Salesforce: I Was Wrong Selling It, A Successful Turnaround In The Making.

Salesforce: I Was Wrong Selling It, A Successful Turnaround In The Making

Salesforce is putting more than 200,000 square feet of Tableau Software office space in the Seattle region up for sublease.

Salesforce aims to sublease more than 200K square feet of Tableau office space in Seattle area

Salesforce today announced the plan to integrate Einstein GPT and data cloud with its workflow automation tooling Flow.

Salesforce ties Einstein GPT and data cloud to Flow — here's how it will help

One of the promises of generative AI is the ability to create code based on a written request. This can lead to the ability to generate SQL queries and simple API calls to move work between systems.

Salesforce is working on a pair of new generative AI-driven workflow tools

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Salesforce Inc  (NYSE:CRM) stock is once again running into resistance at the $200 level, which capped its late-March rally.

Salesforce Stock Looks Ready to Topple Technical Ceiling

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Salesforce revolutionized the way software companies generate sales by introducing SaaS business model to the world. The company's financial performance has been nothing but stellar in recent years, and it is well-positioned to continue enjoying rapid top-line growth with widening margins.

Salesforce Stock: Don't Miss Out

Salesforce's AI-driven platform, Einstein, and its new Genie data pool, offer valuable tools for businesses to adapt to the new sales landscape. The company is strategically restructuring its operations and finances to improve operating margins and manage expenses.

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