Reflecting on AI’s potential and its challenges, McElheran calls for a balanced approach: “To fully harness AI’s benefits, we need a realistic, evidence-based approach that accounts for both the advantages and the societal costs associated with adoption.”
To predict future sales, a time series forecasting model was created in Power BI. The model used past sales data to predict sales for the next 15 days. Visuals were included to compare forecasts with actual sales, and the results closely aligned with historical trends.
Unlocking the Potential of Salesforce: A Guide to Corporate Success Are you ready to explore the world of Successful Salesforce Implementation? In this Tectonic insight, we’ll explore how to leverage Salesforce to its fullest potential for your corporate success. Whether you’re a small startup or a large corporation, keep reading for practical advice and real-world insights to make Salesforce implementation work for you! What is Salesforce? Salesforce acts as a digital headquarters for organizations, organizing all client information, such as names, purchases, and contact methods. It’s also an Internet application that helps organizations manage customer relationships more effectively by sorting customer details, tracking sales leads, and automating tasks to ease customer interactions. Salesforce is cloudbased, so it is accessible from anywhere. Why Implement Salesforce Now? Implementing Salesforce offers numerous benefits for organizations across various industries: Overall, Salesforce improves how organizations manage customer relationships and utilize data for growth, but effective implementation requires thoughtful planning and customization. Types of Salesforce Implementation Sales Cloud Implementation Sales Cloud is Salesforce’s CRM platform designed to manage sales, leads, and customer interactions. Service Cloud Implementation Service Cloud helps companies provide excellent customer service and support. Marketing Cloud Implementation Marketing Cloud Engagement simplifies marketing efforts, helping businesses connect with customers across various channels. Each type of Salesforce implementation offers unique benefits and challenges, depending on the organization’s needs and goals. CRM Implementation Considerations Implementing a CRM system is a significant move for any business. Here are important things to remember: Step-by-Step Guide to Implement Salesforce Successfully Benefits of a Successful Salesforce Implementation Conclusion Implementing Salesforce is more than adding a powerful CRM system; it’s a journey to greater efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction. By thoughtfully planning and customizing Salesforce, organizations can enhance operations, deepen customer relationships, and drive sustainable growth. Embrace the possibilities of Salesforce implementation to chart a course for lasting success and innovation in the modern business landscape. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more
Salesforce AI and CRM Evolution Salesforce has long been a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) by pioneering cloud technologies. Recently, the platform has significantly advanced with the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-powered features, thanks to its Einstein technology. Einstein in Salesforce is like a super smart computer overseeing and analyzing the data in your CRM. This guide explores Salesforce’s AI strategy, exploring its specific products and features to help business teams understand and benefit from this technology. Exploring Salesforce’s Advanced AI Features Einstein, Salesforce’s AI technology, powers various advanced features within the platform. This guide will cover these capabilities, provide real-life adoption examples, and discuss their benefits. Additionally, it offers best practices, solutions, and services to facilitate your Einstein implementation. Salesforce’s Comprehensive CRM Solution Salesforce remains a number one in the CRM software world, offering robust solutions for managing relationships across various departments. Specific clouds within Salesforce enable teams to handle marketing, sales, customer service, e-commerce, and more. The platform focuses on customer experience and provides robust data analytics to support decision-making. Enhancements Through Generative AI Salesforce’s generative AI has rapidly enhanced the platform’s automation, workflow management, data analytics, and assistive capabilities for customer management. A prime example is Salesforce Copilot, which aids internal users with outreach and analysis tasks while improving the external user experience. What is Salesforce Einstein? Salesforce Einstein is the first comprehensive AI for CRM, integrating AI technologies to enhance the Customer Success Platform and bring AI to users everywhere. It is seamlessly integrated into many Salesforce products, offering generative AI built specifically for CRM. Key Features of Salesforce Einstein Comprehensive AI Capabilities of Salesforce Einstein Einstein extends its capabilities across the Salesforce CRM platform under the Customer 360 umbrella, enhancing intelligence and providing personalized customer experiences. Key Benefits of Salesforce Einstein Salesforce Einstein helps close deals faster, personalize customer service, understand