According to the press release, the general availability of Sugar 6 sets a new bar for ease of use, flexibility and openness. Sugar 6 was developed with the idea that CRM does not have to be complex to deploy or use, nor too expensive for growing companies.

“Sugar 6 closes the gap between robust CRM and applications that employees actually want to use,” says Larry Augustin, chief executive officer of SugarCRM. “With Sugar 6, organizations of all sizes can improve their business processes and empower their customers – with no limits or compromises.”

With the addition of Sugar 6 in the Suite, users have access to the main features of the Sugar 6 release including:

Intuitive User Experience

The new release features a clean, bold look of new buttons and icons that allow users to perform tasks more easily while increasing the amount of data viewable on each screen. Simplified default views, inline filtering and one-click actions adapt to the multitasking environment common to busy sales people.

For example, users can use the Shortcut Bar to quickly log an incoming call or assign a task without ever leaving the existing screen. The Sugar 6 menus take fewer clicks to access and users can quickly find previously viewed pages from anywhere in the application. With the updated Sugar Global Search, Sugar 6 takes into account where users are in the application and quickly presents the most meaningful search results.

Flexible Design

Building upon SugarCRM’s reputation as the most flexible CRM on the market, Sugar 6 empowers users with the ability to view and consume data and applications from nearly any source, due to the ultra-flexible Sugar 6 platform. Users can quickly and easily leverage information from social networks and data services-such as Twitter and LinkedIn-right inside the user interface.

Open Architecture

As a leader in providing open source CRM software, SugarCRM sets the bar in the business applications industry for offering users freedom and choice in deploying and managing their CRM. Sugar 6 is designed to run on any cloud service platform or on-premise operating system.

More Information

For more information about Sugar 6 visit: http://www.sugarcrm.com/crm/products/new-in-sugar.html. For more information on signing up for DataSync Suite with Sugar 6 integration, call 1-866-901-7478 or email sales@datasyncorp.com.

These services include:

Custom Development

• Process Automation
• Custom Modules
• Report Building

Data Migration

• Your CRM to SugarCRM
• Microsoft Exchange to Zimbra
• POP/IMAP mail importing
• Website content migration
• On-premise to hosted infrastructure conversion

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Companies in North America who have joined DataSync’s community of preferred partners include: Pardot Marketing Automation, iTelework Computer and Network IT specialists, and Paystubz Payroll.

“The agreements made in North America thus far demonstrate both a market and demand for DataSync Suite and increase the opportunity to extend our platform with the other proven technologies,” stated Craig Anderson, Chairman at DataSync.

DataSync’s exclusive European distributor, VNC, has also seen an increase in its partnership opportunities throughout Europe. VNC recently partnered with services provider Linalis, based in Geneva, Switzerland, and Innotech, out of Log pri Brezovici, Slovenia.

VNC also brought on Zimbra Hosting Partner In-Tuition as a sub-distributor of DataSync Suite. In-Tuition, based in London, UK, specializes in wholesale licensing and white label Zimbra hosting.

“The momentum generated in Europe is amazing. Our Distributor, VNC, has done a wonderful job representing DataSync Suite to Europe and beyond,” stated Mike Vetter, CEO at DataSync.

Read the rest of our press release here. For a complete list of DataSync’s preferred partners, or information on joining the partnership network, please visit our website.

Our Zimbra and SugarCRM Calendar Syncing feature allows you to use one calendar for both your personal and customer facing meetings. Your calendar information can then be automatically synced to any mobile device.  This feature allows you to set calendar meeting reminders, and get notified wherever you are.

Calendar syncing will enable users to synchronize assigned phone calls and meetings from the CRM system in their Zimbra calendar.

“Finalization of calendar syncing brings a robust feature set to DataSync Suite that our customers have been looking for,” stated Mike Vetter, CEO at DataSync, “This is just another stepping stone toward building the most comprehensive collaborative business platform available.”

Click here to read the rest of the DataSync Suite v1.2.5 press release.

Marc Gadsdon, Managing Director of In-Tuition Networks, commented:

In-Tuition is very excited about the opportunities for DataSync Suite in the UK market. Until now it has been overly complex and expensive for SMEs to integrate data between key line of business applications. Staff must log in to multiple different applications, usually many times every day and they must remember to update customer information in all applications to make sure that they all the same information. These inefficiencies result in lost productivity, cost businesses money and can result in frustration and confusion both for customers and staff. With the arrival of DataSync Suite these businesses can now enjoy levels of application integration previously reserved for the largest enterprises – all in one easy to deploy and mange, value for money package.

Andrea Wörrlein, CEO of VNC, the master distributor of DataSync Suite in EMEA, commented:

We are very happy to welcome In-Tuition as a DataSync distributor in the UK, who will promote DataSync Suite to their channel partners and their customers in the UK market. We are convinced that DataSync Suite is a perfect fit for SMB customers and will experience tremendous growth in the near future.

This new partnership will allow In-Tuition Networks to add to their product range by integrating their current Zimbra solution with other services offered through the Suite (SugarCRM, website hosting, QuickBooks, and more).

