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AI Sales Assistants: The Next Great Sales Software Tools

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And in the age of AI-assisted sales, what was once a long process of research, targeting, and crafting outreach has now become remarkably fast. But today’s top AI sales assistants don’t just help sales teams work faster — with the right data, AI helps sellers make smarter decisions. What is AI Sales Assistant Software?

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Global RPA software sales forecast to jump this year

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Driven by the ongoing need for companies to automate repetitive tasks, global RPA (robotic process automation) software revenue is expected to reach $2.9 billion in 2022, up by 19.5% from last year, according to a market research report by Gartner.

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Competition is stiff, but retailers know what it takes to compete

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Changing consumer behavior and expectations, competition from major e-retailers, evolving cybersecurity challenges, inflationary pressures, sustainability and environmental concerns, and the pressure to take advantage of AI are all very real concerns for retailers today. Retailers have a lot of work to do, but their goals are achievable.

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Gartner projects major IT spending increases for 2025

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This spending on AI infrastructure may be confusing to investors, who won’t see a direct line to increased sales because much of the hyperscaler AI investment will focus on internal uses, he says. Although Rucker raises concerns about the global economy and rising technology costs, he says many IT spending increases will be necessary.

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Companies look to sell off assets to pay for AI investments

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But some companies, particularly in the IT sector, now appear to be reevaluating their business models and will consider selling non-core lines of business and products to fund AI projects, says James Brundage, global and Americas technology sector leader at EY, an IT and tax advisory firm.

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US expands curbs on China’s AI memory and chip tools, raising supply chain concerns

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Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan are now under pressure to align with either the US or China in the global semiconductor supply chain. To navigate these challenges, firms may be forced to diversify their supply chains, identify alternative suppliers, and adapt procurement strategies.

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Akeneo aims to transform the retail playbook with AI and data consistency

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Many retailers are looking to AI for that competitive advantage. Enter Akeneo, a global leader in Product Experience Management (PXM) and AI tech stack solutions. A rebound is on the horizon, which means a substantial opportunity for growth for those retailers that can get ahead of the curve.

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