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Six Pillars Of Microsoft Sharepoint 2010

2010-12-29T04:47:00.000-08:00

When Microsoft released SharePoint 2007, three years ago, there were lots of expectations from the product but it was far from perfect. To say that SharePoint 2007 was an improvement over 2003 version will probably be an understatement. All the problems of Microsoft SharePoint 2007 were resolved with the introduction of Microsoft SharePoint 2010 after a long gap of three years. Microsoft has labeled SharePoint 2010 as a business collaboration platform for enterprises and the web because it opens up new domains for managing number of activities from the workplace like:

Document management
Web content management
Workplace collaboration

Let us now look at the pillars of SharePoint 2010:

Sites: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 uses different sites which help users in getting relevant information quickly. These sites can be used through internet, intranet, or extranet. It enables users to share information, data, and expertise across organizations. One of the major advantages of Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is, it allows businesses to monitor the inflow and outflow of information within the organization. The tools required for internet, intranet, and extranet remains the same. Organizations can take advantage of personalization, content management, social networking, and collaboration activities through any type of site. It also supports offline activities.

Communities: The new version of SharePoint allows users to work together in different ways. Microsoft has enhanced the social features of SharePoint 2007 in the current version and has made it look better. Communities allow people to collaborate in groups, share knowledge, and find information on various topics easily. Users can even take help of experts in the particular domain if they are stuck to a particular topic.

Content: SharePoint content shifts SharePoint 2010 from departmental solution to an enterprise solution. There has been massive improvement in content wherein users can add significant number of documents to SharePoint. They can even use external data storage options to store more data. Data is stored with proper records with complaint content management lifecycle.

Search: Microsoft SharePoint 2010 has acquired FAST search server which improves the search tremendous. Now, users can not only search for content but also people. They can opt for better language options with thumbnails and previews. They can even sort out the search queries and study similar search to get relevant search results.

Insights: With the help of SharePoint insights, users can access information through different data sources like: dashboards, scorecards, reports and more. To help users, Microsoft has introduced Performance Point Server to SharePoint platform. It is also known as Performance Point Services for SharePoint. It helps users to discover right people and expertise to make better business decisions.

Composites: SharePoint, being a complete platform, helps users in creating their code solutions on premises or in cloud. Complex applications can be developed with the help of well known tools like:

InfoPath

SharePoint Designer 2010

Visio 2010

There are many improvements in Microsoft SharePoint 2010. Truly, Microsoft has introduced a business collaboration platform which helps organizations in exchanging important information and other relevant tasks easily through SharePoint 2010. If you wish to learn more about Microsoft SharePoint 2010, contact an experienced software development company now at: info@softwebsolutions.com. We promise, you will not be disappointed.

5 Electrifying Reasons For Developers To Be Excited About Microsoft Sharepoint 2010

2010-12-06T20:15:00.000-08:00

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is amongst the most popular products developed in Microsoft’s history. It enhances the overall web development process by giving varied options to the developers. It is built on Windows SharePoint Services (WSS). It is integrated with most of the applications of Microsoft Office Suite. Users can add personalized features such as indexed search, business data cataloging, and many others. It also gives the users an option to edit Microsoft Word documents. But what makes Microsoft SharePoint 2010 a very attractive option for the developers?

- Developers can now utilize the services of SharePoint 2010 in other applications using web services and Representational State Transfer (REST).
- Developers can benefit from SharePoint 2010’s integration with Microsoft Office 2010 using backstage integration and document life cycle management.
- Developers can use Social tagging feature which is integrated with Microsoft SharePoint 2010. This will help them in communicating and sharing information with others easily. - Developers have the option to integrate custom applications directly to Microsoft office and SharePoint thereby, enhancing their productivity and efficiency.
- Developers can build discerning business intelligence dashboards using Performance Point Services in SharePoint.

Microsoft SharePoint 2010 has taken SharePoint development to the next level. SharePoint developers have recognized the scope of development for Microsoft SharePoint 2010. SharePoint developers can change the traditional methods of development and create sophisticated applications for Microsoft SharePoint 2010. If you wish to take advantage of this trend and are looking for an expert Microsoft SharePoint 2010 applications developer contact us now at: info@softwebsolutions.com and get tailored solutions as per your specifications.

Understanding the strengths of SharePoint

2010-08-11T01:42:00.000-07:00

SharePoint is a term oft-spoken but less understood. It has become more of an IT jargon that is too complicated for regular organizations. Organizations that are new to SharePoint also find themselves entangled in the applicability, as it has a wide range of benefits. If this problem sounds familiar for your organization, you must first understand the strengths of SharePoint. After you have adequate knowledge about SharePoint, you can identify how it benefits your organization.