customer behaviors, target audience segments better, and create personalized shopping experiences. It ensures data protection and privacy through the Einstein Trust Layer, maintaining strong data governance controls. Responsible AI Principles Salesforce is committed to responsible AI principles, ensuring Einstein is trustworthy and safe for every organization. Organizations can select from various principles to ensure ethical AI use in their operations. Implementation of Salesforce Einstein Salesforce Einstein is a powerful AI solution transforming how businesses interact with customers. By leveraging machine learning and data analysis, it personalizes experiences, predicts customer behavior, and automates tasks, boosting sales, enhancing service, and driving growth. As AI evolves, its impact on CRM will continue to grow, making it an indispensable tool for businesses aiming to stay competitive in today’s data-driven landscape. Top 4 Benefits of Salesforce Einstein in an Organization Einstein Essentials Salesforce Einstein and GPT (Generative Pretrained Transformer) technologies represent significant advancements in AI, particularly in CRM and natural language processing. Here’s a brief overview of their relevance and potential intersection: Data Handling and Ethics in Salesforce Salesforce manages a vast amount of customer data, and the ethical handling of this data is crucial. Key considerations include data privacy, secure storage, access controls, compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA, and the ethical use of AI and machine learning. It’s important to maintain transparency, avoid biases, and ensure AI models are making ethical decisions. Newest Einstein Features for 2024 In the rapidly evolving ecosystem of Salesforce, AI offers a suite of tools to spark innovation, streamline operations, and provide richer business insights. Explore these potentials and let Einstein AI reshape your work in 2024. Content updated June 2024. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. 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Google is a veritable plethora of information. It likely doubles weekly. But getting the best search results occasionally requires knowing some Google search secrets. There are times when a story needs to be prefaced by a story. This is one of those times. I’m old. I’m so old that I remember card catalogs and going to a physical library to do research. I also remember phones hardwired to walls and a quarter being sufficient to call someone who cares. But I digress. I began using the internet as a research tool in 1992. Let me tell you, folks, in 1992 you didn’t “tell” a search engine what you were looking for an it auto-completed your query and found you results. Very often you did your searching using Boolean search. Boolean search is a structured search process that uses words and symbols to limit, broaden, or define search results. These words and symbols are called Boolean operators, and the most common ones are AND, OR, and NOT. Boolean search can be used in search engines and databases to produce more relevant and accurate results. Sounds pretty simple, right? But if I’m looking for resumes of Oracle DBAs who don’t work at Oracle, never worked at IBM, either graduated from Yale or Dartmouth, and are currently in the job market I’m writing one heck of a Boolean search string. I won’t bore you with what that looks like, my point is just that search and search engines have come a long way. Without further ado, here are some of my favorite Google search secrets. You can narrow your search by file type. If you only want to see spreadsheets or pdfs, you can add filetype:excel or filetype:pdf to your query. Then your search results only include the desired file type. What if you only want to cite resources from before a certain date? Use ‘before” to find results before a certain date. You can do this in a year-month-day or year only format. Add before:2024 to your search string. Likewise if you only want to see results after a specific date you can use the same logic with after:2024 in your search string. You might even use both if you were layering your resources by time period such as year or decade. Or you can actually search by date range. Use ‘..’. Oracle DBA 2019..2024. You can ask Google to provide results only from one specific website. If you don’t want to see everything everyone wrote about Salesforce, and only want to see a Tectonic resource add site:gettectonic.com to your search query. More and more Google is using some fuzzy logic. Essentially this means it is infering what it thinks you want to know. Just like the auto-complete feature when you begin typing in a query, that fuzzy logic will question your selection if there is a typing error or misspelling, or even if Google just thinks it is smarter than you. You can create your own variation of fuzzy logic with the OR operator. In the example above of our DBA resume we would type Yale OR Dartmouth. You can also use a wild card in your search. If you aren’t sure about a word that might be in your search phrase, you can replace ith with ‘*’. Maybe I’m looking for who makes 5G phones. I might search for 5G cell phone by *. When you want results meeting an exact search term, add quotation marks. Such as “Tectonic Solution Architects” to only see solution architects at Tectonic. Good old AND from the Boolean days still is around. If you want to see results that combine two search topics use AND in your search. Such as Solution Architect AND Tectonic AND Salesforce. What if after you run your Google search you find a lot of information you weren’t looking for? You can use ‘-‘ to signify a negative word you don’t want to see in the results. Going back to our resume example, you can use the negative operator to deal with not currently working at Oracle and never having worked at IBM. If you’ve ever read or written an IT resume you recognize that Oracle and/or IBM may very well exist other than as employment. What are your favorite Google search secrets? Comment below. Written by Tectonic Salesforce Architect, Shannan Hearne. