Service IT

Microsoft SharePoint

2010-10-19T23:41:14Z

What is Microsoft SharePoint?

SharePoint is a web-based collaboration and document management platform from Microsoft. It can be used to host web sites which can then be used to access shared workspaces and documents, as well as specialized applications such as wikis, blogs and forms of applications, from within a web browser.

SharePoint in Plain English:

What Will SharePoint Do For You?

Reduce Operational Costs through People and Time Efficiency
Reduce Multiple Application Investments
Manage Multiple Projects and Calendars Effectively
Create Real-time Business Intelligence
Create an Intelligent and Speedy Searchable Business Database
Create and Streamline User-friendly Internal and External Workflow
Improve Web Content Management and Functionality
Improve and Secure Management of Documents and Records
Improve Vendor and Client Relationships
Improve Collaboration

Popularity of SharePoint:

SharePoint is the fastest-growing product in the history of Microsoft
More than 3/4 of Fortune 100 companies use SharePoint
6 out of 10 Best Intranet Sites use SharePoint
Voted #1 Technology Investment for Law Firms from TechnoLawyer.com

Advantages of SharePoint:

Easy to manage and scale
Provide single integrated platform to manage intranet, extranet and intranet applications
Centrally administer, manage, and monitor your collaboration infrastructure

SharePoint Applications/Portal Solutions:

:: Hardware Maintenance

2010-02-08T18:19:54Z

The Hardware Maintenance team is designed to provide an organization with the security of knowing that their hardware is covered under a maintenance agreement. Hardware uptime is a critical component of today’s business.

:: Hardware Installation

2010-02-08T18:18:40Z

The Hardware Installation team is designed for the organizations that do not possess the personnel with the skill sets necessary or time available to perform site preparation, installs or upgrades of hardware components. This team offers the customer the flexibility of installing new equipment on time without the worry of over-committing their employees.

:: Windows Active Directory

2010-02-08T18:17:19Z

The Windows Active Directory team is designed to assist organizations with their Microsoft Active Directory (AD) requirements. AD plays a key role in today’s Microsoft environments. It is imperative for organizations currently using or planning an implementation of AD to create a design that will meet their current needs and is scalable for future requirements. This team will work with the customer to design or modify an AD structure that will align with the organization’s structure and goals.

:: Technical Documentation

2010-02-08T18:16:08Z

The Technical Documentation team has the ability to assist with documentation requirements, which is not relegated to just IT functions. Today it is necessary to document all critical business functions. It is also important to create a process where the documentation is constantly reviewed and updated for accuracy. Everyone knows that documentation is important but it oftentimes is the last item to update when change occurs.

Example offerings within this service include a site survey to determine critical processes, documentation of processes, and a recommendation on how to keep documentation current.

:: Business Technology Solutions

2010-02-08T18:14:34Z

The Business Technology Solutions team is designed to provide insight into a current business issue or provide insight into a potential problem that could develop in the near future. Once the team best diagnoses the issue for its customer, various options on deliverables necessary to successfully resolve the issue will be proposed.

:: Staffing

2010-02-08T18:10:32Z

Active Directory Consultant

The Active Directory Consultant has the ability to design or maintain a Microsoft Active Directory (AD) structure for an organization.

Technical Writer Consultant

The Technical Documentation Consultant has the ability to break down and formalize required business processes and procedures.

UNIX Consultant

The UNIX Consultant has the ability to perform system administration functions for the organizations that run a small to large size UNIX server environment. These servers tend to run from a single to multiple processors. These can be individual servers or one large server running multiple partitions.

Windows Consultant

The Windows Consultant has the ability to perform systems administration functions for the client’s environment. They will be able to perform tasks such as operating system patching, application installs, and security checks. The Windows Consultant will also have a working knowledge of Windows AD.

(Pricing for the consultants above will be quoted at an hourly rate that is determined based on the complexity of the environment. Long term commitments may be eligible for a negotiated rate.)