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SaaS on the rise, but does it deliver?
The emergence of Software as a Service-based applications has enabled organizations to get new applications up and running quickly and cheaply, saving resources for mission-critical tasks. Hear from experts on the costs and ROI associated with SaaS a... E-Book
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Evaluating CRM: From SaaS to software, choosing the right CRM deployment style
In this e-book, 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 organiza... E-Book
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Insurance firm uses call-routing software to reach Hispanic community
A lead generation company is using call-routing software to reach out to Spanish-speaking consumers seeking insurance. Feature
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Don't rush integration of CRM and ERP cloud data
Integrating cloud-based CRM and ERP systems requires clean data. Feature
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Integrating cloud ERP and CRM applications? Show how it can pay
Getting such apps to work together is challenging, but doing so can streamline data and improve customer experience management, analysts say. Feature
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Customer Experience Exchange
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Volume 1 Nov/Dec 2011: Making CEM a priority
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Dreamforce '11 Special Report
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SearchCRM Cloud Guide
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The top 20 SaaS and cloud computing buzzwords
Learn the top 20 SaaS and cloud computing buzzwords. Get information on on-demand CRM, hosted CRM and cloud-based computing. Feature
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The top on-demand CRM and SaaS CRM FAQs
Browse our list of the top on-demand CRM and SaaS CRM FAQs and learn about on-demand CRM vs. on-premise CRM, common SaaS CRM implementation pitfalls and SaaS security. FAQ
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SearchCRM.com product directory library
These product directories are designed to provide information to assist organizations in evaluating and purchasing CRM software, call center software and sales force automation software. Our product directories contain basic information about vendors... Product directory
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911 software maker integrates Salesforce.com CRM with GP accounting
An emergency response software seller needed a little help tying a new CRM platform to its inventory and back end systems. News | 02 Jul 2012
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Searching for the right SaaS service-level agreement
Obtaining a service-level agreement with a SaaS provider requires asking some tough questions. News | 26 Jun 2012
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Salesforce.com folds Rypple HR into its ‘social enterprise’
Salesforce.com has completed the first integration between its HR software acquisition and its core CRM system, and one analyst thinks the technology holds lots of possibilities for the future. News | 15 Mar 2012
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Microsoft preps cloud ERP
Ahead of its Convergence business application show, Microsoft is talking ERP in the cloud, its internal use of SAP and the exploding SaaS HR software market. Blog | 16 Feb 2012
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Social, acquisitions, CEM topped CRM news in 2011
In 2011, CRM professionals were faced with acquisitive vendors, a social tidal wave, a push for mobile computing and the never-ending demands for better, faster customer management systems. News | 22 Dec 2011
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Is the ERP software market down to three vendors?
SAP, Oracle and Salesforce are consolidating the market for SaaS applications and software buyers should be concerned. Blog | 06 Dec 2011
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CRM Idol: An insider’s look at the judging process
Industry consultant and CRM Idol judge Denis Pombriant shares his thoughts on the evaluation process that picked the top new CRM applications in the market. News | 08 Nov 2011
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RightNow customers concerned, curious about future with Oracle
Oracle's planned acquisition of RightNow for $1.5 billion has attendees of the RightNow customer summit wondering what the future will hold. News | 25 Oct 2011
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Column: Assessing Salesforce.com’s application development platforms
Salesforce.com may have focused on the social enterprise at Dreamforce, but its cloud-based programming tools are grabbing customer’s attention, too. News | 27 Sep 2011
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Salesforce.com ramps up plans for CRM data integration
Salesforce.com has big plans for social customer profiles, but it might take a whiole for this concept of CRM data integration to fully translate into reality. News | 20 Sep 2011
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Siebel may trigger hybrid approach with hosted CRM
Siebel's new hosted CRM strategy may, in the short-term, force Siebel's sales force to work against itself. But in the long run, it may offer customers a transition. Tip
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Hosted or in-house CRM? It depends
In-house CRM provides more flexibility, but hosting is cheaper. Before you choose an approach, you should figure out which factors are most important to your project. Tip
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Hosted CRM or in-house CRM? It depends.
In-house CRM provides more flexibility, but hosting is cheaper. Before you choose an approach, you should figure out which factors are most important to your project. Tip
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How do I compare cloud CRM vendors?
Expert Denis Pombriant explains what companies need to consider to ensure they select the best cloud CRM software for their needs. Answer
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Can you trust the cloud? Bill Band weighs in on cloud security
Many organizations are concerned about CRM cloud security. How much can you trust the cloud and what are the benefits? Ask the Expert
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Cloud security concerns persist over multi-tenancy environments
Since Oracle announced its cloud plans, multi-tenancy has again become a concern. Should users be worried? Cloud expert Jeff Kaplan pulls the truth about cloud security out of the fog. Ask the Expert
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How to ensure CRM implementation success
Find out what taking on a new on-premise or SaaS CRM product entails, and what the benchmarks and best practices are for a CRM implementation success. Answer
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Can you explain Salesforce.com integration capabilities?
