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Hitting Your Numbers: Creating Sales Excellence with Commercial Open Source CRM by SugarCRM Inc. June 02, 2009 - (Free Research) A CRM system can help drive sales performance, so the decision of which CRM provider is right for your sales organization is very important. This paper discusses the benefits of having SugarCRM® as your CRM provider and how it is based on commercial open source software, which gives the product a variety of benefits over other CRM providers.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Making the most of customer data: CRM analytics by SearchCRM April 02, 2013 - (Free Research) View this white paper to unlock the power behind CRM analytics. It explains how you can develop a view of the customer by analyzing social media data. Find out how to make the most of tweets and Facebook postings by reading this resource now.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Navigating the path to satisfying online customer experience by Tealeaf November 23, 2011 - (Free Research) Read this exclusive e-guide to get an executive-level, 360-degree view on which CRM approaches are best for different business scenarios -- from winning strategies for mobile users to social CRM tools to best practices for multi-channel customer experiences.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Build Your Own SAP CRM Solution — and Know Exactly How Much It Will Cost by SAP America, Inc. July 19, 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper provides an overview of a rapid deployment strategy designed to take the guesswork out of implementing CRM. Inside, learn how this approach can let you pick and choose features which matter the most to your organization while avoiding playing for ones you don't to provide an accurate, upfront price.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Automating Extended Business Processes by SAP America, Inc. April 12, 2010 - (Free Research) Download now to learn the degree to which extended processes have been automated throughout the enterprise; business behaviors and efficacy associated with automating ad-hoc and paper-based business processes and benefits that have been derived from automating manual business processes.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Microsoft catches up with iPad support for Dynamics CRM by ComputerWeekly.com April 05, 2013 - (Free Research) Nucleus Research assesses Microsoft's long-awaited announcement for iPad support and new Yammer capabilities for Dynamics CRM.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

White Paper: Application Retirement: Enterprise Data Management Strategies for Decommissioning Projects by IBM March 17, 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper explains how an information governance strategy that includes the database archiving capabilities of the IBM ®InfoSphere™ Optim™ Data GrowthSolution can help increase the business value of your enterprise applications and simplify your IT infrastructure to garner significant savings.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

IT as a driver of M&A success by ComputerWeekly.com March 09, 2012 - (Free Research) IT considerations are not given adequate attention or rigour in the due diligence prior to mergers and acquisitions, this report from Ernst & Young reveals.  (IT BRIEFING) READ ABSTRACT |

Portugal Telecom Optimizes Its Data Center to Serve Expanding National Telco Market with Parallels by Parallels, Inc. April 09, 2010 - (Free Research) Read this case study to learn the benefits of choosing Parallels Sitebuilder solution for Portugal Telecom's internet services future as well as the automation benefits of increased revenue, a decrease in operation costs, and a decreased time-to-market for customized service plans.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

It's all about customer satisfaction by Hewlett-Packard Limited May 20, 2013 - (Free Research) This brief video explores how high fashion brand Valentino improved its customer relations by developing and implementing a set of fully-integrated mobile apps. Watch now to discover the new technologies that supported Valentino's CRM initiatives.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Streamlining Sales Processes to Boost Performance: Five best practices for optimizing the sales pipeline by SugarCRM Inc. June 02, 2009 - (Free Research) When chosen wisely and used appropriately, technology can have a positive impact on both the sales process management and the results of managing the sales effort more efficiently. SugarCRM can remedy the gap in four crucial areas. And it does so very economically, avoiding a fifth mistake, spending more money than you have to in order to improve.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Premise vs. Hosted Contact Center: Total Cost of Ownership Analysis by inContact May 06, 2011 - (Free Research) Today, the majority of North American contact centers today are supported by premise-based contact center and telephony systems. But there's another money-saving option for contact centers: third-party owned and operated hosted services. Before you decide which model to use, there's another factor you should consider: Total cost of ownership (TCO).  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

eBook: Evaluating CRM: From SaaS to software, choosing the right CRM deployment style by Aplicor March 09, 2009 - (Free Research) In this eBook, find out how on-demand and SaaS CRM is altering the CRM software landscape. Learn how both on-demand and on-premise CRM have evolved in recent years and how industry trends are playing into the decision-making process at many organizations.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

