SharePoint 2013 Podcast
January 21, 2014
SharePoint 2013 offered a lot of out-of-the-box features that were considered freebies to many that were expecting a traditional enterprise content management system. Scott Robinson is a SharePoint expert that offers a rundown via podcast. Read more in the Search Content Management article, “SharePoint 2013 Out-of-the-Box Features.”
The article says:
“According to business intelligence and SharePoint expert Scott Robinson, there are several SharePoint 2013 out-of-the-box features that “seem like freebies if that isn’t what you bought SharePoint for.” Robinson takes us through some of what he considers the biggest gifts of the SharePoint 2013 platform, and a couple of Microsoft’s missteps in the latest release.”
SharePoint’s incorporation of business intelligence and social computing features, as well as SharePoint Online are show stealers for Robinson. Stephen E. Arnold is also an expert in the area, and the brains behind ArnoldIT.com. He covers SharePoint through his search news service and offers an objective voice when it comes to enterprise adoption and customization.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 21, 2014
Evaluating SharePoint 2013 Mobile Features
January 17, 2014
A common theme in the SharePoint discussion of 2013 was mobile. Mobile was everywhere: Twitter feeds, tech blogs, and enterprise news. And while SharePoint has made some strides toward a more pleasant mobile user experience, many are still skeptical. Search Content Management reviews SharePoint’s mobile strivings in their article, “Are SharePoint 2013 Mobile Features up to Snuff?”
The article states:
“Thankfully, SharePoint 2013 has vastly improved the mobile experience. One major improvement is the inclusion of the new contemporary view, which is for mobile devices that support HTML5. This approach provides a richer experience than was available in SharePoint 2010. For mobile users with older devices that do not support HTML5, SharePoint defaults to the classic view. For a comparison of contemporary and classic views, check out Microsoft’s site.”
Stephen E. Arnold is a longtime leader in search and dispenses his professional opinion through his information service, ArnoldIT.com. He pays a lot of attention to SharePoint and mobile is a common theme. His opinion would be a good one to consider when debating whether or not to supplement SharePoint with add-ons that enhance the mobile experience.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 17, 2014
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
Basic Search Tips for SharePoint
January 16, 2014
The article titled Not Getting The Search Results You’re Looking For In SharePoint? on Microsoft Office divulges tips to help users who are having trouble with SharePoint, the content management platform from Microsoft. The basic issues it mentions relate to too many or too few results. For those receiving too few results, tips include generalizing search terms and ensuring your settings aren’t blocking the results. For too many results, the article suggests using Advanced Search.
This is what the article suggests for no results regarding syntax use:
“If an error message tells you to make sure you’re using the proper syntax, the search system interprets your search as a KQL query, but finds that there’s something wrong with the syntax. Check that you’re using the right syntax, and particularly the right number of parentheses and double quotation marks. If you want to search for a phrase that contains a parenthesis or double quotation mark, make sure that you enclose the entire phrase… in double quotation marks.”
You can also consult the Keyword Query Language (KQL) Syntax Reference for querying in KQL. However, we have a hunch that this advice is not too useful if the content is not in the index or some other system level issue is a problem. Consider the article more of a basic troubleshoot guide, not a comprehensive directory.
Chelsea Kerwin, January 16, 2014
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
Streamline SharePoint Extensions
January 16, 2014
SharePoint has become the dominant collaboration tool on the enterprise. Problems are always going to arise with such a large piece of software, but there are tools and approaches that make solutions quicker in coming. IT Business Edge explores this idea in their article, “Streamline SharePoint Extensions for Business Users.”
The article says:
“To maximize the organization’s return on its investment in SharePoint, IT administrators should use the Extend SharePoint Prioritization Tool, available in our IT Downloads. This spreadsheet helps the organization determine which functions within SharePoint provide the most benefit to the business, and which will allow IT to prioritize its time in fixing problems and creating a more streamlined usage for business users.”
Stephen E. Arnold is a longtime leader in search and the man behind ArnoldIT.com. He focuses on all aspects of search but gives a good bit of attention to the enterprise, particularly SharePoint. He advocates smart add-ons and creative solutions that work in conjunction with SharePoint. Without them, SharePoint can be a greater hindrance than it is an asset.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 16, 2014
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
Add Mobility to SharePoint with Box
January 15, 2014
Many devoted SharePoint users are turning toward mobile access and mobile solutions. But SharePoint is a big ship and it is having a hard time turning in the direction of mobile. So many organizations are turning toward add-on solutions that can help SharePoint stay current in the mobile age. Information Week Digital Library offers a white paper on the topic in their article, “Five Ways Box Makes SharePoint Better.”
The article says:
“Box, the leader in Enterprise Content Collaboration, helps customers extend their SharePoint environments, quickly and easily meeting employees’ needs for mobile productivity and secure external sharing with customers and partners. This whitepaper describes the top five ways that businesses are adding mobility and collaboration to SharePoint with Box.”
Stephen E. Arnold is a longtime leader in search and devotes much attention to SharePoint on his information service, ArnoldIT.com. He has spoken of Box before and its benefits not only for mobile, but also for Mac users who historically have suffered under the dominance of SharePoint.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 15, 2014
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
Printing for SharePoint from Unbounded Solutions
January 14, 2014
Anyone who uses SharePoint knows how tedious some of the most mundane tasks can be. Printing is chief among them. Unbounded Solutions hopes to solve the problem and unveils their offering in the press release, “Unbounded Solutions Releases Printing Services for SharePoint 2013.”
