"We approached CRM thinking usability and cost were the key benefits of the on demand model. Salesforce.com delivers these—and so much more. We now have a customized CRM system that's easily accessible on BlackBerry devices for our mobile reps. It gives us the ability to access our CRM application at headquarters, remote offices and while traveling around the globe."


- ADTRAN

User Adoption, Data Quality, and Productivity Improve at ADTRAN with Salesforce

Challenge

  • Needed to consolidate multiple systems
  • Wanted to improve lead and opportunity management processes while replacing paper-based reporting
  • Required integrated and accurate marketing data
  • Sought a major increase in user adoption—especially among mobile workers

Solution

  • Selected Salesforce over Siebel OnDemand for global mobile CRM
  • Rapidly customized tabs and integrated CRM with a Baan ERP system and a Remedy-based call center
  • Able to search, access, and update real-time customer data from BlackBerry devices—in or out of wireless coverage

Results

  • Dramatic gains in data quality, user adoption, and productivity
  • Coordinated efforts across resellers, distributors, carrier accounts, and end users
  • Improved consistency across the sales organization
  • Custom dashboards present key metrics for the management team.
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