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<title><![CDATA[whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/Enterprise Applications/Customer Service]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Customer Service is the provision of labour and other resources, for the purpose of increasing the value that buyers receive from their purchases and from the processes leading up to the purchase. With the rising dominance of the service sector in the global economy, customer service has grown in importance, as its impact on individuals, households, firms, and societies has become widespread.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Using Proven Personalization Techniques]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper283/</link>
<pubDate>2007-08-15 14:43:04</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper provides an overview of the most useful personalization techniques and discusses how to combine personalization strategy with personalization techniques.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beyond Email: Integrated Online Tools for Managing The Customer Relationship Lifecycle]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper294/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-16 22:20:12</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Long ago dubbed the &#39;killer app&#39;, email marketing has now reached the height of its potential and is poised to assume its place as the medium of choice for maintaining customer relationships. In fact, despite the threat of spam, marketers are continuing to turn to email marketing initiatives - with impressive results. Email marketing continues to be the most affordable, efficient and personalized way to connect with clients and future prospects.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Human Resource Management and the Cellular Retailer]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper314/</link>
<pubDate>2007-08-27 15:02:36</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The best way to take control of employee management is to automate human resource (HR) processes, including time tracking, schedules, and payroll calculation. This document addresses the key points that cellular retailers, wholesalers, and master agents need to know about implementing and using CellularManager&#39;s centralized web-based HR management system.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Helpdesk Password Resync]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper502/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-27 08:49:41</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Management of user ID accounts is expensive for business, frustrating for users, and open to abuse.  A user account Helpdesk in a large organization typically deals with many thousands of Helpdesk calls each year, and the costs surrounding this are significant.  Any operation that requires human intervention can become a bottleneck during especially busy periods. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Solving the Onsite Spares Inventory Challenge by Reverse-Engineering the Service Chain]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper573/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-29 16:18:48</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Facing increasing customer demands for equipment uptime and rapid service response, many companies servicing critical equipment and machinery are turning to on-customer-site spare parts inventory strategies. To maximize the benefits of this approach, leading companies are &#39;reverse engineering&#39; their service chains to build restocking plans and manage performance based on parts consumption, not distribution, patterns.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Knowledge Management: The Power of Leveraging Information]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper596/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-30 09:06:46</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Companies are discovering that a Knowledge Management System (KMS) has grown from a nice to have concept, to a must-have asset in customer facing departments. Providing immediate answers to customers requires easy access to the important product and business knowledge of an organization. KMS makes that possible.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Agile Service Operation Embraces Technology]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper633/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Technology can prove to be a vital component in the quest for service profitability. However, there is a lot of technology out there targeted at field service organizations which has evolved to the point where its introduction in customer-facing functions can significantly enhance organizational productivity.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Network Faxing with Castelle Network Fax Servers]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper678/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-06 09:26:37</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Investing in a fax server is like providing everyone in the office with a virtual fax machine, at a fraction of the cost. Read all about the benefits in this informative paper. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leveraging Customer Lifetime Value to Increase Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI)s]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper750/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-17 08:59:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As part of the ongoing effort to differentiate products and services, best-in-breed organizations are now using a tool called Customer Lifetime Value (CLV). CLV is &ldquo;a marketing metric that projects the value of a customer over the entire history of that customer&#39;s relationship with a company.&rdquo;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Fast-Growing Companies Obtain CRM Success]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper758/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-13 11:59:54</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper reveals the most vital elements needed to develop a seamless value chain; one that realistically enables an SMB to develop valuable 2-way relationships with their most valuable customer segments.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Advanced Global Name Recognition Technology]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper803/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-06 09:29:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this paper is to highlight the issues, requirements, and technologies available for automated advanced name recognition.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WebSphere Customer Center Product Positioning Paper]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper804/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-06 09:34:30</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper gives the reader an overview of the functionality of IBM&#39;s WebSphere Customer Center, and explains why IBM is the strategic partner that more Fortune 500 companies select as their strategic platform for Customer Data Integration. