
Derek Laney
As technology evangelist for Salesforce in Australia and New Zealand, Derek's work supports executive education in the region, including in Salesforce Innovation Centres. Derek has spent almost two decades at Salesforce working in software development, product management, consulting, solutions engineering, and product marketing. Derek's current focus includes artificial intelligence, work transformation and Salesforce product strategy.

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When it comes to customer service, the idea that technology is at odds with a human touch hasn’t been an easy one to shake. When some people hear “automation” or “artificial intelligence,” they might imagine impersonal interactions. But that misunderstands technology’s role. Here’s why.
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