Analyst Report Access for Summit Consulting Partners

The Salesforce Analyst Report benefit is an exclusive benefit offered to Summit tier consulting partners each quarter. We are providing are partners access to industry and market reports from top industry analyst firms that we feel demonstrate the power of the Salesforce ecosystem. These reports are designed to help you fuel your marketing and sales efforts with research-based data and insights, and help inform your firm’s growth strategy.

For FY21 Q2, we'd like to introduce to you the IDC report “COVID-19: Factoring in the Impact on Industry”

*Access expires: 10/24/2021

Report Synopsis

Uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic has made it critical for IT vendors to comprehend the affects on different industries globally. This IDC Market Perspective details how various industries will be impacted given this complicated climate in intertwined ways. With the switch to remote work and disruption to supply chains, companies will need to consider pivoting their technology investments to combat these problems. This document provides a framework for how to adjust market forecasts to account for the effect of the crisis.

Usage Rules For This Benefit

IDC Report: Please consider this report and tear sheet for your external use.. You may distribute it within your company and to prospects, customers, or partners. You may reference its content in any campaign, marketing, or other external materials. Note that access to this report expires on 10/24/21.

To maintain exclusivity for Summit tier partners, one must submit a case on the Partner Community in order to download. Once submitted, we will deliver the report in a timely manner.

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Analyst Report Benefit Overview

We are partnering with select industry and market analyst firms to provide the following:

  • 1. Access to a new industry report per quarter
  • 2. Internal enablement around an industry
  • 3. Distribution rights* for marketing campaigns

*Certain reports may NOT be distributed. Please refer to the usage rules for details.

Analyst Report Benefit Qualifications

The qualification criteria for getting access to a quarterly Analyst Report benefit includes the following:

  • Is a Summit tier partner in the Consulting Partner Program
  • Has access to the Partner Community
  • Abides by usage rules

Current Active Analyst Reports

The following reports from past quarters are available for download up to the designated expiration date listed:

- FY21 Q1: Forrester report “Future-Proof Your Workforce Strategy With Adaptive Talent Management”, expires 9/17/2020

- FY20 Q4: Forrester report “Advances in Customer Engagement Platforms: 2019–20: From isolated CRM to enterprise customer engagement: The evolution of leading platforms”, expires 6/10/2020

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Q: What does the Analyst Report benefit focus on?
A: Each quarter, the Analyst Report benefit topics will change and tie back to key themes of our Consulting Partner Program to help you further your partnership and continue to grow your business.

Q: Is the Analyst Report benefit available to all partners?
A: No, the Analyst Report benefit is only open to Summit tier consulting partners at this time.

Q: How does the Analyst Report benefit help my firm?
A:&nbs;The Salesforce ecosystem is highly focused on segmenting customers by industry. This allows us to better understand our customers' needs and help provide them with relevant solutions. Industry analyst reports help showcase the power of Salesforce in select industries to provide credible information to customers as a marketing and sales tool. In addition, internal-facing reports provide support within your business to help you grow and thrive.

Q: Is this benefit global or regional specific?
A: While the reports are based on data gathered in the United States (and provided in English), consulting partners may use the report regardless of region or country.

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