Mike Vetter, CEO of DataSync, also commented saying:

We’re looking forward to working with In-Tuition to bring the benefits of the DataSync Suite to the UK market.   In-Tuition’s expertise in open source application hosting and excellent network of existing resellers will be invaluable in getting the UK channel up to speed with our offering.

For more information on partnering with DataSync, please contact one of our solution specialists.

Read their announcement:

First and foremost, we want to reassure our community, customers and partners that we stay 100% committed to our mission. Together with VMware, we will accelerate our investments in Zimbra and strive to be even better at building and supporting the best open source email and collaboration software in the market. As always, we will work tirelessly to strengthen and grow our business relationships and service our customers and community.

Please read VMWare’s press release, which has additional information about the acquisition.

What does this mean for DataSync Customers?

DataSync will continue to provide Zimbra Collaboration Suite, with no change to your service.

If you have any questions regarding this development, please contact sales@datasyncorp.com or call 1-866-901-7478.

1. Calendar syncing beta between SugarCRM and Zimbra
2. On-Site installation of DataSync Suite

Calendar syncing will enable users to synchronize assigned phone calls and meetings from the CRM system in their Zimbra calendar.

In addition to calendar syncing, DataSync Suite On-Site edition will provide customers with the option of installing DataSync Suite on their own servers, rather than having it hosted. This fully supported version is available for install on a compatible server that matches specific requirements. More information on system requirements for the On-Site edition is available at http://www.datasyncsuite.com/products/datasync-suite/on-site.

“These feature enhancements represent our commitment to deftly respond to customer requests while driving usability of our suite.  Extending our application to an on-site edition opens the doors for DataSync Suite to be available for businesses that require more direct control of their technology,” stated Craig Anderson, Chairman at DataSync, “We believe these additions will drive our customer adoption and functionality simultaneously.”

Click here to read the rest of the DataSync Suite v1.2 press release.

Don’t want to deal with the hassle of importing the files to Zimbra on your own? For a one-time cost of $9.95 per user, let DataSync do the work for you. Contact sales@datasyncorp.com or call 1-866-901-7478 to find out how to migrate to Zimbra today.

DataSync’s Zimbra Migration services include:

• Microsoft Exchange Migration– Zimbra’s tool that takes data from your Microsoft Exchange server and imports it into our Zimbra system. Allows you to reintegrate with Outlook just by taking Exchange out of the equation.
• PST File Import – This is our most common Zimbra migration service. It takes your Microsoft Outlook PST files and imports them into Zimbra. Your PST files can now be accessed in Zimbra, as well as on your mobile device.
• IMAP Mail Import – We can import mail from your local mail client (Outlook, Apple Mail, Thunderbird) and migrate it into a Zimbra server.
• CSV Import – We can import contacts from your current mail client as a CSV file into Zimbra. This creates a separate address book from your Zimbra address book, so you can access both lists.
• ICS Import – We can also import your calendar as an ICS file from your current mail client to Zimbra. It creates a calendar separate from your Zimbra calendar, and you are able to view as many calendars as you want at a time.

We have more information available on Zimbra Migration Services, as well as further training at DataSync University.

Thursday, September 3 – 2:00pm CST

DataSync will be hosting another free webinar this week: DataSync Suite Onramp Overview. This webinar will demonstrate how to onramp DataSync Suite in your business. In this webinar, we will train you on the following:

• Configuring Zimbra for your email, calendar, contacts, and tasks
• Setting up mobile devices such as BlackBerry, iPhone, Palm and Windows Mobile
• Basic usage in Drupal to add and edit website content and themes
• Basic sales and customer service functions for SugarCRM
• Changing permissions in SugarCRM

This webinar is completely free and designed to answer your questions about our product. After the 45 minute demonstration, we will be taking questions on how your organization could benefit from DataSync Suite. Members of our sales staff will be available following the webinar to answer more specific questions as well.

If September 3 doesn’t work for you, try next week’s webinar: Thursday, September 10, 2:00pm CST

There are other vendors out there– such as Jitterbit, Talend, and SnapLogic – who offer on-demand open source integration, but do not offer the delivered package. These firms require customized setups and third party hosting to deliver a consolidated solution.

So what does our solution provide for you and your business?

• One place for all your apps – Flatten the learning curve for employees, easily turn on and off access to applications, and add functionality in the future.
• Integration/Synchronization – Dual entry is expensive and error prone. DataSync Suite aims to eliminate dual entry and data duplication by providing simple intuitive integration capabilities.
• Easy Access – Access DataSync Suite from a single web portal or on your mobile device.
• Control – Permissions based structure keeps data in the right hands, sensitive materials are only accessed by the appropriate users.
• Simple deployment – DataSync Suite can be deployed in an on-site or hosted environment.
• Affordable price – On average, DataSync software products cost 50% less than the competition.

DataSync Suite solves the software integration problem that many companies face. We do it as a service, lowering the cost to consolidate and integrate your software. To learn more about how DataSync Suite can help your business eliminate redundancy and improve efficiency, sign up for a free trial.