CW Buyer's Guide: Customer Relations (CRM) by ComputerWeekly.com October 05, 2011 - (Free Research) This nine-page Buyer's Guide to Customer Relationsip Management (CRM) analyses the factors CIOs and senior IT professionals will need to consider as they plan their CRM strategies.  (ESSENTIAL GUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Sales: Maximize Profitability, Improve Performance, and Deliver Customer Value by SAP America, Inc. September 03, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper explains how the SAP CRM application equips your sales professionals with the tools and information they need to plan, execute, and analyze sales operations throughout the sales cycle. Continue reading to learn how to maximize profitability, improve performance, and deliver customer value with SAP CRM.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

IT in the UK SMB (Small and Medium sized Business) Sector by ComputerWeekly.com January 04, 2012 - (Free Research) This report from Knowledge Peers and Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC), reveals what leaders of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) think of IT – its strategic value, its potential, and the changing way in which it is being used in their organisations.  (IT BRIEFING) READ ABSTRACT |

Enterprise Resource Planning Software: Taking the Plunge by VAI, Vormittag Associates, Inc. March 20, 2009 - (Free Research) Check out this white paper to discover the many benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Enhancing the Customer Experience with Loyalty Management by SAP America, Inc. April 27, 2009 - (Free Research) By implementing loyalty programs that are integrated across sales, service, and marketing - across all channels of interaction - a firm can greatly enhance the customer experience, increase customer retention, and foster development of a community of people who serve as advocates for the business.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Sales Intelligence: The Secret to Sales Nirvana by IBM January 09, 2009 - (Free Research) Read this paper to learn about sales intelligence-- the external sources of information that a company uses to enhance sales force effectiveness. This Aberdeen Group report offers tips from best-in-class companies, including best practices related to data quality, sales force automation, and CRM solutions.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Unifying ERP and CRM to Create a Responsive Enterprise by Infor November 26, 2012 - (Free Research) In order to drive your business forward you need to close more sales. In order to close more sales you need exceptional CRM strategies. But legacy CRM technology alone provides a fragmented view of customers and ultimately hinders sales teams. Read this transcript to learn how a CRM/ERP integration can mitigate this challenge.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Achieve a 360 Degree View of Your Customer by Infor November 26, 2012 - (Free Research) In today's market, it's easier to keep existing customers than obtain new ones. In order to retain the most customers, you need optimal CRM strategies – but relying on CRM software alone won't cut it anymore. Read this transcript to learn how integrating CRM with enterprise resource planning (ERP) can enhance your sales strategies.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Eliminate Information Silos and Drive Customer Spend by Infor November 26, 2012 - (Free Research) The need for top-notch CRM tools that enhance sales strategies has never been more vital. Leveraging traditional technologies can offer impressive benefits, but savvy businesses are taking it one step further. In this transcript, learn about a technology that integrates CRM with ERP to empower sales and drive your business forward.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Oracle Vertical CRM Applications: Realizing Business Benefit Through Industry Best Practices by Oracle Corporation March 2008 - (Free Research) This IDC white paper explores the benefits of employing a vertical CRM application based on industry best practices. Learn challenges, opportunities and benefits of vertical applications as well as advice for industry-specific solutions.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Evaluating CRM Solutions: Six Ways ‘The Oracle Advantage' Benefits Your Organization by Oracle Corporation September 2008 - (Free Research) Deciding on the right CRM solution for your organization is no easy feat. This paper summarizes the key questions every organization should ask of a vendor and the ways "The Oracle Advantage" addresses each of these areas.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Protect Profit Margins with Automated Chargeback Management by SAP America, Inc. June 2012 - (Free Research) This paper outlines how wholesale distributors can vastly improve their profit margins by accurately tracking and filing chargeback claims with various manufacturers. Read on to learn how deploying an automated chargeback management solution can help you save money and reduce supplier inefficiencies.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

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