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Compare MICROSOFT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS side-by-side with BAAN, SAP, J.D. EDWARDS, EPICOR, ORACLE, QAD, and 35+ other ERP vendors

Nov 24, 2009
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted ERP knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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CRM Evaluation Center

Nov 24, 2009
Today's usage of Decision Support Systems (DSS), combined with vetted CRM knowledge bases, allows organizations to save time and money, achieving better and more reliable/fully-documented decisions, a quantum improvement over the widely-used subjective process of selecting complex enterprise software...
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Scala and Microsoft Become (Not So) Strange CRM Bedfellows Part Two: Market Impact Continued (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 29, 2003 Abstract : Microsoft's foray into the CRM arena has not been a bed of roses, despite its indisputably large marketing muscle and R&D investment, its strong channel, traditionally attractive pricing policies, and the aura and experience within the market segment. Microsoft CRM remains both a threat and an opportunity for the most nimble mid-market CRM vendors. Microsoft’s entry with CRM evangelism through an array of seminars nationwide has bolstered the market’s awareness of the need for CRM applications.
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Will A Big Fish's Splash Cause Minnows' Flush Out Of The CRM Pond? Part Two: Challenges and User Recommendations (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 11, 2003 Abstract : The ultimate success of Microsoft CRM will be judged by its follow-up releases. While Applix’ decision to abandon the CRM space and suddenly re-focus on BPM may be regarded as a not quite deliberate move, but rather as a sudden act of taking another plunge. Is the Applix move a harbinger of the future for smaller CRM vendors?
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Will A Big Fish's Splash Cause Minnows' Flush Out Of The CRM Pond? (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 10, 2003 Abstract : While Microsoft’s zeal to deliver a market-ready CRM product may speak to the CRM market’s attractiveness, Applix’ exit may, on the other hand, indicate that the niche CRM vendors without a clear differentiating value proposition have not much to look for there in the long run.
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Microsoft Paints CRM Landscape On Lately A ‘Still Nature’ Business Applications Scenery (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 15, 2002 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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Scala and Microsoft Become (Not So) Strange CRM Bedfellows (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Aug 28, 2003 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 help Scala attack or keep the satellite divisions of its bigger competitors, particularly those of their common rival - SAP.
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Surado! A Rising Mid-market CRM Provider (3 Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
Oct 16, 2003 Abstract : Our quest for quality and well-priced mid-market CRM software solutions, takes us this week to review Surado Solutions Inc. developers of Surado CRM Solutions. Surado positions itself high in many functional areas, against many mid-market software vendors such as SalesLogix, Epicor, Microsoft CRM, Kana, and Commence Corporation.
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Comparing On Demand Customer Relationship Management Service Alternatives (5 Pages)
by Jim Berkowitz
Dec 5, 2005 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 with functions and features that are not part of core CRM functionality.
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Microsoft Convergence 2003 portrayed an Enterprise Solutions crossroad! (4 Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan
May 2, 2003 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 front office applications. The only discordance with this depiction we felt was the way Microsoft plans to enhance its product definition through a large number of independent software vendors (ISV).
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