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more
Do you use email for your business? The CAN-SPAM Act, a law that regulates commercial email, sets requirements for these messages, grants recipients the right to stop receiving emails, and imposes significant penalties for non-compliance. The FTC enforces the CAN-SPAM Act and the associated CAN-SPAM Rule. Contrary to what its name might suggest, the CAN-SPAM Act isn’t limited to bulk email. It applies to all commercial messages, which are defined as any electronic mail message primarily intended to advertise or promote a commercial product or service, including emails that promote content on commercial websites. The law also applies to business-to-business email, meaning every email, such as one announcing a new product line to former customers, must adhere to CAN-SPAM regulations. Each individual email that violates the CAN-SPAM Act can result in penalties of up to $51,744, making compliance crucial. Fortunately, following the law is straightforward. Here’s an overview of CAN-SPAM’s key requirements: Frequently Asked Questions: Q: How do I know if the CAN-SPAM Act applies to the emails my business sends? A: The law applies based on the “primary purpose” of the message. An email can contain three types of content: If the message’s primary purpose is commercial, it must comply with CAN-SPAM. If it’s transactional or relationship-based, it must still avoid false or misleading routing information but is otherwise exempt from most CAN-SPAM requirements. Q: How can I determine if an email is a transactional or relationship message? A: An email is transactional or relationship-focused if it: These categories are interpreted narrowly, so be careful when assuming that any message sent to subscribers or members is transactional or relationship-based. Consider whether a reasonable recipient would view the email’s primary purpose as fitting into one of these categories. If not, the email must comply with CAN-SPAM. Q: What if an email combines commercial and transactional/relationship content? A: When an email includes both commercial and transactional/relationship content, the primary purpose determines its status. If the subject line leads a recipient to believe the message is primarily commercial or if the transactional/relationship content isn’t prominent at the beginning, the email is considered commercial and must comply with CAN-SPAM. Need More Information? For more detailed guidance on CAN-SPAM compliance, refer to the full CAN-SPAM Act or consult the FTC’s resources. Q: What if a message contains both commercial content and content classified as “other”? A: If a message includes both commercial content and other types of content, the CAN-SPAM Act applies if the primary purpose of the message is commercial. This determination is made if: Factors that influence this interpretation include the placement of the commercial content (e.g., whether it appears at the beginning of the message), the proportion of the message dedicated to commercial content, and how elements like color, graphics, and text style are used to emphasize the commercial aspects. Q: What if an email includes content from more than one company? Who is responsible for CAN-SPAM compliance? A: When an email promotes the products, services, or websites of multiple marketers, the responsible “sender” under the CAN-SPAM Act is typically determined by agreement among the marketers. The designated sender must: If the designated sender fails to meet these obligations, all marketers involved may be held liable as senders. Q: My company sends emails with a “Forward to a Friend” feature. Who is responsible for CAN-SPAM compliance for these forwarded messages? A: Whether a seller or forwarder is considered a “sender” or “initiator” under the CAN-SPAM Act depends on the situation. Typically, the Act applies if the seller offers an incentive for forwarding the message, such as money, discounts, or sweepstakes entries. In such cases, the seller is likely responsible for compliance. If a seller provides any benefit in exchange for forwarding an email or generating traffic, they are likely subject to CAN-SPAM regulations. Q: What are the penalties for violating the CAN-SPAM Act? A: Each email that violates the CAN-SPAM Act can result in penalties of up to $51,744, with the possibility of multiple parties being held responsible. Both the company whose product is promoted and the company that sent the message can be liable. Additionally, emails that contain misleading claims may be subject to other