Trends in CRM Adoption: Integrated Suites and Point Solutions

Author(s): Hojin Yoo

This research aims to contextualize the current Customer Relationship Management (CRM) market for vendors and solution providers.

The insights of this document encompass the following areas:

  • Adoption levels of integrated CRM suites and point solutions.
  • CRM vendor penetration.
  • Purchase process for CRM suites and its implications.
  • Business requirements CRM suites should address in marketing, sales, and customer service.
  • Functionality/feature differentiators.
  • Criterion for vendor selection.

This research provides survey-based data and analysis to help these groups more effectively market and sell CRM solutions.