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The use of  AI tools in the workspace has increased in recent times. The latest research from Slack highlights that around 80% of those using AI encounter more productivity. However, businesses feel pressure to implement AI tools into their current systems so they can gain more effective outcomes. 

Hence, understanding the current business dynamics, Salesforce recently made an exciting announcement of new Slack features that empower how teams work together. Here are all the essential things about this splash that will help you know what’s new and why it matters for businesses.  

Why This Announcement is Important?

Slack states, “Desk workers report spending 41% of their time on low-value (repetitive or lack meaningful) tasks and struggle to find the required information due to inefficient systems. This shows that only adding new tools and AI will simply increase these challenges. 

Businesses operating on Salesforce require an efficient system to provide teams with better ways to work together. Here, Slack (owned by Salesforce) innovations aim to streamline work processes, increase productivity, and centralize data into a single platform. 

Slack AI-Driven Agents: What’s New You Can Expect?

The new announcement from Salesforce for Slack has various exciting features that draw your attention. Here’s what you need to know:

Agentforce in Slack

The new feature will allow teams to manage Salesforce data with the new user interface (UI) designed for agents. It will enable them to engage with data, gain insights, and take action securely within Slack. This makes it easier for teams to access essential information.

Agentforce, formerly known as Einstein Copilot, delivers AI-powered CRM insights within the Slack application. It allows users to interact using natural language, get real-time updates on opportunities, provide ideas for the next steps, and create email drafts automatically. Users can share all this information directly in a message or on the channel. 

Third-Party AI Agents

Slack’s new features now support AI agents from third-party partners, allowing businesses to use powerful tools in Slack’s secure environment. 

Third-party AI agents ease the tasks so users can focus on more crucial work. Also, users can even build custom agents and install third-party agents from the Slack marketplace. It will lead businesses to streamline workflows. Apart from this, various agents and AI assistants available from Slack partners like Adobe, Cohere, and more will be coming soon from Perplexity, Amazon Q Business, etc. 

Salesforce Channels

Slack allows businesses to create new channels that link Salesforce CRM records to channel-based conversation. It will enable teams to increase alignment with work and provide a space for collaboration at every opportunity. This feature will soon be integrated into the Salesforce user interface, enabling seamless access without leaving the platform. 

It allows users to view and edit Salesforce records directly in Slack, streamlining workflows. Additionally, users can quickly get important customer discussions from other related channels. Small businesses operating on Salesforce Starter Suite will get benefits from Slack integration to improve decision-making. 

Enhanced Slack AI Features 

This announcement includes new Slack AI features, allowing teams to work efficiently with more focus. With the release of Slack AI, users will be able to summarize more than millions of messages, enabling them to save a lot of time. The latest update has a list of features:

  • Huddle Notes: This feature allows users to create key takeaways during meetings automatically. With Slack AI, real-time audio calls and messages in huddle threads will be organized with transcripts with citations, enabling team members to stay in the loop and be informed when they miss a meeting.  
  • AI Workflow Builder: This feature allows the creation of workflows with easy conversational prompts, enabling users to automate tasks effortlessly.  
  • Slack AI Search: With this feature, Slack now provides more relevant and context-aware results by using file and app knowledge. It eases the user’s journey to find the required information.

Slack Templates 

Slack now will provide ready-to-use templates for channels, workflows, and lists, increasing productivity across any department. Also, teams can regularise the way work is completed and improve time to value with pre-configured tools for all sizes of businesses. 

Users can now choose a specific solution from the templates hub in Slack, allowing them to create a channel in one click specific to a specific use case. This will enable teams to automate workflows and jump right into work, eventually saving time and increasing productivity. 

The Salesforce announcement highlights these key AI features for Slack. Knowing how to utilize the capabilities within the Slack environment can be valuable for businesses of all sizes. 

Conclusion

Salesforce’s recent announcement for the latest AI upgrades in Slack is a magnificent step towards creating a unified, more integrated, and effective workspace system. However, it is essential to unlock the power of AI within the workspace app, helping to revolutionize the way teams work and collaborate to get the utmost results. 

If you are ready to harness the power of AI and work smarter with new tools, we have just the right expertise to get you a step ahead in the competitive business landscape.

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