Improving Productivity with Outlook and Notes Integration

Improving productivity with Outlook/Notes Integration Pat Mozzoni, DuPont Brad Mattick and Eric Hood, salesforce.com

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Agenda Outlook and Notes overview Deployment Best Practices Customer Case Study -Lotus Notes at DuPont Roadmap and Outlook 3 Pilot Brad Mattick Salesforce.com Pat Mozzoni DuPont Brad Mattick Salesforce.com Eric Hood Salesforce.com

Brad Mattick Senior Product Line Manager Salesforce.com [email_address]

Win themes Outlook or notes are the same Productivity Config then deploy

Outlook/Notes Edition Overview Designed to enhance sales reps productivity Eliminates double data entry Let’s them work with CRM data in Outlook/Notes Outlook/Notes Edition provides seamless integration between Outlook/Lotus Notes and Salesforce Flip email to a task or case Keep calendar/tasks in sync Keep contacts accessible while on the road Based on shared technology

Conceptual Diagram Notes/Outlook Edition is a client plug-in Installs on the user’s laptop/client side Talks to Salesforce using the AppExchange API Talks to Notes client using Notes API Does not talk to Domino/Exchange Lotus Notes/ Outlook Domino/ Exchange

Eric Hood Senior Consultant Salesforce.com [email_address]

Best Practices Roll-out Use scripted installer to deploy Use Desktop Administration Partner with IT Configuration Common configuration Contact data quality key Tweak for performance

ACME – Key Challenges Business Challenge Sales Users wanted an easier way to enter contact information User’s wanted to work in Outlook as well as Salesforce.com High % of reps were mobile Technology Challenge No standard mobile device Tight integration with back-office applications Increased collaboration between Inside Sales & Outside Sales Reps by providing easy way to log email activity Provided way to synchronize Salesforce.com contacts with Outlook Synchronization with Outlook provided standard for mobile users to sync with multiple applications

ACME – Project Team Strong cross-functional team Executive Leadership – VP, Global Sales Operations Business Team Project Management 5 Testing & Training Resources Technical Project Management 1 Testing & Deployment Resource IT involvement to assist with deployment Salesforce.com Professional Services & Product Management involvement Services: 1 Functional & 1 Technical Resource Strong Project Planning Adequate time to test, design, and deploy a solid solution Testing resources became trainers that knew product inside and out Outlook Edition 2.0 1000+ sales users Train-the-Trainer approach Delivered via online sessions DEPLOYMENT DETAILS

ACME – Environment and Configuration Environment Users did not have administrative rights to their computers Configuration Developed common XML configuration file to control Outlook Edition permissions Pushed out Outlook Edition program using standard MSI file via SMS Updated XML configuration file using SMS Roll-out Staggered roll-out approach allowed deployment & training to occur on a manageable schedule Help Desk & Support were trained prior to rolling out application Outlook Edition 2.0 1000+ sales users Train-the-Trainer approach Delivered via online sessions DEPLOYMENT DETAILS

ACME – Results 1200 Users successfully deployed across the globe # of Support calls related to O2 functionality – Need to get metrics from Emily & Nick M. Users love the Outlook Edition email functionality – Need to get user quotes from Emily

Pat Mozzoni CRM Applications Manager DuPont Chemical Solutions [email_address]

Background - Who We Are DuPont Chemical Solutions Founded in 1802 Operating in over 70 countries $2 Billion in Revenue 70% - Industrial Chemicals 30% - Specialty Chemicals Sales at DuPont 80% Direct Sales 20% Distributors Wide range of innovative offerings Formulations for raw materials Clean/disinfect facilities, farms, etc. Extend equipment lifetime

Background - Who We Are 300+ users, 20 business units, 30+ business segments International users with Canada, Latin America, EMEA, AP Consolidated over 15 databases into Salesforce.com Rollout to 300+ users in less than 12 months Key Business Drivers Standardization of a sustainable sales process supported by a single SFA application across all business units and segments Adaptability to growing and changing businesses Reduce the learning curve of sales associates and professionals moving across businesses Leverage and cross-sharing of business unit and overall knowledge

