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Agentforce Accelerator by Decision Foundry & Salesforce

January 21, 2025

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An informative paper providing an overview of Salesforce Agentforce and Decision Foundry’s Accelerator Program, designed to help businesses outpace their competitors in the AI race.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Agentforce Accelerator Advisory Guide serves as an advisory document to introduce the collaboration between Salesforce and Decision Foundry. This paper aims to provide insights into the benefits and opportunities that this partnership offers to businesses looking to enhance their sales and customer service operations by embracing AI and unifying their business data.

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The 3rd Wave of AI is Agents

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved through several significant phases, often referred to as the five waves of AI: predictive analytics, copilots, agents, robotics, and artificial general intelligence (AGI). Currently, we are in the third wave, characterized by the rise of intelligent agents that can perform complex tasks and interact with users in natural language.

An evolutionary timeline of AI

What AI Can Do Today

Today, AI can augment and automate various business processes, enrich and manage data, provide conversational intelligence, summarize information, generate code, spark new ideas, personalize experiences at scale, offer advanced analytics and data visualization, create content, and enhance search and learning capabilities. These advancements enable businesses to operate more efficiently, make data-driven decisions, and deliver personalized customer experiences.

  • AUGMENT & AUTOMATE: Enhance skills to perform tasks more quickly, intelligently, and efficiently. Implement automation to minimize manual processes.
  • ENRISH & MANAGED DATA: Enhance record data without the need for manual entry, custom filtering, or data cleansing.
  • CONVERSATIONAL INTELLIGENCE: Provide context-aware personalized conversation suggestions, adapt conversational tone and language, and assist with call preparation and triage.
  • SUMMARIZE: Summarize conversations and cases; consolidate knowledge articles.
  • CODE GENERATION: Speed up development by writing code, converting legacy code, and running test cases.
  • IDEA GENERATION: Generate initial ideas, inspire creativity, and produce first draft variations.
  • PERSONALIZATION AT SCALE: Transform customer interactions and internal communications through personalized, precisely targeted messaging.
  • ANALYTICS & DATA VISUALIZATION: Apply advanced analytics to forecast trends, surface hidden patterns, and extract meaningful insights through natural language queries and data visualization.
  • CONTENT CREATION: Create compelling content across formats – from detailed knowledge articles to targeted marketing materials and persuasive sales narratives.
  • SEARCH & LEARN:Search across knowledge repositories for the most relevant information, create taxonomies, and provide personalized learning recommendations.

And What AI Cannot Do

It’s important to recognize the limitations of AI. While AI can enrich data by providing insights and identifying patterns, it cannot fix all data problems. Issues such as data quality, consistency, and completeness still require human intervention and robust data management practices. Additionally, AI cannot automate 100% of your workforce or passively solve business problems without strategic direction and oversight. Maintaining AI systems also requires ongoing attention to ensure they continue to perform effectively and adapt to changing business needs.

While AI offers powerful tools to enhance and streamline operations, it is not a panacea. Businesses must combine AI capabilities with strong data governance and human expertise to fully realize its potential.

The Agentforce Accelerator by Decision Foundry

The Salesforce Agentforce platform is a must have for businesses looking to refine their sales processes and elevate customer interactions. Decision Foundry’s Accelerator Program takes this a step further, providing businesses with the advisory guidance and support they need to achieve rapid growth and success, effectively.

When you combine the power of Agentforce with Decision Foundry’s advisory-led approach, you get the Agentforce Accelerator program – a unique opportunity to supercharge your sales and customer service strategies. This partnership gives businesses access to cutting-edge technologies and proven best practices, helping them work smarter, boost productivity, and delight their customers.

What sets the Agentforce Accelerator program apart is its tailored approach. Each business receives personalized solutions that address its specific needs and challenges, delivering measurable results that drive real impact.

WHAT IS AGENTFORCE

Agentforce is an advanced AI agent developed by Salesforce to revolutionize the way businesses handle complex tasks in sales, service, marketing, and commerce. This agent is equipped with revolutionary technology to streamline processes and enhance productivity within organizations.

An infographic that provides a high-level look at what Agentforce is

Agentforce operates as an autonomous system, combining real-time data analysis with independent action planning. It retrieves relevant information, develops response strategies, and executes tasks automatically – all while staying within defined organizational guidelines.

This design allows it to manage complex business processes independently. Whether handling sales interactions or customer service requests, it adapts to changing conditions and maintains accuracy by accessing up-to-date data and adjusting its approach accordingly.

