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Abstract:
While the existing loyal client base and affiliate channel remains MAPICS’ trump card in these difficult times, the recent
partnership initiatives bundled with a unified product branding might be the way to more effectively sell beyond the current
XA client base, which is the must for the long-term via (...)
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While the existing loyal client base and affiliate channel remains MAPICS’ trump card in these difficult times, the recent
partnership initiatives...
Published:
2001-10-08
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Abstract:
When selecting a CRM vendor should you go with a one-source solution, reducing the need for integration with other corporate
data sources, or go with a best-of-breed approach, getting the best in each category but being left with standalone applications
that must be integrated? This article compares the (...)
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When selecting a CRM vendor should you go with a one-source solution, reducing the need for integration with other corporate
data sources, or go w...
Published:
2001-09-05
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Abstract:
P.J. Jakovljevic clarifies the market positioning of Sage's enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management
(CRM) portfolios. Having developed an extraordinary customer experience (ECE) strategy—“Enrich, Connect, Grow”—Sage is firming
up its enterprise resource planning (ER (...)
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PJ Jakovljevic clarifies the market positioning of Sage's enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship
management (CRM) portfolio...
Published:
2011-05-13
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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: 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:
On January 3, 2000 PeopleSoft Inc. announced it had completed its acquisition of The Vantive Corporation, the world's second-largest
independent supplier of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions. The transaction was completed December 31, 1999
with the issuance of approximately 28 million shar (...)
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On January 3, 2000 PeopleSoft Inc. announced it had completed its acquisition of The Vantive Corporation, the world's
second-largest independent s...
Published:
2000-01-21
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Abstract:
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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integrated crm solutions:
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:
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:
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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integrated crm solutions:
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:
Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling
the market it will not easily be overlooked. (...)
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integrated crm solutions:
Having garnered a powerful broad enterprise applications portfolio, Best Software is challenging the competition and telling
the market it will no...
Published:
2002-07-29
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Abstract:
J.D. Edwards announced plans to acquire CRM vendor YOUcentric, Inc. At the same time, they have severed their 18 month relationship
with Siebel and ended integration plans between J.D. Edwards core functionalities and Siebel’s eFrontOffice capabilities.
Abrupt? Yes. Unexpected? Possibly. In the b (...)
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JD Edwards announced plans to acquire CRM vendor YOUcentric, Inc. At the same time, they have severed their 18 month relationship
with Siebel a...
Published:
2001-08-28
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Abstract:
Amdocs Management Limited announced that it reached an agreement with Nortel Networks to acquire the assets of Nortel’s Clarify
business for US $200 million. Nortel is jettisoning business units that are not in line with its current vision. Who is Amdocs,
and what do they plan to do with their newly-a (...)
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integrated crm solutions:
Amdocs Management Limited announced that it reached an agreement with Nortel Networks to acquire the assets of Nortel’s Clarify
business for US $2...
Published:
2001-10-26
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Abstract:
C.R.M. itself is an acronym, standing for Customer Relationship Management. This is part one of three-part article to provide
explanation and meaning for most of the common CRM phraseology. Here, in alphabetical order, is the Lexicon of CRM. (...)
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integrated crm solutions:
CRM itself is an acronym, standing for Customer Relationship Management. This is part one of three-part article to provide
explanation and mea...
Published:
2001-10-12
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Abstract:
Plex Online integrates with salesforce.com's Sales Cloud 2. TEC interviews Patrick Fetterman, vice president of marketing
at Plex Systems. In early 2011 Plex Systems announced that it has integrated its software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise resource
planning (ERP) product with salesforce.com’s Sales C (...)
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integrated crm solutions:
Plex Online integrates with salesforce.com's Sales Cloud 2. TEC interviews Patrick Fetterman, vice president of marketing
at Plex Systems. In early...
Published:
2011-01-28
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Abstract:
TEC recently reviewed Maximizer Enterprise 8. Tailored to the latest Internet technology, the offering is aggressively priced.
Rich functionality is offered in a three-module structure that continues to compete in the demanding "best fit," customer
relationship management, small and medium enterprise mar (...)
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integrated crm solutions:
TEC recently reviewed Maximizer Enterprise 8. Tailored to the latest Internet technology, the offering is aggressively priced.
Rich functionality ...
Published:
2004-09-23
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Abstract:
This time the merger and acquisition of Connect-Care by Firstwave appears to be a search for vertical market access. Connect-Care
provides a direct reach to 87 software vendors that may represent both vertical expertise and a network of resellers. The
stakes are high. Will the Firstwave technical lead an (...)
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integrated crm solutions:
This time the merger and acquisition of Connect-Care by Firstwave appears to be a search for vertical market access. Connect-Care
provides a direc...
Published:
2003-04-13
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Abstract:
The Scala and Microsoft alliance in the CRM arena has merits of mutual benefits, particularly in the short to medium term,
but due to vacillating motives of the participants that compete in the other enterprise applications fields, will it last?
For the time being, Microsoft will likely be content to hel (...)
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integrated crm solutions:
The Scala and Microsoft alliance in the CRM arena has merits of mutual benefits, particularly in the short to medium term,
but due to vacillating ...
Published:
2003-08-28
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Abstract:
Collaboration between Amdocs and SAS, if truly committed to by both, should make it possible to collect and analyze information
stored in these Amdocs' systems, and deliver the conclusions and recommendations to the operator's decision-makers in the
form of graphs and practical reports. (...)
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integrated crm solutions:
Collaboration between Amdocs and SAS, if truly committed to by both, should make it possible to collect and analyze information
stored in these Am...
Published:
2005-08-05
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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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integrated crm solutions:
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:
Microsoft Convergence 2003 provided a perfect learning experience to appreciate the overall Microsoft Business solutions
and the directions that Microsoft intends to take. To that end the word 'convergence' was not an element of pure fate but
rather a portrayal of integration between Microsoft back and f (...)
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integrated crm solutions:
Microsoft Convergence 2003 provided a perfect learning experience to appreciate the overall Microsoft Business solutions and
the directions that M...
Published:
2003-05-02
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Abstract:
Why has it been so difficult for CRM point solution providers to even find a white knight, which has not generally been the
case with even ancient ERP products? Could it be that while the traditional introspective mind-set of ERP becomes history,
its functionality remains critical and CRM is being absorb (...)
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integrated crm solutions:
Why has it been so difficult for CRM point solution providers to even find a white knight, which has not generally been the
case with even ancient...
Published:
2003-03-28