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Salesforce Shield Data Monitoring and Encryption
16Apr

Salesforce Shield

Salesforce Shield is tailored for companies with heightened security and compliance considerations. Comprising four products that layer onto existing Salesforce products, it provides additional protection.  Shields are used to intercept specific attacks.  Shield is no different. Salesforce Shield is a trio of security tools that helps you build extra levels of trust, compliance, and governance right into your business-critical app. These components include: Is Salesforce Shield necessary? In this sense, Shield gives you a helping hand through tools like event monitoring and field audit trails. Not only do these features practically help you maintain the security of your Salesforce environment, but they’re also proof of your compliance. How do I use shield in Salesforce? What are the benefits of Salesforce Shield? Shield can help you protect your apps. Salesforce Shield is basically a set of security solutions that allows you to incorporate additional layers of trust, compliance, and governance into your mission-critical apps. Shield Platform Encryption, Event Monitoring, and Field Audit Trail are all included. Does Shield work with marketing cloud? You can use Salesforce Shield and Field-Level Encryption with Sales and Service Clouds. The Marketing Cloud does not offer Audit Trail or Event Monitoring via the Marketing Cloud app. However, Field-Level Encryption does encrypt data at rest and can support Platform Encryption users. Like Related Posts Salesforce SOAP API Salesforce provides programmatic access to your org’s information using simple, powerful, and secure application programming interfaces (APIs). Before reading more Read more Overlooked Costs of a Salesforce Implementation Let’s look at some frequently overlooked Salesforce costs. The goal is to provide businesses and decision-makers with a comprehensive understanding Read more Case Study: Health Payer/Provider Onboarding/Network Growth After doing their initial Sales Cloud implementation and SAP integration over 12 years ago, this company was only leveraging Salesforce Read more What is Cybersecurity? When we hear the term “cybersecurity,” images of hackers in dimly lit rooms breaching digital fortresses may come to mind. Read more

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April 16, 2023in Salesforce Shield
Salesforce Service Cloud Einstein
09Mar

Salesforce Service Cloud Einstein

Einstein for Service is a robust suite of time-saving Artificial Intelligence features designed to empower agents in delivering exceptional customer service experiences. Salesforce Service Cloud Einstein-learn more. Customer service has evolved from being a cost center to a growth driver, and leading companies are prioritizing customer service to increase brand loyalty. In Service Cloud Einstein, various AI technologies, such as Machine Learning (ML), deep learning, predictive analytics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and smart data discovery, work collaboratively to enhance customer support, providing faster and better service. Salesforce Einstein, recognized as the world’s first “generative AI” built for CRM, seamlessly integrates into multiple Salesforce products, including Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud, and Service Cloud. Sales Cloud incorporates Einstein in the form of eight essential tools: Salesforce Einstein, since its inception in 2016, has been at the forefront of CRM AI technology, delivering personalized and predictive experiences for enhanced professionalism. Salesforce Service Cloud is a CRM platform focused on providing service and support to business customers. It is an extension of the Sales Cloud product tailored for sales professionals. Service Cloud Einstein is utilized by notable companies like Thomson Reuters, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, Cisco, and Skillsoft. Service Cloud Einstein benefits businesses by providing efficient customer service, with Einstein GPT responding promptly to inquiries, offering precise responses, enhancing customer satisfaction, and reducing resolution time. Studies show that in the same time 3 customers could be serviced before Service Cloud Einstein, now ten can be taken care of. The difference between Einstein GPT and ChatGPT lies in their design, with Einstein GPT specifically tailored for Salesforce users and clouds, while ChatGPT is a more versatile model for general use. Einstein is available for free with Salesforce’s Developer Edition, providing access to most platform features for building and testing custom applications and integrations using Einstein. Salesforce Sales Cloud and Service Cloud differ in their focus, with Sales Cloud concentrating on sales processes, while Service Cloud centers around customer service and support. Einstein remains the overarching AI brand for Salesforce, present across the portfolio, including within Tableau. Einstein Discovery is available as part of Tableau CRM Plus or through Einstein Predictions. Are you ready to explore the power of Einstein in your Salesforce Service Cloud implementation?  Contact Tectonic today. Tectonic is please to announce Salesforce Service Cloud Implementation Solutions. Content updated January 2024. Like1 Related Posts 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 50 Advantages of Salesforce Sales Cloud According to the Salesforce 2017 State of Service report, 85% of executives with service oversight identify customer service as a Read more Salesforce Artificial Intelligence Is artificial intelligence integrated into Salesforce? Salesforce Einstein stands as an intelligent layer embedded within the Lightning Platform, bringing robust Read more CRM Cloud Salesforce What is a CRM Cloud Salesforce? Salesforce Service Cloud is a customer relationship management (CRM) platform for Salesforce clients to Read more

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March 9, 2023in Marketing Automation, Salesforce Einstein, Salesforce Service Cloud
Dialpad Powerdialer With Salesforce and Salesforce Engagement
08Mar

