On Site SharePoint is Not Dead Yet
January 1, 2014
The move to the Cloud, away from on-site installations has been a rapid one, but not everybody is on board yet. Some organizations still have legitimate security concerns. Others just do not have the time or energy to make the move. So for people who need to rely on on-site SharePoint for a little while longer, there is good news. Read more in the SharePoint Pro article, “SharePoint SP1 and On-Premises vNext.”
The article says:
“In mid-November, Microsoft announced that Service Pack 1 for Office, Exchange, and SharePoint will be released in early 2014. The same day, SharePoint Senior Product Manager Bill Baer (@williambaer) announced in the SharePoint Team blog that the team will ‘continue to deliver… future on-premises versions of SharePoint on our traditional release cadence of 2-3 years.’ That simple announcement says, plain as day, something we’ve wanted Microsoft to say: On-prem SharePoint is not dead yet! There will be at least one more vNext of SharePoint.”
Stephen E. Arnold of ArnoldIT.com covers the latest in SharePoint news. As a longtime leader in search he has seen many trends come and go. And while the Cloud is probably here to stay, it is no doubt a recent invention and one that still has a few drawbacks. Stay tuned for more SharePoint news as well as the latest in search.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 1, 2014
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
Optimizing SharePoint Environments
December 31, 2013
Optimizing SharePoint environments is a hot conversation topic. Organizations that spend a good deal of time and money on a SharePoint implementation want to know that they are making a wise investment, and will reap the benefits of that investment. Christian Buckley digs into this topic for CMS Wire in his article, “Insights into SharePoint Replication.”
Buckley begins:
“One of the most common issues that customers raise is around optimizing their SharePoint environments. People want to get the most out of the investments they’ve already made, and while many organizations are slowly making plans to move their data assets into the cloud as a way to reduce infrastructure costs, the reality is that the cloud is not yet a viable option for most of their intellectual property — and so they’re looking for ways to improve performance, reduce storage costs and implement stronger disaster recovery and high-availability solutions with existing on premises infrastructure.”
Stephen E. Arnold of ArnoldIT.com is a longtime leader in search and a frequent participant in the ongoing SharePoint debate and discussion. He often finds that organizations know that they need to be making more out of their SharePoint implementation, but they are overwhelmed and maxed out on what they can do internally, so outsourcing is a good option for most.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 31, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
SharePoint Consulting Rankings Available
December 30, 2013
SharePoint consulting is always in demand, because as anyone who has attempted to implement or use SharePoint knows, it is not a simple platform. There are lots of options for customization and lots of ways that individual organizations can make it their own. But all of those decisions take time and expertise, so many organizations turn to SharePoint consultants. Check out the latest list of top ranking SharePoint consultants in the article, “Best SharePoint Consulting Consultants Rankings Declared by bestwebdesignagencies.com for December 2013.”
The article begins:
“The ten best SharePoint consulting consultants have been announced by bestwebdesignagencies.com for the month of December 2013. Consultants are showcased based on their achievement in a meticulous analysis of their principal services.”
The article then goes on to list the top performing firms. If your organization is looking for some SharePoint assistance, you may find a good recommendation on the list. And you would not be alone in needing some help. Stephen E. Arnold, a longtime leader in search and brains behind ArnoldIT.com, covers the latest in SharePoint news. He finds that as SharePoint functionality increases, organizations are more frequently outsourcing their customization in an effort to save time and sanity.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 30, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
Making the Most of SharePoint 2013
December 27, 2013
This holiday season, CMSWire is holding out some love for SharePoint in their article, “A Stolen Kiss for Your SharePoint Governance.” The author, Andrew Bishop, finds that while SharePoint 2013 adoption moves along at a rapid pace, implementation of the improved features of 2013 does not keep this same pace.
Bishop writes:
“My first article for CMSWire discussed the exciting new features of SharePoint 2013. There is much to like about this latest release of the Microsoft collaboration wunderkind. In the period since the release I’ve seen a steady move by customers to SharePoint 2013, but not necessarily a big uptake of its new features. This is the case with my own customers, but also what I have heard from other end users and consultants.”
Stephen E. Arnold is a longtime leader in search and he keeps up with SharePoint at his search news service, ArnoldIT.com. Arnold finds that while SharePoint adoption is widespread, users are still widely dissatisfied with implementation. It may be that many do not take full advantage of all the SharePoint features, or that not enough time or energy is given to customization. Keep up with the latest SharePoint news at ArnoldIT.com.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 27, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
OpenText Content Server Works with SharePoint
December 26, 2013
SharePoint is one of the most widely adopted pieces of software on the market. For that reason, much is made of getting SharePoint to work alongside other software applications. Many organizations will cobble together a collection of applications in order to get the entire job done. Market Wired addresses this issue in their article, “Use Microsoft SharePoint to Access Files on OpenText Content Server With Brava!”
The article begins:
“In large organizations, headquarters may keep important data and documents in OpenText Content Server while individual departments use Microsoft SharePoint for team collaboration. If this sounds familiar, you have probably encountered this problem: How can workers using different content management systems collaborate on the same content?”