What is an Agentforce Agent

An Agentforce Agent is an innovative application designed to provide your employees or customers with continuous, specialized support. Unlike traditional solutions, this agent possesses the business acumen to perform actions such as processing product returns or coaching sales representatives. It ensures that support is always available, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Agentforce is powered by xGen-Sales and xLAM models, which enable it to perform sales automation and execute complex tasks with precision and accuracy. These AI models are at the core of Agentforce’s capabilities, allowing it to handle a wide range of tasks autonomously.

The system optimizes task management by handling routine work automatically, giving teams more time to focus on strategic initiatives. From scheduling follow-ups to updating customer records, Agentforce manages day-to-day processes independently, improving operational efficiency and saving valuable resources.

The complete integration with Salesforce enables seamless operation across Sales, Service, Commerce, and Marketing applications. Customer data from existing CRM records flows directly into daily tasks, allowing immediate action within employees’ regular workflows.

This deep integration enables Agentforce to communicate through multiple channels – web chat, mobile chat, email, SMS, and Slack. The system handles customer interactions independently while maintaining the ability to transfer conversations to human employees when needed. Additionally, Agentforce works with Salesforce Flows to automate business processes, from elevating case priorities to managing customer responses.

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THE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

Deploying Agentforce is straightforward, but ensuring its success requires more.

Agentforce thrives on quality data and a solid business strategy. Decision Foundry stands out as the premier services implementation partner (SIP) capable of handling everything—from data management and strategic planning to deployment—without the hefty costs or the risk of being overlooked by most global SIPs.

Accelerator Program Value Proposition

Decision Foundry’s Agentforce Accelerator Program provides a structured framework to streamline the implementation of Salesforce Agentforce. The program guides businesses through efficient deployment steps, helping teams quickly adopt and maximize Agentforce capabilities in their daily operations.

  • ACCELERATED SOLUTIONS: Agentforce swiftly addresses specific business needs and objectives, ensuring an ideal fit for standard use cases. Jump to program use cases here.
  • EXPERT GUIDANCE: Leverage our expertise to navigate Agentforce activation, reducing the learning curve and speeding up deployment.
  • RISK MITIGATION: Benefit from a structured, phased approach to AI development and deployment that minimizes risks and maximizes success.
  • BUSINESS VALUE VALIDATION: Gain a clear understanding of the business value Agentforce brings to improve your processes.
  • CUSTOMER FLEXIBILITY: Enjoy the ability to create custom solutions tailored to your unique needs.

Accelerator Program Overview

The Accelerator Program follows a strategic sequence designed to ensure successful Agentforce implementation. Each carefully designed phase builds upon the previous one, creating a robust foundation for effective automation and adoption. Through this structured approach, organizations can systematically transform their operations while minimizing disruption and maximizing return on investment.

An infographic that shows a timeline of Decision Foundry's Agentforce Accelerator program

PHASE 1: STRATEGY CONSULTATION

The journey begins with a Strategy Consultation, where we engage with your leadership team to understand your overarching business goals and strategic vision. This phase sets the stage for aligning Agentforce implementation with your long-term objectives, ensuring that every step we take is in service of your broader mission. By establishing clear priorities and success metrics, we lay the groundwork for a focused and impactful transformation.

PHASE 2: INITIAL ASSESSMENT & PLANNING

Next, we move into the Discovery and Assessment phase, where we map your specific business requirements against Agentforce capabilities. Our expert team conducts a thorough evaluation of your current systems, workflow patterns, and team processes to identify key automation opportunities. Through detailed analysis of your existing Salesforce configuration and business objectives, we create a customized implementation roadmap tailored to your priorities and resource capabilities. This foundational phase ensures all subsequent steps align perfectly with your organization’s needs and technical environment.

PHASE 3: DATA ARCHITECTURE & INTEGRATION

The following phase centers on building a strong foundation for your customer data. We’ll configure Salesforce Data Cloud to serve as the beating heart of your operations, bringing together scattered information into a single source of truth. When your data flows smoothly between systems, your teams can make faster, more informed decisions. Well-structured data also ensures consistent results whether you’re helping customers through email, phone, or chat.

PHASE 4: IMPLEMENTATION & CUSTOMIZATION

With the groundwork laid, we roll up our sleeves and shape Agentforce to match how your business operates. We start by building agents in a sandbox environment and conducting thorough testing to ensure they meet our stringent performance standards. Working closely with your team, we craft dashboards that highlight what matters most to different roles. We fine-tune workflows to mirror your proven processes while cutting out unnecessary steps. Each adjustment transforms Agentforce from a powerful tool into an essential part of your daily operations.