laws, like Section 5 of the FTC Act, which prohibits deceptive advertising. The CAN-SPAM Act also includes aggravated violations that could lead to additional fines and even criminal penalties, including imprisonment, for: Civil penalties may also require restitution to consumers under Section 19 of the FTC Act, covering not just what consumers paid, but also the value of their lost time. Q: Are there specific rules for sexually explicit marketing emails? A: Yes, the FTC has rules under the CAN-SPAM Act for emails with sexually explicit content. These emails must start with “SEXUALLY-EXPLICIT:” in the subject line. The body of the email must initially display only this warning and the standard CAN-SPAM information: the message’s commercial nature, the sender’s physical address, and an opt-out method. No images or graphics are allowed in this part of the message, ensuring that sexually explicit content isn’t viewable without an affirmative action, like scrolling or clicking. This requirement doesn’t apply if the recipient has previously given consent to receive such messages. About the FTC The FTC is dedicated to preventing fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair practices affecting businesses and consumers. You can report scams and unethical business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. For guidance on legal compliance, visit business.ftc.gov. Understanding and fulfilling your compliance obligations is smart business practice, regardless of your organization’s size or industry. For updates on cases and initiatives, subscribe to the FTC’s Business Blog. Your Opportunity to Comment The National Small Business Ombudsman and 10 Regional Fairness Boards collect feedback from small businesses regarding federal compliance and enforcement activities. The Ombudsman evaluates these activities annually and rates each agency’s responsiveness to small businesses. Comments can be submitted without fear of reprisal by calling 1-888-REGFAIR (1-888-734-3247) or visiting www.sba.gov/ombudsman. Content updated January 2024. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a
Today we are diving into JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) and exploring why it’s a crucial concept for you to understand. JSON is a data representation format widely used across the internet for APIs, configuration files, and various applications JSON Class Contains methods for serializing Apex objects into JSON format and deserializing JSON content that was serialized using the serialize method in this class. Usage Use the methods in the System.JSON class to perform round-trip JSON serialization and deserialization of Apex objects. Roundtrip Serialization and Deserialization Use the JSON class methods to perform roundtrip serialization and deserialization of your JSON content. These methods enable you to serialize objects into JSON-formatted strings and to deserialize JSON strings back into objects. What does JSON serialize do in Salesforce? JSON. serialize() accepts both Apex collections and objects, in any combination that’s convertible to legal JSON. String jsonString = JSON. What is the difference between JSON parse and JSON deserialize? The parser converts the JSON data into a data structure that can be easily processed by the programming language. On the other hand, JSON Deserialization is the process of converting JSON data into an object in a programming language. What is the difference between JSON and XML in Salesforce? JSON supports numbers, objects, strings, and Boolean arrays. XML supports all JSON data types and additional types like Boolean, dates, images, and namespaces. JSON has smaller file sizes and faster data transmission. XML tag structure is more complex to write and read and results in bulky files. Which is more secure XML or JSON? Generally speaking, JSON is more suitable for simple and small data, more readable and maintainable for web developers, faster and more efficient for web applications or APIs, supports native data types but lacks a standard schema language, and is more compatible with web technologies but less secure than XML. What is Salesforce JSON heap size limit? Salesforce enforces an Apex Heap Size Limit of 6MB for synchronous transactions and 12MB for asynchronous transactions. How to store JSON data in Salesforce object? If you need to store the actual JSON payload in Salesforce for audit purposes, Tectonic would recommend just using a Long Text Area field to store JSON content. You wouldn’t have any performance impacts when interacting with records, and if required you could add this to the layout of the child object storing this data. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more
