ActiveVideo Networks

ActiveVideo, a software company, uses cloud-based technology to bring advanced user interfaces to cable and IPTV set-top boxes. Put simply, it is about keeping every contact, deal and follow-up in one place so nothing slips.

Who is it for? Mostly sales teams and founders who are tired of spreadsheets. Alongside the main category they mention Cloud Computing, CRM, Navigation and Telecommunications. They are a mid-sized team, 51 to 200 people, which usually shapes who they work with.

ActiveVideo Networks is based in San Jose, California. More on activevideo.com.

Our checklist for this category: pipeline stages, email sync, mobile app, and what reporting costs extra. A short pilot with your real data tells you more than any demo.

If you have worked with ActiveVideo Networks, tell the next buyer what you paid and what surprised you. That is the part of this page we cannot write.