1/30/2026 · 5 min read
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This article, Part 2 of a series, details how to connect Salesforce Agentforce to Data Cloud for Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) by creating a custom retriever in Einstein Studio and configuring an Agentforce Service Agent.
SF Ben predicts Salesforce will make a monumental acquisition in 2026, with data platform Databricks emerging as a strong candidate to bolster its Agentforce and overall data capabilities. This potential move follows Salesforce's strategy to strengthen its data foundations through significant M&A activity.
Salesforce Ben predicts that steady, even 'mediocre,' adoption of Agentforce in 2026 will be crucial for Salesforce's growth and investor confidence, despite initial client resistance to AI monetization.
Despite historical neglect, Salesforce data dictionaries are more critical than ever due to advancements in AI-powered agents, enhanced analytics, and deeper metadata integration. This article explores how upcoming Salesforce innovations fundamentally change their role by 2026.