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Contact Management Software
What is Contact Management Software?
Benefits of Contact Management Software
What CMS Solutions are available?
Off the Shelf Contact Management Software
CMS: Lotus Organiser
CMS: MicroSoft Outlook
CMS: ACT!
CMS: Maximizer
CMS: Goldmine
CMS: Filemaker Pro
CMS: MicroSoft Access
Bespoke CMS Solutions
Web-Based Contact Management Software Solutions
Portability/Synchronisation
Make the most of your data
Decide which data you will, and will not share
Data Protection Act
Content
Implementing Digital Signatures
Research & analyse
Consult
Plan & Test
Act
Further Help & Advice

Contact Management Software

Bespoke CMS Solutions

There are bespoke Content Management Software solutions for almost every type of business, and every size. Some bespoke CMS systems are just that - but others are little more than standard packages with a few industry specific features thrown in. A bespoke CMS solution is generally more suitable for larger businesses with considerable resources to invest in IT. You should probably only consider a bespoke package if you:

  • have highly specific needs (most general needs can be met from standard packages)
  • have exhaustively investigated and rejected off-the-shelf solutions
  • are prepared to devote time and money to achieving a particular solution.

You can choose activity specific programs such as salesforce, or you can find industry-specific packages such as those for the medical and pharmaceutical industries.

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