Dialpad Powerdialer With Salesforce and Salesforce Engagement

Is Dialpad integrated with Salesforce? Dialpad Powerdialer With Salesforce and Salesforce Engagement. Dialpad offers various integration options with Salesforce, each with specific requirements. Let’s dive into the details of each integration option. Dialpad for Salesforce necessitates a Pro or Enterprise Dialpad plan type and is compatible with both Service and Sales Clouds. Dialpad’s Powerdialer feature within Salesforce empowers Sales Managers to generate and assign dial lists comprising Leads, Contacts, Opportunities, or Accounts. This capability streamlines the process, enabling representatives to automatically dial through these lists without having to access each record individually. Dialpad for Salesforce brings AI-powered workflows, native calling functionality, and real-time customer intelligence directly into Salesforce, enabling your teams to concentrate on driving more sales and enhancing customer satisfaction. Dialpad Powerdialer With Salesforce and Salesforce Engagement Requirements: Ensure you’re using the latest version of the Salesforce package to optimize the functionality of our robust features. This information is available below and on the Salesforce AppExchange. Lightning Classic Powerdialer Omnichannel High Velocity Sales Version V1.758 – Released 03/01/2024 Teams also require an Enterprise or Unlimited edition of Salesforce and/or an edition supporting API access. Which Salesforce integration suits my needs? Dialpad for Salesforce facilitates seamless connectivity and breaks down silos by integrating sales and service calls directly within Salesforce, enhancing engagement and agent productivity. Let’s explore the available integrations: CTI and Chrome Click-to-Call: Enables users to click numbers and initiate calls using Dialpad through Chrome and Salesforce. Salesforce Lightning: Dialpad’s native integration designed for Salesforce users on the Lightning platform. Salesforce Classic: Dialpad’s native integration tailored for Salesforce users on the classic Salesforce platform. Powerdialer: Allows Sales Managers to set up dial lists within Salesforce, comprising Leads, Contacts, Opportunities, or Accounts, and assign them to representatives. Representatives can automatically dial through these lists without accessing each record individually. *Exclusive to Ai Sales Users. High Velocity Sales: Enhances reps’ productivity by enabling calls to be triggered from a cadence and marking call tasks as complete afterward. *Exclusive to Ai Contact Center and Ai Sales users. Omnichannel: A comprehensive CX solution allowing Admins to manage and sync Agent statuses, simplifying prioritization within the Salesforce Omnichannel console. *Exclusive to Ai Contact Center and Ai Sales users. Salesforce1: This mobile Salesforce solution (available on Classic and Lightning) permits calls from the Salesforce mobile app to be routed to the Dialpad app. *Dialpad mobile app installation on your device is required for this integration. Frequently Asked Questions: What distinguishes Salesforce from Salesforce Lightning? Salesforce Lightning is a more contemporary version of Salesforce, offering a simplified user experience, advanced features, and optimized pages for managing sales and service processes. Does Dialpad retain Salesforce data? No, Dialpad does not store Salesforce activities. It solely conducts real-time fetches to display information using Salesforce APIs. In what languages are these integrations available? Dialpad’s Salesforce integrations are accessible in English and Japanese. Does Dialpad feature an autodialer? Set up your autodialer while scheduling a meeting. You’ll find a toggle for autodialing to participants. Activate this toggle, add your participants, and Dialpad Meetings takes care of the rest. Participants receiving the autodial will receive a 5-minute reminder via SMS. Dialpad’s integration with Salesforce Sales Engagement (formerly known as High Velocity Sales) enhances sales representatives’ productivity by initiating calls from a cadence and automatically marking call tasks as complete afterward. Additionally, representatives can customize their cadences based on dispositions logged through Dialpad. Let’s dig into Salesforce Sales Engagement and Dialpad. Who can access this feature? The integration between Dialpad and Salesforce Sales Engagement is available to Ai Sales and Ai Contact Center customers subscribed to the Pro and Enterprise plans with Salesforce Sales Engagement access. If you lack access to Salesforce Sales Engagement, kindly contact your Salesforce account manager to activate this feature. Salesforce administrators must install the Dialpad package and integrate it into Sales Engagement. Branching based on call dispositions To configure branching based on call dispositions, navigate to your Salesforce Setup settings. Go to High Velocity Sales. Enable “Define Call Outcomes for Branching” and map the Call Disposition values saved in Dialpad to relevant Call Outcomes in Salesforce. Click Save. Once branching is activated, select a rule to execute branching based on the Call Outcome as demonstrated below: Now, you can log a disposition through Dialpad to trigger branching based on the call outcome. Frequently Asked Questions Is this the same as High Velocity Sales? Yes, Salesforce rebranded High Velocity Sales to Sales Engagement. The product’s automation features now encompass customer engagement tracking, chatbots, cadences, and automated actions. The new name encompasses all tools for automating processes and strategically engaging with leads and customers, enabling sales teams to focus on selling. Do I need a special license for this integration? This integration is accessible on Pro and Enterprise plans for all Ai Sales and Contact Center customers. Note that High Velocity Sales may entail an additional license fee. For pricing details, please contact your Salesforce Account Manager. Can I use this integration with the Dialpad Desktop App or Web App? No, this integration operates exclusively within Salesforce High Velocity Sales with the Lightning dialer. Can I perform power dialing through call steps in a cadence? Currently, the integration only supports click-to-dial. Power dial mode is not supported. Why wasn’t my call step marked as complete? We transition the cadence to the next step only after logging the task. Please ensure that the task is logged before navigating away. 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