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Increasing Email Deliverability: Getting Email to the Inbox]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper823/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-17 14:46:58</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper is designed to educate you about the main obstacles that can prevent your email from reaching a recipient&rsquo;s inbox; and the simple tactics that you can implement to avoid these obstacles.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Email Marketing ROI: Driving ROI Through Email Relevance]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper824/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-17 14:46:36</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This informative white paper provides 10 great tactics to get you started trying to make that prediction come true. Read this white paper to learn more on how you can drive your email marketing ROI through email relevance. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Growing Opt-in Lists: Turning Web Browsers into Buyers]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper825/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-17 14:41:58</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Email marketing is by far the best way to attract interest in, build desire for, and generate sales of your products and services. Without a well-managed opt-in email list, you can say goodbye to your email marketing investment. This white paper provides powerful tactics to help you grow bigger, better and more relevant opt-in lists - and turn your Web browsers into buyers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bringing Humanity Back to the Web]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper834/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-16 14:37:38</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s world, it may seem like there is barely enough time to stay on top of running a business, let alone for perceived luxuries like personal interaction over every transaction. This white paper looks at the benefits of combining two popular online communication tools- email marketing and live chat - to boost customer loyalty and retention.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Building a Business Case for Customer-Centric Master Data Management: Don’t Forget the ROI]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper839/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-06 09:43:49</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover the essential steps to delivering a solid business case for the right customer-centric MDM architecture and achieve maximum ROI.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Got CRM? Small Business CRM Software Guide]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper842/</link>
<pubDate>2007-01-29 17:12:40</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this whitepaper is to educate small business owners on what, why and how CRM can retain existing customers and help their business grow.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[American Dairy Brands Reduces Errors, Increases Forecast Accuracy and Increases Service Levels]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper944/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-24 11:33:06</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[American Dairy Brands, a $300M division of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) which is the largest U.S. dairy cooperative marketing over 45 billion pounds of milk per year, has achieved substantial supply chain savings through Infor&#39;s Supply Chain solutions. Infor has given Dairy Farmers of America the ability to successfully manage the supply chain to drive service levels to greater than 99% for their Borden-brand cheese products.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lean Inventory Levels Resulting in Improved Customer Satisfaction]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper947/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-24 11:35:07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A fast-growing supplier, NEI&#39;s delivery performance was declining, creating a significant problem with past-due shipments, even though the company had an excess of finished goods. Access this case study to learn about how they addressed their challenges.   ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Four Corners of the Earth: The Right Position For Global Manufacturers]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper948/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-24 11:37:32</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Access this white paper to learn how by employing technology to surmount the challenges of globalization, manufacturers can expand their businesses profitably to incorporate new markets, new levels of innovation and new revenue streams.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Management for Automotive Suppliers]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper957/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-24 11:34:11</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Automotive manufacturers have become some of the most demanding customers in the world. The TRANS4M Customer Management Solution helps you manage your relationship and your communications with automotive customers to help you meet your customers&#39; requirements for communications and process integration and ultimately improve your supplier rating and keep your customers happy and their production lines moving.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Creating Competitive Advantage in Demanding Retail Environments]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper963/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-25 15:32:26</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper explores what cross-channel transparency looks like through the consumer&#39;s eyes, the costs retailers incur by maintaining the status quo, and key steps retailers need to consider as they undertake cross-channel initiatives.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[On-Demand Versus On-Premise CRM: Are There Performance Differences?]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper974/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-06 09:24:54</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[On-Demand CRM provides faster implementation, lower costs, and more rapid ROI when compared to On-Premise.&nbsp; Make sure you&#39;re making the right decisions for your CRM.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Growing Gift Card Demand Evokes Change]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper978/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-07 16:06:36</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Customers enjoy buying and receiving gift cards. The new challenge is for retailers to provide gift cards that mesh with the way customers want to use the cards. Many early systems cannot efficiently support the changes in demand.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Comparing the Traditional Approach to SOA to Event-Driven SOA]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1113/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-24 11:34:01</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Given the potential for SOA to solve pressing business problems, it&rsquo;s inevitable that most companies will begin adopting SOA constructs within the next year or two. As they move to SOA, the approach they choose will have both immediate and long-term effects on their ability to support and adjust their ecosystem to meet future business requirements. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Retail Management System Case Study: White Pass & Yukon Route]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1183/</link>
