Posts Tagged ‘artificial intelligence’
Dreamforce 2017: #Playmakers Are Everywhere
Dreamforce has come to pass, and there has been one major takeaway from this fabulous event. AI has become a buzzword in almost every industry, however it’s not 100% clear what its applications are in the real world. Sales reps are interested in what Artificial Intelligence can do for them and how it can help…
Read MoreXANT Delivers Vision of “Predictive for All”
XANT announced new artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning benefits in its latest version Playbooks. The predictive features for the sales acceleration solutions shorten and simplify the sales cycle while increasing revenue growth. “Our vision is clear—accelerate each step of the sales process to give our customers actionable predictive insights through the power of real…
Read MoreAI-Powered Sales w/Dave Boyce @XANT
Artificial Intelligence is having an impact on sales productivity and it’s here to stay. Still, few people know what AI is or how it works. In this episode of the Playmakers Podcast, Dave Boyce, Chief Strategy Officer at XANT discusses what leaders need to know about AI and how they can get started without going…
Read MoreAI Could Double Economic Growth Rate by 2035
As Saudi Arabia offers citizenship to a robot for the first time, there are signs that Artificial Intelligence technology is reaching a point of maturity and is becoming an increasingly popular choice for investors. A recent Accenture study shows that Artificial Intelligence could boost economic growth productivity in 12 economies, by 2035. How Artificial Intelligence…
Read MoreWhat’s Going on With Sales Development? w/John Barrows @JBarrows Sales Training
Sales development is a vital function of sales organization, fueling the pipeline with qualified leads. Lately however, it has been driving sales activities that crossover to the marketing function. Sales development reps are sending direct mail, gifts, testing out results and getting creative about reaching out to leads. We talked about this on the Playmakers…
Read MorePlaybooks wins Best AI Application at AIconics
XANT Playbooks won the award for best Artificial Intelligence (AI) application in the Sales and Marketing category at the AIconics gala. The distinction was awarded on September 27 by a panel of independent judges at the AIconics conference in San Francisco. Playbooks, Best Application of AI for Sales and Marketing The AIconics awards celebrate excellence…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence Applied to Sales: What’s Under the Hood of Neuralytics?
2017 is the year of Artificial Intelligence. We’re now using AI in every aspect of our lives, from entertainment to navigation and shopping. In our professional lives, AI has the potential to improve results significantly – by increasing revenue, minimizing time wasters and by making our jobs easier. For years, artificial intelligence has been a…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence is Here: Is the Sales Role Dead?
As more roles are being replaced by intelligent systems, the question arises whether AI means the death of the sales role. Martin Moran, International Managing Director for XANT, answers the question in an online interview. This is a hot topic right now, for all professional roles: recently, the founder of investment company Bridgewater Associates, Ray…
Read MoreThe Secret Message In The Apple Keynote For Entrepreneurs
If there was ever a coming out party from Apple on the topic of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the latest product launch event was it. Apple has staked its claim and its future on AI by including a myriad of AI-powered features in its new iPhone X handset. Concepts like “neural engine,” “AI,” and “machine learning”…
Read MoreIBM Study Shows Top Performing Companies More Ready To Adopt AI
Sales technology has emerged in the last years as the sales rep’s best friend. A new study by IBM shows that companies who outperformed their peers are more likely to adopt cognitive computing (AI). By contrast, slower performing companies are less likely to adopt artificial intelligence (57%), shows the study. The Most Successful Sales Leaders…
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