Data 360 (formerly Salesforce Data Cloud) Features
Data Integration (9)
1st-Party Data Integration
Integration with ad servers, DSPs, and SSPs, and other data sources for in- and out-bound data transfer.
2nd-Party Data Integration
Allows user to combine first party data collected with additional first party data of strategic partners.
3rd-Party Data Integration
Breadth of standard integrations to third-party data providers.
Offline Data Integration
Able to easily integrate data from offline sources.
Mobile Data Integration
Able to easily integrate mobile data within the DMP platform.
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Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Ad Network Integration
connects advertisers to websites that want to host advertisements.
Data Analysis & Optimization (5)
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Audience Segmentation
Ease of segmenting user profiles into groups.
Recommendations
Analyzes data to find and recommend the highest value customer segmentations.
Standard Dashboards
Provides pre-built dashboards to aggregate and display data.
Custom Reports
Allows users to easily build customized reports and dashboards.
Campaign Segmentation
Group campaigns by project, client, or campaign for better management.
Platform (10)
Data Permissions
Able to set data permissions for strategic partners.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
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Performance and Reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond.
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Enterprise Scalability
Provides features to allow scaling for large organizations.
Internationalization
Enables users to use the DMP in multiple languages.
Advertising Management
Manage advertising space and its sales within your network or publication
Performance Management
Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems
Campaign Management
Create a collection of marketing actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze campaign results
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
Customer Experience Management
Track and understand a customer's overall satisfaction with a product or service to identify areas of improvement.
Administration (9)
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Data Modelling
Tools to (re)structure data in a manner that allows extracting insights quickly and accurately
Recommendations
Analyzes data to find and recommend the highest value customer segmentations.
Workflow Management
Tools to create and adjust workflows to ensure consistency.
Dashboards and Visualizations
Presents information and analytics in a digestible, intuitive, and visually appealing way.
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Rules-Based Workflow
Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work
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Marketing Integrations
Integrates with marketing software to assist with the creation of targeted marketing campaigns
Ad Integrations
Integrates with digital advertising platforms to optimize and target ad campaigns
Data Exporting
Allows users to export audience data into different formats
Compliance (5)
Sensitive Data Compliance
Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards.
Training and Guidelines
Provides guidelines or training related to sensitive data compliance requirements,
Policy Enforcement
Allows administrators to set policies for security and data governance
Compliance Monitoring
Monitors data quality and send alerts based on violations or misuse
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Data Quality (3)
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Data Preparation
Curates collected data for big data analytics solutions to analyze, manipulate, and model
Data Distribution
Facilitates the disseminating of collected big data throughout parallel computing clusters
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Data Unification
Compile data from across all systems so that users can view relevant information easily.
Data Sourcing (7)
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Data Enrichment
Uses external data sources to improve customer profiles.
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Expandability
Can be updated to accept new sources and types of data.
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Content Marketing
Can act as a content marketing platform.
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Multiple Devices
Can engage with customers across any device with a consistent message.
Email Marketing
Create and send email blasts/campaigns
Multi-Channel Marketing
Coordinate marketing efforts across channels (email, landing pages, social media, etc.)
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Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Intelligence (3)
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Marketing Metrics
Provides analysis of marketing program ROI and efficiency.
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Predictive Modeling
Predicts outcomes based on statistical models; can give insight to "what-if" scenarios.
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Recommendation Engine
Uses artificial intelligence to provide suggestions based on desired outcomes.
Audiences (4)
Audience Insights
Delivers in-depth, actionable insights on audience demographics, interests, affinities, and behaviors
Influencer Identification
Helps users identify influencers or thought leaders within their target audience
Buyer Personas
Identifies or creates customer profiles and personas
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Segmentation
Offers tools for building custom audience segments
Data Analysis (4)
Network Analysis
Identifies and visualizes how audience segments relate to one another
Dashboards
Offers customizable dashboards and reports
Visualizations
Allows users to visualize and interact with data to gain deeper insights
Advanced Filtering
Allows users to drill down or slice and dice audience data with filters
Management (16)
Business Glossary
Lets users build a glossary of business terms, vocabulary and definitions across multiple tools.
Data Discovery
Provides a built-in integrated data catalog that allows users to easily locate data across multiple sources.
Data Profililng
Monitors and cleanses data with the help of business rules and analytical algorithms.
