Overview: Salesforce is a global leader in customer relationship management (CRM) software. It was founded in 1999 by Marc Benioff, Parker Harris, Dave Moellenhoff, and Frank Dominguez. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Salesforce pioneered the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model and has expanded its services to include various cloud-based applications for sales, service, marketing, analytics, and app development. Salesforce reported a strong quarter, surpassing Wall Street expectations in sales, operating margins, and earnings. The company’s stock rose by as much as 5% in after-hours trading on Thursday, marking a significant recovery from three months ago when it missed sales…