Salesforce Named #1 CRM
On May 7, 2019, International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker named Salesforce the #1 CRM provider for the sixth year in a row. Salesforce increased both its market share position and its revenue more than any other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) vendor. In fact, Salesforce’s market share has increased by more percentage points in the past year than all other top 15 CRM vendors combined! The competition includes big names such as Oracle, SAP, Adobe, and Microsoft.
In the Salesforce press release announcing this accomplishment, Salesforce president and chief strategy officer Alex Dayon said, “Companies of every size and industry are transforming how they operate in the digital age – and those transformations begin and end with the customer. As the latest IDC Tracker shows, Salesforce’s relentless focus on delivering CRM innovation and customer success has fueled our growth worldwide, and solidified our leadership in the market that we pioneered 20 years ago.”
What Is The Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker?
IDC’s Worldwide Semiannual Software Tracker monitors over 80 different software market segments worldwide. It tracks different vendors’ historical performance as well as five-year forecasts in order to get a holistic view of the technologies. This tracker measures total software revenue, which is an accumulation of license, maintenance, and subscription revenue. It covers vendors all across the globe, totaling 53 different geographies.
What Does This Mean?
Not only is Salesforce dominant, but it is also growing! Customers are staying loyal to the platform while new functionality and marketing strategies are bringing in additional users. This is especially advantageous for a CRM. The more users that a platform like Salesforce has, the more powerful it becomes. Solutions like Einstein become possible – artificial intelligence that can be used to help with business decisions. The more data that Salesforce processes, the better it becomes. It’s no wonder that its user base is consistently increasing. The fact that it has topped the charts as the #1 CRM for the past 6 years only adds to its attractiveness as a solution. It not only has the backing, but it has the funds to consistently improve to address the needs of its users.
If you are looking at Salesforce for your business but haven’t made the leap yet, there’s no time like the present. The data and metrics available alone make it worth using for customer relationships. By having one centralized location that can integrate with your other data management systems, Salesforce allows you to have a complete 360-degree view of your customers.
How Can You Leverage This Tool?
If you are a business looking to leverage the power of Salesforce, Ntegro can help! We are a Salesforce consulting firm that helps our customers realize their true potential. We can sit down with you to learn about your organization and align our solutions with your strategic vision. Our Salesforce architects and developers are some of the best in the business. We can design and execute a project specifically for your business to help you grow and succeed. If you get in touch with us online, we can even offer a free consultation call to help you get started!
Why do you think Salesforce is ranked #1? Have you had any experience with other CRM solutions? Leave a comment below to share your experiences!
