Salesforce named top vendor in healthcare cloud by Gartner
Salesforce just landed the top spot in Gartner's new 2026 ranking for healthcare cloud platforms. This is the first time Gartner has evaluated cloud tools for healthcare providers. Salesforce stood out for its data integration, automation tools that cut down admin tasks, and an app marketplace for specialized healthcare add-ons. Gartner's report signals a big shift as hospitals look for cloud platforms that break down data barriers.
- Gartner released its first healthcare cloud vendor report
- Salesforce named a Leader for platform features
- Tools unify and automate hospital operations
- Includes an app marketplace for healthcare AI tools
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