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March 8, 2023in Salesforce
Tectonic Salesforce implementation partner
06Mar

Salesforce Dynamic Forms are Here

The highly anticipated #1 requested feature has arrived from Salesforce after 13 years, during which it garnered 10,771 votes and merging 30 ideas in the Salesforce Idea Exchange. Salesforce Dynamic Forms are now accessible in your organization. Introducing Salesforce Dynamic Forms: Dynamic Forms revolutionize user-centric page layouts by presenting relevant information at the right time. Addressing the issue of congested Lightning pages, Dynamic Forms allow flexible placement of fields without the need for multiple page layouts. They introduce visibility rules, enabling fields and components to appear or disappear based on user-defined criteria, eliminating the complexity of managing multiple layouts. Dynamic Forms takes the Lightning App Builder to a new level enabling Salesforce admins to build highly flexible and dynamic experiences for users. Features of Dynamic Forms: With Dynamic Forms, you can: Availability for Standard Objects: As announced at Dreamforce ’22, Salesforce has expanded Dynamic Forms to support the majority of LWC-enabled standard objects (Lightning Web Component enabled). Notably, Dynamic Forms are not available for objects that do not support Lightning Web Components, including Campaigns, Tasks, and Products. To confirm Dynamic Forms support, edit the record page on the Lightning App Builder and check for the presence of the “Fields” tab in the component panel. Accessing Salesforce Dynamic Forms: Dynamic Forms are available immediately. To access them, navigate to the Lightning record page of an object, select the “Highlights Panel” or “Record Detail” component, and choose the “Upgrade Now” option. This allows you to migrate an existing page or start fresh. Setting Up Salesforce Dynamic Forms: Create or Migrate a Page: Add Fields to a Component: Make Fields and Components Conditionally Visible: Plan Page Performance: Enable Dynamic Forms on Mobile: Salesforce Dynamic Forms empower users to craft intuitive, user-centric page layouts, promoting efficiency and improved performance. The inclusion of Dynamic Forms in standard objects marks a significant advancement, offering a flexible and streamlined approach to page customization. Users can seamlessly transition to Dynamic Forms, enhancing their Salesforce experience. Dynamic Forms breaks the Record Details component on your Lightning pages into individual field and section components you can move anywhere. Use visibility rules to show your end users on the field they need to see when they need to see them. Contact Tectonic today if Dynamic Forms are a solution for your Salesforce org. 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

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March 6, 2023in Salesforce
Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud
28Feb

Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud for Fundraising and Engagement

