Mobile workforce? Get secure CRM access

Wouldn’t it be great if after a meeting on a client’s site your account manager / sales rep could update your CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system while the memory of the meeting is fresh in their minds?

With our new mobile CRM, Account Managers can now update the system on the go and search for critical information quickly and easily, often answering questions during meetings that might have previously takendays to follow up.

Bison Grid have developed this modification to our popular CRM system so that it can be accessed from anydevice with an internet connection. Passing data in this way can be a risky business and one of our firstclients for the mobile CRM is a large healthcare company, so Bison Grid’s highest level of encryption andsecurity is employed to protect the information of patients, Primary Care Trusts, hospitals and their staff. The custom reporting module allows Account Managers to contact the right people and keep a full history ofnotes, contact in meetings and objectives.

The system has full user tracking facilities so Managers can monitor their team members and run live reportsto get instant feedback.With this customisation to Microsoft Sharepoint & our core CRM system, we’ve proved once again that if an IT system doesn’t do what you need it to, Bison Grid will make it work. Let us know if you need us to take alook at yours.

Top tips for mobile working & increasing business productivity.

Are you and your staff getting the most out of mobile technology?

The Benefits of using mobile technology:-

  • Be more responsive:  You can deal with enquires, orders and issues much faster.
  • Be more flexible:  Many entrepreneurs choose to run their own business so it can fit in with their life style and working patterns. Mobile working allows you to work when and where you want.
  • Increased Productivity:  Surveys have shown allowing your staff to work flexibly can improve productivity 15% -30% .

Mobile working tips:-

  • If you use Microsoft office 2010 Home & business or Professional this includes a licence that allows you to install on your desktop and laptop allowing you to cut the cost of using the latest applications.
  • Keep your laptop data safe by Using Microsoft BitLocker and Bison Grid Online Data backup. The loss of your laptop could costs you a lot more than the price of a new PC.
  • Access your Emails, Diary, Contacts and shared files from any location using Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Online Business Productivity Suite (BPOS). BPOS includes Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft SharePoint. You can also use Microsoft SharePoint web interface with Microsoft Office web apps to view and edit documents using any PC that has access to the internet.
  • Get duplicate power suppliers. Keep one at the office and one at home.
  • Save weight by charging portable devices using USB connections rather than carrying separate chargers.
  • Get a docking station and a mouse for your laptop. So you can turn your laptop in to a desktop when you need to.
  • New Windows Mobile 7 phones synchronise your email, calendar, contacts and SharePoint files. You also get pocket versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Save money on mobile phone charges and subscribe to WIFI hotspot services such as the The Cloud and BT OpenZone.