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PXR5 asked:


 Genesis Communications are pleased to announce the launch of hosted Microsoft CRM 4.0. This new product has a host of features which can help businesses to manage customer services operations more effectively and efficiently

For any business, no matter what industry or sector, the ability to communicate well with customers is essential.

Showing that you have taken the time to get to know your customer base demonstrates that you take your commitment to customer service seriously.

Illustrating that you know your clients well will make them feel confident in the services that you provide. Making your customers feel valued is one way that you can ensure a high level of retention.

Microsoft CRM 4.0 helps you to do just that. Here are just some of the features which will help your business to streamline and improve its customer relations:

· A centralised, customisable view of your customer’s preferences and your correspondence history allows you to build better relationships and understand the needs of your clients.



Quickly and easily log and resolve service issues with instant access to customer service details such as FAQs and customer history.



 

 



Manage support incidents with a fully automated process including comprehensive case management and communications tracking



 

 



Share resources between employees, with a knowledge base of articles which can be organised by



 

 

With full integration with Microsoft Outlook, you can use CRM 4.0 as an extension of this service for ease of use. Alternatively, users have access to a customised interface.

Microsoft CRM 4.0 can help all aspects of your business, from direct consumer relations such as sales, marketing and customer services to human resources, training and development of staff.

Hosted CRM 4 has some major improvements over CRM 3. Here are some examples



The user interface has been vastly improved for a much better user experience

New features make it easier for non-technical users to create and customise reports

Users can now create, find and implement workflows more easily and effectively

Improved offline / online synchronisation of data means that offline amendments automatically update the main CRM system when the user next logs on.



 

A spokesperson for Microsoft Gold partners and hosted CRM 4.0 suppliers Genesis Communications had this to day, “effective CRM systems are a great way to effectively manage your customer services department. It is no surprise that consumers go back to companies which offer great service and using Microsoft CRM 4 has helped thousands of businesses to achieve this.”



CATHERINE

Geneva M asked:


when trying to set this up in outlook I am receiving an error that it does not recognize my username and/or password. However, I’m using the same one I use to login into Yahoo.

Help, Geneva

AMY

Recovery Toolbox Inc asked:


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Andrew Karasev asked:


Nowadays Microsoft Great Plains or any other ERP application should be rather considered as the platform for integration of your peripheral applications: CRM, eCommerce, Custom Sales Order Processing, EDI (Electronic Document Interchange) and others. Plus of-the-shelf available business logic often requires customization, where you got to select appropriate software development tools to do the job. Since the time of Great Plains Software being purchased by Microsoft, Great Plains was under the way of being redesigned to be tightly integrated with .Net and Microsoft Outlook and Office stack of products. Let’s take a look at the GP technical layer:

1. Microsoft Dynamics GP Dexterity architecture. Great Plains Dex was designed to serve as Great Plains Dynamics platform in earlier 1990th, when similar approaches were taken by SAP – ABAP and Navision – C/SIDE. Dexterity is in turn written in C++ programming language. To give you Dex architecture surface signs: DYNAMICS.DIC, DEX.INI files, DEX_ROW_ID that you see in each GP table. If you plan to use Dexterity for customization, then you need to locate Dex developer, especially the one who has access to Dexterity source code

2. eConnect. This SDK was specially created for e-commerce developers to enable GP backoffice integration for eCommerce web sites. Since the initial version back in earlier 2000th, eConnect covered more GP modules and business objects: SOP, POP, Project Accounting, General Ledger, Receivable Management, Payables Management modules. The core of eConnect are encrypted SQL stored procedures

3. GP Integration Manager. If you review GP IM 10.0, you will see that IM connectors are now available in most of the business logic cases in eConnect. EConnect connectors drastically improve IM performance and doesn’t require GP workstation running on the same computer (old IM connectors were using GP workstation as OLE server)

4. SQL Scripting and Stored Procedures. If performance is the imperative, then you should consider SQL scripting, which will allow you to create primitive business logic, where you don’t need complete business logic validation, made by eConnect. Also stored procedures will allow you to utilize aggregations in SQL, versus SQL cursors, deployed in eConnect



SARAH

Zoe Soto asked:


Customer relationship manager (CRM) is the ideal tool for you business, it helps us help you have the best business operations possible, get knowledge about your customers and adapt your business better.

A CRM solution should integrate technology to learn better about the customer and helping him help us to have a greater understanding of his business.

CRM software pays attention to the technology, the leadership, and the business process and management change.

Now there are different ways to implement a CRM solution, different choices, and different solutions. CRM software used to be a complex software and difficult to learn; but now Microsoft CRM has the answers to our problems. There are millions of reasons why Microsoft CRM is the best for our companies, but only 1 stands out.

