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Sage SalesLogix Tenth Anniversary Edition (v7.2) Introduces New Modernized Architecture Anchored by State-of-the-Art Web Client and Expanded Mobile CRM Capabilities
Enhanced Sage CRM Solution Increases User Flexibility and Productivity, Simplifies Integration With IT Environments, and Lowers Total Cost of Ownership; Combined Web and Mobile Codeless Customization Tool Enables Rapid Application Deployment
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ORLANDO, FL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 14, 2007 -- Sage Software today announced the 10th
anniversary edition of Sage SalesLogix (v7.2) during the company's Insights
2007 business partner conference. Sage SalesLogix v7.2 introduces a
modernized architecture supporting Web, Mobile and Windows® interfaces
that increases user productivity through a choice of flexible access
methods to centralized and secure customer data. A new Web client enhances
usability and reduces IT resource requirements and administration costs.
Expanded capabilities for the optional Sage SalesLogix Mobile (v5) solution
add data charting for BlackBerry® devices, and support for Windows®
Mobile and Smartphone devices. Sage SalesLogix v7.2 also features a common
Web and Mobile customization environment, allowing rapid application
deployment for one or many users.
"Sage SalesLogix v7.2 can equip the flexible workforce with an affordable
CRM solution that is easy to manage and gives our customers the freedom to
choose the access methods that best suit them," said Ron Verni, Sage
Software CEO. "Sage CRM Solutions business partners are, likewise,
empowered to better leverage their industry-specific customizations and win
substantial new accounts while maintaining high levels of existing customer
satisfaction."
Sage SalesLogix v7.2 is standards-based, scalable, and leverages Web
technologies to simplify integration with IT environments and lower cost of
ownership.
"Sage SalesLogix holds a prominent industry position that has spanned the
pioneering days of CRM, through today's introduction of version 7.2, which
represents our platform for future Sage SalesLogix growth," explained Joe
Bergera, senior vice president and general manager for Sage Software Global
CRM Solutions. "Sage SalesLogix version 7.2 is the first milestone of our
write once, deploy anywhere strategy, and is well-suited for incorporating
future technologies while working with current IT standards so we can
continue to deliver new levels of functionality for our customers."
Enhanced User Experience
Sage SalesLogix v7.2 users can experience Web client functionality that is
typically only found in Windows applications, including drag-and-drop tabs,
middle-pane navigation, minimal screen refresh, and context-sensitive help.
New icons and screen layouts as well as enhancements including one-click
information access and Google-style search results help users obtain the
data they need quickly, and aid user adoption.
New Web And Mobile Customization Environment
The new Sage SalesLogix Web and Mobile customization tool offers a true
end-to-end, drag-and-drop development environment, including codeless and
coded customizations to simplify and accelerate application deployment.
Most customizations can be made using a codeless, wizard and template-based
approach, without requiring extensive Web and programming knowledge.
Previously developed customizations can also be shared.
"Organizations that integrate Web and mobile CRM capabilities can eliminate
the need to manage remotes and synchronization for Windows users while
increasing their sales team's productivity," said Mary Wardley, vice
president of enterprise applications and CRM software for IDC Research.
"The codeless customization and common environment themes incorporated into
Sage SalesLogix are strong enablers for a flexible workforce, and can also
significantly reduce IT expense."
Mobile CRM Capabilities
Sage SalesLogix Mobile extends CRM capabilities to both BlackBerry and
Windows Mobile devices, providing users with real-time wireless convenience
regardless of their location. Sage SalesLogix Mobile users can access a
full array of features from their devices to search, view, edit, and add
account details, schedule meetings, take notes, review support ticket
information, and update sales opportunities.
Advanced Customization For Developers
In addition to codeless customizations, advanced Sage SalesLogix v7.2
customizations can be made using standard development tools, such as Visual
Studio.NET or the included Sage SalesLogix code editor. A new developer
sandbox allows partners to create customizations in a test environment
prior to deploying them into production, and will help maintain
customizations during upgrades to future versions of Sage SalesLogix.
About Sage SalesLogix
With more than 300,000 users at over 8,500 companies, Sage SalesLogix is
the leading CRM solution for small to medium-sized businesses and divisions
of larger enterprises, and is part of the Sage Software family of
integrated business management solutions.
Sage SalesLogix is a full-featured, multi-client CRM solution that provides
users with sales force automation (SFA), customer service and support, and
marketing capabilities, as well as interactive dashboard and reporting
functionality. Optional mobility and business analytics tools further
assist users in developing profitable customer relationships. (See today's
"Sage SalesLogix Visual Analyzer" press release for new analytics
capabilities.)
Sage SalesLogix enables businesses to acquire, retain and develop
profitable customer relationships by increasing sales and marketing
performance and maximizing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Sage
SalesLogix enables rich customization capabilities, high levels of end-user
adoption and low total cost of ownership across all deployment methods to
deliver the same user experience, regardless of application preference.
Availability & Pricing
Sage SalesLogix v7.2 and Sage SalesLogix Mobile v5 will be available June
15th, 2007. Sage SalesLogix v7.2 pricing begins at $795 per user license,
and Sage SalesLogix Mobile v5 pricing begins at $295 per user license. For
more details, visit www.sagecrmsolutions.com or call (800) 643-6400.
About Sage Software
Sage Software supports the needs, challenges, and dreams of more than 2.8
million small and mid-sized business customers in North America through
easy-to-use, scalable and customizable software and services. Our products
support accounting, operations, customer relationship management, human
resources, time tracking, merchant services and the specialized needs of
the construction, distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, nonprofit and
real estate industries. Sage Software is a subsidiary of The Sage Group
plc, a leading international supplier of accounting and business management
software solutions and related products and services for small and
mid-sized businesses. Formed in 1981, Sage was floated on the London Stock
Exchange in 1989 and the Group now has 5.4 million customers and employs
over 13,000 people worldwide. For more information, please visit the Web
site at www.sagesoftware.com/moreinfo or call (866) 308-2378.
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