Oracle On Demand Update

Focus on CRM On Demand
	Welcome to the premier issue of the Oracle On Demand Update
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	CRM Software as a Service for Any Business Rob Reid, Oracle vice president of Siebel's award-winning CRM software-as-a-service offering, says it's a challenge convincing customers that they can get a robust software solution for only $70 a month. But now that the company that invented CRM is on board, Oracle is ready to turn businesses of all sizes into believers. Read the article.
	The Oracle Service Delivery Manager—Your IT Most Valuable Player
	Imagine you're an Oracle On Demand customer with a new implementation and you want to make sure it's set up so that you get the results you need. Or you've hit a service problem that needs immediate attention. Or you're ready to upgrade, but don't know where to start. Who do you call? Someone like Manoj Gopi, an Oracle On Demand service delivery manager (SDM). Read the article.
	Transforming Software Management: An Interview with Oracle EVP Juergen Rottler
	According to Juergen Rottler, Oracle's executive vice president of Oracle On Demand and Oracle Support, Oracle On Demand encourages a deeper relationship with the customer, since Oracle can identify IT challenges and match Oracle solutions to the customer's needs. Read the full article in Profit magazine online.
CUSTOMERS
	Master Lock and Oracle: A Winning Combination A few years ago, Tom Pavlic, director of business systems at Master Lock, opted not to adopt emerging on-demand services. But last year, when his team took a hard look at the cost of upgrading, Pavlic saw he could get more value by choosing Oracle On Demand Read the article.
	Keeping It Cool: Thermos Reduces IT Cost, Boosts Productivity with Oracle On Demand How do midsized companies with full-sized business challenges continue to grow and thrive? Find out how Thermos, manufacturer of the most recognizable brand of insulated food and beverage containers, uses Oracle On Demand to reduce IT costs, enhance productivity, and improve inventory management. Read the article in Profit magazine online.
NEWS AND EVENTS
	Oracle Delivers Unparalleled Innovation and Functionality in CRM On Demand April 19, 2006—Oracle today announced the latest release of CRM On Demand, extending its industry leadership in CRM and On Demand. Read the press release.
	Oracle to Widen On Demand Service in India "We are starting to put more emphasis on the Indian market and looking at solutions that are more specific to the country," said Juergen Rottler.. Read the article in the Economic Times (March 10, 2006).

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