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Application Development Platforms in the Cloud – Why Use Them?

Friday, November 5, 2010 by Jace Modavi

Rapid Application Development

Some have made the claim that application development in the cloud is like a new language for application development. I disagree. It’s more like an entirely different planet. Application platforms run in the cloud have tremendous advantages.

The cloud erases all the barriers between users and developers that were once imposed by the physical realities of computer hardware. The idea is something Plato would approve of. It’s as though the pioneers of software development were, even until now, only working on an imperfect physical product—a product which was, Plato would assert, a bad copy of a higher, purer process taking place in the heavens.
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The Advantages of Application Development to Customer Solutions with CRM

Monday, October 25, 2010 by Sidney Angelos

Application Development

Cloud computing provides large, complex software solutions to companies, without requiring them to purchase expensive equipment, or maintain the software and infrastructure with an in-house tech team.
One of the best uses for this computing architecture is customer relationship management (CRM), a way of capturing valuable customer data, organizing that data and using it to improve sales forecasting, marketing campaigns and customer service. What many people don’t realize, however, is that companies’ unique needs can be met through application development—something that was very difficult and expensive to do with server-based software.
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CRM Application Development & What this Means for Your ERP System

Thursday, August 19, 2010 by Jace Modavi

ERP

We’ve seen some amazing innovations in the development of customer relationship management (or CRM) systems over the past few years, and I’ve written about many of them here. Ignoring these changes could mean that your company gets left behind—in many areas.  Today, let’s talk about how these changes can help your enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems be as effective and profitable as possible.
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Application Development: Seven Ways It Benefits Your Business

Tuesday, August 3, 2010 by Sidney Angelos

Application Development

Application development simply means the development of computer programs that can help your business manage data, communicate across multiple channels, maximize customer contact information, or otherwise engage in the day-to-day practices that a successful company employs. How can application development, or app dev, as it’s sometimes called, benefit your business? Here are seven of the many ways.
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The Advantages of Database Application Development in the Cloud

Thursday, July 15, 2010 by Sidney Angelos

CRM

Traditionally, developing and maintaining database applications has been a time-consuming and frustrating process. A good friend of mine discovered this several years ago, when she worked for a Fortune 500 company with its headquarters in New Jersey and 15 plants across the U. S. She was the Billing Manager at one of the plants, a title which also encompassed responsibilities for system operations.

When a new, more powerful system was installed, it was expected that there would be a few bugs. What no one was prepared for was how long it would take to make even simple changes to a database. First, a request had to be sent to corporate, who had to make the change on their system and then download the update to each and every plant before it would take effect. The average time was about two weeks—that is, if it was a very minor fix.  Sound familiar?
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What to Look For When Choosing a CRM Consultant

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 by Sidney Angelos

CRM Consultant

Choosing a CRM consultant for your company is a little like selecting a personal physician. You want to know that they are well qualified and experienced in your areas of concern, and prepared to handle the issues that arise.
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Meet Your E-Business Needs with Database Application Development

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 by Sidney Angelos

Database Application Development

In days gone by, a business could just set up shop on a corner and wait for customers to visit. These days, things are not that easy. A business is expected to have its own Web site that customers can visit whenever it’s convenient for them. Customers no longer have the luxury of being able to travel from store to store – in today’s busy world, they expect what they need to be available within a couple clicks of the mouse. Businesses have to be nimble in order to stay ahead of the game.
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What Is Enterprise Application Integration?

Friday, June 18, 2010 by Jace Modavi

Custom Applications

Not too many years ago, developers gave little thought to whether one application could share data with another. After all, most transactions and data input occurred on-site. If the location was a subsidiary, information on sales and expenses was transferred at period intervals. Once received at headquarters, the data often had to be keyed by hand into a completely different system.  Clearly some advances needed to be made.
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Add Functionality to Your Business Infrastructure with Custom Application Development

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 by Jace Modavi

Application Development

Custom application development is an area that can boost your office’s productivity while shaving expenses. You may already have an IT infrastructure in place, and you may not yet be willing to completely forego it in favor of the cloud—and that’s OK. For right now, let’s talk about how a cloud-based custom app can help your current infrastructure run more smoothly and productively.
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5 Best Practices for CRM Customization

Friday, May 28, 2010 by Jace Modavi

CRM Customization

One of the major selling points of customer relationship management (CRM) systems is customization. In the past, companies that wanted to utilize a CRM platform had to purchase software off the shelf; frequently there were many applications bundled together, which meant that the company paid for everything, regardless of whether or not they would actually use it all. It was expensive to purchase multiple copies of licensed software, and upgrades could be complex and time-consuming. Then came cloud computing, which involves the use of applications that run remotely, through the internet. Upgrades take place automatically, without employee downtime; apps can be shared across all channels without the use of multiple software bundles, and all data can be easily accessed, whether the employee is telecommuting, traveling or located across the globe.
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