IBM and Salesforce Launch Zero Copy Data Integration for AI
IBM and Salesforce introduce Zero Copy Integration to unlock enterprise data for AI without complex data movement, enhancing efficiency and security.
Authors: Shrabonti Das (Global Strategic Marketing Lead, Salesforce) and Nishant Kumar Sinha (Product Marketing Manager, Data Gate & AI on Z, IBM)
The Data Dilemma
- 68% of enterprise data remains under-analyzed (Seagate)
- 82% of enterprises struggle with data silos (D&B)
- Enterprises monetizing data see nearly double AI ROI (9% vs 4.8%) (IBM)
The Breakthrough Solution
IBM and Salesforce announce Zero Copy File Federation, connecting:
Powered by Apache Iceberg, this eliminates traditional ETL bottlenecks.
Transformative Use Cases
- Personalized Customer 360 Profiles: Combine transactional data with Salesforce interaction data
- AI-Driven Customer Service: Surface mainframe-stored issues in real-time via Agentforce
- Intelligent Sales Management: Leverage product entitlements and contract data
- Real-Time Fraud Detection: Monitor transactions without moving sensitive data
Executive Insight
"This partnership...is about empowering businesses to finally break down data silos" - Edward Calvesbert, IBM VP of watsonx Platform Product Management
Next Steps
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