Readers might find the discussion of OpenText helpful. However, many will want more information about SharePoint and implementation tips and tricks. Stephen E. Arnold of ArnoldIT.com provides an excellent SharePoint news feed that SharePoint users at all levels will find informative.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 26, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
SharePoint and Enterprise Content Management
December 25, 2013
SharePoint may be the flagship ECM (enterprise content management) system, but that does not mean that it is perfect. In addition, such a huge system means that users constantly have to keep up with the latest news and updates. Read more in the CloudTweaks article, “7 Essential Facts About SharePoint And ECM.”
The article begins:
“Pioneer enterprise content management systems like SharePoint can help in take up your business to the next level, but only if you use them correctly. Here are seven things you need to know about this leading web application platform featuring the Office suite, collaborative workforce software and more.”
A couple of common themes that run through this article are: 1) security is key and 2) complexity continues. Stephen E. Arnold of ArnoldIT.com is a longtime leader in search. He often covers SharePoint news and finds many of the same conclusions. While SharePoint is widely adopted, there are noted weaknesses, and users are always looking for the latest tips and tricks.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 25, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
Secure Collaboration in SharePoint
December 24, 2013
While SharePoint is the mostly widely used collaboration software available, broad adoption does not quell the security concerns of organizations. And as mobile becomes more widely adopted, access is not limited to a single at-work machine. Organizations are getting creative about security and KM World covers a newly available solution in its story, “Secure collaboration in SharePoint and File Shares from HiSoftware.”
The article begins:
“HiSoftware has launched a new version of Security Sheriff specifically designed for secure collaboration of sensitive information stored in File Shares and SharePoint. The company explains the new Secure Document Viewer included in Security Sheriff allows users to open an encrypted document in a protected state to ensure that a user with read-only permission cannot open and decrypt a document, then manually distribute it using print, save as and send to actions, or copy its contents. It will then remove the file from their system once the file is closed.”
Stephen E. Arnold is a long time leader in search and the man behind ArnoldIT.com. He spends a lot of time writing about SharePoint and security is a common topic. SharePoint isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, so users would do well to pay attention to what the experts have to say about security.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 24, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
SharePoint Improves its Style
December 23, 2013
SharePoint frequently takes hits for its user experience, or lack thereof. And user experience can mean a lot of different things. Sometimes it just comes down to what users see on the screen and how pleasing it is to work with. The latest CMS Wire story gets at this very point in, “SharePoint, This Old House Style – Interior Design, Decorating.”
The article explores style options for the latest version of SharePoint:
“SharePoint ‘branding’ used to be a more esoteric science of hand tooled features and CSS files. SharePoint 2010 introduced the seldom-used ability to define custom site themes by using PowerPoint. That was an interesting step (no one ever used it), but now you can make key changes directly from the browser using Composed Looks. With Composed Looks, a site owner can restyle a site with custom layouts, fonts, colors and background images.”
Stephen E. Arnold of ArnoldIT.com, is a long time leader in search. He devotes a lot of research and writing to SharePoint, and has frequently reported that most user complaints come down to user experience. While cosmetic changes don’t solve every problem, it can be a small gesture by Microsoft that truly goes a long way with customers.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 23, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
SharePoint May Not be Dying
December 20, 2013
There is an endless argument being held over whether or not SharePoint is on its way out. On way hand, it is the most widely adopted enterprise platform. On the other hand, this huge piece of software is hard to maintain, customize, and keep up to date. There are strong arguments on both sides, but IT Web takes their stand in the article, “Why SharePoint is not Dying.”
Among its list of reasons, the article says:
“Most businesses are still struggling to gain control of their information, something that, in my opinion, is now a necessity and no longer just a nice-to-have. When I look at businesses that haven’t implemented SharePoint or similar technologies, it becomes obvious that these businesses struggle to operate efficiently in our fast-paced world. Continued exponential growth in the volume and speed of access to information and communication will force businesses to adopt information management solutions or face increasing difficulty.”
And while SharePoint may not be on its way out, it will definitely have to stay agile and adapt quickly in order to stay relevant in an increasingly competitive market. Stephen E. Arnold of ArnoldIT is a longtime leader in search, and he follows the latest in SharePoint. Keep an eye out for the future of enterprise and SharePoint with ArnoldIT.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 20, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
SharePoint Predictions for 2014
December 19, 2013
SharePoint seems to be getting bigger in scope and more widespread in adoption. Turning the page into a new year provides a good excuse to reflect on the past year and predict what will happen in the next, even when it comes to technology. CMS Wire does just that in their article, “6 Predictions for SharePoint, Office 365 in 2014.”
The article begins with a prediction for content collaboration:
“SkyDrive Pro is Microsoft’s response to document sharing tools such as DropBox and Google Drive. They have put a lot of emphasis on using SkyDrive Pro with SharePoint and Office 365 to easily share documents and take them offline. Google Drive is a little further along than DropBox, but we see the real opportunity in SkyDrive Pro. With Microsoft’s commitment to the cloud, SkyDrive Pro is going to get a lot of attention and we know how Microsoft likes to take on Google.”
And while the article goes on to list several other trends to keep an eye on, this one about SkyDrive Pro may be the most important. Stephen E. Arnold, a longtime search expert and man behind ArnoldIT, has covered SkyDrive Pro and continues to keep an eye on what could be the most important new angle for SharePoint.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 19, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
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