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CRM in Financial Services: Best practices, trends and strategy for the new economy by Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution November 23, 2010 - (Free Research) Find out how financial services companies are leveraging CRM technology and best practices to improve service and operational efficiency. Read this e-book to learn more.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Customer Experience Exchange E-Zine Issue 2 by SearchCRM January 31, 2012 - (Free Research) This second issue of Customer Experience Exchange highlights the contact center. Often an overlooked facet of customer relationship management (CRM), the contact center is usually the first way a customer reaches out to a company and thus should always be considered in CRM strategies.  (EZINE)

Customer Experience Exchange E-Zine: Taking a swing at social CRM by SearchCRM May 16, 2012 - (Free Research) This edition of the CEM e-zine examines the role social media can play in your company. Learn how Major League Baseball is capitalizing on this revolution to fill its stands even during the darkest of times of the season, why Pinterest is such a success and how Dell measures it's social media success by tracking 22,000 daily online comments.  (EZINE)

The Best Strategies for a Successful CRM Strategy Implementation by Epicor Software Corporation May 23, 2011 - (Free Research) How to have a successful customer relationship management (CRM) implementation.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

CRM: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE - Five Principles for CRM Success by Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution February 20, 2009 - (Free Research) This paper explains how, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is first and foremost a strategy. This guide provides insight to help you take a more customer-centric view of your business.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Why CRM Implementations Fail….And What To Do About It by Scribe Software Corporation March 01, 2011 - (Free Research) Companies are scrambling to implement CRM systems, but they might not be getting what they bargained for if they're not careful. Up to 80% are reporting they're not getting what they were promised. Read this paper and learn how to avoid pitfalls, develop a strategy for your CRM system, and much more.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

Solutions Provider Improves Productivity with Flexible Implementation Methodology by Microsoft June 29, 2007 - (Free Research) Stanley Stuart Yoffee & Hendrix, Inc. (SSYH), a Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner based in Florida, implements software solutions utilizing the Microsoft family of products. With large-scale projects across varied industries, the company turned to the Microsoft Dynamics™ Sure Step Methodology to help communicate with customers...  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Book: CRM Trends and Tips for 2010 - Doing More With Less by IBM December 01, 2010 - (Free Research) In this e-book, find out how to make the most of the systems and budget you do have, with expert advice from leading analysts at Gartner and Forrester. Continue reading to learn CRM trends and tips and learn how to do more with less.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

eBook: Leveraging CRM to increase sales effectiveness in a challenging economy by Aplicor April 09, 2009 - (Free Research) Sales departments are under increased pressure during these difficult times, as converting leads, moving sales along the pipeline and meeting sales quotas will be challenging this year. What's more, many companies will be raising quotas for their sales teams in 2009, according to recent research from the sales consultancy firm CSO Insights.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Data Quality Strategy: A Step-by-Step Approach by SAP America, Inc. February 01, 2010 - (Free Research) Learn about the importance of having a data quality strategy and setting the overall goals. The six factors of data are also explained in detail and how to tie it together for implementation.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

5 Web Self-Service Pitfalls: What Every Contact Center Manager Must Know by eGain Communications Corp. February 17, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper discusses and analyzes 5 myths frequently encountered in the context of self-service strategies and implementations, and offers proven industry best practices to counter them. This paper will be a valuable resource for you as you develop, implement, and refine your customer self-service strategy.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Wealth Management Firms Choose CRM to Improve Productivity and Client Service by Microsoft August 25, 2009 - (Free Research) To more clearly understand how wealth management firms are using Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft turned to IT advisory firm Mainstay Partners for an independent assessment. Mainstay Partners interviewed a number of firms to identify the measurable benefits they have achieved through deploying Microsoft Dynamics CRM.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Moving Towards Customer-Centric Pricing: From Strategy to Implementation, the New Opportunities for Banks to Compete in the Current Economic Downturn by IBM December 12, 2010 - (Free Research) Pricing is a strategic weapon for acquiring new customers and, as importantly, retaining existing ones. As such, effective and innovative pricing strategies are crucial for banks to achieve organic growth. This white paper argues that banks need more than ever technologies such as the BRMS to effectively manage their pricing policies.  (WHITE PAPER) 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 |

August 2011 SharePoint eZine: PRACTICAL IT STRATEGIES FOR ENTERPRISE COLLABORATION by SearchContentManagement June 2011 - (Free Research) In this edition of our quarterly SharePoint e-zine, you'll find expert advice on setting up a successful SharePoint 2010 programs, avoiding user-adoption problems and using the latest administrative features to wrangle good performance.  (EZINE)

Presentation Transcript: Developing for the Future - The New Trend for Hosted VXML by West Interactive July 2010 - (Free Research) By taking advantage of the Voice XML platform (VXML) to manage infrastructure scale and support, companies are freeing up IT dollars and resources to focus on creating best-in-class customer experiences using IVR applications. This transcript will provide you with key information necessary to execute a comprehensive PaaS strategy using VXML.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Developing for the Future - The New Trend for Hosted VXML by West Interactive June 2010 - (Free Research) By taking advantage of the Voice XML platform (VXML) to manage infrastructure scale and support, companies are freeing up IT dollars and resources to focus on creating best-in-class customer experiences using IVR applications. This webinar will provide you with key information necessary to execute a comprehensive PaaS strategy using VXML.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Why CRM? The Business Case for Customer Relationship Management by Oracle Corporation July 2006 - (Free Research) Organizations are adopting CRM solutions because they understand that having the technology to execute a customer-centric strategy is a business imperative. Learn the strategic value of CRM -- increased revenue, productivity, and customer satisfaction.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Use effective call centers to build customer loyalty by Infor CRM February 2012 - (Free Research) This tip guide features chapter 6 from Paul R. Timm's book, 'Technology and Customer Service: Profitable Relationship Building.' Access this resource now to learn how to align business process with customer relationship management (CRM) initiatives, tips for CRM strategy and how to effectively leverage the call center to improve customer loyalty.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

eBook: Gartner CRM Strategy Tips: 7 Key Ways to Improve the Customer Experience by Oracle Corporation January 2009 - (Free Research) Read this E-Book and explore Gartner's 7 key initiatives for enhancing the customer experience as well as 7 steps for adjusting your customer-facing business processes and establishing a more customer-centric strategy.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Benefits Management: How to increase the business value of your IT projects by ComputerWeekly.com February 2013 - (Free Research) This book extract explains how organisation can uses benefits management techniques to increase the value of IT projects to the business.  (BOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Gartner: Deriving value from Big Data for CRM by ComputerWeekly.com May 2013 - (Free Research) Kimberly Collins, research vice-president of Gartner highlights the critical steps organisations should to take to integrate big data into Customer Relationship Management (CRM).  (ESSENTIAL GUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Strategic insights for your social CRM strategy by Infor May 2013 - (Free Research) This expert e-guide provides a comprehensive look at the challenges of defining a social media strategy for CRM, offers advice on choosing the right tools, and highlights how to train employees on new social media technologies.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Deploying Customer Service in the Cloud by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd November 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper offers best practices for successfully deploying and implementing cloud technology into your customer experience management strategy. Access tips for advancing through the four phases in the cloud deployment process from implementation to transformation.  (WHITE PAPER)

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