In times of disaster or when safeguarding fundamental rights, it is humans, not technology, that distribute supplies and ensure access to essential needs. Nonprofits, regardless of size, collaborate with individuals, partner organizations, government agencies, healthcare providers, volunteers, and staff to foster community and planetary improvement. Whether responding to a natural disaster or organizing a local food drive, the key is the collaborative effort of people and systems working together, driving real change and impact. Nonprofit Cloud for Fundraising from Salesforce is a custom built CRM for nonprofits. At Salesforce, the vision for nonprofits centers is on empowering impact makers with the best technology. We believe technology should play a crucial role in bringing people and organizations together to scale impactful moments. Our goal is to simplify nonprofit operations by breaking down information silos within organizations and with local or global partners. To collectively achieve greater impact, collaboration, information sharing, and data utilization are essential. We have collaborated with partners and nonprofit peers to address four key priorities: Nonprofit Cloud for Fundraising Over the past two decades, Salesforce has collaborated with the community and partner ecosystem to deliver purpose-built packages on top of the Salesforce platform. While continuing support for existing offerings like NPSP, Nonprofit Cloud Case Management, and the Program Management Module, we are also introducing a new solution for nonprofit organizations. This reimagined solution integrates program management, case management, outcomes, marketing engagement, and fundraising into a single platform, starting with a focus on delivering programs and case management. Fundraising and outcomes will be added to this comprehensive solution later this year. This new solution includes Nonprofit Cloud for Fundraising. Your donors are some of your organization’s biggest advocates. Their gifts fuel your organization and help further your mission. That’s why it’s crucial to understand how to keep donors interested and involved through donor engagement. In this insight, we’ll explain what donor engagement is and offer tactics to bolster your donor engagement strategy. Nonprofit Cloud for Fundraising improves engagement with your donors and helps to foster quicker responses. Next Generation Nonprofit Cloud This next generation of Nonprofit Cloud offers faster and easier access to nonprofit technology through the full Salesforce platform. By unifying stakeholder experiences across the organization and its partners, this innovation accelerates data-driven decision-making, allowing organizations to focus on what is working and where change is needed. It provides a more unified approach to programs, fundraising, engagement, and outcomes, while also granting quicker access to the wealth of innovation available across all Salesforce solutions for various industries and use cases. Donor engagement measures how attentive and involved donors are with your organization. Here’s a list of donor engagement KPIs to keep track of: Donors show they’re engaged by reading your emails, attending your volunteer opportunities, promoting your mission on social media, and many other ways. Keeping track of these donor engagement KPIs gives you valuable insight into the mindset of your donors. For instance, donors who are no longer attending events, ignoring your emails, or not interacting on social media may be at risk of abandoning your organization altogether. Meanwhile, donors who are attending events and engaging online may be ready to increase their involvement. Donor engagement is the key to donor retention, as engaged donors tend to be happy donors who are actively choosing to stay in touch with your organization. In order to measure donor engagement, it’s important to keep track of which donors are engaged and which aren’t. For more information about Nonprofit Cloud for your organization, contact Tectonic today. Like1 Related Posts CRM Cloud Salesforce What is a CRM Cloud Salesforce? Salesforce Service Cloud is a customer relationship management (CRM) platform for Salesforce clients to Read more Why Your Company Isn’t Like a Baseball Team Recently, Chris shared an excellent post about the new World Series Champion Houston Astros. In short, it was a reminder Read more Salesforce Quickstarts What are Salesforce Quickstarts? Salesforce Quickstarts are ideal for individual departments or small sales and customer services teams looking to Read more Salesforce SOAP API Salesforce provides programmatic access to your org’s information using simple, powerful, and secure application programming interfaces (APIs). Before reading more Read more

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February 28, 2023in Salesforce for Nonprofits, Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud
Salesforce Solutions for Communications
14Feb

Salesforce Solutions for Communications

Salesforce has recently unveiled tailored Salesforce Solutions for Communications aimed at enhancing customer experiences through advanced analytics, automation tools, and AI-driven customer service. These innovations empower providers to gain deeper insights into their customers, automate interactions, and effectively monitor customer satisfaction levels. For communication providers looking to elevate their customer service, Salesforce’s automation solutions offer significant benefits. They ensure seamless and efficient handling of every customer interaction, leading to improved satisfaction and increased loyalty. Salesforce Solutions for Communication Providers Salesforce offers a comprehensive suite of solutions specifically designed for communication providers to enhance customer experiences. This suite includes: Salesforce Customer Engagement Platform (CXP) and Tools The Salesforce Customer Engagement Platform equips communication providers with a suite of tools to enhance customer experiences, including: Salesforce Einstein AI Platform for Communication Providers The Salesforce Einstein AI Platform is tailored to improve customer experiences for communication providers by analyzing extensive datasets to identify patterns, understand customer needs, and optimize interactions, ultimately enhancing overall customer experience. Benefits of the Salesforce Customer Engagement Platform The Salesforce Customer Engagement Platform offers communication providers various benefits, including enhanced customer experience, increased sales, and improved operational efficiencies. Features such as social listening and engagement analytics enable providers to understand customer sentiment and behavior, facilitating personalized interactions and driving sales growth. New Salesforce Innovations for Communication Providers New innovations from Salesforce include analytics, AI, and prebuilt solutions that automate processes, improve customer experiences, and reduce operational costs. Integrations with WhatsApp enable richer customer engagements, personalized experiences, and automated interactions through chatbots. In conclusion, Salesforce’s solutions for communication providers represent a significant advancement in improving customer experiences, revolutionizing how providers interact with their clientele to achieve positive outcomes and business growth. Contact Tectonic today to explore Salesforce communications solutions. 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

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February 14, 2023in Salesforce, Salesforce Communications Cloud, Salesforce Einstein, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Salesforce Service Cloud
31Jan

