Driving the Future of Sales Operations with Artificial Intelligence
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September 2017
Driving the Future of Sales Operations with Artificial Intelligence

Jack BorlandSales Operations Manager
Wolters Kluwer
Kingman TangQuote-to-Cash Intelligence
Apttus
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• What is Artificial Intelligence
• How is Wolters Kluwer applying AI to Sales Operations
• Demo
• Questions
Agenda
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Artificial Intelligence is All Around Us
Self Driving Car
Personal Assistant
Page Rank, Search Results
Product Recommendations
Movie Recommendations
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What Do AI And ML Mean?
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a broad reference that includes a set of methods, algorithms, and technologies that make underlying software capable of humanlike behavior.
• Machine Learning (ML) is a class of algorithms that can learn from, and make predictions on, data. It is a discipline of AI that gives "computers the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed”.
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Applied AI
• The practical application of AI to solve problems in business
• Can transform decision-making across many functional areas
• Can unite key functional areas on organizational goals
• Can improve efficiency, accuracy and profitability
• Allows staffers to do more creative and strategic work
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Applied AI And Future Success
Sixty percent of executives believe their future success depends on the successful implementation of AI
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Data is Fueling AI
8 *IDC Digital Universe report, 2014 http://www.emc.com/infographics/digital-universe-2014.htm
**Data Scientist: The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century, Oct 2012 https://hbr.org/2012/10/data-scientist-the-sexiest-job-of-the-21st-century

Use Apttus CPQ with Machine Learning to DriveQuote-to-Cash Outcomes
Quote Scoring
Predicts the probability of winning the deal and gives
sales reps recommendationsto improve the quote and
increase the win probability.
Cross-Sell / Up-Sell
Cross-sell and up-sell recommendations for products and services that customers are most likely to purchase based on
analysis of past purchases and similar customers.
Pricing Intelligence
Recommends optimal priceor discount levels for each
deal based on machinelearning analysis of the
deal characteristicsand sales history.
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Virtual Assistants are the New UI
Assist
Guide
Coach
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• Cross-sell / Up-Sell
• Pricing intelligence
• Quote scoring
• Alternative clause recommendation
• Contract cycle time prediction
• Contract risk scoring
• And more
And Max Gets Even Smarter with Apttus Machine Learning
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Polling Question #1
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What is the time horizon for your company to use AI?
We are using it now
In the next 12 months
12-24 months
Not a priority
Don’t know
AI can help us
50%
20%
10%
10%
10%

We are a global company that provides information, software, and services. Our customers are legal, business, tax, accounting, finance, audit, risk,
compliance, and healthcare professionals.
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• Very large product catalog
• Large amount of historical contract data
• Primarily a subscription business
Help sales rep find appropriate products to cross-sell
• Top line growth – more sales
• Rep efficiency gains – automate account research
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory US Business Casefor Artificial Intelligence
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• 6 Month Development Effort
– June-September 2016
– On Hold for Q4
– January-March 2017
• Launched April 2017
• Initial Feedback – saves time, provides valid recommendations
• Recommendations refreshing monthly
• Winner of the WK Legal & Regulatory Enterprise Achievement and Excellence in Action Award for Q1 2017
• Foundational for account planning strategic initiative
How is AI working at WK now
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DEMO
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Account Planning
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Makes Cross Sell Recommendations
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Makes Cross Sell Recommendations
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Creates A Quote Shopping Cart
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Creates A Quote
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Drives Next Steps
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Artificial Intelligence in the Future
IMMEDIATE
Create Whitespace
Max Assist -Oppty/Quote Creation
NEAR TERM
Territory Coverage Recommendations
Max User Guidance
MID TERM
Best Quote Recommendations
Price Optimization+ Usage
Max Coach
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• Define a clear business case for ML
• Set clear expectations
– Value increases as system learns
• Socialize the value of ML to identify additional stakeholders & use cases
• Plan for the future
– Extend incrementally
Best Practice Recommendations
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Polling Question #2
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What challenges do you see AI solving?
Adoption
Forecast Visibility
Bigger Deals / Renewals
Rogue Discounts
Other
AI can help us
7%
33%
60%
0%
0%

QUESTIONS
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About ApttusApttus, the category-defining Quote-to-Cash and Contract Lifecycle Management technology company, drives the vital business process between a buyer’s interest and the realization of revenue. Utilizing a patented combination of SaaS-based applications, the Apttus Intelligent Cloudplatform helps our customers, achieve better business outcomes. Enhanced by Machine Learning and Max, an artificial intelligent agent, Apttus applications include Configure Price Quote, Contract Lifecycle Management, E-Commerce, Billing Management, Revenue Recognition, Deal Management, Order Management, Promotions Management, Incentive Compensation Management, Rebate Management, and X-Author. The Apttus Intelligent Cloud platform is powered by the world’s most trusted cloud platforms, including Salesforce and Microsoft Azure. Apttus is based in San Mateo, California, with additional offices located across the globe. For more information visit: apttus.com