PHASE 5: TRAINING & DEPLOYMENT

Success depends on your people feeling confident with their new tools. We take time to train teams thoroughly, answering questions and sharing best practices gained from hundreds of implementations. Before going live, we run a pilot program to work out any kinks in a low-pressure environment. When it’s time to launch, our support team stays by your side to ensure a smooth transition. Your success becomes our mission, and we’re invested in helping you get the most from Agentforce for the long haul.

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Why Work With Us

Decision Foundry has been hand-selected by Salesforce to deploy successful and effective Salesforce solutions.

  1. You’ll work with the world’s foremost experts, who have the knowledge and experience to deliver high-quality results fast.
  2. You’ll have a dedicated advisory leader asking the right questions and thoughtfully considering your business needs to understand exactly how to tailor an agent to meet your goals.
  3. You’ll feel confident in your agent’s ability to take care of your customers and employees because it will be built and tested by trusted and leading experts.
  4. Customers surveyed reported an average of 31% faster adoption of emerging technologies when using a consulting partner like Decision Foundry.
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Resource Plan

Role Description
Project Delivery lead Bring leaders together to develop clear goals, stay aligned on a vision and strategy, and provide all project approvals.
AI Solution Lead Ensures that technology meets business and IT needs and helps the team see how Application fits into technology stack.
Project Manager Coordinates meetings and resources, runs internal communications about timelines and needs.
AI Tech Lead/Developer Ensures that all users have access to the right environments and licenses and helps deploy and activate production environments.
Business & AI Strategist Defines business requirements and objectives and prioritizes trust & governance.
Tester Verify that all related systems maintain data integrity and can operate in coordination with other systems in the same environment.
Data Subject Matter Expert Provides access to external data and knowledge about internal systems, and answers ad-hoc software questions.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SALESFORCE DATA CLOUD

Salesforce’s Agentforce becomes significantly more powerful when integrated with Data Cloud, enabling real-time insights and a unified view of customer data. Data Cloud pulls information from multiple sources—like purchase history and digital interactions—and creates a single, up-to-date customer profile. This allows agents to deliver hyper-personalized service, proactively address issues, and make data-driven decisions directly within the Agentforce interface.


Without Data Cloud, Agentforce relies on static, fragmented data, limiting its ability to deliver predictive insights. With Data Cloud, agents can leverage AI-driven analytics to prioritize high-value cases, identify churn risks, and access always-current customer data. This integration transforms Agentforce from a reactive support tool into a proactive, intelligence-driven solution, setting a new standard for customer service excellence.

What is Salesforce Data Cloud

The journey to Data as Intelligence involves three critical steps: overcoming data silos, integrating data, and leveraging data as intelligence. Salesforce Data Cloud is pivotal in achieving the second step of this journey—data integration.

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Salesforce Data Cloud integrates diverse data sources into a unified view of customer relationships. The platform consolidates purchasing histories, communication preferences, service interactions, and social media engagement to provide deep customer understanding. Marketing and sales teams can design personalized campaigns, while service representatives access detailed interaction histories for more informed support.

The Role of Data Cloud in Agentforce

Salesforce Data Cloud establishes a complete data foundation for Agentforce agents to access reliable customer information. This enhances automated processes across personalized interactions, analytics, and decision-making.

Agentforce uses Data Cloud to seamlessly connect data from multiple sources, helping agents deliver consistent, informed support at every customer touchpoint. The platform’s robust data quality and analytics capabilities drive precise automation, leading to higher customer satisfaction and stronger business performance.

An infographic that shows that data cloud is the innovation engine for Agentforce agents

SUCCESS STORIES

Explore how Salesforce has transformed businesses across various industries, from global publishers to luxury retailers. These success stories showcase the impact of Salesforce’s innovative solutions, integrating advanced AI and data insights to streamline operations and achieve remarkable ROI. Each case study highlights Agentforce’s versatility in addressing unique challenges and driving improvements in customer satisfaction, efficiency, and overall performance.

For Publishers

After struggling with fragmented systems and inefficient processes, a global publishing powerhouse turned to Salesforce for a comprehensive solution. The implementation phase moved swiftly, with teams across departments embracing the new platform’s capabilities and discovering innovative ways to streamline their workflows.