<pubDate>2007-07-09 16:57:11</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When White Pass &amp; Yukon Route Railroad recast its business model, revenues gained speed, but the cumbersome UNIX system labored through long lines of customers, discouraged timely reporting, and imprisoned data behind arcane rules and menus.&nbsp; Find out what WP&amp;YR did to help increase sales 13 percent, clear out slow-moving items, save steps and stoke the profit engine.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Dynamics Case Study: Best Buy for Business]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1184/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Saddled with a home-grown business-management tool originally designed for its retail business, the Best Buy for Business sought a solution that would support its extensive outside sales force and would provide a commercial CRM solution it could sell to business customers. Best Buy for Business found both in Microsoft Dynamics CRM.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Microsoft Dynamics Case Study: J.D. Byrider]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1186/</link>
<pubDate>2007-07-09 17:18:36</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[J.D. Byrider&#39;s franchisees experienced a high level of frustration due to an old system running on Linux using dBase files. Byrider made the decision to switch their development environment to Intel-based servers in a Microsoft SQL Server and ASP development environment. Download this paper to read about their results.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Manage Your Operations for Greater Profitability with Retail Chain Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1192/</link>
<pubDate>2007-07-11 10:29:33</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[By providing integrated, adaptable functionality within one scalable platform, Microsoft Dynamics AX helps midsize retailers improve their agility with an all-in-one solution based on an open technology platform. And it provides the ability for retailers to connect and interact with customers, partners, and employees around the world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[QoS, QoE and Total Customer Experience]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1218/</link>
<pubDate>2007-07-20 10:01:22</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Organizations of all sizes are evolving to an enlightened, business-focused method of choosing network services and service providers called Total Customer Experience (TCE). This white paper describes the evolution toward a TCE approach and the benefits and clarity that TCE brings to the marketplace.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rent-A-Geek Reaches Out With LogMeIn Rescue]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1243/</link>
<pubDate>2007-07-30 10:13:12</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using LogMeIn&#39;s remote support products, Rent-A-Geek has transformed its business model from that of a regional provider to one delivering service worldwide. Adopting LogMeIn has resulted in what Schiehl calls &quot;ridiculous&quot; ROI: the $99 per month per client license fee &quot;pays for itself in one session,&quot; he says. One Rent-A-Geek technician using one license, and running just six to eight sessions per day, can generate around $12,000 per month in revenues.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hosted CRM Comparison Guide: The Top 4 CRM Vendors Compared]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1287/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-15 08:59:27</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Use this crisp and clean comparison chart to stack the top CRM vendors side-by-side on the following:&nbsp; Features, Price per User, Services and Support, and Marketing Capabilities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Centered Service: A Clear Path to Loyalty]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1493/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-12 12:16:08</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Repeat business from your existing customer base is the best kind of business you can have. And the best way to ensure repeat business is to treat your customers right. In this white paper we introduce the notion of Customer Centered Service, a new and exciting way to increase customer loyalty and, with it, profitability.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[eService: Winning in the Global Marketplace]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1494/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-12 12:33:16</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Internet, years after its emergence, continues to be a challenge for most organizations. This paper examines the notion of eService and the need for it in large, global organizations in particular. It also provides guidelines for developing an effective eService plan, and concludes with a discussion of the most significant benefits of implementing such a plan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Interactions: The Foundation of Business Relationships]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1495/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-12 12:32:42</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Business relationships have always been based on interactions. Until now most of these interactions have been through conventional means, such as the telephone. But now more and more of your business interactions are over the Internet, and this trend will continue for the foreseeable future. Are you ready to handle this change? ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Citrix GoToAssist 8.0 Security White Paper]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1532/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-01 10:00:40</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[GoToAssist is a hosted service that provides a way to deliver remote support to Windows-based computers. GoToAssist allows a user to request support from a support representative and then allows that representative to view and optionally control the end user&#39;s PC remotely. This guide is for Citrix&reg; GoToAssist&reg; customers and other stakeholders that need to understand how GoToAssist impacts information security risk and compliance in their environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hacking Your PBX: 15 Ways to Make the Most of the Modern Phone System]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1538/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-15 09:01:29</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article serves as the first step to understanding your PBX and maximizing your company&#39;s productivity using an IP PBX. These tips and tricks will help PBX beginners optimize their business phone setup, as well as make users familiar with some PBX functionalities they might have overlooked or underused. