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CRM

CRM software helps organizations implement effective Customer Relationship Management (CRM).CRM software works across all corporate departments to help harmonize customer-centric thinking in the entire organization. This interdepartmental cooperation also reduces cost, increases efficiency, and improves customer satisfaction.

CRM offers many advanced features like:

Company and Contact Management
Lead Management
Calendaring
Tasks
Notes
Messages
Opportunity Management
Activity Management
Advanced Search
Charting
Case / Solution Management
Reporting
Internationalization
Companies, Contacts, leads and activity Import
Advanced Reporting
Product Catalog
Email Marketing and Mailing Lists
POP3 email manager via WebMail
Microsoft Outlook Email Integration
Desktop Alerter
Quotes
Knowledge Base
Dynamic Databases
Trouble Ticket Management
Business Intelligence

ERP

ERP is a way to integrate the data and processes of an organization into one single system. Usually ERP systems will have many components including hardware and software, in order to achieve integration, most ERP systems use a unified database to store data for various functions found throughout the organization.
In the past, ERP systems were used in larger more industrial types of companies. However, the use of ERP has changed and is extremely comprehensive, today the term can refer to any type of company, no matter what industry it falls in. In fact, ERP systems are used in almost any type of organization - large or small.
ERP systems can cover a wide range of functions and integrate them into one unified database. For instance, functions such as Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relations Management, Financials, Manufacturing functions and Warehouse Management functions were all once stand alone software applications, usually housed with their own database and network, today, they can all fit under one umbrella - the ERP system.ERP's main goal is to integrate data and processes from all areas of an organization and unify it for easy access and work flow.
Advantages of ERP Systems

There are many advantages of implementing an EPR system; here are a few of them:

A totally integrated system
The ability to streamline different processes and workflows
The ability to easily share data across various departments in an organization
Improved efficiency and productivity levels
Better tracking and forecasting
Lower costs
Improved customer service

Content Management System

Dynamic Websites (Content management System)

A content management system is software that keeps track of every piece of content on your Web site, much like your local public library keeps track of books and stores them. Content can be simple text, photos, music, video, documents, or just about anything you can think of. A major advantage of using a CMS is that it requires almost no technical skill or knowledge to manage. Since the CMS manages all your content, you don't have to..

amdeasCMS, Based on an Award winning Open Source CMS Solution which is applicable for

Corporate websites or portals
Online commerce
Small business websites
Non-profit and organizational websites
Government applications
Corporate intranets and extranets
Schools and Organizations websites
Personal or family homepages
Community-based portals
Magazines and newspapers

the possibilities are limitless…

CMS Features

1. Dynamic Pages
2. Dynamic Content
3. Easy to use Interface
4. Upload Images easily
5. Update News in minutes
6. Discussion Forum
7. Polls
8. Newsletter
9. Insert Images on the Fly
10. On the fly preview (Preview changes before you save)
11. Archive old articles
12. Upload Multiple files
13. File Manager
14. Caching mechanism to speed up the website
15. Different Templates for different pages
16. Dynamic Forms

More and more websites go live every day, many without the ability to be updated once going live. Here we look at why content management systems can reduce your website costs AND improve the way your business operates online. However, as technology became easier to develop and the Internet started to mature, content management became more and more accessible.

There are a number of reasons why a company would choose to have a static website but if they knew a little more about the benefits of content management they would perhaps think again.

Static website

A website which is built using a development tool such as Dreamweaver or FrontPage which can not be edited without using the tool or knowing HTML coding. All information on the page is stored as HTML and the pages will not contain any server side scripting (such as PHP, ASP etc)

Content management system

A system which gives non-technical users the ability to change and maintain their website without needing any knowledge of web coding. They will generally be accessible from anywhere using a web browser and have an editor interface similar to standard word processors such as Microsoft Word (these are termed WYSIWYG editors).

Disadvantages of static websites

• More expensive to maintain in the long term as any changes have to be made to pages individually
• Could cost you more in the long run depending on the frequency of the updates
• Long change process as you have to wait for a website designer to have the time to make your changes
• Increased risk to business as the person with web skills could fall ill or leave, meaning that the website can no longer be maintained adequately
• Management is restricted to one machine. If changes need to be made then this is only
possible where the editor tool is installed
• Website editors need significant training and skills to develop the website to modern day standards and practises. This is time consuming, expensive and ongoing.
• There is no search engine optimization tool with static website
• Tough to get listed with Google, Yahoo like search engines

Content Management Systems

If a business decides that they want to sell their products online, update their website content when they need to and capture customer details, then a content management system is more than likely to be the best solution. A content management system is a system that allows users to add, edit, update and delete their website content quickly and easily through the use of an administration section on their website and a database and use server side scripting languages.
The database is used to store information that the user enters via the administration section, and data is retrieved from it each time a user accesses the content managed website. A content management system is suitable for all types and sizes of businesses, and it can be used to drive all types of content, including text, documents, sound, video and much more Advantages of content management systems
• Short term and long term cost savings as website editors only need basic content editing skills and changes to the whole of the site can be made at the click of a button
• Your company image is maintained due to predefined styles and templates being used throughout. This means you won't have purple flashing text on your site to damage your company image
• Workflow improvements and increased business security as more employees can get involved in the maintenance of the website. This means that the ‘experts’ in the subject area can add information to the website and admin users can control which information is added to the site
• Content management systems take years of man hours to develop properly. By using one, you get all of the expertise these developers have ‘in a box’ meaning you receive free use of their knowledge. Examples include cross browser compatibility to increase
your audience reach and search engine optimisation.
• It is very easy to get listed in Search engines
• There is inbuilt search engine optimization module with the CMS. So that your company can generate more business online also. Moreover the website will act as an aggressive marketing tool for the company.
• In amdeas CMS is designed to incorporate any future enhancement(adding any new module or any new concept) with out effecting the other parts the online website
• Amdeas CMS admin control panel is very user friendly and users can handle it simply like a word or any other text editors
• Can be cheaper than a static website in the longer term
• Easier to budget for ongoing costs than a static website

Why you need content management

We have identified the pros and cons of each of the options available to businesses choosing to redesign their websites.
At amdeas we believe that content management should come as standard with any website. The Internet is now a complicated and scary place to get involved in and development of websites are best left to experts. Search engines in the early days were unfortunately spammed easily and tricked into giving irrelevant search results. Over time search engines became wise to this and now there are over 100 factors which come into play when websites get ranked. Content management systems are designed to be search engine friendly so that the end user doesn’t need to get involved in these entire complex issues and they are handled automatically.

Conclusion

Although content management systems are perceived as being expensive, advances in web development have made them more accessible to all types and sizes of businesses. We firmly believe that any company serious about their website should invest in a CMS to maximise their return on the website investment.