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And you can print that
Printable Technologies, Inc., a provider of variable data printing and Software as a Service products with a very swell name, has announced the acquisition of certain assets of Prospect Smarter Inc. in a move designed to assemble “the full spectrum of marketing campaign management tools.” Printable Technologies’ data-driven direct mail software will be combined with […]
Ascendix releases product, kicks off tour
The folks at Ascendix Technologies have released Sponsor Advantage v2.1, an upgrade to one of the firm’s flagships, a product that is "designed to help asset managers, product sponsors and distributors address the most critical needs for effective and efficient operations, sales, marketing, support and service." Sponsor Advantage is built on Sage SalesLogix 7.0. The […]
Pimping MyRide
Autobytel Inc., an internet marketing services company for the automotive industry, announced at the 2007 National Automobile Dealers Association Conference the upcoming launch of its consumer website, MyRide.com. A polite baby-blue screen is pretty much all that currently exists at the address, but in the second quarter Autobytel promises “the world’s first fully-integrated automotive vertical […]
China gets Menllo
China.com, a Hong Kong subsidiary of CDC Corporation, announced today its acquisition of five percent interest in Beijing Menlo Network Science Limited. Beijing Menlo owns and operates the Chinese online community Menllo.com. Under the terms of the agreement, China.com will provide Menllo.com with strategic market coverage for one year. China.com will have the right to […]
Reynolds rated X(time)
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, a provider of software and services to automotive retailers, has announced an agreement with Xtime. Under terms of the agreement, Xtime’s flagship software product ServiceCRM will access data in the Reynolds ERA dealership management system through a secure interface. Xtime’s ServiceCRM software combines consumer web scheduling, service BDC automation, advanced […]
We want CRM! We want CRM!
According to a LAN 2 LAN survey, CRM and Field Force Automation is the most popular BlackBerry device application for UK companies, according to a survey conducted on behalf of the networking and mobile integration specialist by market research specialist Vanson Bourne. The survey questioned 100 senior managers across a range of vertical sectors. The […]
Reflections on auto retail
“Few industries,” opine the PR folks at Salt Lake City-based Arkona, Inc., “suffer more from the lack of integrated document management systems than the automotive retail market, as evidenced by the daily document shuffle that occurs inside a dealership.” To this end, Arkona announced the release of its Arkona Reflections, a digital imaging and document […]
A Sage is born
The folks at Sage Software closed their week with the release of announced of SageCRM version 6. Touted in version 6 are new user training tools including instructional feature tours and on-screen coaching; new data management features including expanded search queries and grouping functionality; and enhanced system administration capabilities. Enhanced Microsoft Outlook integration allows SageCRM […]
Sitting at the AdvisorDesk
Salentica Systems Inc., provider of client management solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and consulting services firm InfoGrate Inc. have announced a partnership to deliver hosted, tailored client relationship management solutions to the “Private Client, Family Office and High Net Worth markets.” Under terms of the agreement, Salentica AdvisorDesk can be used by InfoGrate clients […]
Happy anniversary, Oracle, Siebel, “Applications Unlimited!”
Exactly one year after high-profile Oracle completed the highest-profile of all its high-profile acquisitions, the big guys announced the general availability of Oracle’s Siebel CRM Release 8. The announcement was perhaps the biggest of the general media blitz Oracle perpetuated during the "Applications Unlimited" event held on six continents over 24 hours on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday. Back […]