What is SharePoint?
SharePoint is simply a Microsoft technology that enables organizations to collaborate internally as well as beyond the enterprise. It has advanced content management features that provide employee access to relevant information and facilitates document sharing. It is a tool that helps the company organize and incorporate information in within a single web-based application.

SharePoint Capabilities:
SharePoint is a chosen collaboration solution for many organizations across the globe. It is easy to understand the wide acceptance of technology when you understand the robust capabilities. Its capabilities include:

• Content management system
• Website development
• Search engine functionality
• Access to information on wikis, blogs, etc
• Development of portals and intranet

The SharePoint Advantage:
• SharePoint offers as a numerous benefits. We’ve listed some of them below:
• It is a user friendly collaboration platform
• Allows sharing and tracking at multiple security levels
• Quickly creates sites using predefined templates
• Simple plug to play web parts
• Integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Office, which is widely used
• Can be accessed through Outlook, which extends it advantages
• Connects well with both intranet and internet
• Unites multiple roles including developer, manager, and the client on a single platform

Despite all the information available, it is difficult to analyze and synthesize information for organizations that are new to SharePoint. What should they do then? Take the help of eligible technology providers who can guide you with the proper use of SharePoint technology. At Softweb Solutions, we understand the usage of SharePoint and thus, offer Custom SharePoint Solutions. We can guide your organization to the practical applicability of SharePoint for your specific organizational requirements. For more information, contact us.

SPoint.me – A Social Network Dedicated for SharePoint Users

2010-07-21T02:19:00.000-07:00

SPoint.me is a social network especially4 dedicated for the people in the SharePoint industry. It is a great initiative to bring SharePoint professionals on a single platform and offer combined functionalities from popular sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Digg, and WordPress. SPoint.me aims to differentiate the SharePoint user group, create new user groups, launch products, offer support, engage users and connect with people from different SharePoint backgrounds.

Various important features that form a part of the SharePoint social networking site are:
• Blogging
• Groups
• Friends
• Messaging
• Activity Streams
• Profiles
• Forums

As the industry-wide adoption of SharePoint increases, the site provides a wonderful opportunity for users to connect with each other. Indeed, SharePoint 2010 has immense collaboration capabilities leveraged by organizations across the globe. It is document sharing, content management, and task management platform all rolled into one.

At Softweb Solutions, we have a dedicated team of SharePoint developers striving to meet the client’s customized requirements. Visit our website for Custom SharePoint Development.

How SharePoint Contributes to Improved Productivity

2010-06-21T01:25:00.000-07:00

With a steep rise in competition as a result of the financial crisis, productivity has grown up considerably. According to industry sources, productivity has grown by 6.3 percent in the past four quarters. It is the highest increase observed since 1962. Organizations need to receive a pat on the back for the high productivity which also signifies high efficiency levels. However, productivity can be improved further especially when it comes to processes. In this post, we have tried to discuss the problems that obstruct productivity and how you can use SharePoint to resolve them.

The common notion about SharePoint is that it is just a collaboration and document sharing platform. While there is nothing wrong in having that impression, the practical implications extend beyond marketing buzz. SharePoint is rapidly evolving as a core business solution with the addition of latest features. Integrating it with business solution, organizations can quickly address productivity issues.

Improvement in productivity is the result of improvement in processes. Internal evaluation exposes the bottlenecks, gaps, and inefficiencies in the workflow and brings them to the surface. Deploying SharePoint solutions improves the overall efficiency of a company’s processes by improving the type of procedural activities. It integrates well with business systems to streamline repetitive work and reduces the effort required to fix things when there are mistakes. Performance can be monitored and hard work appreciated quickly, which boosts employee morale and productivity.

Furthermore, SharePoint can be an effective option when it comes to streamlining information dependencies. Every established organization has subordinates that are dependent on higher authority for information. Information dependencies can keep dependants waiting and reduce overall productivity. SharePoint helps managers communicate accurately and quickly with co-workers, which helps plug information dependency gaps. It helps organizations interlink processes, which helps lower information dependency gap among multiple processes.

At Softweb Solutions, we deliver SharePoint Development Services to organizations for optimizing their business processes. We have offered effective solutions to clients associated with a broad array of industries. To learn more on SharePoint integration services we offer, contact us at info@softwebsolutions.com.

SharePoint 2010 Expands Ecosystem with Third Party Support

2010-06-01T05:29:00.000-07:00

SharePoint 2010, unveiled only a couple of weeks ago, gave rise to parallel announcements by third party firms about integrations, add-ons and other support options. Earlier, when Microsoft introduced SharePoint 2007, backup solutions from technology companies such as Symantec and McAfee took at least a year to surface. The situation occurred even when the companies well supported SharePoint 2003 solution.