Ensuring Data Security in Salesforce: Use Salesforce Data Protection Services How is Data Protected in Salesforce? Salesforce.com employs cutting-edge Internet security technology, including Secure Socket Layer (SSL) with server authentication and data encryption, ensuring the protection of user information during access via supported web browsers. Why Use Salesforce Data Protection Services? Data Security is imperative to meet evolving privacy standards and safeguard sensitive information shared over the internet. Unauthorized access could pose significant risks to the entire organization, making data security a crucial aspect. Salesforce GDPR Certification: Yes, Salesforce is GDPR certified, as confirmed in Section 11 of the Data Processing Addendum, where Salesforce commits to providing reasonable assistance to customers. Salesforce CCPA Compliance with Customer 360: Salesforce 360 facilitates CCPA compliance by seamlessly connecting Marketing Cloud to Sales Cloud, ensuring a cohesive flow of customer data across the organization. Introduction to Salesforce Shield: Salesforce Shield comprises three security tools – Shield Platform Encryption, Event Monitoring, and Field Audit Trail – embedded into critical business applications to enhance trust, compliance, and governance. Data Protection and Privacy Regulations: Salesforce assists companies in complying with various data protection and privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, PIPA, LGPD, PIPEDA, and more, offering guidance on common privacy principles. Guidance for Data Management and Privacy Compliance: Salesforce provides tools for efficient data management and privacy compliance, covering aspects such as data deletion, consent management, restriction of processing, data access and portability, and privacy center functionalities. Encryption of Data at Rest with Salesforce Shield Platform Encryption: Salesforce Shield Platform Encryption encrypts data at rest within servers, databases, search index files, and the file system, preserving functionality and ensuring secure storage. Use Salesforce Data Protection Services: To enable Data Privacy and Protection in Salesforce, users can navigate through Lightning Experience or Salesforce Classic, accessing the setup and entering “Data Protection and Privacy” in the Quick Find box. Various Data Security Settings in Salesforce: Salesforce offers multiple data security settings, including Object-Level Security through profiles, Permission Sets, Permission Set Groups, Ownership-Based Sharing Rules, Criteria-Based Sharing Rules, and Guest User Sharing Rules. Salesforce Data Ownership and Digital Chain of Custody: Salesforce Data Ownership involves maintaining a Digital Chain of Custody, ensuring meticulous tracking of data through each replication process. This guarantees data remains under control and protected at all times. Salesforce and DLP Functionality: Salesforce does not have built-in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) functionality. It relies on third-party apps like Nightfall to provide DLP capabilities, crucial for maintaining compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and PCI. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more
Aircall offers inbound screen-pop and automation call logging. Run outbound list dialer campaigns from any Salesforce list of records or reports. Aircall and Salesforce Integration. Use the Aircall Salesforce integration to place and receive phone calls directly in Sales Cloud or Service Cloud. With the Aircall Salesforce integration all calls are automatically logged directly into Salesforce and each caller’s history is saved. You can now very easily connect Salesforce with Aircall to ramp-up your CRM. Log calls will be created for any type of calls and will be assigned to the person who picks up the call. Does Salesforce have VOIP? Telephony in Salesforce is done through a VOIP (voice over internet protocol) service. Many offerings on the market provide this, including RingCentral, Natterbox, and Salesforce’s own Service Cloud Voice. What makes Aircall different? Aircall uses cloud-based technology so no more physical desk phones. Set up whole teams, in moments, no matter where they’re based. Benefit from performance insights and integrate Aircall with all your existing systems for better productivity. Salesforce CTI, or Computer Telephony Integration, is a feature that allows you to integrate your telephone system with your Salesforce account. This integration enables you to make and receive calls, view call history, and log call information directly from within Salesforce. Like2 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more
Did you know that half of all B2B revenue is generated through channel partner sales? A recent 2022 survey revealed that 80% of B2B executives find their partner programs ineffective, potentially slowing or even blocking product sales. The obstacles to improvements with manufacturing partners include siloed systems and data, fragmented processes, inconsistent programs, and outdated communication channels. You can improve manufacturing partner engagement. Learn more. To overcome these challenges and enhance manufacturing partner relationships. For increased sales, consider focusing on three key areas: By prioritizing transparency, investing in technology, and streamlining processes, manufacturers can strengthen partner relationships, leading to increased sales and improved customer satisfaction. Focus on making it easier for partners to do business with you, build trust, and create a unified, shared view of data to achieve mutually beneficial relationships. Is it time to explore how Tectonic and Salesforce can improve your partner engagement? Contact us today. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more
