SuccessFactors

Overview

SuccessFactors delivers an integrated suite of talent and performance management solutions to organizations of all sizes through the Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Over the years, companies have learned that the most valuable asset they have is their employees. SuccessFactors solutions help unify the workforce and align them with key goals and objectives, while improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the employees. Their solutions also help managers and employees to stay focused, productive, and match rewards to success, while building a better career path.

At the same time, SuccessFactors also took a more unique approach to their SaaS architecture with four elements:

1. a hybrid multi-tenant database architecture ensures scalability, security, and allows for customization
2. they leverage the benefits that come with a standard relational database management system (RDBMS) and an in-memory object database for structuring and storing data
3. a hierarchical data algorithm significantly improves performance for common use cases
4. a Web 2.0 platform agnostic ensures that suite functionality can be delivered leveraging the best possible method required, based on the intended user experience.

Today, SuccessFactors has over 2,700 customers -- including 20% of the Fortune 500 -- across just about every industry, and includes 4.7 million users, across 185 countries. Their software is available in 31 languages.

Value Proposition

SuccessFactors claims its solutions can increase revenue by 2-3%. Their solutions help align people to goals, improve operational efficiency, retain and reward top performers, and weed out underperformers. Hybrid multi-tennant database architecture ensures it's highly-scalable and secure, while still giving customers a highly configurable solution. And, because it's delivered on-demand there's a lower total cost of ownership.

Products & Services

SuccessFactors delivers it's performance management solutions based on company size: Mega Business (20,000+), Enterprise Business (between 2,501 - 20,000), Mid-Sized Business (between 501 - 20,0000) and Small Business (1-500). Within these categories you'll find:

• Goal Management
• Performance Management
• 360-Degree Reviews
• Compensation Mangement
• Learning and Development
• Succession Management
• Recruiting Management
• Employee Profile
• Analytics and Reporting
• Stack Ranker
• Business Performance Accelerators