(1) ACT! FUNCTIONS YOU USE EVERY DAY ARE STREAMLINED FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY.

Save Space in your Database by Adding Document Shortcuts to Activity and History Items

You can now add document shortcuts to Activity and History items without having to attach the full document. You save space and allow other non-ACT! users to edit the same document – ensuring you have the most updated document in the database.

Keep your Database Clean and Accurate With an Automatic Check for Duplicates by First and Last Name

You can automatically check for duplicate First and Last names contained within ACT! when entering a new Contact Record. When a duplicate record is found, a prompt will inform you that you are creating a duplicate Contact and will provide you with the option to continue or cancel the entry. You also have the option to set and define checking criteria for up to three fields so you only get the duplicate prompt when it matters to you.

Works With Other Software

ACT! 2008 works with multiple operating systems (including Microsoft Windows XP and the new Windows Vista™ operating system), and is compatible with the most popular releases of Office and Internet Explorer®, including Office 2007 and Internet Explorer 7.0.

(2) FASTER ACCESS TO MORE COMPREHENSIVE OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION.

Know All the Decision Makers By Tracking Multiple Contacts in One Opportunity

Make sure you’re aware of all contacts within an organization that could impact the closing of your deal, whether they are influencers, decision makers, or in other positions. Multiple Contacts per Opportunity allows you to track more than one contact associated with an Opportunity without having to create separate opportunities for each Contact, and allows for a more comprehensive view of all the contacts that are involved with an opportunity.

View the Complete Details of an Opportunity from a List View with Opportunity List Details

View all contacts or products associated with an opportunity from the Opportunity list view without having to open the opportunity. Save time by simply mousing over the opportunity in the List view to quickly identify additional information for that opportunity in seconds.

(3) EASIER WAYS TO SEARCH AND ORGANIZE GROUPS AND COMPANIES.

Automatically Check for Duplicate Group and Company Records to Ensure Your Database Remains Clean and Accurate

When a duplicate record is found, a prompt will inform you that you are creating a duplicate Group or Company and will provide you with the option to continue or cancel the entry. You also have the option to set and define duplicate record checking criteria for up to three fields so you are only prompted when required by your pre-determined conditions.

Maintain More Consistent Groups and Companies Record Structures By Using the Label Subgroups and Divisions

For example, many companies in your database may have divisions or departments with the same names, like “Sales” or “Marketing.” With ACT! 2008, you can utilize “Sales” and “Marketing” as division names for as many company records as you wish. This improvement lets you maintain more consistent Group and Company Record structures for improved organization and data accuracy.

Enhance Your Search and Reporting Needs by Performing Advanced Queries for Groups and Companies

This will allow you to find Group and Company information more easily. Create new queries identifying all Groups and Companies listed as prospects or located in the same territory. You can save the Advanced Query for later searching and easily re-define the search criteria, reducing time spent on future searches. This enables you to better leverage your customer information based on the query results.

Easily Determine Group and Company Hierarchy – Including Subgroups and Divisions – by Viewing in Dialog Boxes

This not only allows for easier navigation, it also allows you to more clearly see relationships. With this hierarchy you can easily decipher which Subgroup and Division is associated with parent Group and Company records.

(4) WORKS WITH OTHER SOFTWARE

Fully compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007

(5) ADDITIONAL FEATURES ONLY IN THE ACT! 2008 PREMIUM VERSION

Customizable Dashboards	Automatic Database Back up and Maintenance
Scalability to more than 50 users	Automatic Database Synchronization
Use existing SQL Server 2005 licenses	Advanced Synchronization
Custom User Permissions	Opportunity Date fields
Field Level Security	Customizable Opportunity fields