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The Linc Group, provider of infrastructure and technical services, knows that client prospecting and retention are key to
long-term success. To optimize the success of company and franchise offices, the company implemented customer relationship
management (CRM) software from Microsoft Dynamics, recently (...)
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Case Study: CRM Solution’s Superior Workflows and Multitenancy Create Stronger Customer
Service. Source: Microsoft. Document Type ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Customer relationship management (CRM) functionality can fall into four categories: core functionality; non-core functionality;
vertical, industry-specific features; and accounting-related features. When evaluating and selecting a CRM solution, enterprises
must be aware of the potential issues associated (...)
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Customer relationship management (CRM) functionality can fall into four categories: core functionality; non-core functionality;
vertical, industry...
Published:
2005-12-05
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For this Showdown, we looked at all three of the main CRM modules: sales force automation, marketing automation, and customer
service and support. To eliminate any chance of bias and to ensure a level playing field, all the criteria that make up these
three modules in our CRM Evaluation Center were given (...)
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For this Showdown, we looked at all three of the main CRM modules: sales force automation, marketing automation, and customer
service and support....
Published:
2008-09-29
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Abstract:
Surado Solutions aims to provide a complete customer relationship management suite. We'll analyze Surado CRM 5.0 from the
perspectives of core functionality, its distinguishing factors, and the challenges users may face when considering the Surado
solution. (...)
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Surado Solutions aims to provide a complete customer relationship management suite. We'll analyze Surado CRM 5.0 from
the perspectives of core fun...
Published:
2006-08-17
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Abstract:
The business case for integrating call center service resolution management into customer relationship management is becoming
increasingly obvious, as companies need to rely more on inbound (customer-generated) calls than on outbound telemarketing
efforts. (...)
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The business case for integrating call center service resolution management into customer relationship management is becoming
increasingly obvious...
Published:
2007-12-07
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Abstract:
The customer relationship management (CRM) market is changing. Over half the market is served by small vendors. Fully integrated
business suites like NetSuite standalone solutions like salesforce.com, are heeding the demand for software as a service,
but they are approaching the market with very differen (...)
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The customer relationship management (CRM) market is changing. Over half the market is served by small vendors. Fully integrated
business suites l...
Published:
2005-12-06
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Abstract:
In today's software frenzy and with the increasing demand for applications that provide maximum return on investment, many
companies have failed to focus on subjects like reliability, downtime, and scalability. Since 1991, Touchtone Corporation
has devoted its efforts to developing and maintaining a clie (...)
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In today's software frenzy and with the increasing demand for applications that provide maximum return on investment,
many companies have failed t...
Published:
2004-06-15
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Abstract:
Customer relationship management (CRM) can be a tool for positive change in businesses' operations. Or CRM can—unintentionally—cause
a host of problems, from lost employee time to lost customer data. But with the right information, implementing CRM allows
evolution without the upset of revolution. (...)
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customer service as crm solution:
Customer relationship management (CRM) can be a tool for positive change in businesses' operations. Or CRM can—unintentionally—cause
a host of pro...
Published:
2007-09-24
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Abstract:
Major vendors are noting the growing demand for software as a service. However, smaller providers are forging new ground
by offering services for inventory and collaborative planning. (...)
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Major vendors are noting the growing demand for software as a service. However, smaller providers are forging new ground by
offering services for ...
Published:
2006-03-16
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Abstract:
A CRM solution, to be successful, has to support cross-business processes and a number of operations within the business,
from Marketing to Service, including Sales. This integration of what, historically, has been treated as very separate parts
of the organization, provides the opportunity to rethink e (...)
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A CRM solution, to be successful, has to support cross-business processes and a number of operations within the business,
from Marketing to Servic...
Published:
2003-07-10
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Abstract:
Cognos, one of the largest business intelligence and on-line analytical processing vendors, has announced an aggressive customer
relationship management initiative to supply the extensive interactive reporting, analysis, and scorecarding functionality
needed to leverage the data supplied by products like (...)
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Cognos, one of the largest business intelligence and on-line analytical processing vendors, has announced an aggressive customer
relationship mana...
Published:
2000-11-06
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Abstract:
While the ERP mid-market has seen more vibrant intra-market merger & acquisition activity during 2001, it appears that 2002
will, for some more tenacious Tier 2/Tier 3 vendors, be the year of delivering products under their own steam as to counteract
the onslaught by Tier 1 vendors and mid-market juggern (...)
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While the ERP mid-market has seen more vibrant intra-market merger & acquisition activity during 2001, it appears that
2002 will, for some more te...
Published:
2002-04-19
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Abstract:
In 2004, Best Software acquired ACCPAC through its parent company The Sage Group plc and has now released a new version of
its CRM product: SalesLogix 6.2. Their objective is clearly to gain as much market share as possible in the growing small
and medium sized enterprise market (SME). Acquiring addition (...)
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In 2004, Best Software acquired ACCPAC through its parent company The Sage Group plc and has now released a new version of
its CRM product: SalesL...
Published:
2004-08-05
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Abstract:
Two recent moves by Lawson Software have stunned the market: 1) it discontinued its in-house CRM development in favor for
partnering with Siebel Systems, and 2) it announced the intention to deliver its product also via 3rd-party Application Service
Providers (ASPs). We express our views in this regard. (...)
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Two recent moves by Lawson Software have stunned the market: 1) it discontinued its in-house CRM development in favor for
partnering with Siebel S...
Published:
2000-05-18
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Abstract:
On May 2, SAP AG, the leading provider of enterprise software applications, announced a strategic alliance with Nortel Networks
to develop and integrate industry-specific CRM solutions. (...)
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On May 2, SAP AG, the leading provider of enterprise software applications, announced a strategic alliance with Nortel Networks
to develop and int...
Published:
2000-05-31
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Abstract:
Chemical company H.B. Fuller has leveraged the Internet to improve their level of customer service. (...)
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Chemical company HB Fuller has leveraged the Internet to improve their level of customer service.
Published:
2001-09-15
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Abstract:
Cincom’s latest CRM product release offers a compelling value proposition for many ‘to order’ manufacturing enterprises.
While it is a product that may raise the bar in its target markets, the competitive offering is not exactly a pushover. (...)
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Cincom’s latest CRM product release offers a compelling value proposition for many ‘to order’ manufacturing enterprises. While
it is a product tha...
Published:
2002-11-26
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Abstract:
While Microsoft might be honest today with its claims of staying away from the true enterprise-level CRM applications space,
no one can be sure that its appetite will remain in check for very long. (...)
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While Microsoft might be honest today with its claims of staying away from the true enterprise-level CRM applications space,
no one can be sure th...
Published:
2002-03-08
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Abstract:
While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and bracing for a long summer drought, fat cash
cushioned Microsoft has been putting together the pieces of its CRM (and likely the overall enterprise applications) strategy
mosaic (...)
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While most of its applications co-opetitors have been licking their wounds and bracing for a long summer drought, fat cash
cushioned Microsoft has...
Published:
2002-08-15
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Abstract:
MAPICS has consistently scored above average in the following customer-service & support benchmarks: reliability, quality
of support, vendor stability, ease of doing business, and affiliate product and industry knowledge. However, limited platform
support means that AS/400 products will contribute more t (...)
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MAPICS has consistently scored above average in the following customer-service & support benchmarks: reliability, quality
of support, vendor stabi...
Published:
1999-09-01