{"id":11308,"date":"2026-02-24T17:28:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=11308"},"modified":"2026-02-24T17:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T09:28:10","slug":"tech-trends-for-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/tech-trends-for-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Business Is Fast: Watch For These 3 Tech Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"key-takeaways wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways\" aria-label=\"Key Takeaways\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__header\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__title\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tKey Takeaways\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<button \n\t\t\tid=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways-button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__button\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways-content\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"\n\t\t\tToggle Key Takeaways content\t\t\t\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill=\"url(#a)\" d=\"M17.401 6.445a1.525 1.525 0 0 1 2.153 0 1.517 1.517 0 0 1 0 2.149l-7.977 7.961a1.526 1.526 0 0 1-2.154 0L1.446 8.594a1.517 1.517 0 0 1 0-2.149 1.524 1.524 0 0 1 2.153 0l6.9 6.886z\" \/><defs><linearGradient id=\"a\" x2=\"10.5\" y2=\"17\" gradientUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"><stop stop-color=\"#BA01FF\" \/><stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#0250D9\" \/><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways-content\" class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/resources\/research-reports\/high-tech-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trends in Technology Report<\/a> by Salesforce covers the future AI movement across small and growing businesses, including data, CRM, and AI agents.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing businesses are using AI agents to automate tasks and increase productivity, officially operating like enterprises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A unified CRM consolidates siloed customer data, providing a single source of truth to fuel next-generation AI agents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<footer class=\"wp-block-salesforce-blog-key-takeaways__footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\tThis summary was created with AI and reviewed by an editor.\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know the pace of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/category\/artificial-intelligence\/\">artificial intelligence (AI)<\/a> in technology is dizzying. But as a startup founder or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/small-business\/what-is-an-smb\/\">small and medium business (SMB)<\/a> owner, cutting-edge trends often feel reserved for larger organisations. The truth, however, is that today\u2019s technology is designed to be the ultimate equaliser \u2014 allowing small teams to operate with the efficiency and intelligence of a global enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first edition of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/resources\/research-reports\/high-tech-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trends in Technology Report<\/a> gathered insights from 450 tech leaders worldwide, and (spoiler alert) it confirms this: <strong>AI, data, and integrated systems are no longer &#8220;nice-to-haves&#8221; but essential components for growth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key takeaways from the report and what they mean for your small business in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/resources\/research-reports\/high-tech-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/image_3c2ad9.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/image_3c2ad9.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/image_3c2ad9.png?w=300&amp;h=188 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/image_3c2ad9.png?w=768&amp;h=482 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/image_3c2ad9.png?w=1024&amp;h=643 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/12\/image_3c2ad9.png?w=150&amp;h=94 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(Source: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/resources\/research-reports\/high-tech-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Trends in Technology Report<\/em><\/a><em>, Salesforce, First Edition)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-small-business-trends-to-watch-out-for-in-2026\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/resources\/research-reports\/high-tech-trends\/\"><\/a>Small business trends to watch out for in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-the-ai-agent-revolution-is-here-and-it-s-accessible\">1. The AI agent revolution is here \u2014 and it\u2019s accessible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most dominant trend is the rise of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/agentforce\/what-is-agentic-ai\/\">agentic AI<\/a> \u2014 autonomous tools that can handle customer outreach, service tasks, and back-office work independently. The report highlights how tech leaders are shifting from simple, smart tools to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/agentforce\/ai-agents\/\">AI agents<\/a> that act on data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI is central to navigating complexities and future success in the technology industry. Just look at these numbers:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>90% of tech leaders agree that AI is vital for delivering on key priorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generative <strong>AI promises an additional $280 billion in new software revenue.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>54% felt that AI is a must-have for every business priority.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2542\" height=\"1417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Trends-in-AI-Report-Stat-SMB.png?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Trends-in-AI-Report-Stat-SMB.png 2542w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Trends-in-AI-Report-Stat-SMB.png?w=300&amp;h=167 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Trends-in-AI-Report-Stat-SMB.png?w=768&amp;h=428 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Trends-in-AI-Report-Stat-SMB.png?w=1024&amp;h=571 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Trends-in-AI-Report-Stat-SMB.png?w=1536&amp;h=856 1536w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Trends-in-AI-Report-Stat-SMB.png?w=2048&amp;h=1142 2048w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Trends-in-AI-Report-Stat-SMB.png?w=150&amp;h=84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2542px) 100vw, 2542px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The big picture: <\/strong>Growing SMBs are nearly twice as likely to be investing in AI than their struggling peers. In fact, a vast majority of successful startups are already using AI to see immediate returns on productivity and revenue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What this means for you:<\/strong> You don&#8217;t need a team of data scientists to tap into AI. Tools integrated into your core business systems (like your <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Customer_relationship_management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customer relationship management (CRM)<\/a> tool) can use AI to automatically score leads, write personalised emails, route service cases, and summarise customer interactions, instantly freeing up your limited staff for high-value tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-data-is-the-new-revenue-stream\">2. Data is the new revenue stream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tech leaders agree: a complete, accurate view of the customer is the only way to deliver the personalised experiences customers now expect. The way to build this complete view is through high-quality data,and successful businesses are prioritising efforts to organise and secure it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But