Written by Ken Quigley

April 24 2024

We’re thrilled to announce the formal launch of the Keystroke Contact Manager (KCM). This new, nimble Windows client is the culmination of a year of dedicated effort and is crafted atop the robust Handheld Contact API architecture. KCM is tailored for desktop environments, offering Act! Premium Cloud users the flexibility to manage...

Written by Ken Quigley

April 14 2024

I think we can all agree that choosing a CRM for your business should not be made on price, but when a trusted solution like Act! is 33% off, it's worth noting. Keystroke's Spring Sale runs from April 15th to 30th and offers great discounts on many Act! products for eligible past & current Act! customers. If you missed the 2023 Year-End Sale...

Written by Ken Quigley

April 09 2024

Sometimes a headline says it all. The cost of Orange Care is now MUCH less than the sum of its parts since we've added the following three new perks to our enhanced support plans: Keystroke Contact Manager: KCM is like Handheld Contact for Windows, providing our customers with an offline client to use with the web version of Act! Premium...

Written by Ken Quigley

April 04 2024

We're pleased to announce that three new features are being added to Act! Premium Cloud this week. All three will initially be introduced to new users only, which means "new to Act!", and not just APC. The reason for this strategy is to test each of them on virgin accounts before finalizing migration plans for existing accounts. New Outlook &amp...

Written by Ken Quigley

March 31 2024

Leads serve as the lifeblood of any business, making it crucial to have an efficient system for capturing and processing them. While businesses invest significant resources in e-marketing, advertising, and social media to drive traffic to their websites, they often overlook the process of converting visitors into leads. Many companies...

Written by Ken Quigley

March 30 2024

Microsoft® has declared that extended support for Microsoft® SQL Server 2014 will cease after July 9, 2024. Consequently, Act! versions that depend on that version of SQL will no longer receive crucial security updates post-July, posing a heightened risk of security vulnerabilities for systems and applications. Running an unsupported database...

Written by Ken Quigley

March 30 2024

In recent years, the Act! landscape has undergone significant transformations. Despite our efforts to keep customers informed through blogs, newsletters, and email alerts, some updates still fly under the radar, leading to missed savings or unexpected changes to Act! plans. Surprisingly, even those who unsubscribe from our emails have expressed...

Written by Ken Quigley

March 20 2024

Password Rules in Act! Premium Cloud: We’re excited to introduce new password management options for Act! Premium Cloud (APC). Admin users can now customize the criteria and policies that govern account passwords. Here are the key features: Password Complexity Settings: As an APC admin, you can configure various password rules to enhance...

Written by Ken Quigley

March 05 2024

As the original CRM technology, with over 37 years of experience, Act! has a very loyal fan base. We appreciate that loyalty and offer eligible past customers exclusive prices and discounts. One of our best deals is the Act! “Winback” campaign, which offers attractive discounts to come back to Act! Premium subscription. This deal has been very...

Written by Ken Quigley

March 05 2024

Keystroke, established in 1994, quickly became a member of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Their commitment to supporting small businesses in Canada led us to this partnership, and over the past quarter century, we’ve not only remained a member but also earned the distinction of being one of only 13...