Microsoft Dynamics Compatibility with Microsoft Office programs

Microsoft office is the tool most used by 90% of the business worldwide. And now you can combine CRM with your office tools, the ones you use every day.

Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft outlook provides communication with clients and between businesses. Now you can have a CRM Solution in outlook, the tool most business use every day you can manage your customer information, sales information, lead information, marketing information, all that you need to keep that connection with customers. Microsoft Word and Publisher - It helps you improve your customer communication by customization. Use the information Microsoft CRM provides to write letters, to take initiative. This is a tool you use every day, and you’ll keep using, and now with CRM integration you can take lead and improve your communications, and work campaigns. Microsoft Excel - besides using Microsoft Office Excel to analyze your critical company data, now Excel works with Microsoft CRM to give you a new way to understand changes in your company, now it’s easy to run reports, graphs, and tables to understand all aspects of a business. You can update your Microsoft CRM data with Excel, making it easier and it will have the same feel as any other excel document; you don’t have to learn anything new.

With all these tools at your disposition you can now implement a CRM solution and still keep using the same tools you always used. You don’t have to learn how to use a new tool, you’ll just need to learn how to customize it better, so it can help you improve your business, whether a small business or a big business, do you need a better reason?



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Recovery Toolbox Inc asked:


The problem of forgotten or lost passwords is known for all users. All of us should remember various passwords to access our email, blogs and other services. Can you keep all of this information in your memory or it is rather difficult for you? The most of users do not remember their account settings, they mark something like “remember password” and forget about it. Please note that it is dangerous, your password will be lost after the reinstallation of Windows operating system, moreover, you cannot access your email from another workstation.

Fortunately, you can launch Recovery Toolbox for Outlook Password and retrieve forgotten passwords from Microsoft Outlook. It is really easy and takes less than a second, you will be surprised by the vulnerability of Microsoft Outlook, this program retrieves lost passwords for Microsoft LDAP Directory, POP3 and IMAP mail protocols, Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft Mail. Recovery Toolbox for Outlook Password can find password to Microsoft Outlook account, find Outlook password, get pst password, find pst password and clear pst password.

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Vincent asked:


Microsoft Outlook is one of the most popular software in the world. However, Outlook should be one of the most seriously being complained software. The No.1 problem that people always complain is its speed. It usually takes half a minute to launch and we can do NOTHING in that period of time.

The huge .pst file that Outlook uses to store data is the main reason for its slow speed. I believe most people regularly send and receive attachments, Word and Excel files, Photo files and so on. Your Outlook .pst file can quickly increase to 200MB. After months, a single .pst file beyond 1GB is very common. So we should slim the .pst file. The most effective method is to save and remove attachments from emails.

First, find out the largest emails. Outlook 2007 has a very useful feature, “Larger Than 100KB”. You can find it under Search Folders in your list of Outlook folders. All emails larger than 100KB will be listed in that folder. By default, the larger email will be listed first. Second, Check the emails and its attachments, save or remove the attachments. If you need the attachment but not the email message, save the attachment and delete the email. If you need the email message but not the attachment, open the email and right-click the attachment and choose Remove. The email will remain its message text only.

What a trouble and time-consuming procedure! There are tools to make it easy. Many third party solutions are created in the form of Outlook add-ins. They check all your emails, save attachments to disk, replace the attachments with shortcuts to stored attachment files. With the shortcuts, you can open the attachments as you do normally. The difference is that Outlook open the file from disk, rather than from its .pst file. The advantage is your .pst file increases in a very slow speed. This change dramatically speed up your Outlook.

A powerful Outlook attachment management add-in should have more features than the basic functions mentioned above. Attachment fils can be saved in either local disks or network disks. Email messages can be fully restored with attachments when it is forwarded to other recipients. Attachment fils can be renamed based on sender’s name, sender’s address, email subject and so on. Saving and removing attachment should have more flexibilities. For example, folders can be specified for add-ins to manage attachment. Attachment file types and size, sender and recipient, can be filterd by combinations of criteria.

Though free add-ins for Outlook attachment management are available. Commercial add-ins are recommended for the reasons of reliability and compatibility. Technical support is another factor for choosing add-in vendors.



PATRICIA

Adrian Gates asked:


Microsoft Exchange 2007 is one of the most widely used collaboration suites in the business world. Many corporate offices and multi-office organizations prefer MS Exchange 2007 because of its compatibility with Microsoft business applications such as Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint 2007 by which e-mails, calendars, tasks, contacts, and notes can be accessed and shared irrespective of the location.

As the world becomes more competitive, small organizations and individuals also need the above features to remain competitive and efficient. Deploying and maintaining a Microsoft Exchange server for a few e-mail boxes is very expensive. However, small offices and individuals and can now get all these benefits by using Microsoft Hosted Exchange 2007. Many vendors provide Hosted Exchange 2007 plans on rent or subscription basis.

