When Sage Software, the accounts specialists, took on the ACT! contacts and time management database many people wondered what they were up to.

Now it's all become clear as the latest version of ACT! synchronises perfectly with Sage's Line 50 range of business tools.

ACT! is an extremely comprehensive and complex piece of software that allows users to manage their diary and contact lists effectively.

The marketing blurb says: "Never forget anything or anybody" and I feel quite sure that this product would help you do that and more.

Contact tracking is also made easy.

All emails, documents, notes and even web pages are instantly recoverable. The database has room for thousands of pieces of information.

Graphs and reports are a breeze, while advanced email and mail merge features allow for more effective and targeted selling.

ACT! is suitable for network use while Palm OS synchronisation can improve team knowledge and performance.

If you are prepared to spend time making this product work for you then it will be a serious business asset that could speed up your sales operation immeasurably.

Price: £199
Contact: www.sage.co.uk
Rating: 9 out of 10