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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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microsoft customer relationship management:
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:
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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microsoft customer relationship management:
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:
The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has
caused many organizations with reservations about hosted solutions to think twice. So what exactly are its advantages and
disadvantages? (...)
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microsoft customer relationship management:
The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has
caused many organizatio...
Published:
2006-07-07
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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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microsoft customer relationship management:
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:
Next generation networks may eventually allow us to interact with the world in a way compatible with how we live. This would
have the greatest impact on our ability to add value to the people we do business with. (...)
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microsoft customer relationship management:
Next generation networks may eventually allow us to interact with the world in a way compatible with how we live. This would
have the greatest imp...
Published:
2006-10-24
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microsoft customer relationship management:
... for the future customer relationship management (CRM)
offering, I could quite understand Agresso’s initial temptation for leveraging Microsoft Dynamics CRM ...
Published:
2008-01-28
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Abstract:
Mid-sized companies have the agility of small businesses, and are resource-rich enough to handle CRM implementation. However,
without comprehensive planning, attainable objectives, metrics, and check points mid-sized companies will not realize success
and full potential from their CRM system. (...)
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microsoft customer relationship management:
Mid-sized companies have the agility of small businesses, and are resource-rich enough to handle CRM implementation. However,
without comprehensiv...
Published:
2005-02-14
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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 (...)
Excerpt related to
microsoft customer relationship management:
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:
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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microsoft customer relationship management:
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:
Developing the competitive edge involves information gathering and communicating. Using a continuous feedback loop that incorporates
sales, service, and customer satisfaction, will help you realize the benefits of a CRM system. (...)
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microsoft customer relationship management:
Developing the competitive edge involves information gathering and communicating. Using a continuous feedback loop that incorporates
sales, servic...
Published:
2005-02-16
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Abstract:
Creating specific CRM strategies means developing measurable goals and calculating your ROI to achieve them. These in addition
to a technical framework, sales and marketing strategies, including Internet strategies, and customer satisfaction metrics
will create a smooth running CRM machine in your compan (...)
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microsoft customer relationship management:
Creating specific CRM strategies means developing measurable goals and calculating your ROI to achieve them. These in addition
to a technical fram...
Published:
2005-02-17
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Abstract:
The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has
caused many organizations with reservations about hosted solutions to think twice. So what exactly are its advantages and
disadvantages? (...)
Excerpt related to
microsoft customer relationship management:
The dot-com revolution has left few impressions as significant as the hosted software phenomenon. In fact, its success has
caused many organizatio...
Published:
2006-07-07
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Abstract:
No company today can afford to ignore the value of its customers' natural social networking behavior. The advantages that
these social networks can bring to a company's customer relationship management platform are powerful tools that can ultimately
improve its products. (...)
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microsoft customer relationship management:
No company today can afford to ignore the value of its customers' natural social networking behavior. The advantages that
these social networks ca...
Published:
2007-05-28
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Abstract:
CRM system can increase your profits and build customer loyalty by streamlining your processes and provide better quality
products and services. However, you first must be prepared to overcome lack of requirements, combat scope creep, and compensate
for lack of skills. (...)
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microsoft customer relationship management:
CRM system can increase your profits and build customer loyalty by streamlining your processes and provide better quality
products and services. H...
Published:
2005-02-15
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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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microsoft customer relationship management:
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:
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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microsoft customer relationship management:
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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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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microsoft customer relationship management:
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:
Applications are more often outsourced than infrastructure, and this is increasingly done through software as a service (SaaS).
Vendors such as WebEx, Webcom, MCA Solutions, and Ariba are delivering applications as SaaS. (...)
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microsoft customer relationship management:
Applications are more often outsourced than infrastructure, and this is increasingly done through software as a service (SaaS).
Vendors such as We...
Published:
2006-03-17
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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. (...)
Excerpt related to
microsoft customer relationship management:
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:
Microsoft’s ambition will be its greatest challenge, as the company is concurrently experiencing an almost disruptive technology
transition from Windows to .NET, using Internet rather than PCs. Microsoft Business Solutions is now up to its gills with
soul-searching dilemmas, possibly with more issues t (...)
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microsoft customer relationship management:
Microsoft’s ambition will be its greatest challenge, as the company is concurrently experiencing an almost disruptive technology
transition from W...
Published:
2002-08-16