CRM Magazine, May 2008

CRM magazine is a business solution publication responsible for moving the enterprise toward a customer-focused approach. Written for senior business and IT management, CRM magazine's goal is to foster and promote an understanding of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and the associated business and technological strategies. CRM magazine aims to assist senior managers to identify how to maintain and gain profitable customers, generate loyalty and reduce business costs.

"Service with a smile" is a longtime goal for how companies should deal with their customers. With the fifth annual CRM magazine Service Awards, we pay special attention to the vendors delivering that level of service, enabling their clients to do the same.
The following pages reflect the very best that the service-and-support industry has to offer – from point-solution providers to integrated-suite developers, self-service to full service. We profile four Rising Stars and spotlight four Elite implementations – but, most important, we reveal the results of our comprehensive survey of seven industry categories. Please join us in congratulating all the leaders, winners, and honorees.