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MarketSharp Builds Customer Sales and Satisfaction with Easy Online Events]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1548/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-25 11:37:39</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Generating qualified customer leads and reaching more prospective customers is tough for most businesses. To gain new prospective customers, MarketSharp salespeople routinely traveled to distant cities to conduct in-person sales seminars. Any time they traveled, it could be a three-day ordeal for a one-day event. The travel costs and productivity losses were terrible.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Web-Enabled Applications and the Internet: Satisfying the Growing Expectations of Business Users]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1572/</link>
<pubDate>2007-11-13 10:18:26</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Businesses across Europe are becoming increasingly reliant on web-enabled applications that are accessed over the public internet. One of the key drivers for this is to open up communications with external organizations that are fundamental to core business processes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Power to Improve Everything: Enabling the Customer-Centric Enterprise]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1676/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-13 13:42:58</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What kind of customer service does your organization deliver? Is your customer service system of handling questions or issues developed with the customer in mind?&nbsp; If it isn&rsquo;t, you may be putting your customer relationships at risk. Download this white paper to learn the competitive advantages of being a customer centric company.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Customer Service Analytics: A New Strategy for Customer-Centric Enterprises]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1677/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-14 09:05:01</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Does your company struggle with balancing customer satisfaction with the requirement to increase revenue and minimize the cost of customer service?&nbsp;&nbsp; Managing these conflicting goals is difficult, but is complicated even further by the many different enterprise functions and supporting processes involved in serving customers.&nbsp; Implementing a customer service analytics solution is can help. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Virtual Support Networks: 10 Tips for Delivering Managed Services to On-Site Systems]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1679/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-23 13:30:51</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The business of taking care of remote hardware and software has never been bigger. These opportunities are being driven by CIOs&rsquo; need to manage cost and risk carefully. With research showing that 47% of IT spending going to total cost of support and maintenance (TCSM), outsourcing system management to specialists makes sense for the buyer. But where does it leave the provider?]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Web-Based ACDs and the Multi-Channel Support Center]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1680/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-23 09:56:57</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Internet is revolutionizing technical support. But, this efficiency often comes with a price in customer satisfaction. Customers expect to be able to solve their own problems or immediately communicate with a person who can make things right. But too often, these expectations aren&#39;t met. What&#39;s needed is a new class of software: web-based Automated Contact Distribution.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[You're Virtually There: Remote Support Best Practices and Benefits]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1681/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-23 08:43:59</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As support centers have deployed this new generation of remote support solutions, they have developed a series of best practices for maximizing their benefits. Based on market research performed from 2004 to 2007, this white paper summarizes these best practices, illustrates the benefits, and suggests considerations for selecting the remote access solution that will be most effective for your support organization.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ROI Evaluation Report: WebEx Support Center]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1688/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-23 13:17:56</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Through remote desktop sharing WebEx Support Center enables companies to manage and resolve remote support issues &mdash; whether they be external customer-driven or internal user-driven. Support personnel can initiate a session with a remote user by sending them an e-mail or providing a URL.Download this Paper to Learn More About a Support Center.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Taking Remote Support to the Next Level]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1689/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-23 13:35:08</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Based on a survey conducted by ServiceXRG, this paper explores the use and effectiveness of remote support technology across all industry sectors and how companies can take remote support to the next level to significantly improve the support transaction process, reduce service delivery costs and increase solution effectiveness.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Fast Track to Service Management Success: Software-as-a-Service]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1690/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-23 13:16:37</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the growing array of hardware, software, and systems necessary to support businesses, today more than ever, software-as-a-service or on-demand solutions offer feature-rich, real-time functionality without the burden associated with deploying, managing and supporting an in-house approach.&nbsp; See if it&rsquo;s right for you.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WebEx Support Center: Remote Support Security Overview]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1692/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-23 10:58:10</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this document is to provide information on the data security features and functions available with WebEx Support Center Remote Support and inherent to the underlying WebEx communication infrastructure known as the WebEx MediaTone&trade; Network.