Reporting and Visualization
Visualize data flows and lineage that demonstrates compliance with reports and dashboards through a single console.
Data Lineage
Provides an automated data lineage functionality which provides visibility over the entire data movement journey from data origination to destination.
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Hierarchy Management
Captures and manages data hierarchy and definitions.
Reference Data Management
Helps integrate external and internal reference data such as industry codes, entity identifiers, country codes etc used to categorize information across systems.
Data Lineage
Helps understand the origination and route of data along with the transformations happening across various domains.
Metadata Management
Provides context and information for data assets stored across domains and ensures adherence to established policies and processes.
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Process Management
Catalog Management
Create and manage digital catalog of products/services with their details, specifications, and price
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Multi-Channel Management
Manage inventory, communication, marketing, orders & more across warehouses, stores and online channels
Security (11)
Access Control
Authenticates and authorizes individuals to access the data they are allowed to see and use.
Roles Management
Helps identify and manage the roles of owners and stewards of data.
Compliance Management
Helps adhere to data privacy regulations and norms.
Deletion Management
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Process Management
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Metadata Management
Collect and maintain structured information that describes data or content
Data Governance
Encompasses of policies, principles and qualities to promote access to accurate and certified master data.
Data Masking
Helps mask or hide critical information to prevent unauthorized access.
Maintainence (3)
Data Quality Management
Defines, validates, and monitors business rules to safeguard master data readiness.
Policy Management
Allows users to create and review data policies to make them consistent across the organization.
Data Storage Management
Manage and store data in a database
Functionality (5)
Multi-Domain
Centralizes the management of multiple domains of master data which includes product, customer, vendor, asset, location and pricing.
Match & Merge
Matches master data records and merges them into a single accurate record across source systems.
Relationship Mapping
Shows relationships between records and entries, defined in a repository model.
User Interface
Provides a simple customizable design environment to develop custom UIs using simple drag and drop actions.
Data Mapping
Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization
Generative AI (3)
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Agentic AI - Firewall Software (3)
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Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
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Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
AI/Machine Learning
Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data
Agentic AI - Data Governance (8)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
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Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Active Directory Integration
Integrates with Active Directory
Agentic AI - Audience Intelligence Platforms (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
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Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Data Management Platform (DMP) (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Campaign Planning
Plan and strategize marketing campaigns
Additional Functionality (181)
Contact Database
Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc.
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Data Migration
Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used
Engagement Tracking
Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Audience Targeting
Identify a particular segment of population based on specific criteria and customize your efforts to attract their attention
Data Capture and Transfer
Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources
Competitive Analysis
Evaluating strengths and weaknesses of companies with the same target audience
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Content Library
Centralized repository to store content and assets
Data Mapping
Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization
Customer Journey Mapping
Visualize and analyze customer experience across all touchpoints and channels
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
SMS Marketing
Send promotional campaigns or transactional messages via text messages
Data Recovery
Ability to restore deleted, hidden, or lost data from an email server/system
Drip Campaigns
Send automated marketing emails based on user actions over a predetermined period
Customer Database
A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.
Email Marketing
Create and send email blasts/campaigns
Data Profiling
Examines, analyzes, and organizes data to create relevant summaries or graphs.
Multi-Channel Marketing
Coordinate marketing efforts across channels (email, landing pages, social media, etc.)
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Click Tracking
Track the amount of clicks on individual products to measure campaign results
Behavior Tracking
Track visitors'/audience's responses across web pages and other optimized content
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Data Transformation
Translate EDI formats into data suitable for use with company applications.
Multi-Campaign
Manage multiple campaigns in one system
A/B Testing
Test multiple versions of emails, forms, content, or other campaign elements to gauge effectiveness
Campaign Analytics
Track and interpret campaign performance metrics
Data Verification
Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies
Data Extraction
Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources
Behavioral Analytics
Track and analyse user behavior within a system or network
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Multiple Data Sources
Allows users to manage data from a number of sources
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
ROI Tracking
Monitor conversion rates and analyze effectiveness and profitability of marketing efforts
Predictive Analytics
Predict future data based on historical data sets
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Data Migration
Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used
Archiving & Retention
Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes
Data Capture and Transfer
Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Data Profiling
Examines, analyzes, and organizes data to create relevant summaries or graphs.
