Bella Solutions Announces Release of "SaaS" Version 4.2 Web-Based Field Service Software

Bella Solutions has launched version 4.2 of its SaaS based Field Service software which provides customization for Field Service companies to easily integrate it into their current business process eliminating the need to change the way they do business. John Linn, President and CEO of Bella Solutions said, "We work closely with our Client base who provide invaluable real world requirements. Merging these requirements with our flexible technology allow us to provide the best possible solution for the Field Service Industry."

Thai group to implement cloud computing

The Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) is planning to implement cloud computing in order to build its ready to use IT services. "We learned that if we want to use such new technologies we had to use business process management (BPM), which involves procedures and work flow in the organization because it enables IT to be applied more easily, is more agile and serves business change," Poonlab said.

Twinfield Gains High Marks as ERM SaaS Vendor in Worldwide Market Research

A provider of online accounting services in Europe, Twinfield has announced that the global market research firm IDC has identified it as the major vendor of ERM SaaS solutions established in Western Europe.André Kwakernaat, managing director and co-founder of Twinfield commented: “IDC rightly identifies Twinfield as a leading vendor in the area of ERM SaaS applications. In recent years not only did we achieve major growth within Europe, we also gained a reputation for innovation. This is highlighted by the integration of our systems with more than twenty financial institutions. Furthermore, we continue to view our product critically."

Laru Introduces Enhanced Versions of ACHRisk and Compliance Software in 2008

New versions of ACH Clarity and ACH FileFox Standard were launched by Laru, a provider of ACH risk and compliance management software applications for financial institutions. "During the turbulent state of our economy, it is rewarding to know that Laru is still making a difference in ACH risk and compliance management and continuing to improve upon the products and services that we offer financial institutions," said Rajiv Donde, president of Laru.

TalentDrive Moves Toward a Training Free Environment

The creators of innovative SaaS recruitment technology, TalentFilter, TalentDrive has released a new training method based on SaaS again. The on-demand training allows clients to receive answers to their questions quickly and thoroughly, without having to schedule time consuming training sessions. "By staying abreast of current trends and
technological innovations, we are able to offer our clients the most impressive training solution in the industry. We understand the needs of our clients and strive to provide solutions that improve productivity by simplifying the learning process," Sean Bisceglia, CEO TalentDrive.

InfoNow's ChannelInsight for Salesforce CRM Now Available on the Force.com AppExchange from Salesforce.com

According to a recent news by InfoNow Corp., ChannelInsight will be available for Salesforce CRMon the Force.com AppExchange. ChannelInsight for Salesforce CRM provides visibility into point-of-sale (POS) data from indirect channel. "ChannelInsight for Salesforce CRM aggregates and reconciles demand signal data, which allows companies to
tie downstream POS data to accounts and products in Salesforce to gain visibility of partner performance and demand signals along side direct sales information. The new release from InfoNow allows companies to extend their existing CRM investments to build better indirect channel demand insight within the Salesforce CRM interface." said Rob Bois
in an AMR Research article.

Salesforce.com outage provokes angry response

An outage at software-as-a-service pioneer Salesforce.com yesterday has provoked an angry reaction from some customers, and raised further questions about the reliability of the on-demand application delivery model. Salesforce said that the service disruption affected all areas from 20.39 to 21.17 GMT on 6 January. "A core network device failed due to memory allocation errors," reads the incident report.

itSuitsFashion software available on 'As & when you need it basis'

The Microsoft Dynamics NAV based fashion software solution, itSuitsFasion is now available as a SaaS. It is available on a monthly basis and is accessible through the internet.Using SaaS, the customer can use itSuitsFashion without purchasing software licenses and hardware. For a fixed amount per month, the customer can get a secured
connection to their software, anywhere where there is an internet connection available.


Cisco Eos Platform Delivers Online Social Experience for Consumers, Powerful Web 2.0 Platform for Media & Entertainment Companies

Cisco announced the availability of Cisco Eos, the hosted white-label software platform that allows Media & Entertainment companies to create, manage and grow online communities around their content. Warner Music Group is the first entertainment company to use the Cisco Eos platform for artist sites from Laura Izibor and Sean
Paul."Cisco believes that the network is the platform for a new generation of compelling consumer experiences that are more social, personal and visual," said Dan Scheinman, senior vice president and general manager, Cisco Media Solutions Group."

inContact receives 2008 Product of the Year Award presented by Customer Interaction Solutions Magazine

inContact Inc,  the market leader in on-demand customer contact  center software, announced that its inContact product suite received the 2008 Product of the Year Award from Customer Interaction Solutions magazine. "I am pleased to honor inContact for their hard work and accomplishments. Their commitment to quality and excellence benefit the contact center experience and deliver significant ROI for the companies that use them," said Nadji Tehrani, executive group publisher and editor-in-chief of Customer Interaction Solutions.

b2b2dot0 Awarded NC Innovative Development for Economic Advancement Grant

NC IDEA (North Carolina Innovative Development for Economic Advancement) has recently awarded $199,965 in grants to five companies throughout North Carolina in the fall cycle of its bi-annual grant program. These awards are the sixth cycle of the grant program. b2b2dot0, a SaaS company offering web based B2B sell-side
Order Management services to manufacturers running the SAP ERP system, received one of the five awards.