According to some experts, Salesforce.com integration capabilities are top notch. Find out how Salesforce.com integrates with other business applications. Ask the Expert
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What are the benefits of the Force.com platform for a small business?
Learn about two important features the Force.com platform offers for small businesses in this expert tip. Find out about the Salesforce.com API. Ask the Expert
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Which vendors are Oracle and Siebel On Demand CRM competitors?
Learn about CRM products from Oracle and Siebel on demand CRM competitors and get a brief description of Microsoft, RightNow and Salesforce.com. Ask the Expert
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Are there limitations to SAP CRM On Demand?
Learn about the integration limitations of SAP CRM On Demand and get more information on SAP CRM in this tip from SAP CRM expert Srini Katta. Ask the Expert
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Criteria for evaluating on-demand CRM or SaaS CRM
Expert Denis Pombriant gives tips for evaluating on-demand CRM or SaaS CRM and preparing for downtime. Ask the Expert
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Are there security risks associated with SaaS CRM?
Expert Denis Pombriant discusses some of the security risks associated with SaaS CRM. Ask the Expert
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Hosted CRM
Hosted CRM is an arrangement in which a company outsources some or all of its customer relationship management (CRM) functions to an application service provider (ASP). The hosted CRM model is said to increase return on investment (ROI) by decreasing... Definition
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Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over a network, typically the Internet. Definition
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Ray Wang on Dreamforce, social trust and new products
Constellation Research's R "Ray" Wang discusses Salesforce.com's new product launches and the importance of trust to the social customer. Video
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Huntington Bank CIO discusses social enterprises and enterprise licenses
Zahid Afzal hits on some of the newsworthy moments from Dreamforce, describing how the bank is using Salesfore.com and social CRM to keep non-sales staff connected. Video
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Salesforce.com customers give Chatter closer look
At Salesforce.com's Dreamforce user conference, several customers on the show floor expressed interest in the Chatter collaboration tool. Video
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Is Salesforce.com's DRO the first step to a private option?
In this video, Jeff Kaplan of ThinkStrategies discusses Salesforce.com's new Database Residency Option (DRO) and what it means for the SaaS market including a possible private Salesforce cloud. Video
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Paul Greenberg on Oracle's CRM roadmap
Paul Greenberg, president of the 56 Group LLC and author of CRM at the Speed of Light, discussed Oracle's plans for its CRM roadmap, including a RESTful architecture, from the OpenWorld conference. Video
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Insurance firm uses call-routing software to reach Hispanic community
A lead generation company is using call-routing software to reach out to Spanish-speaking consumers seeking insurance. Feature
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How do I compare cloud CRM vendors?
Expert Denis Pombriant explains what companies need to consider to ensure they select the best cloud CRM software for their needs. Answer
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Ray Wang on Dreamforce, social trust and new products
Constellation Research's R "Ray" Wang discusses Salesforce.com's new product launches and the importance of trust to the social customer. Video
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Don't rush integration of CRM and ERP cloud data
Integrating cloud-based CRM and ERP systems requires clean data. Feature
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Integrating cloud ERP and CRM applications? Show how it can pay
Getting such apps to work together is challenging, but doing so can streamline data and improve customer experience management, analysts say. Feature
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911 software maker integrates Salesforce.com CRM with GP accounting
An emergency response software seller needed a little help tying a new CRM platform to its inventory and back end systems. News
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Searching for the right SaaS service-level agreement
Obtaining a service-level agreement with a SaaS provider requires asking some tough questions. News
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Salesforce.com folds Rypple HR into its ‘social enterprise’
Salesforce.com has completed the first integration between its HR software acquisition and its core CRM system, and one analyst thinks the technology holds lots of possibilities for the future. News
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Microsoft preps cloud ERP
Ahead of its Convergence business application show, Microsoft is talking ERP in the cloud, its internal use of SAP and the exploding SaaS HR software market. Blog
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Can you trust the cloud? Bill Band weighs in on cloud security
Many organizations are concerned about CRM cloud security. How much can you trust the cloud and what are the benefits? Ask the Expert
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About Evaluating SaaS CRM and CRM on demand software
Develop a Software as a Service (SaaS) strategy with the news, advice and resources in this section. Learn how to define hosted CRM and SaaS CRM vs. on-premise CRM. Find out about transitioning to SaaS CRM or from hosted CRM to on-premise CRM. Research issues like data security for SaaS CRM, SaaS customization and scalability for CRM on-demand and support and maintenance for SaaS CRM applications. Find advice on vendors and service providers in the SaaS market, including products like SAP CRM on demand, Oracle CRM on demand, Siebel on demand and Salesforce.com and how to determine if a SaaS CRM implementation is the right choice for your business.