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What can SMBs expect from SalesforceIQ for Small Business?

Salesforce announced changes to Group Edition at Dreamforce 2015: SalesforceIQ for Small Business. What's the nature of the upgrade? Continue Reading
What does Salesforce Lightning, Wave enable for users?

Salesforce's latest upgrades to its Lightning and Wave platforms show that the cloud CRM company is trying to bring analytics closer to the individual user. Continue Reading
Can you explain Salesforce.com integration capabilities?

According to some experts, Salesforce.com integration capabilities are top notch. Find out how Salesforce.com integrates with other business applications. Continue Reading
Will Salesforce.com's Apex change the SaaS market?

Wondering how Salesforce.com's new programming language, Apex, will change the market and what it means for current Salesforce.com customers? Read advice from Steve Raye in this expert Q/A. Continue Reading
Salesforce.com vs. SalesLogix

Choosing between Salesforce.com and SalesLogix? Read CRM software expert Paul Greenberg's advice in this exert tip. Continue Reading

Top SFA vendors for a 250-member salesforce

Liz Roche answers a SearchCRM.com reader's question about the best salesforce automation (SFA) software for a 250-person sales force, and she gives advice and recommendations including Microsoft CRM, NetSuite, Salesforce.com or RightNow. Continue Reading
Evaluating Siebel CRM On Demand versus Salesforce.com

Deciding between Siebel and Salesforce.com for CRM on demand? Read this expert tip first. Continue Reading

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