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Questions to Ask When Choosing a Customer Relationship Management Solution]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1709/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-29 15:42:25</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small and medium businesses (SMBs) continue to fuel demand for customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and more software firms are stepping up to offer appropriate technologies. SMBs, defined as companies with 1,000 or fewer employees, are searching for CRM solutions that will allow them to satisfy customers, control costs, and comply with various government regulations. But when choosing CRM software, it&rsquo;s important to keep in mind that the needs of small and medium businesses aren&rsquo;t always the same.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips for Cost-Effective Customer Retention Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1710/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-21 17:11:10</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper examines the details of how to gain improved customer retention and acquisition for a lower overall investment by defining basic CRM functionality needed by most organizations to achieve their customer goals and objectives.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The ABCs of Choosing a CRM System]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1711/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-30 14:07:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since the 1990s, the customer relationship management (CRM) concept has been embraced by the business world as a way to forge, maintain, and improve bonds with customers. Previously, many companies focused mainly on gathering consumer data for their own use. However, once businesses began to understand the value of allowing customers to dialog about their needs, they began implementing more systems that invited customer feedback. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The 5 Must-Have Features of a CRM Solution]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1712/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-30 14:07:35</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Customer relationship management (CRM) systems are being implemented by a variety of companies looking for a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. Without customer loyalty, many companies won&rsquo;t be able to thrive and grow. Today&rsquo;s consumers are more demanding because they have a greater variety of choices, including doing business on the Internet and via automated phone systems. Many expect access to customer service 24 hours a day.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CRM Solutions: What A Small Business Should Look For]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1713/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-29 15:41:51</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In a 2006 survey conducted by CRMGuru, 50% of the respondents indicate that they base their satisfaction with a company on the sum of &quot;interactions with a brand&#39;s products, services, and people.&quot; How does your company measure up? You have an excellent product, your customer service department is highly responsive, and your personnel have received extensive training. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Effective VMI: Enabling your Suppliers]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1802/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-25 10:41:33</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, as more and more organizations strive to improve productivity and profitability by dedicating the bulk of their resources to their core competencies, many of them are looking for efficient and cost-effective ways to outsource ancillary and support activities. Nowhere is this trend more prominent than among supply chain-centric organizations such as retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What to Look for in Help Desks]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1831/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-19 15:22:19</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A help desk is a very helpful customer service tool for businesses operating a website online. Doing business online creates a distance between the business and the customer. Customers are not dealing with a person face-to-face anymore. This makes being quick to respond to customer issues very important and that is where a help desk comes in.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CRM Without Compromise]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1837/</link>
<pubDate>2008-05-02 12:34:12</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[CRM is a business strategy that helps organizations cope with three of today&acute;s most urgent business imperatives generating new growth, attaining operational excellence and enhancing competitive agility.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Best Practices for IT Request Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1850/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-15 15:32:15</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper outlines the challenges associated with IT Request Management and ten best practices that represent the hard-won knowledge from dozens of successful Service Request Management projects. By following these guidelines, your IT organization can provide more responsive service delivery, increase operational efficiency, and improve internal customer satisfaction.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The IT Service Catalog: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1851/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-15 15:32:42</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper is intended to share some of those lessons learned and suggesting ways you can achieve success by avoiding the most common pitfalls. But before we talk about the typical mistakes in creating a Service Catalog, let&rsquo;s briefly review its purpose.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Still Struggling to Reduce Call Center Costs Without Losing Customers?]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1863/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Improving your call center may be more easily attainable &mdash; and more important &mdash; now than ever before. Recognizing that customer interaction is an important differentiator, organizations can increase the focus on their customers&rsquo; experience while keeping a firm grip on costs by leveraging the full potential of state-of-the-art technology.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Power of Remote Support in Battling Today’s Top Customer Support Issues]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1881/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-05 14:43:39</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[By working closely with customer service and support executives across high tech hardware and software, broadband, consumer electronics, retail, telecommunications and other technology-related industries, the Service and Support Professionals Association (SSPA) has identified 6 key business issues facing service and support managers today.