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Salesforce to acquire AI voice agent startup Cresta for $2.7B

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Salesforce has agreed to acquire Cresta, a company specializing in AI-powered voice agents for customer service. The deal, reportedly valued at $2.7 billion, is expected to close in the first quarter of Salesforce's fiscal year 2028. Cresta's technology has been utilized by major companies such as Marriott, Comcast, and Alaska Airlines to manage customer interactions. AI

IMPACT This acquisition could enhance Salesforce's customer service offerings with advanced AI voice capabilities.

RANK_REASON Acquisition of an AI-focused company by a major software vendor.

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Salesforce to acquire AI voice agent startup Cresta for $2.7B

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Salesforce has agreed to buy Cresta, the Stanford AI Lab spin-out whose voice agents handle customer calls end to end for Marriott, Comcast and Alaska Airlines.

    Salesforce has agreed to buy Cresta, the Stanford AI Lab spin-out whose voice agents handle customer calls end to end for Marriott, Comcast and Alaska Airlines. The Information reports the price at 2.7B USD, though Salesforce did not confirm it. The deal closes in the first quart…

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