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The Fast-Start Playbook to Data 360 ROI

Proven advice from Datablazers that will help you fix your messy data, power AI, and drive ROI fast. Download the guide to ditch 18-month rebuilds and turn the data you already have into fuel for your top AI use cases.

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Real stories. Real ROI.

Unlock candid stories from experienced Datablazers who will show you exactly how to implement Data 360 and build a rock-solid foundation for Agentforce. We aren't here to sell you anything. Were here to tell you what works and what doesnt.

See ROI in Action

Read real success stories. Learn how teams built AI agents to cut sales research time by 20% and ditched coding to launch marketing campaigns the same day.

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Deliver a Winning Use Case to Your CFO

Use our 4-step evaluation framework to create a high-impact and cost-efficient use case that your CFO cant refuse.

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Nail the Architecture

Learn the 4 essential rules that will turn your use case into an architecture reality that works for your entire organization.

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Get the full Data 360 story

Hear directly from Datablazers on how they unlocked the ROI potential of Data 360.

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Chapter 1

Real ROI, Right Now

See how a sales team built an AI agent to cut research time by 20%, and how a marketing teameliminated three days of manual SQL coding to launch same-day campaigns.

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Chapter 2

How to Build Your First Use Case

Learn the ultimate secret to building your first use case: you dont need perfect data. Discover how to fix only the data you need to solve your business problem.

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Chapter 3

The Architecture: Making Your Use Case Real

Get the four architecture rules every CIO needs to lower project risks, control costs, and prove value in months. Plus, get the secret to blending structured and unstructured data to give AI the real-world context it needs.

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Chapter 4

Reducing Costs and Risk

Discover the ROI math behind the new Flex Credits model. Plus,unlock how to maximize your investments and dodge the top six implementation cost traps.

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Chapter 5

Take the Next Step: Pitch Your CFO

Hear from experts on how to pitch cost avoidance and hidden revenue to your CFO instead of abstract "unified data." See how to turn your project into a cost-efficient revenue generator.

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My advice: Start with one clear business question, not a data architecture diagram. The question drives the answer. The answer drives the architecture.

Mehmet Orun
Salesforce Community Group Leader & Chief Strategy Officer, PeerNova

Take-home assets from the playbook

  • Data 360 Use Case Selection Worksheet
  • CIO Decision Checklist
  • Ultimate CFO Pitch Template
  • 4-6 Week Pilot Approach
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Build out your personalized framework

Stop guessing. Use this scalable, 4-step framework to evaluate your project candidates. Map your exact data requirements and pinpoint a high-impact use case before you build.

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Ready to get started?

Get the playbook today to discover real stories from real Datablazers and unlock the quick-start tools you need to win your budget, and launch your pilot in weeks, not months.

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Frequently asked questions

What exactly will I learn from the Data 360 Fast-Start Playbook?

This candid, no-fluff guide is written by real Datablazers who have been in the trenches learning what actually works. You'll learn how to find winning use cases, slash your cloud costs, and architect a trusted foundation for Agentforce. Best of all, it gives you the exact companion tools you need like worksheets and pitch templates to build a winning Data 360 strategy.

Do I need perfect data to get started with Data 360?

No! Waiting for perfect data is a trap. You don't need to clean up your whole system or spend 18 months fixing messy records to see real results. The secret is to start small by focusing on just 1 to 3 data sources that solve a specific business problem. Our playbook and the featured video, "How to Overcome the Perfect Data Trap," show you exactly how to use the imperfect data you already have to start driving massive ROI today.

What are the best ways to develop use cases with Data 360?

The best use cases start with a real business problem, not an IT goal. First, find a pain point that slows your team down or loses money, like sales reps wasting 15 minutes researching a lead. Next, pick the specific person facing this problem and figure out exactly what data they need to fix it. You can download our free Use Case Selection Worksheet to map out your customer's journey and find the smartest projects to tackle first.

How can I reduce costs and risks during my Data 360 implementation?

You can control costs by making smart choices about how your data moves. With Data 360's Flex Credits model, bringing data in through scheduled batches and Zero Copy sharing are completely free. This means you can view massive datasets from places like Snowflake without paying to copy or move them. Check out the top 6 implementation risks in the Playbook to learn how to keep costs down and plan a safe, low-risk project.

How long does it take to see ROI from Data 360?

You can prove massive value and see real ROI in just 4 to 6 weeks. You should never try to build a massive, perfect data system before delivering value. Instead, lower your risk by running a focused pilot that connects just one to three data sources. Grab our 4-6 Week Pilot Approach tip sheet and the CFO Pitch Template to learn how to launch your pilot and secure a fast "yes" from your executive team.

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