Improving Customer Experiences with Salesforce

In 2023, sustaining competitiveness demands businesses to prioritize personalization and agility in their customer experience (CX) strategy. Brands need to build customer relationships and provide experiences that exceed expectations. If not, your connected customer will find a competitor who can. Improving Customer Experiences with Salesforce begins with initial implementation. Salesforce plays a critical role in achieving customer success as it serves as a central hub for customer data, streamlines communication, and offers valuable insights for customized customer interactions. It also allows for the tracking of customer behavior and preferences, enabling proactive and personalized support. Salesforce did not invent Customer Success, but the company quickly built what has become the number one customer relationship management platform to help their customers provide great experiences to their customers. Here are strategies to enhance your customer experience program: Enhancing Customer Experience for Brand Loyalty: Advance Personalized Experiences: By concentrating on these core areas, organizations can navigate the evolving CX landscape, delivering exceptional customer experiences. Tectonic is poised to collaborate, customizing Salesforce tools to craft remarkable customer experiences. If a friend ignores a call, text, or email, it probably doesn’t bode well for the relationship. As with friendships, customer relationships bloom when individuals feel understood. Relationships weaken when customers feel that businesses don’t appreciate their personal preferences, whether that’s remembering they enjoy romantic comedies, or that they would rather be contacted by email. Improving Customer Experiences with Salesforce The customer experience is broader and deeper than just the level of service received. Customer experience is the total perception of the company, interaction by interaction, from the first touchpoint to the last. This may include navigating the website, talking to sales reps over the phone, visiting a store, sampling a product or service, and experiencing an onboarding phase after a purchase. CRM may be a modern term, but the importance of nurturing customer relationships is age-old. The role of the customer experience has shifted in recent years, becoming one of the most crucial brand differentiators. Let’s explore how leveraging Salesforce can create customer experiences that surpass expectations and foster long-term relationships. As products become less distinguishable by brand and price, a great customer experience has become essential for companies to differentiate themselves. What are the 4 E’s of customer experience? Then come the 4Es – Economic, Efficient, Emotional, and Empathetic experiences, which focus on making your customers’ journey worthwhile. Every interaction should offer value for money (Economic), be easy for the customer (Efficient), generate positive feelings (Emotional), and show customers you get them (Empathetic). Like2 Related Posts 50 Advantages of Salesforce Sales Cloud According to the Salesforce 2017 State of Service report, 85% of executives with service oversight identify customer service as a Read more Salesforce Government Cloud: Ensuring Compliance and Security Salesforce Government Cloud public sector solutions offer dedicated instances known as Government Cloud Plus and Government Cloud Plus – Defense. Read more How Travel Companies Are Using Big Data and Analytics In today’s hyper-competitive business world, travel and hospitality consumers have more choices than ever before. With hundreds of hotel chains Read more Marketing Cloud Account Engagement and Salesforce Campaigns The interplay between Account Engagement and Salesforce Campaigns often sparks confusion and frustration among users. In this insight, we’ll demystify Read more

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January 31, 2023in Salesforce Experience Cloud, Salesforce Sales Cloud
Salesforce Sales Cloud
22Nov

Preparing Salesforce Sales Cloud Data for Salesforce Einstein

Data quality holds significant importance in your CRM, even in the absence of AI, as it aids sales representatives in enhancing efficiency, fostering customer trust, and utilizing Salesforce more effectively. preparing Sales Cloud Data for Salesforce Einstein When AI is integrated, the significance of data quality is further heightened. The predictive models underlying Sales Cloud Einstein rely on your Salesforce data; hence, having complete and accurate data is crucial for Einstein to provide optimal predictions, recommendations, and insights. However, data quality isn’t the sole factor in the AI equation—data quantity is equally vital. Sales Cloud Einstein leverages machine learning to identify patterns in vast data sets, and these patterns yield reliable intelligence. To facilitate pattern identification, Sales Cloud Einstein requires a substantial amount of historical data. Einstein Readiness Assessor The Einstein Readiness Assessor is a tool that evaluates whether you meet the prerequisites for specific Sales Cloud Einstein features. This tool analyzes your Salesforce implementation, generating a personalized report indicating which Einstein features you can use immediately and which ones need further preparation. When analyzing your data, your Salesforce administrator should focus on identifying missing records, duplicate records, data standardization issues, incomplete records, and stale data. Dimensions such as age, completeness, accuracy, consistency, duplication, and usage can be used to assess data quality. To address data quality issues, the Salesforce AppExchange offers various packages and tools that provide access to reports and dashboards with just a few clicks. Once you’ve assessed the health of your data, you can develop and implement a data management plan. A typical plan establishes standards for creating, processing, and maintaining data, including naming conventions, formatting for dates and money, and standardizing field data with picklists. Workflows and Automations Workflows and automations should be implemented around processes for record creation, reviewing, updating, and archiving to maintain data integrity. Company-wide standards for data quality, ownership, responsibility for changes, and notifications for data changes should be established. Appropriate privacy levels for data, considering regulatory, legal, and contractual requirements, along with roles and permission sets for users, should be determined and set up. Monitoring, with an outlined process for quality control of data, is essential to ensure that your Salesforce data remains Sales Cloud Einstein ready. This includes determining the frequency, scope, owners, and checks for updating data, preventing duplicates, merging records, adding records, and archiving records. Preparing Sales Cloud Data for Salesforce Einstein Salesforce’s flexibility allows customization to support your company’s data management plan. Ensure all required fields for your business are mandatory in Salesforce, and use validation rules and data governance to enforce correct entries for numeric fields. Workflow rules can automate standard internal procedures and processes, saving time and preventing human error. Modify page layouts to display only relevant data to users, and use data enrichment tools available through Data Apps on the AppExchange to append data accurately. Duplicate management tools built into Salesforce help prevent the creation of new duplicates, contributing to accurate and healthy data. Data integrity, encompassing security, accuracy, and overall data quality, is crucial for every measurable success metric in your business, whether you use Salesforce as a standalone tool or in conjunction with add-ons like Sales Cloud Einstein. If the task of getting your Salesforce data Sales Cloud Einstein ready is overwhelming, the Tectonic team offers assistance. For those starting to implement Salesforce, Tectonic’s Salesforce Quickstarts are worth exploring. 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