Healthcare institutions have the golden opportunity to enhance the technology systems implemented over the past few pandemic years, particularly in the realm of virtual rounding—where clinicians utilize collaboration technologies to interact with patients remotely. This approach gained significant traction during the pandemic and is now poised for further growth and refinement. Healthcare Technology Solutions. Healthcare technology solutions refer to the use of technology to improve both healthcare delivery and outcomes. These solutions encompass a wide range of technologies from electronic health records to wearable devices to mobile applications. Many believe the solution to better healthcare is data and collaboration. The right software can help. Healthcare Technology Solutions Here are ways to maximize the impact of virtual rounding specifically in your healthcare organization: Devices: Collaboration Software: Telehealth Peripherals: Electronic Medical Records: Patient Experience APIs: Asset Tracking: Business Intelligence: Mobility Management: Whether your organization requires healthcare technology hardware, software, or cloud-based solutions, Tectonic is well-equipped to expedite the implementation process with numerous healthcare implementations under our belt. Five Exciting and emerging healthcare technology solutions coming in 2023 and beyond: Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more
Salesforce Marketing Cloud is a customer relationship management (CRM) platform for marketers that allows them to create and manage marketing relationships and campaigns with customers. Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) is the name of Salesforce’s platform for multi-channel engagement, digital marketing, marketing automation, analytics, and personalization. The platform is a set of software as a service (SaaS) products with different types of functionality and additional add-on features provided by Salesforce and other vendors via the Salesforce AppExchange to further increase their capabilities. Salesforce Marketing Cloud is Salesforce’s “umbrella” brand name for a family of related products capable of supporting many marketing processes, including multi-channel campaign execution, dynamic customer journeys, marketing performance analysis, personalization, digital advertising, and data management. Marketing Cloud Connect. Keep customer data in sync across marketing, sales, and service interactions. Trigger journeys and messages as customers interact with any department across your company to deliver one seamless experience. Journey Builder Use marketing automation to build customer journeys across email, mobile, advertising, your website, and the internet of things to deliver a seamless experience across marketing, sales, and service. Audience Builder Create a single view of each customer with information from any source. Then, target specific audiences and segments across the customer journey. Go from managing data to building relationships. Personalization Builder Power personalization using Einstein’s predictive intelligence capabilities. Pair customer profiles with machine learning algorithms to automatically show the right content to each individual. Content Builder Manage all of your content and assets in a single location. Easily handle assets with advanced search and tagging capabilities. Share and approve content in a secure fashion for use throughout the enterprise. Analytics Builder Track and measure the performance of your campaigns and journeys. Uncover new insights about your customers through rich reporting and predictive analytics. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more
“Data-driven” is a business term that refers to the utilization of data to inform or enhance processes, decision making, and even the revenue model. The quest to be data-driven is afoot. In recent years, a data-driven business approach has gained a great deal of traction. It is true that every business deals with data — however, data-driven businesses systematically and methodically use data to power business decisions. Incorporating the notion of being a data-driven enterprise enriches the understanding of how data can profoundly impact business operations. Leveraging data not only offers valuable insights but also enhances adaptability, thereby sharpening the competitive edge of an organization. These insights serve as a foundation for making market predictions and adapting business strategies accordingly, often leading to revenue growth. While data may not provide solutions to all organizational challenges, embracing a data-driven approach lays a solid groundwork for achieving organizational goals. Data-driven contrasts with decision making that may be driven by emotions, external pressure, or instinct. So, what exactly constitutes a data-driven enterprise? It transcends mere number-crunching; it involves creating sustainable value for customers and innovating efficiently in the digital economy. Encouraging a data-driven approach across all facets of the business is paramount to success. Gaining data insights from data is invaluable. It allows organizations to reshape customer interactions, provided the data is accurate, accessible, and integrated into existing processes. However, many struggle to extract value from their data due to the complexity of transforming raw data into actionable insights. Understanding the hierarchy of data, information, and insights is crucial, as actionable