Additionally, other software companies including EMC/Documentum, OpenText, and WebTrends are showing their support by introducing integrations for SharePoint 2010. These companies have long offered support for earlier version of SharePoint but what’s astonishing is that they are able to produce supplements to new version so quickly. Microsoft is certainly attracting a number of vendors to provide add-ons for SharePoint 2010 which indicates a promising future.

At Softweb Solutions, we provide SharePoint solutions that help organizations manage unstructured content by delivering improved knowledge sharing, enterprise collaboration, and customer communication capabilities. Are you truly aware of SharePoint 2010 capabilities? Contact us for a free demo.

SharePoint 2010 Brings Advanced Collaboration Capabilities to Enterprises

2010-05-29T03:08:00.000-07:00

Microsoft recently unleashed Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 suite at Rockefeller Center. The latest technology update in SharePoint 2010 brings advanced capabilities such as email and social networking integration. In addition, SharePoint 2010 allows online as well as offline access to content for remote users.

Furthermore, SharePoint 2010 significantly extends the capabilities of organizations. It helps them design custom applications using SharePoint Designer 2010 or Access 2010. It seamlessly combines with Office 2010 and Office Web Apps, which helps users access Microsoft Office from the web, desktop or phone.

Various companies including GE and Del Monte have used SharePoint 2010 in the beta stage. At the conference, enterprises that have used it came up with a number of advantages of using the Microsoft product. Important features as explained by the company executives include:

• Collaboration: This was the most common feature cited by industry executives and received much applaud. Employees stated that the Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 duo helped them bring down travel expenses, enhance productivity, as well as improve efficiency with the powerful collaboration capabilities.
• Website Development: Developing company websites with SharePoint 2010 became much easier with new tools added in the latest version.
• Ribbon: As in Office 2007, ribbon interface introduced in SharePoint 2010 improved navigation capabilities and overall user experience.
• WorkSpace 2010: This feature offers offline access to content as well as synchronization with the SharePoint Server once the user is online.
• Co-Authoring: Co-authoring is a unique feature offered in SharePoint 2010. It helps multiple users edit files in real time. SharePoint 2010 has to be integrated within the business systems to leverage this feature with Office applications.

SharePoint 2010 is a good fit for the company that generates a lot of digital content and need superior collaboration capabilities. At Softweb Solutions, we have experienced SharePoint developers eager to help you out with technology solutions. Visit our website for more details.

Will SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010 live up to all other enterprises’ expectations? Please post your opinions in the comments section below.

5 points to know about SharePoint governance to maximize it

2010-04-29T22:59:00.000-07:00

Microsoft SharePoint is popular and robust document collaboration and sharing platform used by organizations of all sizes. According to a recently conducted survey by AIIM, about 83% of the respondents stated that they either use or plan to use Microsoft SharePoint in the near future. However, with the growth of the platform, there has been increasing number of reports that show unmet expectations. Few reasons for improvements could be due to the lack of required features but many are because of improper SharePoint governance.

An ideal SharePoint governance model considers people, policies, and processes to direct the SharePoint development. Here are five things you need to know before developing a SharePoint governance model:

Tailored Solution for Specific Business Requirements
SharePoint governance model for large corporations and small businesses are different depending on individual requirements. There are no pre-defined approaches for any organization. Depending on the organization size, you can determine the SharePoint governance model that meets your expectations. A defined purpose for setting up the model will save you a lot of time and resources.

Not as difficult as it seems
Developing a SharePoint Governance model may sound complex with the involvement of numerous resources and time. Realistically, its much simpler. You need to define governance goals within your organization and how you are going to monitor the process. Allotment of adequate resources to complete the task determines the success of your SharePoint governance model.

Some Options aren’t Reversible
Several installation and configuration options in SharePoint are irreversible. You have to completely reinstall the system if you need to modify the options. Therefore, before developing a SharePoint governance model analyze various SharePoint capabilities and options to take a more informed decision.

Works well with Change Management
Although it may be difficult, implementing SharePoint platform is only a part of the job done. You also need to change the way people work with SharePoint. Creating a well structured governance model will ensure organization employees adapt with the usability of SharePoint and make the implementation more effective.

Define Information Architecture
A governance model with well defined information architecture can help you spread consistency across the SharePoint site. Other Microsoft programs can be installed with default settings without much thought. However, SharePoint should align well with your business objective, which is the reason why SharePoint governance is so effective.

