From Advent to Zoho

CRM solutions provider AdventNet Inc. and WebEx, provider of software-as-a-service applications for collaborative web business have announced a partnership. As of today, AdventNet flagship web-based CRM product known as Zoho will be available via the WebEx Connect application grid. Zoho CRM is billed as a “complete relationship lifecycle management solution delivered as a service.”

With the new WebEx Connect integration, say company officials, Zoho CRM users can now instantly schedule or launch WebEx meetings directly from Zoho CRM. Individual tools such as Zoho Writer, Zoho Sheet and Zoho Show are also now available via WebEx Connect.

Zoho Writer, Sheet and Show individually seek to deliver web-based full-featured document, spreadsheet and presentation creation, respectivefully with “all the benefits of the latest Web 2.0 technologies such as AJAX.”

The WebEx Connect is an application platform specifically designed for on-demand collaboration and third-party application integration.

Founded in 1996, AdventNet delivers software solutions to a clientele base now numbering more than 10,000 customers and partners. The AdventNet product portfolio is divided into five core areas and brands: ManageEngine for network and systems management; SecureCentral for security; Zoho for web-based collaboration, CRM and office productivity; SQLOne for database search and migration; and QEngine, test automation tools.

WebEx Communications, Inc., is a global leader in software-as-a-service applications for collaborative business on the web. WebEx delivers applications over the WebEx MediaTone Network. WebEx is based in Santa Clara, Calif., and has regional headquarters in Europe, Asia and Australia.