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Beyond AI at CloudWorld

Last week, I was all over Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) like a junkyard dog. In the quarter-mile race that is the software industry, I have to say that from a standing start, Oracle has done quite well.

Oracle unveiled AI-driven enhancements at Oracle CloudWorld 2023, aiming to optimize CRM and customer experiences through generative AI technologies.

OPINION

AI Is Already at a Tipping Point

Even at this early point in the AI era, we may be seeing a divergence. On one side, we can easily see vendors bending over backward to deliver ethical AI apps and services, and on the other, a real conundrum. I

Oracle is announcing that it has added AI in critical spots like Intelligent Sales Orchestration, Guided Campaigns, AI-Powered Account Linking, and more. All of it is intended to help sellers do the right things with the right customers at the right time.

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Einstein 1 and the Big Shift

Salesforce is coming very close to being able to say that regardless of what incumbent software vendors are already in a business's portfolio, Salesforce should be there, too.

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A Look Ahead at Oracle CloudWorld

A preview of Oracle's CloudWorld, exploring AI advancements, kinetic data, and how emerging tech could reshape industries and create new opportunities.

This year presents a distinct set of challenges for marketers, as fluctuating economic conditions and changing consumer trends add complexity to inventory planning and delivery logistics.

Small and mid-sized businesses in the e-commerce space have long struggled to compete with the might of retail giants. Now, generative AI is emerging as a cost-effective solution that could level the playing field.

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Oracle Advances

Last week's announcements from Oracle mark a revolution in hardware unseen since the standardization of the PC, making hardware sexy again.

A new report highlights merchants' shift towards customer retention, with a greater emphasis on technology and loyalty programs to combat increasing churn and drive long-term growth.

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This Might Take a While

This is the year everything CRM changes, thanks to AI. It's going to take some time to absorb something as powerful and manifold as AI, and we shouldn't expect instant change. That's why I'm sticking my neck out to say that understanding AI might just be the work of a generation.

Modernizing customer relationship strategies for some companies means refining their CRM platforms to encourage customer loyalty. Today, the customer experience journey can no longer fully succeed without bringing social media channels into the mix.

While enhancing CX capabilities brings much-anticipated solutions for marketers and retailers, unchecked generative AI poses a threat to brand reputations, experts caution. Present and future use cases are not only fascinating but can truly help deliver promises to customers, according to Harry Foll...

One AI CEO Amit Ben said, "It's like having an additional 1,000 relentless, diligent employees on your team, analyzing every customer interaction 24/7, at a fraction of the cost."

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