Can Agentforce access external data sources through Data Cloud?

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Can Agentforce access external data sources through Data Cloud?

Businesses store customer information in different places—Salesforce, databases, and cloud storage. A big question is: Can Agentforce get data from those places?

The answer is yes, but it needs help. Agentforce doesn’t pull in data by itself—it relies on Salesforce Data Cloud to do that.

Let’s break it down.

How Data Cloud Helps Agentforce Get Outside Data

Agentforce uses Data Cloud to bring in up-to-date customer information from sources like:

Amazon S3 – Stores customer details and orders.
Snowflake – Tracks customer purchases and interactions.
Other databases – Holds contact info, sales records, and support tickets.

“Data Cloud works like a bridge, pulling in data from other systems so Agentforce can use the best version.” – Joseph Espiritu, SOLVD Consultant

Once Data Cloud collects the data, it cleans it, removes duplicates, and makes sure it’s accurate before sharing it with Agentforce.

How Data Cloud Chooses the Best Data

Sometimes, different systems have different details for the same customer. One system may have an old email, while another has a new one. How does Data Cloud pick the right one?

It follows three simple rules:

Most Common – If most sources show the same data, Data Cloud picks that.
Trusted Source – Businesses can set which system (CRM, Snowflake, etc.) is most trusted.
Newest Update – The most recent data is always used.

“With Data Cloud, businesses can make sure Agentforce always uses the most reliable data.”
– Joseph Espiritu, SOLVD Consultant

This keeps customer information accurate and easy to use.

How Agentforce Uses Data Cloud in Real Life

Imagine a customer wants to check their order status. Instead of looking in different databases, Agentforce asks Data Cloud for the best answer.

Example:

🛒 Customer asks: “Where’s my order?”

📊 Agentforce looks in Data Cloud → Finds order details from Snowflake.

📩 Customer gets an instant update.

“Because Data Cloud collects and organizes information, Agentforce gives fast, accurate answers.” – Joseph Espiritu, SOLVD Consultant

Why Businesses Use Agentforce + Data Cloud

Keeps all customer data in one place – No need to search in different systems.
Makes sure information is correct – No more outdated or duplicate records.
Helps AI give better answers – Agentforce can respond quickly and accurately.

“Good AI needs good data. Data Cloud helps Agentforce always have the right information.”
– Joseph Espiritu, SOLVD Consultant

Want to Connect Agentforce to More Data?

At SOLVD, we help businesses set up Data Cloud and connect it with Agentforce for smarter customer service and faster sales.

📞 Contact us today to get started!

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