Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

Enterprise content management, collaboration and search strategy

• Is Microsoft PowerApps an InfoPath alternative?

  As users search for an InfoPath alternative, the seemingly obvious answer would be Microsoft PowerApps. However, Microsoft never intended for PowerApps to be the InfoPath replacement.  Continue Reading

• Drupal vs. Acquia: What's best for which organizations?

  Which fork in the road should an organization take: open source Drupal, or Drupal with Acquia's service package and strong security and standardization? It's not always obvious.  Continue Reading

• What's the difference between ECM vs. WCM in the cloud era?

  Does the difference between ECM vs. WCM leave you scratching your head? Read on to finally understand what exactly each system does and how it can benefit you.  Continue Reading

• OpenText and Documentum have combined -- what are my ECM alternatives?

  Documentum customers are at a fork in the road after the venerable ECM platform was purchased by rival OpenText. Should your organization stay or go?  Continue Reading

• What is the difference between decoupled CMS and headless CMS?

  There's more than one approach to content management systems. Expert Geoffrey Bock outlines how a decoupled CMS differs from a headless CMS architecture.  Continue Reading

• How do enterprise collaboration platforms differ?

  New enterprise collaboration platforms are popping up, and selecting which one may work best for your organization can be daunting. Here are some ways to choose.  Continue Reading

• How can content producers capitalize on Google micro-moments?

  Here are the three steps content producers and publishers need to take to ensure effective delivery of Google micro-moments.  Continue Reading

• Can OneDrive file sharing displace shadow IT collaboration?

  Microsoft is touting OneDrive for Business as a compliant alternative to consumer file-sharing services, but will that message translate into enterprise and user adoption?  Continue Reading

• How should business processes adapt to the digital workplace?

  Enterprises often deploy software to solve a specific problem, but close cooperation between technology pros and line-of-work staff can lead to greater efficiencies.  Continue Reading

• How does Office 365 business intelligence simplify analysis?

  Office 365 business intelligence tools are designed so the average user can visualize and analyze data from a variety of sources with minimum hassle, according to one expert.  Continue Reading

• How is Office 365 Groups changing team collaboration?

  Office 365 Groups provides a lightweight alternative to traditional SharePoint collaboration, while Sway looks to revamp enterprise presentations, according to an expert.  Continue Reading

• Do the benefits of hybrid SharePoint outweigh the drawbacks?

  Microsoft is adding new features to accommodate hybrid SharePoint users, but challenges remain, and the SharePoint roadmap likely still leads to the cloud, says an expert.  Continue Reading

• How is enterprise social augmenting Office 365 collaboration?

  Microsoft is continuing to refine the role of Yammer and Skype for Business in Office 365, and the two services each have a district niche, according to one expert.  Continue Reading

• How does SharePoint Online fit in the Office 365 roadmap?

  Office 365 has become a testing ground for new SharePoint features that sometimes migrate on-premises. That isn't likely to change any time soon.  Continue Reading

• Will new tools augment SharePoint 2016 e-discovery?

  The newest on-premises version of SharePoint includes updated e-discovery tools for hybrid search and managing unstructured data.  Continue Reading

• How does SharePoint 2016 differ from SharePoint 2013?

  SharePoint 2016 will bring new features on premises, but many upgrades focus on easier integration with cloud-based Office 365 services.  Continue Reading

• Will machine learning revamp enterprise search software?

  Poor enterprise search performance is a common pain point, but advances in machine learning could provide a more effective and intuitive alternative.  Continue Reading

• How does the cloud limit SharePoint search and integration?

  Search is a key function for SharePoint, but capabilities vary for cloud, hybrid and on-premises deployments.  Continue Reading

• What derails enterprise collaboration software initiatives?

  Enterprise collaboration software can boost efficiency, but only if employees embrace the technology. Deployment planning that targets practical issues can help.  Continue Reading

• What new features should we expect from SharePoint 2016?

  Sleek new SharePoint features are available in the cloud through Office 365, but will they be part of the next on-premises version?  Continue Reading

• How will the Office 365 roadmap disrupt file-sharing apps?

  Microsoft is pitching cloud tools as supplements for on-premises SharePoint deployments, which could change the market for file-sharing apps, says an expert.  Continue Reading

• When will SharePoint Online embrace customization?

  Companies often customize SharePoint, but that’s not an option in the cloud. Will Microsoft remove that roadblock for SharePoint Online?  Continue Reading

• Where has the SharePoint roadmap fallen short with users?

  The SharePoint roadmap promises cost savings in the cloud, but companies are finding hidden costs and disappointment along the way.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint on-premises vs. SharePoint Online: What tradeoffs remain?

  An expert explains how SharePoint Online is gradually becoming more of a standalone product and how companies can take advantage of its growing functionality.  Continue Reading

• How are file-sharing apps disrupting the ECM market?

  File-sharing applications like Box and Dropbox are challenging traditional ECM vendors by making their cloud-based offerings more enterprise-friendly.  Continue Reading

• What are the limitations of SharePoint 2013 Foundation features?

  For companies with basic content management needs, SharePoint 2013 Foundation features may be enough. But the lack of complex functionality could become a problem.  Continue Reading

• What causes SharePoint 2013 performance issues?

  SharePoint 2013 performance is a major concern, especially when it comes to SharePoint in the cloud. What steps can companies take to prevent a SharePoint slowdown?  Continue Reading