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A Leap from Sales Force Automation to System of Record: GoCoo! Platform

In an era where data drives business success, SALES GO Corporation, located in Chuo, Tokyo, is pioneering a shift with the introduction of its latest innovation, the GoCoo! Platform. With a mission to empower all companies through the 'power of data,' this new platform extends beyond traditional Sales Force Automation (SFA) systems, evolving into a robust System of Record (SoR). This marks a significant milestone for SALES GO as it establishes itself as a data platform enterprise originating from Japan, capable of providing essential infrastructures directly leveraged by AI.

Transforming Software Value in the AI Age

As artificial intelligence experiences rapid advancements, the landscape of the software business faces a transformative shift. Historically, Software as a Service (SaaS) has mandated that customers actively engage with tools to enhance operations. However, with the growing capabilities of AI to assist and execute tasks, software value is transitioning from a focus on 'functions' to a realization of 'outcomes.' Therefore, businesses must now prioritize having consistent, coherent data infrastructures that allow for effective utilization of AI, rather than merely possessing AI features.

The Evolution of GoCoo!

Positioned as a provider of vital data infrastructure, SALES GO recognizes the need for innovative solutions that support corporate activities in this new landscape. The GoCoo! Platform not only adapts the principles of SFA to suit the AI era but fundamentally redefines it as a SoR. Unlike standard sales management tools, GoCoo! gathers and centralizes relevant business data, making it accessible for other business systems and AI applications. In this way, GoCoo! is not just an SFA; it is a comprehensive support system for all business activities, rooted in sales data.

GoCoo! Platform Structure and Data Hub Role

The GoCoo! Platform integrates various sales-related data such as corporate information, representative details, transaction histories, activity logs, and sales projections, alongside contract details and other operational data. This makes it a flexible SoR while serving also as an application foundation where business applications can function effectively. Through REST APIs and an operational automation integration engine, the platform connects seamlessly with external systems including accounting software, marketing automation tools, Business Intelligence systems, chat applications, reporting systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning software, thereby serving as a critical Data Hub that supports comprehensive business operations.

In the architecture designed for the AI era, GoCoo! serves as a Single Source of Truth, with an operational automation integration engine and REST APIs layered above it. This design ensures that AI can securely access only verified SoR data, minimizing the risk of misinformation while enabling analysis, recommendations, summarizations, and operational assistance. Consequently, users can collaborate with AI in their decision-making and execution processes more efficiently.

The Three Core Values of GoCoo! Platform

Notably, SALES GO does not dismiss the importance of SFA; rather, it updates and redefines its use for the AI generation. The next-generation SFA envisioned by SALES GO accommodates both human users and AI, enabling critical sales decisions, analyses, and automation. The main contributions of the GoCoo! Platform include:

1. Data Integrity: Centralizing scattered data to maintain accurate representations of corporate activities.
2. Data Reusability: Allowing previously inputted and accumulated data to be utilized across various systems and functions.
3. Promotion of AI Utilization: Providing a solid foundation for integrated data that AI can refer to safely, fostering analytical, suggestive, summarizing, and operational support functionalities.

SALES GO aspires to be much more than just an alternative to Salesforce, HubSpot, or kintone. It aims to harness sales practices to build an accurate repository of business data, integrate with external systems, drive automation within operations, and enable AI to utilize this data effectively. Ultimately, the ambition is to realize a comprehensive data infrastructure supporting all corporate activities in the AI era.

A Vision for the Future: SALES GO’s Commitment

According to Yuki Uchiyama, the CEO of SALES GO, the competitive edge in the coming corporate landscape will not rely solely on the software one adopts but will pivot significantly on having a robust data foundation amenable to AI extraction. SALES GO is committed to not simply being categorized as an SFA company, but rather as a transformative force, advancing SFA into a system of record while laying the groundwork for the data infrastructures necessary in the AI age. Through the GoCoo! Platform, SALES GO aims to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Japanese enterprises, steering them towards transformative operational innovations.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: SALES GO Corporation
• - Location: 3-12-5 Tsukiji, Chuo, Tokyo, +SHIFT TSUKIJI 2F
• - CEO: Yuki Uchiyama
• - Business Focus: Development and provision of sales data infrastructures, business data framework construction support, AI utilization support, and operational automation support.
• - Website: salesgo.co.jp