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Enterprise search appliances

• Has Microsoft finally gotten a handle on hybrid search?

  Historically, hybrid search has been an issue with Microsoft technologies. With Office 365 and SharePoint 2016, the technology is approaching a more cohesive user experience.  Continue Reading

• Azure AI brings intelligence to business processes -- or does it?

  Azure AI, via the Cortana Intelligence Suite, can transform cloud-based business processes. But take note of the expertise required to configure some of these services.  Continue Reading

• Steps to make hybrid SharePoint search work

  Since the advent of cloud-based SharePoint, the refrain has been, "Why doesn't search work?" Today, you can configure SharePoint to address that problem.  Continue Reading

• Company intranet reboot delivers knowledge for mobile staff

  Intranet technology has not always enjoyed widespread adoption and use. An accessible, mobile-ready and people-oriented platform is changing that for a Canadian nonprofit.  Continue Reading

• Can enterprise search tools achieve parity with Google?

  Companies want an enterprise search function that performs like Google, but hurdles persist to make that scenario reality. Emerging technologies offer hope of future parity.  Continue Reading

• Enterprise search features offer unique challenges

  Companies want enterprise search to perform like top Web engines, but improvements will need to target the unique needs of business. New technologies could help bridge that gap.  Continue Reading

• Search-based applications need the engine of taxonomy

  Designing functional taxonomies is one of the first steps in making search-based applications more effective. How can organizations map out classification schemes that will help return the most relevant search results?  Continue Reading

• Workarounds for mobile SharePoint

  Let's face it: Mobile SharePoint can be a clunky experience. An expert discusses some workarounds.  Continue Reading

• A case for social computing in the enterprise

  Step outside your comfort zone, and take advantage of SharePoint's blog, wiki and My Site features to unlock your users' potential.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint enterprise search gets boost from governance planning

  SharePoint enterprise search can be improved by forming a solid governance plan and a knowledgeable search governance committee to oversee and implement the plan. Here, learn what the governance plan should address and who should be a member of the ...  Continue Reading