A localized connectivity failure in AWS's Oregon data centers triggered a massive digital domino effect, temporarily taking down everyday apps from DoorDash to Apple Pay.

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) made headlines yesterday, July 24, 2026, with the announcement of a $1.6 billion, three-year Agentic Enterprise License Agreement (AELA) with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This landmark deal, aimed at expanding AI capabilities and modernizing veteran services, sent Salesforce shares climbing, even as the broader technology sector faced headwinds. The stock closed up 4.29% at $163.66, pushing its market capitalization to $134.04 billion, a not

Five years ago, the Department of Veterans Affairs launched a new medical records system meant to fix a health network running on decades old technology. The rollout became one of the most cited failures in modern government technology, tied to patient deaths and years of paused deployments. https://www.thestreet.com/technology/salesforce-ai-veterans-affairs-deal

Salesforce (CRM) shares edged higher in pre‑market trade after the company landed a $1.6 billion contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The one‑year deal, with options for two more, will see Salesforce’s cloud, data, and AI tools modernize VA systems, expanding a federal footprint that already includes a $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract and a $72 million Air Force deal. https://www.tipranks.com/news/weekend-updates/salesforce-snags-1-6b-va-deal-as-wall-street-d

This agreement is expected to leverage Salesforce's technology to streamline operations and improve care delivery for veterans, which could significantly impact the company's revenue and market position moving forward. https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/salesforce-lands-1-6b-veterans-133014487.html

Salesforce will support veteran health care and service delivery by building upon existing technology under a new Department of Veterans Affairs Agentic Enterprise Licensing Agreement worth up to $1.6 billion, the company announced Friday. “The goal is simple: Reduce administrative burden, help employees get to the right information faster, and give them more time to deliver the care and benefits Veterans have earned.” said Kendall Collins, CEO of Missionforce and government