MS Hosted Exchange 2007 allows you to access your e-mails, calendars, tasks, contacts and appointments using a mobile phone or a Web Browser. You can make changes to your appointment from your mobile phone and the changes are stored centrally on your vendor’s Hosted Exchange 2007 server. You can access and check the same appointment from your Mac or normal desktop. Mails that you sent using your mobile phone will also be available on your mail client. When you add a folder inside your Hosted Exchange 2007 mailbox, this information is reflected on all devices that you use. If you use different mobile or handheld devices then you can configure your MS Hosted exchange 2007 account on all the devices. Any changes that you do to your e-mail, calendar, contacts and tasks through out your day are updated to all these devices in real time.

E-mails on MS Hosted Exchange 2007 can also be accessed via a web browser. The interface is similar to Microsoft Outlook. You can send and receive mails, check your schedule, setup meetings and tasks. The mails that you compose and receive using Outlook Web Access (OWA) will also be available on your mobile phone and mail client if you have configured them with your Microsoft Hosted Exchange 2007 account. These are the advantages of Microsoft’s Hosted Exchange 2007 technology that is all about simplifying communication and collaboration.

Using Microsoft Outlook Web Access, you will be able to find people in Address Book. OWA has been designed to cater to people who use Microsoft Hosted Exchange 2007 and want to access e-mails irrespective of the location. As all this happens from the browser, all the changes are registered with the Hosted Exchange 2007 server. If you have multiple hosted Exchange 2007 accounts, then you can access them from within your current OWA.



JASON

Systool Software asked:


If you’re thinking to move to a new employer, switch to a different email program, or you just want to share your contacts with others, you can export your contact list(s) simply and easily with the import/export wizard built into Microsoft Outlook. MS Outlook stores large part of emails, contacts, journals, tasks, notes etc in Personal Storage File (PST File). Exporting your contacts in format that can be read by all popular email programs.

Outlook’s import/export wizard gives you a choice to select either a comma separated values (.csv) file or (.txt). Save the file and you’re ready to import the file into the new program. There is another method of sharing contacts is with Vcard (.vcf) files. First we proceed we should know the actual meaning of Vcard – “What vCard is?”

What is vCard?

It is a standard file format to store contact information, usually business contact information such as company name, telephone and fax numbers, email and much more. Since this is a standard file format it can be read by several programs and applications like mobile phones, email clients (Outlook Express) etc.

The vCard format is an electronic business card that you can attach to any email message. vCard format can be used with a wide variety of digital devices (PDA, iPhone, iPod, Mobile Phones, Palm) and operating systems. You can only move one contact at a time from within Outlook, but with commercial software like “Systools vCard Export” you have the option to import or export your vCard contacts as multiple entries to Address Book of Novell, Linux, Macintosh operating systems with a few clicks.

Overview of Systools vCard Export



Systools Vcard Export v1.0 is easy to use Outlook Contact Conversion Tool with most attractive user interface that helps to export outlook contacts to vCard file easily and quickly. It allows you to export all your contacts within a folder, or you can choose to export just the ones you select. In addition, you can import multiple contacts from a single (vcf) file. This article will throw light on how to manually you can export your contacts from Microsoft Outlook.

To save your contacts from Outlook to vcf files you need to



Select file, Choose default Outlook Contact and then click on scan Outlook Contacts.

Software will start scanning the PST files or Microsoft Outlook contacts

After scanning PST files , SysTools Vcard export displays all the contacts from Microsoft Outlook

Systools Vcard export allows you to view all the contact information before saving it to VCF files.



Users can download SysTools Vcard Export software from the following link:

http://www.vcardexport.com/

By Downloading SysTools Vcard Export, users can eventually Convert Outlook Contacts to Vcard or Export Outlook Contacts to Vcard quickly.

Systools Vcard Export is available http://www.vcardexport.com/ which is very easy to use with most attractive user interface and helps to export Outlook contacts in the easiest and sophisticated way.



HENRY

Jose Vanegas asked:


Introduction

Microsoft Outlook is a software program that is designed for email functions. If your business is looking for a way to maximize the power of Microsoft Outlook, look no further then Prophet, by Avidian. An amazing combination, Microsoft Outlook and Prophet offers unmatched sales and contact management.

Description of Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is the most commonly used email program on the market. A large majority of businesses use Microsoft Outlook as integral part of their day to day operations. Microsoft Outlook offers email, scheduling, and task management. Microsoft Outlook boasts a reputation as an easy to use and efficient program. Microsoft Outlook is a very familiar program to many users, adding additional benefits to the overall combination of Microsoft Outlook and Prophet.

