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3 Ways to Combat Slate Stasis

The promise of a new system is immense. New features and functions inspire fresh ideas and processes. Access to more data drives novel reporting desires. New communication tools

Agentforce Then and Now: How Salesforce’s AI Agents Have Rapidly Matured — and What It Means for Higher Education 

Agentforce has changed dramatically. What was once an emerging capability is now a much more mature, enterprise-ready platform, especially for complex environments like higher education.

How Slate AI Can Help Teams Sharpen Focus, Challenge Assumptions and Better Understand Their Data

Slate AI isn’t just building queries—it’s helping teams see patterns, prioritize action, and make smarter decisions using the data they already have.

Future-Proof Your Salesforce Automations: Transition to Salesforce Flow Builder with Confidence Now

Salesforce is retiring Workflow Rules and Process Builder, effective December 25, 2025. SIG offers support for transitioning to Flow Builder, recognizing the complexities involved. It’s crucial to identify

Federal Work Study Earnings Reporting in Ellucian Colleague

Tackle the new FWS earnings mandate with confidence. This insight shows how to report calendar-year wages to COD from Ellucian Colleague—step by step. Learn the prep work, batch

Effective Pell Freeze Strategies in Ellucian Colleague

Learn how to navigate Pell freeze dates in Colleague. Explore key cutoff options, compliance considerations, and strategies to protect students’ aid eligibility while simplifying financial aid operations.

Agentforce: How to Select the Right Use Case for Your Institution

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) are transforming how institutions interact with students—but implementing these technologies effectively starts with selecting the right use case. We share the Agentforce
An eye-catching illustration showcasing AI-driven customer support and automation in action, featuring a split-screen design. On one side, traditional Salesforce bots like Einstein Bots are depicted handling routine inquiries, represented by basic chat bubbles and task icons. On the other side, Agentforce agents are visualized performing complex, data-driven tasks, with an advanced AI avatar integrating with multiple Salesforce clouds and dashboards. The image emphasizes innovation, efficiency, and enhanced customer experiences, reflecting Salesforce’s transformation from basic automation to intelligent, autonomous AI solutions.

Agentforce vs. Bots in Salesforce: Unleashing the Power of Advanced AI Agents

Explore how Agentforce transforms Salesforce automation by replacing legacy bots with intelligent AI agents that take action—boosting efficiency, reducing manual tasks, and delivering contextual, data-driven support across channels.

Unlocking Student Success with Agentforce

Explore how Salesforce’s Agentforce empowers institutions to deliver AI‑driven, personalized student support across channels. From instant answers to automated service actions and 24/7 availability, it redefines engagement and
SIGconnect 365 A Greener Approach to Learning

The Sustainability of Online Webinar Sessions: A Greener Approach to Learning

SIGConnect 365 is dedicated to creating an environmentally friendly and sustainable model by connecting people through virtual events held year-round. Originally launched as an online conference to keep

"Split-screen comparison of Salesforce backup solutions: one side showing native tools like Data Export Service and Salesforce Data Loader, and the other side highlighting third-party tools with features such as automation, integration, and data restoration, accompanied by icons representing data security and cloud storage."

Salesforce Backup Solutions: Native vs 3rd Party

Safeguarding your Salesforce data is critical, but are native backup tools enough to meet your organization’s needs? While Salesforce offers built-in solutions, their speed, automation, and restoration limitations

Strata Information Group (SIG) provides Data Analytics Consulting Services for Higher Education

Documenting Integration Requirements

Top Questions For Thoughtful Integration Documentation Our clients increasingly want to integrate their CRM, ERP/SIS, and other business applications (their “Solutions”) into a database or another enterprise application.