Global CRM giant Salesforce, located in the US, drives Coimbatore’s digital transformation
Salesforce, a global leader in CRM, reinforced its commitment to digitally transforming India during a roundtable event in Coimbatore. The company aims to drive innovation across various businesses by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, revolutionizing customer interactions, and unlocking significant business value.
The panel discussion centered on the impact of AI and Salesforce’s plans to collaborate with SMEs in the region. During the event, Salesforce emphasized how AI can drive growth, enhance customer relationships, and boost employee productivity. They are committed to helping their customers in Coimbatore, like Propel Industries, and across India to develop digital strategies that focus on AI, Data, CRM, and Trust.
Salesforce also supports the “Naan Mudhalvan” initiative by the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC), which aims to skill over 1 million students annually, positioning Tamil Nadu as India’s premier skill capital. This year, TNSDC partnered with Salesforce to offer Salesforce Developer training as part of the 7th-semester credit program in engineering colleges, benefiting 3,000 learners. This collaboration aims to enhance the local talent pool and support workforce development by integrating the Salesforce Skill and Vocational Improvement Program (SVIP) into the academic framework, preparing students for successful careers.
Kamal Kanth, AVP Sales, Salesforce India, chaired the event and highlighted Salesforce’s growth journey in India and the future roadmap. He remarked, “Technology adoption across India in the last few years has been phenomenal. Coimbatore has become a growing hub for manufacturing and textiles and is at the forefront of innovation and digital transformation. By deepening our presence here and driving digital transformation of businesses of all sizes, we demonstrate our commitment to nurturing the Salesforce ecosystem in India and delivering unmatched experiences to our customers.”
Dr. Ramachandran GM, Chief Operating Officer at Propel Industries Pvt. Ltd., emphasized the importance of technology in delighting customers, sharing how Salesforce has helped streamline their customer and employee lifecycle. “Our partnership with Salesforce has been instrumental in transforming our operations. By leveraging Salesforce’s innovative solutions, we have enhanced our customer engagement, optimized our processes, and significantly improved our overall efficiency. This collaboration has not only helped us meet our business goals but has also positioned us to exceed our customers’ expectations consistently.”
Rohit Kumar, Partner at PwC India, highlighted the importance of partners in the Salesforce ecosystem, saying, “The potential to drive transformative changes across industries is immense and ever-evolving. Ecosystems in cities like Coimbatore deliver world-class experiences and unmatched business value. PwC has leveraged Salesforce to digitally transform its operations with a people-first approach. Our partnership with Salesforce has fostered innovation and collaboration, enabling us to better serve our clients and achieve remarkable outcomes.”
Ajay Jayagopal, CEO and Co-founder of PreSkale, added, “Coimbatore’s burgeoning landscape is a testament to its unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing emerging businesses. At PreSkale, we’ve witnessed firsthand the city’s remarkable growth trajectory and its unparalleled support for entrepreneurial endeavors. With Salesforce by our side, we’ve been able to leverage state-of-the-art technology to streamline our operations, enhance customer engagement, and accelerate our expansion in this dynamic ecosystem. The robust suite of Salesforce tools has not only enabled us to navigate the complexities of scaling our business efficiently but has also empowered us to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving market.”
Salesforce recently announced the expansion of its Bengaluru office and its flagship Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Hyderabad, reinforcing India as a leading talent, knowledge, and global innovation hub for the company. Currently, Salesforce employs 11,000 people across its sites in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Gurugram, Pune, and Jaipur. The company’s growth in India is supported by an expansive ecosystem of established strategic partners, startups, over two million Salesforce developers, and more users of Trailhead – Salesforce’s free online learning platform – than any market outside the US. Salesforce continues to drive transformation across industries by collaborating with businesses of all sizes to create digital strategies leveraging the latest technologies.
