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 their data offline. With the Keystroke Account Manager, users can effortlessly synchronize their Contacts, Calendar events, Opportunities, and Notes & Histories between their local workstation and the cloud database. 

Setup is a snap, as installation often takes less than a minute, with initial data downloads taking 10-15 minutes. So, in less time than it takes to drink a coffee, KCM users can have a fully populated offline CRM installed, populated, and ready to use.

With Keystroke Contact Manager, users can:

• Effortlessly search for contacts using specific fields or keywords, and transform your search results into a permanent “list.”
• Tailor the columns in the list view to your preference and apply filters directly from the column headers. This feature is compatible with Contacts, Task List, Opportunities, and Groups.
• Easily access and append notes and history to any Contact or Opportunity.
• Organize Contacts into distinct groups or lists for better management.
• Conveniently schedule meetings for multiple contacts and mark off finished tasks.
• Navigate through five unique calendar styles and easily manage your task list.
• Streamline your sales process with a manageable pipeline, featuring sortable columns in the list view.
• Send emails to individual or multiple contacts and automatically log each interaction in the History.
• Perform batch updates to contacts by assigning a common activity, marking as Favourites, grouping, modifying access rights, composing emails, removing, or even including them in a “list.”
• Explore many other features designed to enhance your productivity.

• column filters in list view
• enhanced search features
• batch editing of contacts & activities
• click-2-dial functionality
• drag-n-drop calendar
• color-coded activities in the calendar
• offline functionality including alarms

Contact List view with Filterable columns	Choose from five different calendar views	Task list with filterable column headers
Contact Details Screen	Activity Detail Screen	Sync Panel

Sounds great, but what does it cost?

The Keystroke Contact Manager (KCM) is not just a product, but a journey of continuous enhancement, and we’re excited to offer it complimentary to all our Orange Care subscribers utilizing Act! Premium Cloud. As the leading Act! reseller globally, our dedication lies in empowering our customers to thrive with Act!. We’re not stopping at the March 2024 launch; we’re committed to enriching KCM with new features and refinements. Our tests confirm that KCM updates are swift and straightforward, typically completed within one to two minutes.

Our pledge to reinvest in KCM is unwavering, and we intend to maintain its complimentary status for Orange Care customers as a long-term commitment. We believe that those with a support plan enjoy the most optimal CRM experience. For those not under Orange Care, KCM remains accessible at an affordable rate of $36/year (equivalent to $3/month, billed annually). Follow the link below to make your purchase.

• Keystroke Contact Manager - Keystroke.ca

Summary
It’s essential to understand that the Keystroke Contact Manager (KCM) is distinct from Act! itself. Appropriate investment is recommended for those who require the comprehensive capabilities and robust features of the established desktop version of Act!. However, we are confident that KCM addresses a critical need among APC users, offering a cost-effective solution that combines the economic advantages of Act! online with the versatility of a local application.

Click the button below to embark on a two-week exploration of KCM at no cost. Please ensure you have your Act! login details, database name, Web API address, and the necessary Web API permissions linked to your Act! user profile ready for a seamless experience.