Key Business Issues Business issues Why was integration perceived as important? Increase productivity of sales professionals Allow sales professionals to concentrate on the process instead of the tool Increase adoption of Salesforce.com Which users were demanding it? Both Sales Leaders and Sales Professionals found it difficult to work in multiple systems at one time Previous approach Previously had no automated method of synching calendars, activities, and emails between Lotus Notes and Salesforce Cumbersome workarounds such as cut and paste, updating two calendars, entering contacts twice

Goals Usability and familiar interface Low to zero additional support costs Seamless integration into DuPont environment No template modifications Client side installation Goals defined by Corporate Lotus Notes team Corporate System Architecture team Business leadership

Configuration – Key Features Synchronization of calendars, events, and activities Version control Visibility on-the-road Easily add emails and attachment to Salesforce Increase productivity and adoption of sales professionals Less effort to keep SFDC up-to-date Increase likelihood of tool use Synchronizing contacts with personal address book Data integrity Ease of contact (email addresses, phone numbers, etc.)

Configuration – Details Followed Best Practices Recommendation Open configuration in Pilot mode Lock down configuration in November and deploy with .MSI Modification of synchronization direction Modification of field mappings Custom template classes

Team Partnership with IT was essential Formalized business led IT project with collaboration from DCSE IT, Corporate Lotus Notes, Corporate System Architecture, and Corporate IT-CRM Application Owner, DISO, CRIM, and Email Origination

Deployment Timeline January March April November User Acceptance Testing Five Salesforce users Supported DuPont custom template Connected or island mode Gathered user feedback Beta Testing Began testing in LN 7 Confirmed fixes Expanded Beta Larger test group – 20 users Testing with DuPont LN 7 custom template Confirmed expanded functionality operational Limited Release Architecture review success Training produced Best practices documented Full roll-out to 300+ users

Results Metrics reviewed Weekly calls with both DuPont and Salesforce to document progress of testing, fixes, and rollouts Monthly contact with test and pilot teams Challenges Encountered DuPont policy to not modify server mail template No buttons added to Lotus Notes Actions menu utilized instead Difficulty with installation of add-in due to non-standard DuPont installation of Notes Issues with synching Lag time of network Unexpected due dates or calendar entries Unexpected tasks generated Check mark in Notes not removed after synch

Results Lessons Learned Do involve representatives from all aspects of IT as well as business end users Do lock down user ability to change preferences by deploying with .MSI Do deploy in manageable groups to aid in issue resolution and training Begin deployment with influential power users Unexpected Surprises Strong partnering with Salesforce Product Management team Knowledgeable and responsive product development Willingness to seek solutions for client issues Rapid issue resolution Greater functionality than expected

LN/SFDC synchronization most requested new functionality Sales professionals excited to participate in test pilot Pleased with initial functionality Upgrades in functionality exceeded expectations Expanded team during pilot Functionality exceeded or met expectations overall Some initial frustration with less experienced users Resolved with hands-on demonstration/training and step-by-step learning guide User tip sheet modified for DuPont users User Reaction and Feedback

Notes /Outlook Edition 3.0 Attachment synchronization – Tie key business documents to salesforce records Contextual sync – Associate Notes meetings and to-do’s with relevant people and entities in Salesforce Quick create – Create contacts, leads and accounts on the fly from Notes New UI – Looks/feels like Salesforce, assign tasks/cases to other users 1 2 3 4 We support Lotus Notes versions 6.0.1 – 7 , Outlook 2002 -2003

Client Automatic Updates and Administration Automatic updates – Alert users of new client products and updates Version management – Require/prevent users from updating Access Control – Enable/disable client access for your users Check for Updates – Interactively view installed client applications 1 2 3 4

Brad Mattick Senior Product Line Manager QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION CRM Application Manager Pat Mozzonni

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