Salesforce.com unveils Salesforce1 for higher education | ZDNet
Summary
Salesforce has unveiled Salesforce1 for Higher Ed in order to connect campuses through social, mobile and cloud technologies. In addition, Salesforce has partnered with CRM solutions provider roundCorner and developed the Advancement Connect application, which "enables universities to optimize alumni relationships and fundraise from any device." "In an always-connected, always-on world, universities must meet the rising expectations of students and other stakeholders for institutional services that are personalized, interactive and immediate. Investing in the latest cloud and social technologies is vital to achieving this goal. Nonprofit universities are eligible for donated and discounted Salesforce licenses through the Salesforce.com Foundation.