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Microsoft Dynamics vs Zendesk Sell

Trying to decide whether Microsoft Dynamics vs Zendesk Sell is the right choice for your organization? Need a straightforward comparison across essential evaluation criteria? Curious about their strengths, limitations, and future potential? You’re in the right place.

This research brief is fully independent, with no input from any CRM vendor. It delivers clear, practical insights in just over 11 pages.

First, it compares both platforms side by side. You’ll see where each one excels, where they fall short, and which types of businesses they fit best.

Then, the brief dives deeper. It explores each platform’s strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases. It also shows how they fit into the larger CRM ecosystem.

Our insights come from continuous market tracking. This includes user feedback, expert interviews, industry events, proprietary data, vendor briefings, and online communities.

Whether you’re leading a digital transformation, planning a CRM investment, or simply growing your knowledge, this guide will help you make informed, confident decisions. 

 

Questions this report will answer:

What types of organizations are best suited for Microsoft Dynamics CRM?

Why might smaller businesses prefer Microsoft Dynamics vs Zendesk Sell?

Which CRM platform is known for handling complex and non-standard workflows?

How does reliance on third-party add-ons impact Microsoft Dynamics CRM implementations?

What limitations might companies with hybrid or complex workflows face with Zendesk Sell?

What are the trade-offs between ease of implementation and platform flexibility when comparing Microsoft Dynamics vs Zendesk Sell?

In what ways does Microsoft Dynamics CRM go beyond traditional CRM functionality?

Which platform offers stronger operational event management capabilities?

How does Zendesk Sell’s integration with Zendesk’s customer service product influence its appeal?

Why might Microsoft Dynamics CRM be more attractive to third-party integration vendors?

What makes Zendesk Sell more popular in the telco space?
How do the customer bases of Microsoft Dynamics vs Zendesk Sell compare

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Case Study

A brief walkthrough of a recent customer who went through the process of developing the strategy to transform their current eCommerce operations to include a buy-online-and-pick-up-in-store and buy-in-store-ship-to-home business model.

Problem

A leading fashion retailer with more than 30 stores throughout the United States was struggling with the customer experience and accommodation of business models such as buy-online-pick-up-in-store due to disconnected eCommerce and fulfillment systems. They needed omnichannel experience that could transform their experience and help them compete with their larger peers.

Solution

They hired ElevatIQ to assess their as-is and to-be state and come up with the strategy to enable the needed experience. Through the series of workshops and secondary research of their data, ElevatIQ formulated a strategy with the changes in business processes, information architecture, and systems.

Outcome

The strategy resulted in a clear alignment of their executive teams with a refined understanding of their business processes and operations. The strategy also resulted in a clear understanding of the investments and solutions required to implement the strategy.

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