Authentication
Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
HIPAA Compliant
Compliant with HIPAA, which sets standards for sensitive patient data protection
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Risk Assessment
Initiate collection and analysis of known risks
Data Mapping
Track the management and flow of data throughout the organization
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Multiple Data Sources
Allows users to manage data from a number of sources
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Automatic Backup
Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Multiple Data Sources
Allows users to manage data from a number of sources
Data Migration
Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Data Quality Control
Establish guidelines about how much and what kind of data can be stored in the repository
Data Profiling
Examines, analyzes, and organizes data to create relevant summaries or graphs.
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Data Connectors
Connect to big data sources
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Data Verification
Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies
Data Extraction
Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources
Deduplication
Data compression technique for eliminating duplicate copies of repeating data
Visualization
Graphical representation of data or processes
Data Capture and Transfer
Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Version Control
Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions
Engagement Tracking
Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product
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Contact Management
Manage, organize, and store contact information
Customer Journey Mapping
Visualize and analyze customer experience across all touchpoints and channels
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
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API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
A/B Testing
Test multiple versions of emails, forms, content, or other campaign elements to gauge effectiveness
Lead Generation
Manage the process of attracting and converting business prospects into leads
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Data Integration
Combining data from different sources and providing a unified view
Customer Activity Tracking
A report showing what actions customers perform
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Campaign Segmentation
Group campaigns by project, client, or campaign for better management.
Lead Capture
Automatically identify and save contact information of potential customers
Contact Database
Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc.
Campaign Management
Create a collection of marketing actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze campaign results
Behavior Tracking
Track visitors'/audience's responses across web pages and other optimized content
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Lead Qualification
Score a lead on their quality or likelihood to buy based on certain behaviors
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Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Template Management
Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Predictive Analytics
Predict future data based on historical data sets
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
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Personalization
Adjust communications based on previous interactions or personal preferences
Campaign Planning
Plan and strategize marketing campaigns
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Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Behavioral Analytics
Track and analyse user behavior within a system or network
Email Tracking
Track delivered, received, and opened emails
Campaign Analytics
Track and interpret campaign performance metrics
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Customer Segmentation
Process of dividing customers into groups based on common characteristics
Multi-Channel Communication
Allows communication with customers or users via multiple channels such as phone, email, live chat, etc.
Lead Management
Store information about leads or contacts and track, manage and nurture them throughout the sales process
Channel Management
Manage various distribution channels, build relations with channel partners, and track their performance
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
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Audience Targeting
Identify a particular segment of population based on specific criteria and customize your efforts to attract their attention
GDPR Compliance
Ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation protocols
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Customer Profiles
Record customer information, purchase history, and other notes
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Customer Database
A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.
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Multiple Data Sources
Allows users to manage data from a number of sources
Event Triggered Actions
Predefined actions automatically performed on the occurance of specific events
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Data Cleansing
Removes data that is incomplete, inaccurate, or irrelevant from a dataset
Data Extraction
Automatically retrieve and pull information from documents, websites, images, data sets, and other sources
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Data Verification
Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies
Information Governance
Accountability over info/data that ensures appropriate behavior in the valuation, creation, storage, use, archiving & deletion of info.
Data Capture and Transfer
Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Data Migration
Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used
Behavior Analytics
Track and analyze user behavior within a system or network
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Interactive queries
queries that are executed when needed and are usually not repeated on a pre-defined cadence.
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Multiple Data Sources
Allows users to manage data from a number of sources
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
AI/Machine Learning
Software program that continuously adjusts its behavior based on observed data
Master Data Management
Verify, organize, manage & store enterprise data assets in a centralized repository
Task Scheduling
Track and manage the scheduling of tasks
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Customer Database
A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Data Visualization
Graphical representation of data
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Full Text Search
Search for specific words or phrases within a document or database
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Data Quality Control
Establish guidelines about how much and what kind of data can be stored in the repository
Data Connectors
Connect to big data sources
Automatic Backup
Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Data Analysis Tools
Analyze survey results via statistical testing or crosstabs directly within the software
Data Synchronization
Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency
Metadata Management
Collect and maintain structured information that describes data or content
Dashboard Creation
Creation and customization of dashboards
Visual Analytics
Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
Data Integration
Combining data from different sources and providing a unified view
Database Support
Supports common databases such as MySQL and Oracle
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