Tips

Tips

• Widespread SharePoint adoption doesn't eclipse SharePoint cons

  SharePoint has about two-thirds of the document management and collaboration market. So why do users hate it?  Continue Reading

• What to expect in SharePoint 2016

  How will SharePoint 2016 migrate users to hybrid clouds, and what's in store for integration with SQL Server, Power BI and Office 365?  Continue Reading

• DAM spending should stem from digital content needs

  A recent survey indicates widespread dissatisfaction with digital asset management software. Unrealistic expectations are likely a factor.  Continue Reading

• Security controls move to information assets

  Repository-level security is too imprecise to protect sensitive information from accidental leaks and intentional breaches. A composite of controls starting at the content level may be the answer.  Continue Reading

• Content asset protection: How to combat the ‘inside job’

  The Target and Home Depot data breaches highlight the need content asset protection from external threats. But what about threats from an 'inside job'?  Continue Reading

• Mobile back end as a service is behind seamless mobile experiences

  Users expect a seamless, engaging experience on mobile devices. Enter mobile back end as a service -- which users don't see -- for personalizing the interactivity.  Continue Reading

• Information managers: Embrace the information management chaos

  The volume and velocity of data is exploding. Information managers have to accept the reality of the situation to get a handle on it.  Continue Reading

• Consumerization of IT driving change in ECM software

  In the future, managing content will be less about the ECM software you use and more about creating processes and services that enable more efficient work.  Continue Reading

• Is SharePoint in the cloud the right fit for your company?

  SharePoint Online can reduce costs and ease management headaches, but not without a few functionality tradeoffs. Companies should be familiar with shortcomings before making the move into the cloud.  Continue Reading

• The Clinton email brouhaha and information governance

  Hillary Clinton's use of a personal email account raises information governance issues that need to be addressed.  Continue Reading

• Can SharePoint eDiscovery Center meet your company's legal needs?

  SharePoint provides useful native e-discovery capabilities, but they might not be adequate for companies dealing with complex cases and a wide variety of content types.  Continue Reading

• Using social media for business: Terms you should know

  What does 'social business' actually mean? And is 'snackable content' just another marketing buzzword? This glossary clarifies these concepts and other important terms related to social media for business.  Continue Reading

• The five commandments of content governance policies

  Getting your content governance house in order starts with treating your information as an asset -- just as you would your revenue-generating resources.  Continue Reading

• Alternatives to SharePoint abound

  Microsoft's SharePoint may be ubiquitous, but several alternatives to SharePoint have like functionality -- and fewer management headaches.  Continue Reading

• Forrester's Wave on WCM software spotlights APIs, partner ecosystem

  This year's Forrester Wave for Web content management systems is out. The report spotlights the importance of open APIs and the partner ecosystem.  Continue Reading