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November 22, 2022in Einstein Insights, Salesforce Sales Cloud
Salesforce Integration
19Nov

Salesforce Implementation Services

As certified experts, Tectonic offers comprehensive Salesforce implementation, management, and support services. Seek professional guidance from a trusted Salesforce Partner. Tectonic’s Salesforce implementation services encompass consulting, configuration, customization, migration, integration, support, and more. With over a decade of experience in CRM development, Tectonic assists companies in implementing robust Salesforce solutions that empower their sales, customer service, and marketing processes. Who participates in Salesforce implementation? The implementation team should include sales agents, customer service representatives, IT experts, marketers, general users, and business administrators. And of course, your Salesforce implementation partner. As an experienced Salesforce Partner, we follow a proven six-phase approach to ensure project success: Kickoff, Discovery, Build, Test, Deploy, and Service. Is it possible to implement Salesforce independently? Yes, but, we strongly discourage attempting a solo Salesforce implementation, especially if you are new to the platform. While Salesforce provides an admin-friendly interface, the risk of creating a non-scalable solution is high without expert guidance. Do you need a Salesforce implementation partner? In cases involving large-scale projects requiring a team of 10+ Consultants, engaging a Certified Implementation Partner is recommended. What are the critical success factors for Salesforce implementation? A well-defined strategy aligned with business goals, user training, effective data migration, proper customization, ongoing support, user adoption, clear communication, and commitment to continuous improvement are crucial elements. How long does Salesforce implementation take? On average, implementation for core products like Sales Cloud takes 5 to 12 weeks. The timeline may extend for a few months with add-ons or highly customized projects. How challenging is Salesforce implementation? Implementing Salesforce can be challenging and overwhelming, with up to 70% of CRM platform implementations facing difficulties. Salesforce itself recommends working with a Salesforce Implementation partner. One of the biggest challenges with the Salesforce platform is that it is highly customizable, this is not software you install and run with. Being highly customizable, however, is also why Salesforce is the number one CRM solution in the world. Why do Salesforce implementations fail? Failures in Salesforce implementations can result from fundamental data problems such as incomplete, inaccurate, or duplicative data, leading to issues like poor customer experience and incorrect budget forecasting. The lifecycle of Salesforce development involves planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance phases. The development process includes analyzing requirements, designing a solution, building and testing, and deploying it to end users. Is it time to explore bringing in a Salesforce implementation partner? Contact Tectonic 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

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November 19, 2022in Data, Salesforce, Salesforce Implementation Services
Salesforce Google Drive Integration
01Nov

Google Drive Integration with Salesforce

Maximize your company’s investment in both Salesforce and Google Drive by bringing your users’ collaborative documents directly to your Salesforce records! Google Drive integration with Salesforce is simple. As Salesforce analyzes data and generates reports, this integration proves beneficial with real-time updates, business process optimization, multi-level data security, increased storage, and reduced cost. The Salesforce AppExchange provides numerous connector options for joining Salesforce and Google Drive.  If you are torn in the selection or implementation process, contact Tectonic today. Quickly automate workflows with Salesforce and Google Drive using Zapier’s templates. CData Sync provides a straightforward way to continuously pipeline your Salesforce & Force.com data to any Database, Data Lake, or Data Warehouse, making it easily available to Analytics, Reporting, AI, and Machine Learning including Google Drive. Automate document management in Salesforce with XfilesPro. By integrating to your desired external cloud storage such as SharePoint, AWS S3, OneDrive, and Google Drive. Enjoy better collaboration, folder structures, large-volume file offloading, and more. One of many Google Drive integration to Salesforce available on the AppExchange. Integrate Google Drive & Salesforce to increase your team’s productivity. Link Google Drive files & folders to Salesforce records. Use Flow to create folders. Generate Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, MS Word, & PDFs from Salesforce 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

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November 1, 2022in Salesforce
28Oct

