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
Patch Fixes Microsoft and SharePoint Vulnerabilities
December 17, 2013
Patches are common with any software, but even more frequent with such a large suite as the one offered by Microsoft. Information Week covers the latest round of patches in their article, “Microsoft Patches Windows, Office, IE, SharePoint.”
The article gives more details on the specific vulnerability to SharePoint:
“Ultimately, the company discovered that the Office 365 desktop client, and in particular Microsoft Word, wasn’t verifying authentication headers by comparing them against SSL certificates. As a result, attackers were able to tell a Word client that they were a SharePoint server, when in reality the server was malicious.”
The latest patch fixes known issues. However, with a software as massive and ubiquitous as SharePoint, it is important to stay on top of the latest news and problems. Stephen E. Arnold of ArnoldIT stays on top of the latest in search, including SharePoint. Stay tuned for the latest problems and solutions for your SharePoint deployment.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 17, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
Putting SharePoint in the Palm of Your Hand
December 16, 2013
Technology is moving toward mobile at a rapid rate. It comes as no surprise that enterprise technology is expected to keep up with the trend. And while major players like SharePoint are more mobile friendly than before, they are still playing catch-up compared to other mobile-born applications and software. GCN covers the latest in SharePoint mobile in their article, “How to Put SharePoint in the Palm of your Hand.”
The article begins:
“It is only logical that users would want access to SharePoint via their mobile devices. So how do you put an enterprise platform such as SharePoint, literally, in the hands of users? . . . SharePoint’s Mobile Browser View checks if the user’s mobile browser supports HTML5. If it does, then a contemporary mobile view is shown. If it does not, then a text-based view is shown. For more complex sites, developers can use SharePoint’s device channel feature to create a single site, but map the content to use different master pages and style sheets that are specific to a device or group of devices.”
Stephen E. Arnold of ArnoldIT is a longtime leader in search. He frequently covers SharePoint and helps users stay up to date on the latest in all things search, including enterprise. In much of his coverage, it is clear that SharePoint is improving in mobile, but still lags behind.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 16, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
SharePoint Exchange Service Pack 1 Coming Soon
December 13, 2013
Service pack one is coming to the Microsoft suite: Office, SharePoint, and Exchange. Users are wondering what to expect and InfoWorld gives some details in their article, “Get Ready for the Office, SharePoint, and Exchange 2013 SP1 Service Packs.”
The article begins:
“Early 2014 will see Service Pack 1 updates for Office 2013, SharePoint 2013, and Exchange 2013 (but apparently not Lync), bringing the on-premises versions of these servers and applications up to par with the then-current Office 365 versions. It appears that issuing periodic service packs is how Microsoft will keep the on-premises versions of its offerings at parity with the cloud-delivered Office 365 versions, whose changes come more incrementally but more often — and automatically.”
Stephen E. Arnold is a longtime leader in search. He follows the latest happenings of SharePoint through his Web service, ArnoldIT. And though many will spend time on the pros and cons of SharePoint, Arnold finds add-ons and customization tools to help you get the most out of your deployment.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 13, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
SharePoint Faces Challenging Future
December 12, 2013
Anytime a company is the leader in a particular area, the challenge is to hold that position. In many ways it is a lot more fun to be the up-and-comer than to be the behemoth trying to hold on to the lion’s share of the market. SharePoint is in this very position. ComputerWorld brings the news in their article, “Why Microsoft SharePoint Faces a Challenging Future.”
The article begins:
“Many enterprises use and like SharePoint. Microsoft likes it, too, because it’s one of the company’s fastest-growing product lines. But making enterprises support separate cloud and on-premises versions and telling SharePoint app developers not to work in C# and ASP.NET may make for a rocky relationship as time goes by.”
SharePoint is going to constantly battle threats to its supremacy. Stephen E. Arnold, a longtime leader in search and the brains behind ArnoldIT, often covers the comings and goings of SharePoint. He finds that although most enterprises prefer customization and add-ons to their SharePoint infrastructure, it doesn’t appear that SharePoint will lose its number 1 spot anytime soon.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 12, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
SharePoint Consolidates Mobile Apps
December 11, 2013
SharePoint is bolstered by its acquisition of Yammer, and now a mobile app seeks to improve user experience of both components. EIN News Desk brings the news in their article, “Mobile Workers Can Now Tap Yammer and Microsoft SharePoint in One App.”
The article begins:
“With new integration of Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft SharePoint and Yammer, harmon.ie, the user experience company for the mobile enterprise, today announced the industry’s first comprehensive mobile collaboration app. Combining the most popular Microsoft document sharing and social applications into a single mobile app, harmon.ie now gives mobile business users the power to share documents and collaborate with colleagues using SharePoint Online or on-premise, SkyDrive Pro, email, telephone and, now, Yammer social within a single native app on iOS, Android and BlackBerry 10 devices.”
Mobile business tools are more and more valuable, improving user experience and satisfaction. Stephen E. Arnold, a longtime leader in search and the expert behind ArnoldIT, often covers SharePoint, its components, and promising add-ons. His recent coverage shows that SharePoint is turning more and more attention to mobile. We think this is a trend that will continue.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 11, 2013
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
LeadFerret Publishes SharePoint Directory
December 5, 2013
With the growing complexity of enterprise search, SharePoint is of course growing more and more complicated. Enterprises struggle to find the best implementation and the best means of customization. In order to meet that need, many are turning to enterprise experts. LeadFerret is hoping to connect organizations with appropriate experts. Their efforts are discussed in the NewsDay article, “LeadFerret Publishes Directory of SharePoint Professionals.”
The article begins:
“LeadFerret users already enjoy free access to over 15+ million business contacts with complete information, including email addresses, social media links, and a robust set of search tools. Today LeadFerret announced the release of a specialized directory of SharePoint Professionals which allows users to search and see full contact information for them.”
SharePoint experts are in demand because of the growing complexities of SharePoint, but also because of the growing options for SharePoint customization and add-on solutions. Stephen E. Arnold is a long-time leader in search. He offers world-class advice and expertise on ArnoldIT.com as well as a subscription service, Honk, for effortless industry news at your fingertips.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 5, 2013
Add On Support Continued for SharePoint 2010
December 4, 2013
While many enterprises were eager to make the update to SharePoint 2013, others were reluctant. For that reason, many supplemental vendors who offer SharePoint add-ons decided to continue support for SharePoint 2010. Extedo added their name to that list. Market Wired covers their news in the latest release, “EXTEDO Releases Extended SharePoint 2010 Support.”
The release begins:
“EXTEDO, a key Regulatory Information Management solutions provider for life sciences firms, today announced the release of a new SharePoint 2010 connector for its regulatory submission management solution eCTDmanager. EXTEDO’s eCTDmanager is an off-the-shelf electronic submission management solution that satisfies requirements for eCTD, NeeS, eCopy, DMF, ASMF, and many other submission structures. Users can build and review submissions, add, edit and delete elements or even set hyperlinks and comments at any time during the submission compilation.”
There are a lot of decisions that go into running an enterprise, especially when it comes to document management and enterprise search. Knowing the supplemental vendors that offer support is a great benefit, but having a one-stop shop for the latest in all things enterprise search is even better. Stephen E. Arnold is a longtime expert in search, and his Web presence, ArnoldIT gives a lot of attention to SharePoint and other enterprise options. Keeping an eye on ArnoldIT is a good way to stay informed without all of the hard work.
Emily Rae Aldridge, December 4, 2013
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