SourceLine Names AbleBridge to List of Top CRM Consultants

AbleBridge was just named to a list of top CRM consultants by SourceLine, a Washington DC-based IT research firm.

SourceLine’s goal was to put together a list of firms that prospective buyers could be confident would deliver a CRM implementation customized to their particular needs. From the hundreds of firms offering CRM, SourceLine narrowed their list, or Leaders Matrix, to 10 Microsoft Dynamics CRM consultants and 5 SugarCRM consultants by focusing on firms with a solid track record of improving sales and marketing ROI for their clients and building out custom implementations for enterprise customers. Rankings also took into account feedback from clients and vendors as well as firm reputation, previous awards and certifications won and length of experience.

Speaking about importance of a firm to deliver a customized platform for their CRM clients, Sam Pettee, Research Manager at SourcingLine, said, “for an enterprise to realize all the benefits of any CRM system, effective integration with existing sales and marketing processes is critical.”

Massachusetts-based AbleBridge was honored to be included in the list. Though AbleBridge has the been awarded Microsoft Gold Certification and inclusion in the President’s Club, Ryan Plourde, AbleBridge founder and CEO sees their place in the Leaders Matrix as a special distinction, saying “I believe ratings based on feedback from customers, peers, and vendor organizations are more meaningful to a customer.”

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Why Choose Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Your CRM needs?

If you are looking into choosing a customer relationship management (CRM) tool for your business, one of the top options to consider is Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Here are 10 great reasons why.

1. High adoption rates by organization members. If your staff doesn’t take full advantage of a CRM system, your organization won't receive the full benefit. Because most organizations already use Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform integrates with Outlook, users are able to begin using the tool immediately.
2. Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a great fit with the current systems that you're using. In addition to working with Outlook, the service-oriented architecture, web-based services, and customization options simplify integrating this CRM tool.
3. Web-based services create hosting flexibility for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM. You can host the service on your organization's servers or have a Microsoft Dynamics Certified Partner host it for you - and, if your needs change, so can your hosting solution.
4. Functionality drives the Microsoft Dynamics CRM tool. Innovative functions allow you to organize your strategy, interact with customers, and begin reaching the goals that you've set for your business or organization.
5. Confidence in numbers. Not sure that you can trust a website to tell you that Microsoft Dynamics CRM will help you to reach your business goals? Consider the fact that some of the world's largest financial and professional services organizations, manufacturing giants, and public sector departments already use the tool to drive growth. Both small businesses and large enterprises have seen growth as a result of adopting this CRM system.
6. You can count on industry leadership. It's not just other organizations that stand by the impact of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM tool; Analyst Reports and Awards enhance the tools reputation.
7. Despite high praise, the Microsoft Dynamics CRM remains one of the most affordable customer relationship management platforms available.
8. Reports let you see the impact. The reporting engine of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM allows you to mine data, create scorecards to keep track of successes, and to showcase the overall performance of your organization's outreach campaign.
9. The developers of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM are not content to rest on the success of their product. Instead, users can count on continued innovation and an increasing number of features that will add even more value to the product.
10. The Power of Choice lets you choose through the different models of CRM deployment. Either on a Hosted Microsoft CRM model, On Premise CRM model or Hybrid CRM model. Microsoft Dynamics CRM works the way you do. And be able to switch between models as your business needs change.

The benefits of Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform are unmatched. From continued improvement, high adoption rates, flexibility, and affordable cost to benefits that only you can discover for yourself, the Microsoft Dynamics CRM offers an unmatched value.

Streamsol is one of the only partners that have truly embraced the Microsoft "Power of Choice" messaging. Recognized as one of the top ten Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partners in the country, named to Microsoft's President's Club in 2009. Our Microsoft CRM practice revolves around three models; Microsoft CRM on-premise, hosted Microsoft CRM, and hybrid Microsoft CRM, which allow us to service companies of all shapes and sizes located anywhere in the world. To learn more about the Microsoft Dynamics CRM framework please visit xRM.com.

Choose to Empower Your Business by Deployment of a Microsoft CRM Solution

Designed to satisfy your CRM requirements, Microsoft Dynamics CRM combines flexibility with the trusted family of Microsoft products resulting in minimal disruption of your business.

By implementing either an on-site or Hosted Microsoft CRM configuration, it is your option to change from one to the other depending on corporate necessity or mission requirements.

With several procurement options including outright purchase, subscription service, or third-party financing, you exercise the level of control your company requires.

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM has superior connectivity which can be configured to interface transparently with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook and SharePoint, a variety of web browsers, or custom mobile and network portals.

Hosted CRM relieves you of the responsibility of maintaining complex on-premise systems without sacrificing productivity. This is an ideal solution for smaller companies with limited in-house IT staff or resources.

For a good article that talk about the Advantages of Microsoft CRM with a Partner Hosted Solution.

For companies with a necessity for extensive customization or who have an on-premises server deployed, it may be more practical and economical to integrate the Microsoft Dynamics CRM with existing systems. This solution is recommended for larger companies with an extensive established server infrastructure and a full-time IT support staff.

The Importance of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Deployment Options

Adaptability – Business requirements change dynamically, often as a result of external events beyond the direct control of the company. The economy, market demands, budgetary constraints, corporate growth or consolidation all can impact your business.

Options and Choices – Whether using a hosted CRM service or managing an on-premise server farm, you have a completely scalable solution. Depending on the nature and extent of customization, migration from a hosted to an on-premises server or vice-versa can be accomplished with minimal impact on business operations, often a process that is transparent to the end-user. With the Power of Choice you are able to change deployment types whenever you want.

Parallel or Hybrid systems – Interfacing on-premises CRM with hosted CRM resources empower a company's employees regardless of geographic location or method of access.

Disparate Portability Options – Hosted CRM and on-premises deployment allow for a wide variety of interface solutions; enabling full application portability and ease of migration from one system to a similarly configured system.

Consultation Services

Whether your company is ready to migrate from another CRM suite to Microsoft CRM or you are considering changing from an on-premises deployment to a hosted Microsoft CRM; your first choice is contacting a Certified Microsoft Dynamics Gold Partner and Reseller for a consultation. Analysis of your particular requirements by an expert, trained, and qualified Microsoft CRM consultant will give you the knowledge and confidence to choose which option best serves your company's requirements. Whether it is a hosted Microsoft CRM or an on-premises system, you can be certain you have made an informed decision.

Streamsol is recognized as one of the top ten Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partners in the country, and was named to Microsoft's President's Club in 2009. Streamsol is one of the only partners that has truly embraced the Microsoft "Power of Choice" messaging. Our Microsoft CRM practice revolves around three models; Microsoft CRM on-premise, hosted Microsoft CRM, and hybrid Microsoft CRM, which allow us to service companies of all shapes and sizes located anywhere in the world. Our vision and commitment to the Microsoft Dynamics CRM framework is unrivaled. To learn more please visit xRM.com.