"BobC" wrote:

> On Thu, 9 Nov 2006 23:29:01 -0800, Ignatius wrote:
>
> > We are a small company and are going to have 2 sales staff and 1 operation
> > staff.  At present we have a Linksys router WRT54G and print server.  Now we
> > plan to have a CRM system on the network so that the sales staff can share
> > the appliction.  Can I use the "application server" in the router such as
> > D-Link 624S or the NAS such as Synology instead of implementing Window
> > Server?  I am open to use any new router and NAS (not necessary D-Link or
> > Synology) that enable me to run the CRM solution at resonable speed.
> >
> > Also the sales staff will travel on the road. What functionality should I
> > look for in order to allow them to access the CRM system?
>
> You have a router that will work. Your issue will be selecting a CRM
> application that is a network app. Unless an application is designed as a
> network app, it will not work in the environment you describe. Think of
> Word, Excel, eyc. They are not designed as network apps so will not work as
> such.
>
> The best solution is to ensure your CRM is a web app. All users can then
> use the app over the web regardless of where they are.
>
> Good luck with your new company.
>