As we approach the end of 2025, technology companies are in prime position to leverage Salesforce’s Winter ’26 release, which heralds a new era of AI-driven automation, platform efficiency, and user empowerment. This release brings tangible benefits for high tech organizations demanding agility, insight, and seamless scaling. 

 

What’s new for high tech organizations? 

AI‑First Workflows and Account Intelligence

The Winter ’26 release embeds Einstein AI across every cloud—Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce, and Slack. AI now crafts email drafts, suggests action plans, and populates insights directly in user workflows. Moreover, AI‑Powered Account Research enables teams to instantly gather customer insights, answer strategic questions, and auto‑update Account and Account Plan fields—available starting October 3, 2025.

Flow Builder Enhancements for Speed & Precision

High tech teams will appreciate the upgraded Flow Builder, now featuring:

• Screen Flow debugging in‑builder, complete with input/output visibility and navigational shortcuts. 
• A Flow Version Comparison tool for clear, element‑level comparisons across versions. 
• Smarter decision logic, letting you choose between traditional logic or AI‑driven outcomes. 

 

Platform & Developer Leaps

Winter ’26 supercharges development with:

• Einstein for Developers (pilot)—use AI in VS Code or Code Builder to write Apex, build tests, and understand existing code. 
• Evergreen Functions & Dynamic Interactions, enabling serverless computing and real‑time component interactivity. 
• Smoother migrations to Hyperforce, improving compliance, scalability, and global reach. 

 

Analytics: AI‑Powered, Insight‑Driven

Analytics goes conversational and proactive with:

• Tableau Pulse (GA)—AI tracks key metrics, explains anomalies in natural language, and delivers on‑feed insights. 
• Einstein Copilot for Tableau (pilot) lets team members ask questions like “Sales in EMEA last quarter?” and instantly get visual answers. 
• Data Cloud Related Lists (GA) surface unified customer data right within Salesforce records for real‑time 360‑degree visibility.

 

Security, Governance & Maintenance Readiness

Winter ’26 strengthens the backbone of enterprise operations:

• Flow access now requires explicit permission sets or profiles; the old FlowSites org‑wide access is deprecated. 
• Maintenance Plan Frequency fields are retired—high tech maintenance flows must migrate to Maintenance Work Rules to avoid service disruptions. 
• Permission enforcement for Apex in Flows ensures only authorized users can execute embedded actions. 

 

Dreamforce on the horizon 

The sandbox preview for Winter ’26 started in early September 2025, with production upgrades rolling out across September through early November. Shortly after these updates go live, Dreamforce will convene to showcase these innovations and share the roadmap ahead—making it a pivotal moment for high tech teams to witness firsthand how AI and automation are reshaping enterprise CRM. 

At Simplus, we understand high tech leaders need not just platform upgrades but creative solutions that drive seamless transformation. Our deep expertise in Salesforce architecture, AI automation, and release readiness makes us the ideal collaborator to unlock Winter ’26 potential—from strategic enablement to maintenance and ongoing optimization. 

Let Simplus help you harness intelligent automation, accelerate onboarding of new flows, and safeguard your custom integrations. Together, we’ll ensure your Salesforce investment powers innovation—not just operations. 

In sum, Winter ’26 isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a strategic leap toward AI‑empowered, data‑driven operations. With Dreamforce closing in, now is the perfect time to plan and partner. Trust Simplus to elevate your platform and keep you future‑ready year‑round.