The results exceeded all expectations, delivering an extraordinary 213% return on investment. Beyond the impressive financial returns, the company’s customer service teams reported unprecedented improvements in their ability to resolve issues quickly, while sales teams leveraged the platform’s insights to close deals more effectively. Their transformation serves as a blueprint for other publishing houses looking to modernize their operations.

For Software Providers

For this company, the challenge wasn’t just about managing restaurant reservations – it was about reimagining the entire dining experience through technology. Their decision to integrate AI agents marked a pivotal moment in their evolution, fundamentally changing how they approached customer service and support.

The platform’s impact rippled through every aspect of their operations. Support tickets that once took hours to resolve were handled in minutes, and customer satisfaction scores reached record highs. The AI-powered system proved particularly valuable during peak dining hours, when rapid response times matter most. Restaurant partners praised the enhanced communication flow, noting that better coordination led to fewer booking conflicts and smoother service overall.

For Retailers

A luxury retail giant faced a unique challenge: how to maintain their legendary personal touch while scaling operations for the digital age. The answer came through Salesforce’s sophisticated AI service agents, which allowed them to unify customer data across all shopping channels – from in-store purchases to online browsing behavior.

The transformation was remarkable. Their AI agents began offering personalized style recommendations that matched the expertise of their most seasoned sales associates. Customers reported feeling understood and valued, whether shopping online or in-store. The platform’s ability to remember preferences, past purchases, and style affinities created a shopping experience that felt both intimate and effortless, setting a new standard in luxury retail.

For Recuiters

A global recruitment company realized that traditional recruitment processes weren’t keeping pace with changing workforce dynamics. By adopting Salesforce’s agent-first approach, they didn’t just update their technology – they revolutionized how they connected talent with opportunities. Their recruiters moved away from transactional interactions, focusing instead on building meaningful relationships with candidates.

This strategic shift produced immediate results. Application processing times dropped significantly, while candidate satisfaction scores soared. The AI-powered system excelled at matching candidates with opportunities that aligned with both their skills and career aspirations. Most importantly, recruiters reported feeling more fulfilled in their roles, as technology handled routine tasks and freed them to focus on the human aspects of recruitment that matter most.

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GETTING STARTED WITH AGENTFORCE

Starting your journey with Agentforce unlocks endless possibilities for customizing agent solutions to your business needs. This chapter explores the types of agents Decision Foundry can build for you, from personalized prospect engagement to efficient order management and advanced technical support. Using Agentforce transforms operations, enhances customer interactions, and drives significant business growth.

Custom Agent Solutions

So, which types of agents can Decision Foundry build for my company?

While we can tailor solutions to your unique needs to bring any vision to life, many of our customers find value in these common use cases:

  • SALES DEVELOPMENT REP: Agents answers product questions, handles objections, and books meetings for sales reps 24/7.
  • SALES COACH: Agents help practice pitching, handling objections, and negotiation with realistic role-plays tailored to each deal for every seller.
  • SALES FAQS: Agents address customer questions about your products, pricing, and policies, ensuring quick and accurate responses.
  • PURCHASE MANAGEMENT: Agents assist customers with questions about order and return policies, ensuring smooth transactions.
  • RESERVATION MANAGEMENT: Agents autonomously schedule appointments for installations and repairs, optimizing your service operations.
  • SERVICE FAQS: Agents provide answers to service inquiries about your products and documented policies, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • CAMPAIGN OPTIMIZER: Agents optimize marketing campaigns, ensuring they reach the right audience with the right message at the right time.
  • CUSTOMER JOURNEY MAPPING: Agents can design and automate customer journeys to deliver personalized experiences across multiple touchpoints.
  • EVENT MANAGEMENT: Agents can handle the promotion and management of events and webinars, including registration, reminders, and follow-ups.

Start the Program Today

The Agentforce Accelerator program offers a unique opportunity for businesses to enhance their operations and customer engagement strategies using Salesforce Agentforce and Decision Foundry’s advisory-led approach.

The benefits of implementing Agentforce with Decision Foundry’s Accelerator Program are numerous. Businesses can expect increased efficiency, improved customer satisfaction, and enhanced decision-making capabilities. By leveraging these tools and services, companies can stay ahead of the competition and drive growth in their industry.

The Business Strategy-First Approach

We encourage businesses to take advantage of this opportunity to transform their operations and customer engagement strategies. By connecting with Decision Foundry’s advisory team, companies can better understand their business goals and define a strategy that aligns with their objectives. Don’t miss out on the chance to revolutionize your business with Agentforce Accelerator.

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