In App Guidance Salesforce

What is Salesforce In-App Guidance? Salesforce In-App Guidance is a pre-built tool empowering Salesforce Admins and power users with Managed Prompts and View All Profiles permissions to create customized training for user enablement or onboarding. These custom prompts are displayed on Salesforce Lightning pages, enhancing the user experience. How much does Salesforce In-App Guidance cost? Salesforce In-App Guidance is linked to a myTrailhead license for each user, incurring a cost of $25 per user per month. This fee is paid in addition to the standard Salesforce license cost for each user. What are the benefits of In-App Guidance? In-App Guidance streamlines the learning process, boosts digital adoption, minimizes the need for training sessions, and empowers users by actively guiding them through the software’s functionalities. What are the best practices for In-App Guidance? Effective in-app guides should be interactive, personalized, and contextual. It is recommended to avoid overwhelming users with information upfront and instead guide them in the context of their specific goals at different stages of their user journey. Businesses can create customized help content, target specific audiences, and schedule different flows. The tool also offers customizable reports with real-time insights into user engagement. One notable advantage of this functionality is its user-friendly, declarative nature, requiring no programming knowledge. Additionally, it can be filtered based on profiles and permissions for specific user groups. The two available types, Single Prompt and Walkthrough, offer distinct advantages. If you’ve explored Salesforce, you might have noticed the tool being used internally, such as to drive adoption for Einstein Search or provide reminders about searchable elements in a List View. Single Prompt: Walkthroughs: How to Use In-App Guidance: Implementation is straightforward, ensuring a quick turnaround for impacted end-users. The functionality is versatile, catering to various user groups in Salesforce, from sales to support to marketing. Setup & In-App Guidance Builder: Get Hands On: In app guidance provides a great user experience.  If you need assistance customizing your Salesforce instance with in app guidance, Tectonic can help.   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

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October 28, 2022in Salesforce Development Services, Salesforce Implementation Services, Salesforce Managed Services
MuleSoft Direct for Industry Cloud
17Oct

Announcing MuleSoft Direct for Salesforce Industry Clouds

MuleSoft provides the easy-to-use tools you need to automate your way to higher productivity and lower costs.  Announcing MuleSoft Direct for Salesforce Industry Clouds! Salesforce and MuleSoft have introduced a groundbreaking connectivity solution, MuleSoft Direct for Industry Clouds, designed to expedite project delivery and foster innovation within specific industries. This solution empowers both business and IT professionals to swiftly implement industry-standard integration use cases, enhancing critical business operations. The initial rollout of MuleSoft is now accessible for Salesforce Communications Cloud and Energy & Utilities Cloud. Key Significance: In the post-pandemic landscape, the demand for quicker and more efficient project delivery is paramount. Industries face increased pressure to adopt interoperability standards such as Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN), and TeleManagement Forum (TM Forum). MuleSoft Direct for Industry Clouds addresses these demands by delivering turnkey connectivity solutions tailored for specific industries, streamlining the integration of systems and data. Leverage pre-built solutions in industry standard for business critical operations to accelerate time to value. Innovation Highlights: With MuleSoft Direct, industry-leading connectivity is accelerated in the following ways: MuleSoft Direct for Salesforce Industry Clouds MuleSoft Direct simplifies connectivity by offering pre-built industry-specific use cases that cater to unique and complex business requirements. Use cases for Communications and Energy & Utilities include validating addresses and services during quoting and ordering, submitting new orders to order management systems, and streamlining billing processes. Future Steps: MuleSoft Direct solutions are set to expand to Health Cloud and Financial Services Cloud in the coming year, addressing integration needs related to Prior Authorization and fee reversals. There are plans to onboard additional industries in the future. Perspective from Salesforce and MuleSoft: “MuleSoft helps you automate any system and connect to any data, anywhere,” emphasizing the embedding of modern, industry-compliant connectivity and automation into industry clouds. Liam Doyle, SVP, Product Management, Mulesoft Jujhar Singh, EVP & GTM, Salesforce Industries, emphasized the significance of MuleSoft Direct in accelerating the implementation of industry cloud solutions, pre-building and packaging critical connectivity use cases to hasten customers’ time to value. Connectivity made easy for… Health Cloud Speed up Prior Authorization and power patient 360 initiatives with FHIR integrations directly in Health Cloud. Financial Services Cloud Modernize legacy systems to deliver digital-first experiences with BIAN integrations directly in Financial Services Cloud. Communications Cloud Streamline service and order operations with TM Forum integrations directly in Communications Cloud. Energy & Utilities Cloud Expedite key service processes with packaged billing and pricing integrations directly in Energy & Utilities Cloud. Consumer Goods Cloud Implement key initiatives like trade promotion management faster with pre-built integrations directly in Consumer Goods Cloud. Media Cloud Enhance key media & entertainment operations with pre-built integrations directly in Media Cloud. If you’re a beginner in data integration tools, this could be a reason why Mulesoft may not be right for you. It has a vast number of integrations and capabilities that can make it difficult for beginners to use. Contact Tectonic today for assistance. Content updated January 2024. Like1 Related Posts 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 Government Cloud: Ensuring Compliance and Security Salesforce Government Cloud public sector solutions offer dedicated instances known as Government Cloud Plus and Government Cloud Plus – Defense. Read more PII Explained Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is defined as: Any representation of information that permits the identity of an individual to whom Read more Integration of Salesforce Sales Cloud to Google Analytics 360 Announced In November 2017, Google unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Salesforce, outlining their commitment to develop innovative integrations between Google Analytics Read more

