Buying a CRM solution is a very different process as compared to the other typical IT purchase procedures.
(prHWY.com) June 15, 2012 - Hicksville, NY -- CRM connects to all aspects of the organization and hence organizations must understand not only the products and vendors available to them but also the way their own businesses work. Many organizations realize the need for a CRM after hard business realities like slipping sales, service problems, marketing woes, or an escalating series of interconnected problems that ripple across departments. Before examining the CRM products and vendors it is necessary to understand the ways that the CRM is delivered and the financial implications of the delivery models. The primary focus should be on issues like customer support, vendor roadmaps and experience in vertical markets rather than on the features of the CRM to ensure that the business critical aspects of CRM are emphasized.
Several factors determine the right CRM solution. First are the market issues like company size, the specialized needs of the sales team, marketing and service teams, and the vertical market that the company serves. Next comes the technology issues that affect the IT team, like: the degree of integration CRM has or will have with the business systems, the ease of integration between CRM and other systems, the method of delivery (SaaS vs. On-premise), and hardware infrastructure concerns. The other important factor is the financial concerns like: up-front costs, maintenance costs, administrative costs and the total cost of implementation and ownership. Hence, one has to make sure that the CRM software opted for is able to satisfy business requirements, is able to integrate with the existing systems and last but not the least; it should fit in to the budget.
Mr. Kalyan, Sr. Market analyst at OpenXcell says, "Companies that understand the flaws in their current business process and look to integrate the CRM to their current business models can make the optimum use of the CRM software."
OpenXcell is a CRM solution provider specializing in CRM development, implementation and customization. It is a SugarCRM bronze solution partner and an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. Openxcell has its headquarters located in the US with its development centre located in India.
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