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Vala Afshar
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Columnist, ZDNet
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By Vala Afshar| ZDNet Verified Fewer than half of business leaders say their data strategies -- how data is collected, managed, stored, and accessed -- are completely aligned with their business priorities. That's according to a 2025 Salesforce survey of more than 550 US senior business leaders of companies with at least 500 employees across multiple industries. The number is down 14% from 2023.
By Vala Afshar| ZDNet Verified Tradespeople and technicians estimate they waste nearly a full day's worth of work every week on paperwork, according to a new Salesforce survey. Data was sourced from a double-anonymous survey of full-time tradespeople and technicians in the US. Also: Employers want workers with AI skills, but what exactly does that mean? Respondents included professionals in roles such as equipment installation, maintenance and repair, skilled trades, public works, on-site medical care, and building inspection.
By Vala Afshar| ZDNet Verified Fewer than half of business leaders say their data strategies -- how data is collected, managed, stored, and accessed -- are completely aligned with their business priorities. That's according to a 2025 Salesforce survey of more than 550 US senior business leaders of companies with at least 500 employees across multiple industries. The number is down 14% from 2023.
Company Info
ZDNet
ZDNET is a prominent business technology news website owned by Ziff Davis, established on April 1, 1991. The site has evolved from a general tech portal to a resource focused on enterprise technology, assisting business executives in making informed decisions. With approximately 36 million monthly users and a team of around 179 employees, ZDNET provides a wealth of information on various technology topics. The platform offers news and analysis on enterprise IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI, and emerging tech trends. It features product reviews of consumer electronics and home office equipment, along with vertical-specific content organized into about 50 blogs covering areas like hardware, software, and management strategy. ZDNET also serves as a resource hub, providing white papers, case studies, and IT research, including a database of over 30,000 enterprise IT documents. Headquartered in New York, ZDNET operates globally, delivering content in multiple languages and generating revenue through advertising, subscriptions, and partnerships.
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