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Stalled Oracle Fumbling For A Jump-Start Kit Part 1: Recent Events (3 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Apr 12, 2002 Abstract : While Oracle's declining revenue and profit continue across main businesses, SAP and Siebel have been extending their leads in respective enterprise application markets, while PeopleSoft has been anticipating turning on the overtaking flashing indicators.
Type: Article
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| 62. |
Difficult Conversations: Positioning Your CEO in a CRM Implementation Part One: Sources of Misconception and Faulty Assumptions (3 Pages)
by Glen S. Petersen
Dec 28, 2005 Abstract : For a successful CRM implementation, the CEO must have an ongoing role in the implementation process. The CIO or the implementer of the project must be aware of common CRM misconceptions, and communicate the nature of CRM to c-level management.
Type: Article
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| 63. |
CRM: Creating a Credible Business Case and Positioning It with the CEO Part Two: Linking CRM with Organizational Direction (6 Pages)
by Glen Petersen
Nov 9, 2004 Abstract : An effective business case must link CRM with achieving organizational objectives; but this step is just the beginning. Credibility implies that the document clearly delineates assumptions regarding cause and effect plus the mechanism that will be used to assess results and declare success.
Type: Article
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| 64. |
The Best ACT! Is Still to Come (3 Pages)
by Kevin Ramesan and Katarina Novatzki
Aug 31, 2004 Abstract : After a long history as a contact management and relationship tracking tool, ACT! 2005, is expanding to offer more sales force automation features for small to midsize businesses. Now available in a workgroup version, it offers new templates, enhanced opportunity management, additional security, contact record permissions, group scheduling features, and new quote generation functionality. Technical improvements include an SQL database and a complete .NET platform positioning ACT! for total Internet accessibility. The balance of power will surely shift in the competitive landscape as ACT! 2005 covers SME CRM areas currently marked by competitors such as Goldmine and MS CRM.
Type: Article
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| 65. |
Customer Relationship Management: Evolution, Not Revolution (3 Pages)
by Jane Affleck
Sep 24, 2007 Abstract : Customer relationship management (CRM) can be a tool for positive change in businesses' operations. Or CRM canラunintentionallyラcause a host of problems, from lost employee time to lost customer data. But with the right information, implementing CRM allows evolution without the upset of revolution.
Type: Article
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| 66. |
Difficult Conversations: Positioning Your CEO in a CRM Implementation Part One: Sources of Misconception and Faulty Assumptions (3 Pages)
by Glen S. Petersen
Nov 23, 2006 Abstract : For a successful customer relationship management (CRM) implementation, the chief executive officer (CEO) must have an ongoing role in the process. The project implementer must be aware of common CRM misconceptions, and communicate the nature of CRM to c-level management.
Type: Article
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| 67. |
Oracle Further Orchestrates Its SOA Forays Part Six: Weaknesses and User Recommendations (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Mar 19, 2005 Abstract : Time will tell whether Oracle's vocal endorsement of open technologies such as J2EE and BPEL will allow customers to readily adopt solutions that fit their needs and that quickly integrate with their existing infrastructure.
Type: Article
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| 68. |
Comparison of ERP and CRM Markets' Life cycle Snapshots (5 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Jan 31, 2004 Abstract : Today's enterprise applications are required as a matter of course to address more than the processes taking place within the walls of an enterprise. Almost all traditional ERP vendors (small and big alike) had to experience a wake-up call and have long been trying to expand their product offering in tune with the ever-changing trends and requirements of the new collaborative economy. The need for providing a full, comprehensive CRM suite rather than an individual solution or a bundle of point solutions for each distinct CRM area remains firm, and will urge further market consolidation.
Type: Article
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| 69. |
CRM and Technological Solutions: Be the Customer (4 Pages)
by Randy Garland
Jun 22, 2002 Abstract : In CRM, and now e-CRM, its not about the technology, but about focusing on the locus of importance around which CRM applications grew; namely, the customer. Ignore him at your peril.
Type: Article
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| 70. |
What's With Oracle's And SAP's Differing Clairvoyance? (4 Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
Oct 17, 2001 Abstract : Regardless of whether Oracle is cautiously pessimistic or SAP is unrealistically enthusiastic about the immediate future, both vendors will quite likely weather the impending El Nino phase. Still, neither one can rest on its laurels, as they both have their internal and external challenges to solve.
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