Options for putting your contact database into the clouds.

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1 Options for putting your contact database into the clouds

2 What is the problem we are solving? As you add and upgrade software you need to upgrade and replace the computers they run on As your organisationgets bigger you ll need a server (or two) and someone to look after it all You just want to run your business and not get involved in all the IT issues, problems and never-ending upgrading You (and your team) also want to be able to work wherever they are: in the office, on the road, at home etc. and have access to all their business information Oh you also don t want to pay a lot of money for it. Ideally, you d like to be able to pay monthly And finally, you don t want to be tied into a lengthy contract

3 Here s the solution If you already have ACT! Premium We can host your existing ACT! Premium database(s) You can sync to our server to offer web access for out-of-office access If you are considering ACT! We offer ACT! for Web as a monthly fee There is no minimum contract period Add / Remove users as your business needs change Sync from our ACT! For Web server to ACT! on your desktop Backup, upgrades and maintenance headache taken away Cancel at any time and your data back as an ACT! Backup You continue to work with your local ACT! Consultant for in-house training and support. If you don t have one, we can suggest a couple to talk to

4 Benefits to you Quick Implementation you could be up and running later today! Flexible add or remove the total number of users as your business needs change Lower Overheads no need for on-site IT staff or server hardware to maintain and support Low Risk no contract commitments and your data back at no charge if you terminate the contract Up to Date you always have the latest server operating system and the latest version of ACT! Software Versatile synchronise to local ACT! databases for users that require access to their CRM data when there might not be internet access Local Support work with your local ACT! consultant for training, customisation and support Expandable add remote desktops, ACT! desktop client, extra storage space as your business grows Spread The Cost regular monthly payments allow you to better plan the finances of your business Upgradeable add other software services, like Exchange and Office, to your monthly fee Secure our UK based hosting servers are also used by government departments, regulated financial institutions and major FTSE 100 organisations

5 Typical Initial Set-Up You access your ACT! Database through a web browser on your laptop / workstation ACT! For Web Hosting Your ACT! Consultant has access to the virtual server desktop for support and customisation

6 Expansion Possibilities ACT! Premium installed on desktop syncs to ACT! for Web ACT! For Web Hosting Access ACT! Data on your tablet through a web browser, Sage ACT! Connect or Handheld Contact Access ACT! Database through a web browser on your laptop Sync ACT! Data to your mobile device using Handheld Contact or Sage ACT! Connect

7 Why stop at ACT! in the cloud? ACT! For Web Hosting

8 What about support? All hosting / access support issues handled by ACT! for Web First line support for ACT! comes from your local ACT! consultant Your ACT! consultant refers issues to ACT! For Web that they cannot resolve ACT! For Web have access to Sage ACT! technical support for issues we cannot resolve

9 Pricing For databases of 4Gb or larger an extra 5 / month / user 100 set-up fee ACT installed on Desktop with sync to ACT for Web additional / month / user Other configurations of server and number of users are possible

10 Who Are Actforweb? Trevor Lever Trevor Lever Consulting (TLC) Peter Wordley, MD JPCi Group ACT user since Dos days Founded JPCi in 1994 ACT reseller since Symantec days ACT is part of the increasingsales effectiveness proposition years IT experience Providehosting, connectivity and telecoms