insights drive data-driven success. Furthermore, adaptability emerges as a crucial factor in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. The ability to swiftly respond to changes and leverage data for informed decision-making is paramount. Data-driven insights serve as powerful tools for facilitating change and fostering agility, ensuring organizations remain competitive. Moreover, data serves as a catalyst for revenue generation through various business models such as Data as a Service (DaaS), Information as a Service (IaaS), and Answer as a Service (AaaS). By putting customer satisfaction at the forefront and leveraging data-driven insights, organizations can evolve their products proactively and drive growth. Building a data-driven enterprise involves a strategic approach encompassing nine key steps, including defining end goals, setting tangible KPIs, and fostering a data-driven culture across the organization. However, challenges such as deciding what to track, lack of tools or time for data collation, and turning data into meaningful insights may arise. Overcoming these challenges requires a cultural shift towards data-driven decision-making and the adoption of modern data architectures. Walking (or perhaps running) the data-driven journey with Tectonic involves connecting and integrating various data sources to ensure seamless data flow. By embracing a data-driven approach, organizations can unlock the full potential of their data, driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving long-term success in today’s dynamic, rapidly evolving business landscape. Expanding upon this foundation, let’s go deeper into the transformative power of data-driven enterprises across various industry sectors. Consider, for instance, the retail industry, where data-driven insights revolutionize customer experiences and optimize operational efficiency. In the retail sector, understanding consumer behavior and preferences iscrucial to daily, quarterly, and annual success. By harnessing data analytics, retailers can analyze purchasing patterns, demographic information, and social media interactions to tailor marketing strategies and product offerings. For example, through personalized recommendations based on past purchases and browsing history, retailers can enhance customer engagement and drive sales. Moreover, data-driven insights enable retailers to optimize inventory management and supply chain operations. By analyzing historical sales data and demand forecasts, retailers can anticipate fluctuations in demand, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory. This not only improves operational efficiency but also enhances customer satisfaction by ensuring products are readily available when needed. Furthermore, in the healthcare industry, data-driven approaches revolutionize patient care and treatment outcomes. Electronic health records (EHRs) and medical imaging technologies generate vast amounts of data, providing healthcare professionals with valuable insights into patient health and treatment efficacy. By leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms, healthcare providers can identify patients at risk of developing chronic conditions, enabling early intervention and preventive care. Additionally, data-driven approaches facilitate personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique medical history, genetic makeup, and lifestyle factors, improving treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. In the manufacturing sector, data-driven strategies optimize production processes, enhance product quality, and reduce operational costs. By implementing Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and connected devices on the factory floor, manufacturers can collect real-time data on equipment performance, energy consumption, and production efficiency. Analyzing this data enables manufacturers to identify inefficiencies, minimize downtime, and proactively schedule maintenance to prevent costly equipment failures. Moreover, data-driven insights inform process improvements and product innovations, enabling manufacturers to stay competitive in an increasingly globalized market. The ultimately transformative impact of data-driven enterprises extends across various industry sectors, revolutionizing business operations, enhancing customer experiences, and driving innovation. By embracing a data-driven approach and leveraging advanced analytics technologies, organizations can unlock new opportunities for growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage in today’s data-loaded digital economy. Becoming data-driven requires harnessing the full potential of your data, transforming it into actionable insights, and iteratively refining your processes. Remember, data itself is not the ultimate goal but rather a powerful tool to drive informed decision-making and organizational growth. To establish a truly data-driven organization, consider the following nine steps: By following these steps, your organization can effectively harness the power of data to drive innovation, improve decision-making, and achieve sustainable growth in today’s data-driven landscape. Tectonic recognizes the challenges in the quest to be data-driven. We’ve launched a Data Cloud Salesforce Implementation Solution to help you. Content updated May 2024. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing,
