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	 |  | Side-by-Side CRM Vendor Comparison |  
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      | Company | CRM Features | Company Strengths | Cost |  
 | Microsoft 
  Suited For: Small,  Mid-size,  Large Companies
 
 | Opportunity management, Sales process management, Quotes, Order management, Sales force management, Email/Direct Marketing, Case/Service management, Email Response anagement, E-mail management, Searchable knowledge base, Marketing campaign management | 
    Highly customizable CRM application/platform Familiar Microsoft Outlook-like user interface Robust reporting engine for shareing between users in a variety of formats, including Excel, HTML, PDF, XML and CSV.Attractive pricing model for small and medium business  | N/A |  
 | Commence 
  Suited For: Small,  Mid-size  Companies
 
 | Account/Contact Management, Calendar & Activity Management, Time Management, Advanced Desktop Integration, Activity Tracking, Business Process Automation, Lead Management, Opportunity Management, Territory Management, Sales Process Automation, Quote/Proposal Generation, Sales Forecasting, Reporting & Analytics, Robust Database Architecture, Automated Processes, Remote Synchronization, Multi-level Security, Support for Handheld Devices, Web Integration, Desktop Integration, Encrypted Database Security, Performance Monitoring Tool, E-mail Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Document Management | 
   Rapid deployment, ease of use, customizability and low cost of ownership. “Freedom of Choice”  both on premise and hosted solutions. Mobile support, integration with QuickBook’s and other accounting/ERP systems. Award winning software, twenty years of industry experience and a proven track record of performance is what differentiates Commence from other CRM providers.  | N/A |  |  |