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An integrated SaaS approach that simplifies B2B lead acquisition
Demandbase used the Adobe® Flash® Platform and supporting technologies to build a suite of on-demand solutions that make acquiring qualified business leads as easy as shopping for music online. Sales and marketing personnel can access the solutions from a browser, a desktop widget, or an e-mail inbox.
Why the Flash Platform worked
- The application's superior user experience has caused rapid adoption.
- Integration with salesforce.com's infrastructure has increased the value of service.
- The Flash Platform development environment dramatically accelerated time to market.
- The ability to store data on client machines improves the user experience.
- The delivery format prevents fraudulent "screen scraping" of presented data.
- The Flash Platform enables rapid revisions with easy deployment of new versions.
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Technologies Used
Adobe Flash Player
- Zero install required for 98% of connected desktops
- Immediate access to service through browser, simplifying user acquisition
- Support for high data volume — extensive client-side scripting mandatory
Adobe AIR®
- Ability to reuse code to build optional desktop widget with real-time data feed
- Delivery of asynchronous notifications when visitors connect to website
- Smooth integration with back-end systems and multiple data sets
- Easy, automated deployment of new versions
- Local data storage, improving application responsiveness
The open source Flex framework
- Rapid development environment, accelerating time to market
- No browser testing issues associated with Ajax and client-side Java™
- Ability to combine high-volume data with visual components, including maps, charting, and shopping module
- Customizable, interactive user interface for optimal usability
Adobe LiveCycle® Data Services ES
- Ability to navigate, sort, and view tens of thousands of results in real time
- Integration of data from the web, third-party providers, CRM systems, and social networks
- Ability to cleanse, normalize, and categorize millions of records based on user's unique requirements, all on demand
Flash Platform Architecture
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Ecosystem
Salesforce.com
- The application supports salesforce.com APIs, enabling integration with a user's existing salesforce.com infrastructure.
- Demandbase gains an additional go-to-market channel, and the salesforce.com platform gains a valuable new application.