Description of Prophet

Prophet is a program by Avidian that is designed to help companies maximize their sales and contactsystems. It adds functions to Microsoft Outlook that include contact management, opportunity management, daily sales activities, sharing, and reporting. Avidian offers several versions of their Prophet software depending on the size and needs of your business. Options include standard, for individual or small group businesses, professional, for larger groups, and enterprise, for large businesses that need enhanced sharing and server capabilities. Prophet has been reviewed as one of the best products on the market. It has been awarded a coveted four start review by PC World magazine and has been dubbed the best Microsoft Outlook based CRM program on the market.

How do Prophet and Microsoft Outlook work together?

Prophet functions as a plug-in to Microsoft Outlook. A plug-in is a program that adds a specific function to another program, with the intent of the plug-in improving or adding to the original program. Prophet is a match made in heaven when paired with Microsoft Outlook. Prophet enhances many of the functions that come standard with Microsoft Outlook, making it even more powerful and efficient. contacts, tasks, appointments, and other functions of Microsoft Outlook are all enhanced by Prophet to make them top-notch contact and sales management functions.

What versions of Microsoft Outlook does Prophet work with?

Businesses are at different levels when it comes to technology and as such have different needs. Avidian recognizes that businesses will have different versions of Microsoft Outlook and have made sure that their program is flexible. It is compatible with several versions of Microsoft Outlook, including Microsoft Outlook 2003, Microsoft Outlook XP and Microsoft Outlook 2000. For businesses that run their own servers to control their Microsoft Outlook functions, Prophet works with Exchange 2000 and Exchange 2003.

Choosing Prophet as a Microsoft Outlook plug-in

When you are looking to implement a new software program, it is always a good idea to have strong support behind you. Avidian assures that your experience with Prophet is top notch. From consultation to installation to follow up support, Avidian ensures that you will get the most benefit from using their Microsoft Outlook plug-in. From the start, Avidian will help you choose the version that you need and ensure that you are ready for the install. They can help you review your current usage of Microsoft Outlook and discuss ways to improve that usage. They also offer installation support and great customer service to answer any questions that might arise. They also offer top-notch training. One of the benefits of Prophet is that it is incorporated into such a commonly used program as Microsoft Outlook. This makes it incredibly easy to train. Since most users are very familiar with Microsoft Outlook, training doesn’t have to start from the ground up, saving time and money. If you find that users need a brush-up, Avidian offers Microsoft Outlook training to teach the ins and outs of the program. They also offer consultation services that deal with issues from Microsoft Outlook implementation to server implementation that will increase the power of your current usage of Microsoft Outlook. Avidian strives to give outstanding customer service and will be a partner that ensures the success of your business, way beyond simple implementation.

Contact Management in Microsoft Outlook.

One of the key features that is offered by Prophet is that fact that all of your sales and contact management is done directly through Microsoft Outlook. When you add a contact to Microsoft Outlook, you have automatically incorporated it into the Prophet system. You don’t have to re-add it to Microsoft Outlook or a separate program or synch anything. The contact data you can add to your Microsoft Outlook contacts include everything from the standard options such as name and address to more specific information such as contact logs, stage in the sales process, and other customizable data. Once the information is added, you can search for any data housed in Microsoft Outlook. This includes emails and attachments in Microsoft Outlook. Prophet takes Microsoft Outlook contactsystem to a whole new level.

Sharing data and reporting through Microsoft Outlook

Once you have data collected in Microsoft Outlook it is often helpful to share it. Prophet makes this process easy to do right from Microsoft Outlook. Prophet makes Microsoft Outlook a great tool for ensuring that your customers are being handled through the most applicable department or person by making it easy for salespeople to share data with each other. Using peer-to-peer sharing, emails or other Microsoft Outlook functions, you can send your data to those who need it. You can also form reports directly from Microsoft Outlook. These reports can be as specific as a single user or as global as the whole company. You can create these reports in formats such as PDF or HTML and email them right from Microsoft Outlook. Reports are a great tool for motivation and situation gauging and being able to create them directly from Microsoft Outlook is a great benefit.

Conclusion

Microsoft Outlook is a great program that it easy to use and very powerful. Businesses of all types, in all locations, and of all sizes rely on Microsoft Outlook to get their work done every day. Prophet helps maximize the efficiency of Microsoft Outlook and turn it into the most powerful tool you have in your business arsenal.

About Avidian Technologies:

Avidian Technologies is a software company specializing in creating software solutions for users of Outlook and Exchange. Prophet, developed by Avidian Technologies on the .NET platform, is the leading contact management and sales CRM software built in Outlook. The company is headquartered in Redmond, Washington. For more information, please visit http://www.avidian.com or call 1-800-860-5534.



CHARLES