Can I Scan a Business Card into Salesforce? Yes, you can scan a business card into Salesforce if your scanning system can create a CSV file or import data into Excel, which can then be saved as a .csv file. This resulting file can be uploaded to Salesforce. And there are several Business Card Scanner App for Salesforce solutions. Business Card Scanner App for Salesforce Does Salesforce Have a Business Card Scanner? Yes, Salesforce can utilize CamCard for Salesforce, a top OCR software that allows you to batch scan and digitize multiple business cards with unrivaled accuracy. Does CamCard Sync with Salesforce? Yes, CamCard perfectly integrates with customized Salesforce fields, making lead and contact management easier and more efficient on mobile. With a standard subscription, you can save unlimited cards to your Salesforce account. Is the CamCard App Free? CamCard offers many features, such as dating when you received a card, grouping cards received at one location, writing notes on each card, and searching by keywords, locations, or dates. The app is free, which is an added benefit. Is Scan to Salesforce Free? Yes, Scan to Salesforce allows you to instantly and accurately scan business cards and upload data to Salesforce for free. You can keep contacts in the iOS/Android app or sync them to your phone. How Do I Install Scan to Salesforce? Other Business Card Scanning Solutions: Using Outlook for Business Card Scanning: If you prefer more tools, consider those that import to Outlook and then use Salesforce’s Outlook integration tool to sync with Salesforce. This adds an extra step but offers more flexibility in choosing business card scanning software. Direct Integration with Salesforce: These options provide a variety of ways to seamlessly integrate business card data into Salesforce, ensuring efficient and accurate data management. Content updated March 2023. Like1 Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more
Salesforce (or “sforce”) is open to all, whether you’re an admin, user, or developer, with dedicated learning paths available for each role. Salesforce Trailheads Trails are curated learning journeys consisting of modules and projects, designed to guide users through various topics, develop relevant skills, and gain hands-on experience with Salesforce products. Modules break down complex subjects into manageable units, offering insights into features, their functionalities, and step-by-step instructions. Interactive challenges provide opportunities to test your comprehension. Salesforce Trailheads are an integral part of the company’s free online learning platform. This resource assists developers in transitioning from Salesforce Classic to Salesforce Lightning Experience, a modern development platform that utilizes declarative code, making it accessible to individuals with limited coding knowledge. Trailhead’s guided learning paths are freely available, aligning with Salesforce’s commitment to democratize industry knowledge. While some specialized courses are offered through Trailhead Academy for a fee, the majority of content is accessible at no cost. Salesforce’s official learning platform, Trailhead, offers comprehensive interactive learning paths called “trails.” Covering basic to advanced topics, these trails are free and often include hands-on practice through projects and challenges. The time required to learn Salesforce varies based on the area of focus. For Admin skills, it may take three to four months, while Salesforce Developer and Consultant skills may require five-plus months and six or more months, respectively. Trailhead, utilized by over 3 million individuals, is a recommended platform to embark on this learning journey. Trailhead is accessible to anyone with an internet connection, regardless of background, age, gender, or beliefs. Creating a free Trailhead account (no Salesforce CRM account required) is quick and easy at Trailhead.com. Operating on a gamification model, Trailhead awards badges and points to users as they progress through ranks. Achieving the highest rank, ‘Ranger,’ requires earning 100 badges and accumulating 50,000 points, signifying a significant accomplishment for Trailblazers. Trailhead empowers individuals to become Trailblazers by providing in-demand skills for career transformation, globally recognized credentials, and opportunities for connection within the vibrant Trailblazer Community. Learning is made flexible with the Trailhead mobile app, enabling users to upskill anytime and connect from anywhere. Content updated November 2023. Like Related Posts Salesforce OEM AppExchange Expanding its reach beyond CRM, Salesforce.com has launched a new service called AppExchange OEM Edition, aimed at non-CRM service providers. Read more The Salesforce Story In Marc Benioff’s own words How did salesforce.com grow from a start up in a rented apartment into the world’s Read more Salesforce Jigsaw Salesforce.com, a prominent figure in cloud computing, has finalized a deal to acquire Jigsaw, a wiki-style business contact database, for Read more Health Cloud Brings Healthcare Transformation Following swiftly after last week’s successful launch of Financial Services Cloud, Salesforce has announced the second installment in its series Read more
