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Box and Engine Adopting 'Agentic' Automation Tools

Box and Engine are among the first companies using Salesforce's 'agentic enterprise' tools—new software meant to automate more of their operations. According to a Salesforce summary, both firms report better efficiency and improved customer service. Leaders from Box and Engine recently offered advice to others about making this kind of tech shift, but the transition isn't always easy.

Why it mattersWhen early adopters share concrete results, you get a preview of whether the tech adds real business value. If this works, other firms may jump in soon after.

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