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Going Online to Extend Reach, Enhance Relationships, and Build Sales]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1882/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Consultants and other professional services firms offer a unique product: themselves. This means they are constantly faced with a dilemma: how does one maximize productivity, and be billable with products and services while simultaneously marketing and selling their services? One way is to turn to web conferencing to extend reach, create new products, enhance relationships, and build sales pipelines. But do the benefits go deeper?]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Service Delivery Innovation: Creating Client Value and Enhancing Profitability]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1909/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To succeed in the professional services industry, your firm must continually improve its service delivery methods. Read how you can increase client value and lower costs through implementing more efficient resourcing and partnering processes and co-creating value with your clients.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[George Mason Mortgage LLC Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1969/</link>
<pubDate>2008-05-13 09:59:26</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The mortgage banking business is ultra-competitive and rapidly changing. To compete in this environment requires a highly productive workforce with dependable, reliable and flexible communications so that employees can provide the best customer service possible. Read this case study to learn how George Mason Mortgage found a more robust and easy-to-manage mobility solution that helped the company accomplish its goals.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Patient-Centric: the 21st Century Prescription for Healthcare]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper1986/</link>
<pubDate>2008-09-29 11:05:08</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Throughout the industrialized world, healthcare systems are in crisis. Aging populations and skyrocketing costs are putting unprecedented financial and organizational pressure on healthcare providers and payers. The result is often a decreasing level of care. In response, fundamental changes are taking place. Patient-centric systems are evolving in which the patient&#39;s well-being and the responsibility for good health are defining treatment and operational policies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[8 Ways On-Site Service Can Drive Revenue Now]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2068/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-02 08:32:16</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover how you can find highly qualified contract IT service professionals with the skill sets you need, when and where you need them, on demand. Get the free white paper, &ldquo;8 Ways On-Site Services Can Drive Revenue Now,&rdquo; featuring commentary from industry analysts and leaders like Gartner, IDC and CRN.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Strategies For Growing IT Service Revenues]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2070/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-02 08:32:30</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how VARs, solution providers and IT staffing firms are finding the contract IT service professionals they need to drive service revenue without adding overhead.&nbsp; Get the free Ziff Davis white paper, &ldquo;Strategies For Growing IT Service Revenues.&rdquo;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Support Virtualization: Productivity Gains from Making Remote Support Virtual]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2113/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-29 09:43:41</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Support virtualization enables your support reps to be at multiple locations at once, solving support issues with unbelievable speed and effectiveness.&nbsp; Over 3,500+ organizations have virtualized their support reps and have decreased IT costs while increasing support rep productivity.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Quick Guide to Driving Business Value from ITIL Initiatives]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2125/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-04 11:22:34</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Organizations implemented ITIL with the goal of creating a set of standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality and efficient technical support. However, many organizations are now looking to realize near-term business value from their investments in ITIL. This ITIL Quickguide outlines how organizations can leverage remote support solutions to accelerate ITIL initiatives and realize near-term business value.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tapping the Power of Web Portals for Improved Government Services to Constituents]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2176/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Self-service Web portals enable governments to help citizens obtain information, apply for services and complete transactions more quickly than ever before.&nbsp; Download this paper to find out how, through the power of Web portals, IBM can help your government agency make information more accessible, and processes more efficient for citizens, businesses and government employees.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Building a Business Case for Remote Support]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2464/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-23 14:34:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[No company today will approve expenditures for new service and support technology without an understanding of the return on investment (ROI) for the project. Luckily, companies with strong metrics programs in place will find building the business case for productivity-enhancing software a straightforward process.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 5 Initiatives for Achieving Breakthrough Customer Support]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2465/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-23 14:36:14</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Through member conversations, conference presentations and Webcast Q&amp;A, the SSPA has identified the top 5 initiatives technical support centers should pursue in order to deliver breakthrough customer support and enable customer success. This white paper will provide a roadmap for companies looking to improve all aspects of their support operation, addressing people, process and technology issues, with special attention paid to the role of remote support technology as a key enabler of success.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Helping Contact Center Agents Improve First Contact Resolution]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2669/</link>