Softweb Solution has a SharePoint software development team with a clear understanding of SharePoint database, SharePoint Object Model and SharePoint Web Services. We analyze client requirements, prepare an accurate plan and execute it. We have adopted the Agile methodology to offer maximum flexibility for customers development, documentation and communication processes. We provide complete range of SharePoint software development services cost effectively.

New Metadata Features in SharePoint 2010 and their Usage

2010-02-26T04:32:00.000-08:00

Microsoft has decided to implement metadata in SharePoint 2010. This brings in a number of new features for efficient information and document management. The new features facilitate information search and filter through valid metadata. The use of metadata in SharePoint 2010 is a significant achievement for Microsoft and empowers users, IT professionals and developers with a broad range of new features.

The three most important new features for metadata are listed below:

Managed Metadata Services
The most important new metadata feature is Managed Metadata Services. Users can activate this service through Site Settings. It helps companies define metadata structure and the metadata suitable for use within SharePoint. The organization can arrange the defined SharePoint taxonomy according to hierarchy, if the organization favors it. It enables users to easily navigate the list while developing content to assign relevant metadata. Configured metadata services allow the organization to receive metadata across multiple segments within the company.

Integration with Office 2010
Organizations can allot metadata to documents not only within SharePoint but also within Office 2010 documents with the help of property features in Office 2010 Backstage. A user can access the properties in Backstage and select a SharePoint custom column name and then navigate the SharePoint metadata list to allot the properties.

Ad-hoc Metadata
Another important new metadata feature in SharePoint 2010 is folksonomies or ad-hoc metadata. It allows users to add the tags of their choice to the relevant information. Users can do this in both document libraries as well as in other web components such as blogs, wikis, etc. SharePoint tracks these tags and makes them available whenever a user wants to assign a tag. These ad-hoc tags and the managed metadata are stored as ‘SharePoint Keywords’ which enables SharePoint 2010 to track them.

However, only knowing the new metadata features is insufficient. It is also important to know how they can be used. Microsoft has powered the SharePoint 2010 solution with the new concept of ‘navigators’ that makes information finding quicker and easier. Navigators appear on the left hand panel of SharePoint. Users can find relevant information easily by navigating the metadata hierarchy in the navigator or by clicking on the metadata tags.

The new metadata features have made it easier for users to find relevant information on SharePoint 2010 as well as on the web. We would like to know your thoughts regarding the new metadata feature to be added in SharePoint 2010. Please post them in the comments section below.

SharePoint Server 2010 betas

2009-11-21T02:01:00.000-08:00

Microsoft just released SharePoint Server 2010 which enables developers to create new applications. SharePoint 2010 offers not only better development platform but also probably faster search capabilities said by Bert Sandie, director of technical excellence at games maker Electronic Arts. Microsoft also announces that office 2010and share point 2010 will be available for general public in the first half of next year.

SharePoint 2010 provides new facilities:

Include PowerShell support
                Power shell which supports addition of 500 commands for better performance

More scalable
                Microsoft says that share point 2010 will going to be more scalable while allowing centralized management

Flexible Deployment
                New flexible deployment options are added like sandbox solutions, which allows code to be uploaded by users easily

Microsoft added 3 core scenarios in SharePoint 2010

· Social networking:
                SharePoint 2010 have ability to connect with others of the organization.

· Social content:
                SharePoint 2010 also includes blogs and wikis for sharing content with others

· Social feedback:
                SharePoint 2010 have ability to tag documents and other content.

Bertram, who formerly worked at Microsoft and builds mostly public-facing SharePoint sites, says " I like about new version of SharePoint 2010 is the fundamental components haven't really changed that much, means I don't think it will not big problem to upgrade clients to the new version,". Many professionals are even looking towards New Year with excitement for SharePoint development although it is not yet been revealed.

Microsoft SharePoint 2007 based Self Help Portal

2009-02-25T03:20:00.000-08:00

Microsoft SharePoint 2007 based Self Help Portal

T-Mobile selected Softweb Solutions to develop a Microsoft SharePoint 2007 based Self Help Portal for their Support Group.

Softweb Solutions, a global outsourced software and IT services company, announced that T-Mobile selected Softweb Solutions as their strategic outsourcing provider to develop Self Help Portal for their Support Group. The system will be used to provide Knowledge Base to and software support to T-Mobile Engineers. Softweb will use Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Server to develop this state-of-the-art system.

"MOSS 2007 is the latest in-demand technology currently in market. Our domain expertise, management experience and highly technical proficiency are distinguishing factors that made Softweb Solutions a strategic partner for T-Mobile. Softweb provides high quality of services that makes us a preferred technology service provider in the North America and Asia Pacific region" said Ripal Vyas, Chairman and CEO of Softweb Solutions.

About T-Mobile
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