{"id":125300,"date":"2025-10-21T15:49:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T22:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.act.com\/blog\/work-smarter-not-harder-with-act-premium-desktop-v27\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T16:06:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T23:06:45","slug":"work-smarter-not-harder-with-act-premium-desktop-v27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.act.com\/en-gb\/blog\/work-smarter-not-harder-with-act-premium-desktop-v27\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Smarter, Not Harder with Act! Premium Desktop v27"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-125288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-6.png\" alt=\"An illustration with a circle and v27 in the middle depicting version 27\" width=\"473\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-6.png 473w, https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-6-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/>Introducing\u00a0Act! Premium Desktop v27:\u00a0\u00a0Your CRM, Supercharged<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In today\u2019s fast-paced business environment, managing customer relationships efficiently is more than a\u00a0necessity,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a competitive advantage.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0why\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0excited to introduce\u00a0Act!\u00a0Premium Desktop v27, a powerful new release designed to help CRM users work smarter, not harder.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether\u00a0you&#8217;re\u00a0a seasoned administrator, a sales leader, or a CRM power user, v27 delivers meaningful enhancements that streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve data accuracy across your\u00a0organisation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smarter Tools for Smarter Teams<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-125281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-7.png\" alt=\"stylized screenshots depicting append to field and list lookup functionality\" width=\"600\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-7.png 1494w, https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-7-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-7-1024x600.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-7-768x450.png 768w, https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-7-1200x700.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW133725553 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133725553 BCX0\">Keeping your CRM database clean and consistent can be a time-consuming challenge. Act! Premium Desktop v27 introduces new tools that make it easier to manage and enrich your data, without the risk of overwriting valuable information.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW133725553 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Append to Field<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215531981 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531981 BCX0\">Bulk updates just got safer and more flexible. With the new Append to Field feature, you can apply changes across multiple records by adding or editing field values, without replacing existing data. This is perfect for tagging contacts, enriching records with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531981 BCX0\">new details<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215531981 BCX0\">, or updating fields while preserving historical context.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW215531981 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">List Lookup<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175815517 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175815517 BCX0\">Say goodbye to repetitive searches. List Lookup allows you to quickly find contacts by pasting in a list of values, like email addresses or customer IDs, and instantly retrieving every match.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175815517 BCX0\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175815517 BCX0\">\u00a0a huge time-saver for marketing campaigns, data audits, and customer segmentation.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW175815517 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simplify Pipeline &amp; Record Management<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-125274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-8.png\" alt=\"Stylized screenshots depicting Oppdate and Primary Contact Plus functionality\" width=\"600\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-8.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-8-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-8-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-8-768x474.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99252844 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99252844 BCX0\">Managing opportunities and keeping records aligned across your CRM\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99252844 BCX0\">shouldn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99252844 BCX0\">\u00a0require dozens of clicks. Act! v27 introduces features that reduce friction and help your team stay focused on what matters most, moving deals forward.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW99252844 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oppdater<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27199369 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27199369 BCX0\">Need to update\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW27199369 BCX0\">dozens (or hundreds)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27199369 BCX0\">\u00a0of opportunities at once?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW27199369 BCX0\">Oppdater<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27199369 BCX0\">\u00a0lets you apply mass changes to Status, Process, or Stage fields in a single step.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27199369 BCX0\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27199369 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27199369 BCX0\">a game-changer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27199369 BCX0\">\u00a0for pipeline management, helping sales teams stay agile and responsive.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW27199369 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary Contact Plus<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134857927 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134857927 BCX0\">Maintaining consistency between company and contact records is critical for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134857927 BCX0\">accurate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134857927 BCX0\">\u00a0reporting and communication. With Primary Contact Plus, you can\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134857927 BCX0\">designate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134857927 BCX0\">\u00a0a primary contact and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134857927 BCX0\">sync<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134857927 BCX0\">\u00a0their details across the company and all linked contacts. It even brings together related custom table data, ensuring every record stays aligned and up to date.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW134857927 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay Current &amp; Compatible<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-125267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-9.png\" alt=\"Stylized screenshots depticing SQL 2022 and mail merge functionality\" width=\"600\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-9.png 1374w, https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-9-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-9-1024x623.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.act.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-9-768x467.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW107902741 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107902741 BCX0\">Technology evolves quickly, and your CRM should keep pace. Act! Premium Desktop v27 ensures long-term stability and compatibility with modern business systems.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW107902741 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft SQL 2022 Support<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW3328356 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3328356 BCX0\">Run Act!\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW3328356 BCX0\">on<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3328356 BCX0\">\u00a0the latest Microsoft SQL platform for improved performance, enhanced security, and seamless integration with today\u2019s IT environments. SQL 2022 support ensures your CRM\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3328356 BCX0\">remains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3328356 BCX0\">\u00a0robust and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW3328356 BCX0\">future-ready<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW3328356 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW3328356 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mail Merge Enhancements<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW16329399 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16329399 BCX0\">Mail\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16329399 BCX0\">merge<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16329399 BCX0\">\u00a0to Word and email now uses the same process and file formats as Act! in the Cloud\u2014delivering\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16329399 BCX0\">a consistent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW16329399 BCX0\">\u00a0experience across platforms and making it easier to work with templates and merged documents.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW16329399 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why Upgrade to v27?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28045040 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28045040 BCX0\">Act! Premium Desktop v27\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28045040 BCX0\">isn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28045040 BCX0\">\u00a0just an update\u2014<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28045040 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28045040 BCX0\">\u00a0a productivity upgrade. By reducing manual work, improving data integrity, and enhancing compatibility, v27 empowers your team to focus less on maintenance and more on building meaningful customer relationships.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW28045040 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready to experience\u00a0smarter\u00a0CRM?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117165641 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117165641 BCX0\">Explore the full feature set and see how Act! Premium Desktop v27 can transform the way you manage data, opportunities, and customer relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW117165641 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117165641 BCX0\">While Act! v27 is accessible across multiple pla<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW117165641 BCX0\">tfo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117165641 BCX0\">rms, these specific enhancements are available exclusively to Act! Premium Desktop subscribers.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW117165641 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84687300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightClicked SCXW84687300 BCX0\">Existing\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed CommentHighlightClicked SCXW84687300 BCX0\">customer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW84687300 BCX0\">?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84687300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW84687300 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW84687300 BCX0\">Learn more about Act! Premium Desktop v27<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW84687300 BCX0\"> by checking out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.act.com\/en-gb\/products\/whats-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What&#8217;s New page<\/a> or calling <span class=\"TextRun SCXW249559493 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249559493 BCX0\">0845 268 0220<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW249559493 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW249559493 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW83173644 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW83173644 BCX0\"><strong>New to Act!?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW83173644 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW83173644 BCX0\">Discover<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW83173644 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW83173644 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW83173644 BCX0\">Act! 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