<pubDate>2008-05-15 11:31:25</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s not surprising that first contact resolution (FCR) is becoming a high priority among forward-looking contact center managers. Increasing the percentage of contacts resolved during the initial contact provides three great benefits; customer satisfaction goes up, operating costs go down, and contact-center generated revenue goes up. There are also potential downsides, like extended handle time as agents strive to keep the caller on-line until the issue can be resolved. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Realizing the Full Promise of Workforce Management Technology]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2692/</link>
<pubDate>2008-05-27 15:50:26</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since the cost of staffing in most call centers is between 60 and 70 percent of the total budget, the incremental benefits of selecting the best solution for your operation and implementing it successfully are significant. Companies in the market for a workforce management tool today face a mind-boggling array of choices. Automated workforce management systems range from quite simplistic to highly complex, with a wide range of price tags to match. This paper will help contact center managers navigate the choices.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Making the Complex Simple: Efficient and Effective Contact Center Growth]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2693/</link>
<pubDate>2008-05-27 15:49:38</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Customers and business leaders alike demand a great deal of contact centers which cannot easily be met using the simplistic approaches used to develop early, isolated contact centers. In order to provide a top-shelf customer experience, contact centers must adopt sophisticated processes which can evaluate and route calls quickly and effectively to the right agent, and which schedule agents based on their abilities as well as predicted call demand.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Performance Management: Build Versus Buy]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2694/</link>
<pubDate>2008-05-27 15:50:02</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As more companies seek out performance management capabilities to gain a competitive advantage or keep pace with rivals who have already established an edge, the decision to build or buy a performance management solution must be considered. This paper will walk readers through the pros and cons of the build versus buy debate in order to help make practical business decisions for long-term success.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Creating Higher Physician and Patient Satisfaction Using Online Channels]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2726/</link>
<pubDate>2008-09-12 12:47:16</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[View to this webcast and learn how Memorial Health System, a 500-bed hospital system in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has recently implemented a portal strategy based on IBM WebSphere Portal and Lotus Web Content Management that allows them to quickly and securely provide online capabilities for their external and internal user constituencies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Enhancing IT Support with Knowledge Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2827/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-11 15:01:31</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The potential benefits of adopting a Knowledge Management strategy are significant and have far-reaching implications for a business when implemented correctly. The correct use of Knowledge Management techniques and technology makes a company agile and more responsive to the needs of the customer, resulting in enhanced business performance and greater return on investment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Cashless Self Checkout: A Growing Trend That May Be Right For You]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper2874/</link>
<pubDate>2008-09-29 11:03:26</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to Selfserviceworld.com, 50 percent of consumers prefer to use credit cards at self-checkout counters. As credit card usage continues to rise, it&#39;s beneficial for retailers to consider non-cash methods of payment. Download the white paper and see how self-checkout solutions from IBM can help increase sales and improve customer satisfaction. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Institutions Should Respond to Data Breaches]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3018/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-19 06:43:54</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fraud preventative solutions are designed to avert new accounts fraud before it occurs. The strategic advantage of fraud prevention therefore lies in the ability avoid losses to institutions and consumers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Connects Bell Canada for Optimized Customer Care]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3031/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bell Canada began an initiative to provide desktop solutions at reduced costs. With 8,000 call center agents, Bell Canada faced hardware attrition and rising costs. Streamlining systems, facilitating outsourcing and increasing capabilities to telecommute would reduce costs while improving service. This would require creating customized workstations for users. Bell Canada approached VMware Partner CGI Group Inc., which provides end-to-end IT and business process services, for a solution.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Javelin Research Pinpoints How Institutions Should Respond to Data Breaches]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3035/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-19 06:49:48</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Javelin Strategy &amp; Research has released a study covering data breach victims, which highlights the acute awareness among consumers about data security and the significant implications security breaches represent to businesses once consumer trust is compromised. Read this report, which also reveals Javelin&#39;s recommendations to institutions to address consumer security concerns and expectations in the event of a data breach.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Transforming the Customer Experience with CRM]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3080/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today&#39;s information-rich economy, customers can switch brands and vendors as quickly as they can Google up new ones. As a result, providing an exceptional customer experience is more critical than ever. Businesses cannot afford gaffes like asking customers for information they&rsquo;ve already provided, delivering the wrong orders, responding to customer service calls slowly or targeting clients with inappropriate marketing messages.