Salesnet Releases Web Services API Using Microsoft .NET Framework

Business Wire, Sept 3, 2002

Business/Technology Editors

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2002

Salesnet Releases XML Web Services API to Support Best-of-Breed

CRM Strategy And Integration With Popular Business Applications

Salesnet, the best-of-breed Web-based Sales Force Automation (SFA) solution, today announced the general availability of its Web Services application programming interface (API) built using the Microsoft .NET framework. Salesnet's Web Services API will enable easy integration between its SFA solution and other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and enterprise applications. This functionality allows customers to leverage existing technology investments and supports the flow of customer and sales data across the enterprise, thus enabling a best-of-breed CRM strategy.

Web services continue to drive CRM to a new level by allowing businesses with various business applications to integrate them more easily. The end result is more efficient business interactions and transactions. Salesnet's Web Services API builds a bridge between enterprise applications. This enables customers to customize a CRM solution to best fit their company's current needs without having to sacrifice functionality that is aimed at solving a particular pain for the sake of ease of integration.

"Our customers can take full advantage of a cost-effective, rapidly deployed alternative to traditional CRM suites by using our Web Services API approach," said Richard Perkett, CTO and co-founder of Salesnet. "By implementing a best-of-breed CRM strategy, customers can avoid deploying complex, enterprise-wide CRM applications with unnecessary functionality that result in low compliance rates. Salesnet customers can take advantage of existing technology investments while also using our application to help them improve their overall sales execution."

Pricing and Availability

Salesnet's Web Services API is part of Salesnet Extended, a powerful new version of its SFA application. In addition to the Web Services API, Salesnet Extended offers users Field Access, Multiple Screen Layouts, and enhanced Process Builder functionality. Salesnet Extended will also include Offline functionality, scheduled for release in early Q4 2002. Salesnet Extended is $99 per user/month. With Salesnet's best-of-breed CRM approach, customers now have a more convenient way to sell faster, smarter, and more effectively.

About Salesnet

Salesnet delivers an award-winning, Web-based Sales Force Automation (SFA) solution focused solely on improving sales execution - with no compromises or unnecessary extras. Leading organizations, including American Express Incentive Services, British Telecom, Charter Communications, Sovereign Bank, Staples, and Tellabs, use Salesnet to accelerate revenues, forecast accurately, and get better pipeline visibility. Salesnet is the only Web-based SFA solution with the ability to ensure consistent, top-notch sales execution. Salesnet is easy to use, quick to deploy, and delivers a rapid return on investment. For more information, visit Salesnet's Web site at: www.salesnet.com.