challenges remain. Low data quality and disconnected data sources are preventing AI agents from realising their full potential: 62% of tech industry leaders list disconnected data sources as one of their top business challenges. And, 46% of tech companies do not believe their teams have the data they need to do their jobs. But <strong>only 14% of tech companies have fully integrated their data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The big picture:<\/strong> SMBs are significantly increasing their investment in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/analytics\/data-management\/\">data management<\/a>. They recognise that data, when unified, provides the speed and reliability needed to truly understand a customer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What this means for you:<\/strong> Disconnected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/spreadsheet-vs-crm-small-business\/\">spreadsheets and siloed apps<\/a> are slowing you down. Your future success depends on connecting all your customer touchpoints \u2014 sales, service, and marketing \u2014 into one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/data\/unified-data\/platform\/\">unified data platform<\/a>. This allows you to personalise every interaction, turning first-time buyers into loyal advocates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/resources\/research-reports\/high-tech-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"300\" width=\"241\" data-id=\"11306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-08-at-12.59.03-PM.png?w=402\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-08-at-12.59.03-PM.png 1148w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-08-at-12.59.03-PM.png?w=241&amp;h=300 241w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-08-at-12.59.03-PM.png?w=768&amp;h=955 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-08-at-12.59.03-PM.png?w=824&amp;h=1024 824w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-08-at-12.59.03-PM.png?w=121&amp;h=150 121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/resources\/research-reports\/high-tech-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"300\" width=\"241\" data-id=\"11307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-08-at-1.11.51-PM.png?w=402\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-08-at-1.11.51-PM.png 1147w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-08-at-1.11.51-PM.png?w=241&amp;h=300 241w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-08-at-1.11.51-PM.png?w=768&amp;h=955 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-08-at-1.11.51-PM.png?w=823&amp;h=1024 823w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-08-at-1.11.51-PM.png?w=121&amp;h=150 121w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-humans-and-ai-create-infinite-possibilities-together\">3. Humans and AI create infinite possibilities together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our research shows that while technology spending is increasing, many SMB leaders feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of tools they use. What\u2019s more, <strong>80% of leaders also say that customer expectations are higher than they used to be, and 75% say that customers expect a more personal touch than they used to.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you achieve this? With integrated AI tools. Growing SMBs are more likely to describe their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/ai-tools-for-small-business\/\">tech stack<\/a> as an integrated suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The big picture:<\/strong> Using too many separate, disconnected applications leads to data inconsistencies and wasted time toggling between screens. The most efficient businesses run on a single platform that connects all teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What this means for you:<\/strong> Stop duct-taping your software together. Choosing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/crm\/crm-integration\/\">integrated CRM<\/a> suite allows your sales, service, commerce, and marketing teams to share the exact same customer information. This synergy fuels efficiency, cuts costs, and ensures a seamless experience for your customers, regardless of who they talk to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-sixteen wp-block-salesforce-blog-offer\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-offer__title\">What the experts are saying <\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-offer__description\">Here&#8217;s what over 450 tech industry leaders are thinking and feeling about the current state of the industry.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/resources\/research-reports\/high-tech-trends\/\">Get the report now<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__contour\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<!-- Standard Illustration -->\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__illustration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-illustration-layout-sixteen.png\" alt=\"\">\n\n\t\t<!-- Small Accent Illustration -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__accent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-accent-layout-sixteen.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Left Side Illustration -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__illustration-left\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-illustration-left-layout-sixteen.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<!-- Cloud Illustration -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-offer__graphics wp-block-offer__cloud\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/salesforce-blog\/dist\/images\/offer-block\/offer-cloud-layout-sixteen.png\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-future-is-moving-fast-and-you-re-ready\">The future is moving fast \u2014 and you&#8217;re ready<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The real takeaway from the tech trends report is simple: The future is now with AI agents and it relies entirely on the foundational data structure you build today. Your CRM is the single source of truth that feeds the AI, ensuring every action it takes is smart, relevant, and trusted. And, Salesforce offers suites specifically built to grow with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your journey with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/crm\/free-crm\/\">Free<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/form\/signup\/freetrial-salesforce-starter\/?d=bcta\">Starter Suite<\/a> today. Looking for more customisation? Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/small-business\/pro-suite\/\">Pro Suite<\/a>. Already a Salesforce customer? Activate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/crm\/foundations\/\">Foundations<\/a> to try out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/platform\/agentforce-platform\/\">Agentforce 360<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>AI supported the writers and editors who created this article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion \">\n\t\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\">What is the main finding of the Salesforce Trends in Technology Report for startups?<\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>The report confirms that AI, data, and integrated systems are essential components for growth and act as an &#8220;equaliser,&#8221; allowing small teams to operate with the efficiency of large enterprises.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\">What is the &#8220;AI agent revolution&#8221; mentioned in the report?<\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>It refers to the rise of agentic AI\u2014autonomous tools that can handle customer outreach, service tasks, and back-office work independently, acting on data rather than just being simple smart tools.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"accordion-header\" type=\"button\">Do small businesses need a team of data scientists to use AI?<\/button>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\t\n\n<p>Nope. 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