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Real-time

Also known as: Live, Instant, Synchronous

Happening instantly or with minimal delay—data that updates continuously as changes occur. Real-time features let you respond immediately to opportunities.

Context

Real-time features let you respond immediately to opportunities. When a high-value lead visits your pricing page, real-time alerts notify your sales team instantly. When your email campaign starts underperforming, real-time analytics let you pause it immediately instead of wasting budget overnight. Real-time dashboards show live metrics updating as events happen.

Examples

  • 1Live chat responding to website visitors as they browse
  • 2Google Analytics showing current active users on your site
  • 3Slack notifications arriving instantly when triggered by events

Implementing Agents

AI agents that implement or utilize Real-time:

Common Industries

SaaS & TechnologyFinancial ServicesHealthcare & Life SciencesManufacturing & IndustrialProfessional Services

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Last updated: January 28, 2026

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