Firstwave launches version 10.

Firstwave Technologies, Inc. has announced the newest version of its Web-based CRM suite, Firstwave Version 10, which is built on .NET architecture. Firstwave version 10 features an integrated development environment (IDE), which was designed to decrease total cost of ownership and improve customer responsiveness. This decrease is achieved by enabling business analysts or similar resources to quickly develop and deploy customized CRM applications that fit changing business models and needs. Firstwave version to focuses on the critical need to leverage legacy systems for quicker integration and implementation by connecting to multiple data sources using a built-in business objects layer. This business object layer can be used with or without more expensive enterprise application integration software. The Firstwave IDE and Firstwave version 10 CRM suite are built on Microsoft .NET architecture, which provides increased scalability, performance and robust support for Web services. Firstwave's .NET-centric CRM solution aims to provide the level of interoperability required to meet individual customer needs for flexibility and customization. Built on open Internet standards and protocol, the .NET architecture is being widely adopted across the enterprise spectrum and facilitates simplified deployment and management of enterprise solutions.

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