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CRM: September 2001

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and sales force automation software and solutions. - Archive for September 2001

I Have a Dream: CRM on a Personal Level

September 28, 2001

After fending off an aggressive attack by the Nimda virus, Alexis Gutzman discusses her must-have features list for the ultimate personal CRM software.

Roundarch Collaborates with Broadvision

September 27, 2001

The customer relationship solution providers will collaborate to expand BroadVision's Solution Value Proposition (SVP) program. SVP helps companies quantify the potential return on their strategic e-business initiatives while determining the most efficient, effective ways to rapidly realize business value.

CRM, Yes, But Don't Forget to MRC

September 27, 2001

If you want to get it right, you need to follow not CRM, but MRC: Manage your e-business correctly so that you can establish a relationship based on which you can develop a delighted and loyal customer. Only then can all the other stuff you do have the impact you want.

Salesforce.com Introduces New CRM Features

September 27, 2001

Global Customer Relationship Management gets a makeover by San Francisco's Salesforce.com.

Microsoft Signs on Quaero as Partner

September 26, 2001

CRM solution provider Quaero LLC has been added to the roster of Microsoft's Certified Partner Program and was chosen for proficiency on the latest Microsoft technologies and adherence to Microsoft's stringent qualifications for inclusion.

Telematics as CRM Tool

September 24, 2001

GartnerG2, a research division of advisory firm Gartner, Inc, released a new report, "Telematics Services: An Audience Builder, Not a Quick Buck," that advises automakers to shift their focus regarding telematics from a short-term revenue opportunity to a critical CRM tool.

Must Haves vs. What's Nice to Have for CRM Project Management, Part I

September 19, 2001

In order to provide some real-world experience and common sense to CRM project management theory, Arthur O'Connor offers his opinion of what requirements are nice to have but not essential for success, and what CRM requirements are worth fighting for.

KANA's New VP Is One For The Americas

September 19, 2001

Martin Onofrio joins e-business services executive team as senior vice president of the Americas.

Gartner CRM Summit Concludes

September 18, 2001

The research and advisory firm's CRM Summit Fall 2001 in Orlando, Fla. last week revealed key issues surrounding customer relationship management strategies.

Knowing When to Say, "Goodbye"

September 18, 2001

While no e-tailer likes to disappoint customers, there are some that may just not be worth keeping. The lengths you want to go to satisfy customers should be evaluated by return on investment, with a good measure of your personal beliefs and professional integrity thrown in.

TeleTech Authorizes Stock Repurchase Program

September 17, 2001

In a move initiated by recent tragic events and economic uncertainty, global CRM solutions provider TeleTech Holdings, Inc. has authorized a stock repurchase program. The initiative will allow repurchase of up to 10 percent of outstanding common stock — approximately 77 million shares as of September 17, 2001.

Forbes.com Deploys PurpleCRM

September 13, 2001

The online component to the business magazine will power its sales force automation (SFA) with PurpleCRM — a product that capitalizes on the familiarity of Outlook.

Active Decisions Names Startup Veteran To VP Post

September 10, 2001

Eight-time startup veteran, Rick Maddox, joins executive team at Web-based eCRM decision-support applications company.

Avoiding CRM Pitfalls

September 7, 2001

Two research firms recently suggested ways in which to avoid CRM disasters.

RBC Royal Bank Taps Unica

September 7, 2001

The Canadian financial services company picks software from the Lincoln, Mass., firm to run its Visa marketing campaigns.

Inside Edge

September 7, 2001

J.G. Sandom advises Web marketers to watch how consumers' "cyberdelegates" operate.

Learning the Language

September 6, 2001

If the new digital lexicon often leaves you confused, we have the perfect solution.

iForce Rules

September 6, 2001

An expanded relationship between Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Pegasystems Inc. — part of the iForceSM program — will bring powerful rules-driven process automation solutions for customer relationship management (CRM) on Sun's leading UNIX* platform to customers in banking and healthcare markets.

The Silver Lining To The Economic Slowdown

September 5, 2001

Arthur O'Connor finds the positive among the negative: companies are taking a more thoughtful, intelligent and insightful approach to CRM.

Advertising.com Standardizes on Siebel

September 5, 2001

In preparation for an expected growth in Internet advertising revenue in the United States, Advertising.comSM, Inc. will deploy Siebel Systems, Inc.'s eBusiness Applications for its customer-facing operations.