SugarCRM to support iPhone, BlackBerry
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Microsoft launches hosted CRM service

IBM rolls out tools for nontechies, developers to build mashups

Despite concerns, corporate users adopting hosted systems

Ballmer outlines Microsoft's enterprise ambitions

EMC will buy Document Sciences for $85M

SAP users' group picks CIO

SugarCRM offers biggest upgrade yet

SAP will support all of its apps on VMware

Update: SAP adds Web 2.0 support to CRM offering

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Middleware for corporate mobility
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Q&A: Microsoft CTO: Still growing in the enterprise
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SAP chief developer heads for the 'clouds'
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Mobile devices expose networks to security threats
Cybercriminals attack mobile devices because they have a relatively good chance of succeeding - and worming their way into your corporate network, experts say.

More midmarket firms choose open-source ERP
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