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Limehouse Software Achieves 88 Percent Customer Satisfaction with GoToAssist]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3162/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[By using GoToAssist for virtual support, the UK software company Limehouse achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 88 percent and expanded its services without adding resources. They continue to ensure a positive user experience and maximize the ability for our customers to get their job done as efficiently as possible. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Backup Technology Enhances Service and Sales with GoToAssist and GoToMeeting]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3163/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using GoToAssist, Backup Technology can give their global customers the same care and attention that they provide to customers located closer to home. Providers of online backup and business continuity solutions use GoToAssist to instantly and efficiently serve customers around the world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Oce Improves Customer Experience with GoToAssist]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3165/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Oce delivers real-time remote support with GoToAssist, increasing customer satisfaction and operational efficiencies while reducing travel.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[O'Neill Europe/JSI bv Improves Sportswear Delivery with Hosted Remote Support]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3166/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With GoToAssist, O&#39;Neill Europe&#39;s IT help desk in the Netherlands saves at least 2 months of travel per year by providing secure remote support to 160 employees and remote maintenance to business-critical applications at 140 factories worldwide.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GoToAssist Cares for IT Systems at Dermalogica]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3167/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dermalogica&#39;s 4 support technicians use GoToAssist to remotely support 50 sales representatives located throughout the UK. With GoToAssist, Dermalogica increases the productivity and efficiency of its geographically distributed sales team.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sage (UK) Limited Exceeds Customer Expectations with Citrix GoToAssist]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3168/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sage (UK) Limited uses GoToAssist to improve service quality, thereby increasing customer satisfaction and first-time resolution. In fact, 92 percent of support calls are resolved on first contact with GoToAssist.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GoToAssist Integration White Paper]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3169/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[GoToAssist Integration Services offer a variety of methods to integrate Citrix GoToAssist, the industry-leading remote-support solution, into an existing infrastructure quickly and easily. Integrating GoToAssist provides a single source for initiating remote-support sessions and viewing support details, allowing managers to easily audit the complete support experience to ensure best practices and processes are followed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Secrets to Happy Customers and Higher Profits]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3199/</link>
<pubDate>2008-09-16 10:37:15</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now that web-based support is readily available &mdash; and expected &mdash; going the extra mile to deliver an impressive, positive&nbsp; customer experience has become more critical than ever. Discover the latest trends and technologies for maximizing web-based support tools to increase customer satisfaction &ndash; and profits.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Building the Customer-Centric Enterprise]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3270/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Building the customer-centric enterprise explores how insurers are seeking to maximize the profitability and growth potential of the markets by scrutinizing loss performance, retention strategies, buying behavior and demographics. The report features a customer analytics case study that draws on an interview with Michael Bernaski, acting chief analytics officer of Safeco.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Converting Service Calls Into Sales with Real-Time Offer Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3273/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Read about the concept of real-time offer management, and how service-intensive companies are using it to transform inbound customer service calls into sales opportunities. The idea is to empower call centers and Web portal applications with relevant, timely, personalized offers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Differentiation Through Service Excellence]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3276/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Consider five key service process platforms that are shaping the future &ndash; as companies look to service to keep pace with customer expectations. Service income is accelerating. Technology is changing the competitive game, and smart companies need the proper IT strategy to make sure they deploy it for profitability.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hi-Tech Industries: The Supply Chain Executive's Strategic Agenda]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3291/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-25 12:42:08</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fifty percent (50%) of 146 high-tech companies regard supply chain management as a customer service differentiator, or as a profit center &ndash; while the rest view supply chain as a cost center. This sector insight explores the concerns and process roadmap of supply chain executives in high-tech industries. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Service: Maximizing Service Profitability]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3316/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn why the quality of your service is the key driver of customer loyalty -- often more important than your products or prices -- and why ensuring that customers receive high-quality service should be a top priority. With the SAP CRM application, you get a complete service solution focused on driving customer loyalty.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Responsive Supply Chain: Managing Market Events in the Consumer Goods Industry]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsecurity.com/whitepaper3325/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are six key market event categories: rapid changes in customer affinity, sudden natural disasters, unforeseen contamination and disease, new product innovation, changing economic forces and expanding international markets. These events cannot be controlled but can be effectively managed if the right technologies are in processes and technologies are in place.]]></description>
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