CA, Peoplesoft tune supply chain apps. Using e-mail to transmit important and sensitive company information is a common practice, but managing, safeguarding and archiving that information is often overlooked in the rush to meet urgent business needs. Semiconductor firm builds collaboration into its design process. A new company, Knowmadic Inc., last week released software for power users to reduce the time spent on repetitive content searching. The heightened attention to CRM comes as new insurers turn to the Web to snag customers and as financial-services firm crossover into the insurance realm.
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But e-mail remains alluring for many marketing firms which want to reach consumers in a way that's cheaper than traditional direct mail and more effective than most other forms of online advertising. When it comes to E-banking, many customers still prefer the human touch. Integrator helps apps cross language, currency and cultural barriers. Consumers appear ready to use the Web to control everything from appliances to the heating systems in their homes. Developing portals can be a boon to e-businesses looking to drive up traffic, but it can also spell trouble for those that are not prepared for the surge in traffic.