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In-Depth Review
SplendidCRM
SplendidCRM Software, Inc.
705 Laurel Bay Lane
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Telephone: 919-604-1258
Email:
sales@splendidcrm.com
Web:
http://www.splendidcrm.com/
Founded in 2005, SplendidCRM Software provides a Microsoft-centric
open-source Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application that, unlike
most open-source solutions built for a Linux environment, enables users to
leverage their existing Microsoft infrastructure. The company is located in
the Research Triangle of Raleigh, North Carolina, and is privately held.
Product: SplendidCRM
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SplendidCRM Software, Inc.recently announced the launch of Version 1.4 of
its flagship platform SplendidCRM. The new version, incorporating key .NET
2.0 technologies, allows system integrators to add user-customizable
features to applications. The features include .Net 2.0’s Master Pages,
Themes, Web Parts and AJAX.
“We’re the ideal platform for developing a back-end system,” said Paul Rony,
president of SplendidCRM. “We’re using the best tools and the best
technologies to create the fastest system . . . and of course our free
runtime and free hosting license makes us the most cost-effective platform
for the system integrator.” Mr. Rony went on to say, “the big advantage to
incorporating these key .NET 2.0 technologies is that it actually reduces
our codebase and simplifies our design.”
SplendidCRM, unveiled in 2005, is a highly competitive, open-source CRM
application that builds on the design of SugarCRM, the number one
open-source product in the field. Yet Splendid CRM adds value to the
equation through its Microsoft-centric design philosophy that leverages a
pure Microsoft technology stack (Windows, IIS, SQL Server, C# and ASP.NET).
The incorporation of key .NET 2.0 technologies allows integrators to add
user-customizable features to SplendidCRM using Master Pages, Themes,
WebParts and AJAX technologies. Master Pages and Themes work together to
dramatically simplify application development and allow for an unlimited
number of page layouts to be predefined, allowing CRM users to select from a
list of layouts that suit their personality. WebParts makes it easy to
define regions that end-users can control, especially on the SplendidCRM
home page, where users can hide or move content according to their needs.
The most recently-added technology, .NET 2.0 AJAX, is a technique for
updating web pages without having to refresh the entire page. It provides
SpendidCRM users with a more interactive experience. SplendidCRM relies
heavily upon AJAX technologies in its new Order Management system. The new
Order Management system provides the ability to create Quotes, Orders and
Invoices.
Those interested in “test driving” the new SplendidCRM Version 1.4 can go to
the www.splendidcrm.com web site. The “Downloads” area provides a VHD or
virtual image of the new application with a Windows server; users can then
run the downloaded trial application on Windows XP using Microsoft Virtual
Server 2005 R2.
SplendidCRM was written in C# using the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and
Microsoft SQL Server 2000. The primary difference between the Open-Source
and Professional versions is that the Professional version includes the
source code for the SQL functions, views and procedures. This makes
the Professional version ideal for integrating into your existing systems.
The Professional version also includes the source code of the SplendidCRM
Plug-in for Outlook 2003.
For pricing details, please contact the company directly.
We have yet to review this product.
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