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    The implementation of customer relationship management software, though still largely seen as a be-all-end-all solution, has not been an easy road for many enterprises. Here are some common pitfalls and some strategies for avoiding them.

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    Since the launch of Apple's App Store, a steady stream of business-oriented applications have become available for iPhone users.

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    SAP's Geraldine McBride and Oracle's Leigh Warren, leaders of two of the world's biggest enterprise software companies, go head to head.

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    The implementation of customer relationship management software, though still largely seen as a be-all-end-all solution, has not been an easy road for many enterprises. Here are some common pitfalls and some strategies for avoiding them.

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    PeopleSoft casts aspersions on the flexibility and adaptability of its competitor, SAP. The bombastic rhetoric is a side show, however. The issue for enterprises is which vendor can provide the most reliable, cost-effective solutions.

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    Who do small businesses consult before purchasing IT solutions? Vendors, consultants or the press? We take a peek inside their decision-making process.

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    These days, the question is not whether you can use Linux, but where you can best use it. Is there more to Linux than Apache and file and print serving? ZDNet Australia investigates.

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    Databases are by no means an easy product category to understand. Many of the big players now offer free or "light" versions of their databases, but comparing them all is no easy task -- as we found out.

  • Symantec Backup Exec 12

    Symantec Backup Exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous file/data protection. Though AU$1,795 may seem a lot of money for an application, Backup Exec might be worth the investment if you're using it for irreplaceable and highly valuable data.

  • Contact management packages reviewed

    We look at which product can help improve customer satisfaction.

  • Performance problems?

    We examine tools that can drill down through your applications to pinpoint exactly where loading causes trouble.

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