What is Chatter? Why are we using it?

Chatter is a new collaboration tool integrated into Salesforce.com that helps you share information and documents securely with diff erent groups within Medtronic. Available on your iPad, PC, Blackberry and iPhone devices, Chatter enables easier teamwork across BUs, regions and functions instantly and without email!

Key Benefits

• Private, secure sharing of team data
• Real time, instant information
• Less email with more control over what information you get and when you get it
• One place to share information about important accounts, contacts and deals
• Non-salesforce.com users can get Chatter Free access via a simple invitation by a current Chatter user
• Instant messaging from the field via iPad (available in late Q1, FY13)
• Works on iPad, Blackberry and iPhone

When To Use Chatter

• Receive and share instant updates on your most important accounts, contacts and opportunities
• Share deals/ tender data privately
• Privately collaborate on sensitive projects
• Get and share competitor updates
• Get feedback from a team without email
• Congratulate your team and share other key team information and updates