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October 17, 2022in Mulesoft, Salesforce Automotive Cloud, Salesforce Communications Cloud, Salesforce Financial Services Solutions, Salesforce Health and Life Sciences Solutions, Salesforce Health Cloud, Salesforce Manufacturing Automotive Energy
Turn on the Slack Slash Command
12Oct

Turn on the Slack Slash Command

Introducing the Power of Slash Commands in Slack With the simple use of a slash and a command, you can seamlessly access data from connected apps without ever leaving Slack. The Service Cloud for Slack app streamlines workflows for service teams, enabling them to create new Salesforce records directly from Slack. This reduces the need for context switching and empowers teams to resolve issues swiftly within Slack’s integrated environment. Turn on the Slack Slash Command. Simplified, Unified Experience While workflows may originate from various sources and involve different types of data, the end goal remains consistent: a simplified, unified experience for users. Slash commands act as triggers, allowing users to summon your app with a quick text input in Slack’s message composer. Note that slash commands cannot be invoked within message threads, providing clarity in communication channels. How Slash Commands Work When a slash command is triggered, Slack sends a payload of data to the associated app, providing valuable context for further action. This interaction enables the app to respond accordingly, leveraging the information provided in the payload to deliver relevant insights or perform specified tasks. Applications of Slash Commands Whether it’s creating a to-do list, managing tasks, or initiating specific actions, slash commands offer a structured approach to app interactions within Slack. By understanding the structure and usage of slash commands, developers can tailor their apps to meet the unique needs of their audience. Turn on the Slack Slash Command To get started with slash commands: Response Process As part of the response process, apps should: This ensures a smooth user experience and facilitates seamless communication between Slack and connected apps. Conclusion – Turn on the Slack Slash Command Slash commands offer a convenient way to interact with apps directly from Slack, enhancing productivity and collaboration. By following best practices and understanding the nuances of command creation and response handling, developers can unlock the full potential of slash commands to enrich the Slack experience for users. 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

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October 12, 2022in Salesforce, Salesforce Slack
Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud
06Oct

Benefits of Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud

Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud is a custom, industry specific solutions platform that helps you manage your entire book-of-business and customer service lifecycle, while increasing collaboration and visibility between sales, operations, and partners. Here are the Benefits of Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud. Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud offers numerous benefits that contribute to the efficient and seamless operation of your manufacturing businesses. One key advantage is the streamlining of business operations. By connecting different departments, the platform facilitates instant and automatic order submission, significantly improving overall efficiency. Manufacturing Cloud Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud provides a comprehensive view of operations, offering valuable insights into company and market changes. This visibility enables quick reactions to emerging trends, ensuring your business stays agile and responsive in a dynamic market environment. The time saved will help you stay ahead of market changes that may slow your competition down, improving your competitive advantage. The platform also plays a crucial role in improving sales forecasting. By providing visibility into all your customer interactions, Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud enables robust sales forecasts, empowering businesses to make informed decisions about their sales strategies. Moreover, the platform encourages the adoption of modernized processes, bridging costly gaps in traditional manufacturing operations. This modernization not only improves operational efficiency but also contributes to market responsiveness. Connected and streamlined operations facilitate quick responses to market changes, allowing businesses to adapt swiftly to evolving conditions.  Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud keeps your business moving forward, adopting modern and automated processes that save time and money. Automation Automation within Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud eliminates costly manual steps, reducing the risk of simple human errors. This is particularly crucial in scenarios where simple data entry mistakes, such as adding an extra zero to a fulfillment order, can lead to significant financial losses. The platform ensures reliable data, enabling seamless collaboration between Sales and Operations. Not only does this create smooth internal operations, but it also increases customer satisfaction. Instant access to reporting within the Manufacturing Cloud platform provides valuable insights into product performance, allowing businesses to create accurate predictions. Manufacturers can identify top-selling products, address underperforming items, and stay abreast of market trends. This information enables effective resource allocation and prompt issue resolution, preventing prolonged and costly production problems. Accurately tracking customer demand within Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud ensures optimal production levels. A 360-degree customer view of operations prevents overproduction or underproduction, striking a balance that avoids financial losses and customer dissatisfaction. The platform helps maintain an optimal level of stock on hand. The automated digital processes for contract management offered by Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud enable instant updates to client agreements. This eliminates version-control chaos caused by separate updates from various parties. A Salesforce single source of truth ensures unified operations, reduces legal liability, and ensures that all departments adhere to the same specifications. Implementing an automated system to track leads throughout the sales process is another benefit of Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud. Automating lead tracking provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of your sales strategies. Identification of attrition points triggers alerts, allowing manufacturers to address issues promptly. Sales teams can adjust strategies to prevent prospects from falling out of the pipeline, ultimately boosting sales and adding revenue to the bottom line. If your manufacturing operations could benefit from Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud, contact Tectonic to learn more. 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

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October 6, 2022in Salesforce Implementation Services, Salesforce Manufacturing Automotive Energy, Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud, Salesforce Sales Cloud

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