Avanade and GaleForce Solutions Offer Enterprise CRM for Financial Services Sector; Strategic Partnership Delivers a Highly Tailored Version of Microsoft CRM Expressly for Financial Services Providers.SEATTLE -- Avanade(R) Inc., a leading global technology integrator for Microsoft(R) solutions, today announced that it is partnering with GaleForce Solutions(R), an award-winning provider of Microsoft CRM-based software for the financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. sector. Together, the partners offer a joint solution -- Avanade Enterprise CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. for Financial Services(TM) -- comprising software modules and services that provide financial institutions with breakthrough value by leveraging Microsoft CRM and Office System applications. The partnership between the two companies combines expertise, assets and resources to bring to market a cost-effective, easy to use, high-performance CRM solution for the financial services sector. Avanade Enterprise CRM for Financial Services builds on GaleForce Solutions' industry-specific extensions and enhancements to core Microsoft CRM technology and strengthens the offering with Avanade's experience, expertise and assets in the full range of Microsoft solutions, services, platforms and development tools. Avanade's team will resell re·sell tr.v. re·sold , re·sell·ing, re·sells 1. To sell again. 2. To sell (a product or service) to the public or to an end user, especially as an authorized dealer. , design and deploy the solution, applying expertise gained helping financial services customers use Microsoft technologies to achieve their business goals. In addition, the Avanade consultants trained on the GaleForce CRM application will continue to develop new assets to address the unique and changing business needs of our financial services customers. "Together, Avanade and GaleForce Solutions combine the right people and expertise, tools and geographic reach to offer CRM solutions that deliver integrated business insight to help financial services organizations increase value to their clients," said John Fraissinet, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of GaleForce Solutions. "We believe this alliance offers an alternative that is truly world-class, in terms of the technology and benefits delivered to our financial services clients." The American Banking Association indicated financial institutions' spending on CRM is expected to grow by more than six percent annually over the next few years, faster than the general level of all other IT spending. (Doug Johnson The name Doug Johnson may refer to the following people:
"Avanade's Enterprise CRM for Financial Services solution encapsulates our experience with large-scale Microsoft CRM implementations. By joining forces with GaleForce Solutions, we have created a practical CRM solution to drive sales and build customer loyalty," said Kim Gable gable Triangular section formed by a roof with two slopes, extending from the eaves to the ridge where the two slopes meet. It may be miniaturized over a dormer window or entranceway. , general manager, Avanade Microsoft Business Solutions Practice in the US. "This is just one example of how Avanade's repeatable, ready-to-use assets can decrease solution implementation time and reduce integration costs by easing integration of our solutions with existing systems." Extensive Functionality and Global Delivery Capabilities to Enhance Customer Management Customers that leverage the Avanade Enterprise CRM for Financial Services(TM) solution will find support for industry and company specific business processes, workflow, policies and practices, in a CRM solution designed to provide an integrated view of high-value clients. Relationship-specific modules address unique line-of-business needs for tools including relationship profiling and insight, quote and deal management, marketing and Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. System-based access to CRM data. --Wealth Management module: Financial advisors can manage the extensive detail involved in wealth management, and offer high net worth individuals intelligent, personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. counsel for protection and growth of assets, tax and retirement planning Retirement financial planning refers to a collection of systems, methods, and processes which, in their aggregate, support a family unit's (client's) desire to achieve a state of financial independence, such that the need to be gainfully employed is optional. and related matters of personal finance. --Commercial Banking module: Commercial lenders Whilst nearly all lenders offer loans on a commercial basis the term commercial lender has differed meanings around the world.
--Investment Banking module: Tailored for the complex nature of multi-entity investment relationships involved in mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring, the Investment Banking module also supports banks' investor advisory services advisory services advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal . --Retail Banking module: This component gives banks a holistic view of customer information, revealing opportunities to cross-sell as well as to reinforce relationships for competitive advantage. About GaleForce Solutions GaleForce Solutions(R), a privately held and venture-backed company, has leveraged core Microsoft customer relationship management technology to create GaleForce CRM for Financial Services -- designed specifically to meet the unique requirements of managing and optimizing high value financial services clients. With GaleForce CRM for Financial Services, Account Managers and their organizations gain the unmatched advantage of a low risk, easy-to-use client management solution that establishes a life-time view of the customer, supports personalized client service, increases sales force productivity, reduces customer churn churn: see butter. and increases market share. GaleForce Solutions is a Microsoft Gold Certified See certification. Partner. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia British Columbia, province (2001 pop. 3,907,738), 366,255 sq mi (948,600 sq km), including 6,976 sq mi (18,068 sq km) of water surface, W Canada. Geography , GaleForce Solutions has offices in the US and Canada, and can be found on the Internet at www.galeforcesolutions.com. About Avanade Avanade is the leading technology integrator specializing in the Microsoft enterprise platform. Our people help customers around the world maximize their IT investment and create comprehensive solutions that drive business results. Additional information can be found at www.avanade.com. Avanade and the Avanade logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Avanade Inc. Other product, service, or company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. (C)2005 Avanade Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
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