The release begins:
“Unbounded Solutions today announced the availability of Printing Services for Microsoft SharePoint 2013. Completely rewritten to take advantage of the enhancements found in the latest version of SharePoint, the product joins compatible versions for SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint 2007 to give SharePoint users the ability to print a folder full of documents, or selected documents with just a few clicks of the mouse.”
This is the type of solution that Stephen E. Arnold often covers through is Web service, ArnoldIT.com. A longtime leader in search, Arnold spends a lot of attention on SharePoint and SharePoint alternatives. For those organizations that do use SharePoint, higher satisfaction is found among those who customize and streamline, and simple solutions like this one by Unbounded Solutions can help.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 14, 2014
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
Metalogix Shares SharePoint Best of Breed
January 13, 2014
Many companies specialize in helping organizations make the most of their SharePoint deployments. SharePoint is simply too complicated for most organizations to do well with it out-of-the-box. Metalogix has decided upon its list of most successful SharePoint solution partners and releases it in the article, “Metalogix Launches Best of Breed Showcase with Leading SharePoint Industry Partners.”
The press release begins:
“Today, Metalogix announced the roll out of the Metalogix Best of Breed Showcase. Bringing together top SharePoint solution and technology partners and industry influencers, the Best of Breed Showcase is designed to drive innovation and inspire high quality SharePoint deployments. The Best of Breed Showcase will create expanded opportunities for industry collaboration through leading edge knowledge sharing forums and recognition of the SharePoint ecosystem’s most inventive solutions.”
Stephen E. Arnold is a longtime leader in search and the brains behind ArnoldIT.com. He often covers SharePoint with all of its ups and downs. One consistent finding of Arnold’s is that enterprises do better with a customized solution, and for those using SharePoint that often means an appropriate add-on.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 13, 2014
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
SharePoint Trends of 2013
January 10, 2014
SharePoint had a big year in 2013 as users settled in to their SharePoint 2013 deployments. In addition, Microsoft made a few significant announcements relating to the software. CMSWire covers all of the biggest SharePoint news in their article, “A Look Back: Yammer, Office 365, Mobile Dominate SharePoint in 2013.”
The article begins:
“Everyone that has had anything to do with SharePoint over the year has his own SharePoint story. With such a vast platform used in so many ways, everyone has something he loves and something he hates. The only thing everyone agrees on is to disagree. For my money, SharePoint this year was characterized by SharePoint and Yammer, SharePoint and Office 365 and Mobile SharePoint.”
Stephen E. Arnold, a longtime leader in search, including enterprise, is a frequent contributor to the ongoing SharePoint discussion. His SharePoint coverage on ArnoldIT.com is also reflective of the trends mentioned above. Along with the points in which Arnold is in agreement with the CMSWire article, he has also found that 2013 was a year in which many large SharePoint deployments turned to add-ons and third-party solutions in order to make SharePoint infrastructure work.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 10, 2014
Sponsored by ArnoldIT.com, developer of Augmentext
SharePoints Top 20 Hits of 2013
January 9, 2014
Last year was a big year for SharePoint, coming off of the release of SharePoint 2013. CMSWire devoted a lot of virtual print space to SharePoint, and is now offering a year in review in their article, “CMSWire’s Top 20 Hits of 2013: SharePoint.”
The article begins:
“SharePoint was one of the topics that attracted a lot of interest in the past year — and just as much controversy. It seems everyone has a view on it and how it should be used. However, there were three big subjects that dominated, and make up the lion’s share of our Top 20 this year: 1) SharePoint Online 2) SharePoint and Yammer and 3) SharePoint in Office 365.”
Stephen E. Arnold is a longtime leader and expert in all things search, including enterprise. His information service, ArnoldIT.com, devotes a lot of attention to SharePoint. He has also found that users are interested in online deployments and social applications for SharePoint. The last year was a busy one for SharePoint, and it will be interesting to see where 2014 goes as the newness of SharePoint 2013 wears off.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 9, 2014
SharePoint Consulting Services Ranked
January 8, 2014
As SharePoint deployments get more and more involved and customized, many organizations are turning to SharePoint consultants to help launch or refresh implementations. In light of the trend, PR Web looks at the most successful SharePoint consulting firms in the article, “Ten Top SharePoint Consulting Services Issued in December 2013 by bestwebdesignagencies.com.”
The article says:
“The independent authority on web solutions, bestwebdesignagencies.com, has promoted the best SharePoint consulting firms in the mobile development industry for the month of December 2013 . . . The rankings are produced by the independent research team through painstaking testing and analysis to decide the best firms offering SharePoint consulting solutions. To view the ratings of the top SharePoint development services click here.”
Stephen E. Arnold is a longtime leader in search and frequently covers SharePoint on his information service, ArnoldIT.com. His coverage also points to an increasingly complicated enterprise environment, one that begs for outside expertise and consultation. Users who are in need of such services may find some assistance in the consulting services ranked by bestwebdesignagencies.com.
Emily Rae Aldridge, January 8, 2014
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