Salesforce.com hoping to expand within the cloud market

While Salesforce.com is well known for its CRM system software, including those based in the cloud, the company has been hoping to expand its presence in regards to cloud computing. 

Currently, Salesforce.com does offer cloud-based software products, such as Force.com, AppExchange and Database.com. In fact, cloud-based CRM and other software represents 63 percent and 26 percent, respectively, of the price estimate for Salesforce.com stock.

For Salesforce to increase its market share in the cloud sector, its cloud-based offerings will need to gain considerable traction. Sales for Force.com and AppExchange have not been abundant yet. However, if the two pieces of software see increased use, which, based upon recent reports, could happen, Salesforce.com would then begin to separate itself from the pack.

Aiding Salesforce.com's chances is a recent report from research company Gartner, which predicted the CRM market would experience a three-year shakeup as it undergoes rapid changes with increased sales and marketing.