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• Getting the most out of business collaboration software: Rules to live by

  Companies that have made the leap and use collaboration software offer up some rules to live by in creating effective communities.  Continue Reading

• Preventing performance drains with SharePoint site collections

  Harmonizing SharePoint site collections and business processes can boost site performance.  Continue Reading

• Dear Microsoft: Step up mobile SharePoint development

  Microsoft has been dragged kicking and screaming into the mobile era, but it needs to step up mobile SharePoint development.  Continue Reading

• When cloud-based ECM doesn't cut it

  Cloud-based ECM might be in the headlines, but concerns and fears still abound in many companies and industries.  Continue Reading

• Building a SharePoint 2013 search-based application

  In building a SharePoint 2013 search-based application, you can create powerful search functionality that incorporates internal and external data.  Continue Reading

• Why search-based applications are changing information access

  Search-based applications are changing our access to information and the nature of business decision making.  Continue Reading

• Six not-so-silent killers of SharePoint BI projects

  While SharePoint is a powerful platform for business analytics, several not-so-silent killers of SharePoint BI projects can take down your initiative.  Continue Reading

• Creating public-facing websites in SharePoint Online

  SharePoint now enables users to build lower-cost public-facing websites with SharePoint Online. Can this capability drive adoption of Office 365?  Continue Reading

• Social, collaboration platforms hit ECM market like a ton of bricks

  Traditional enterprise content management systems have been hit like a ton of bricks by trends such as social media and collaboration software.  Continue Reading

• Why the cloud is a smokescreen for third-party data security risks

  While companies are fixated on the security risks of data in the cloud, recent data breaches indicate that business partners present equal risk.  Continue Reading

• Ten social media KPIs: Demystifying social media monitoring tools

  As enterprises delve into social media monitoring, they need to know how to choose the right social media KPIs -- and what the numbers mean.  Continue Reading

• The benefits of cloud storage for ECM: Is it a no-brainer?

  There's a lot going on in enterprise content management and a lot going on in the cloud. But there's not much ECM going on in the cloud. What gives?  Continue Reading

• Five buying considerations for Web content management systems

  If you're buying a Web content management system and want CEM features such as analytics, these five purchasing considerations may guide your search.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2013 improvements: Predictions for R2

  SharePoint 2013 offers solid functionality, but some features need improvement. Here's a SharePoint 2013 R2 wish list.  Continue Reading

• Five ECM trends to watch

  From mergers and acquisitions to feature maturity to cloud computing, here are the enterprise content management trends to watch in 2014.  Continue Reading

• Are SharePoint 2013 mobile features up to snuff?

  SharePoint 2013 mobile features have made strides, but the lack of responsive design capability and other factors are still shortcomings.  Continue Reading

• Records management software wish list: The 10 must-have features

  Well-designed records management software has key features. An expert outlines the 10 must-have capabilities that should be on your 2014 wish list.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint Business Connectivity Services: Connecting the dots

  SharePoint Business Connectivity Services integrates back-end data sources, even non-Microsoft ones.  Continue Reading

• Yammer vs. Jive: You can't always get what you want

  SharePoint includes the Yammer social media platform. But how does it compare with Jive? The Yammer-vs.-Jive debate rages on.  Continue Reading

• Blurred lines: Online file-sharing services vs. ECM software

  Online file-sharing services are encroaching on the ECM software market. So let's get this straight: What's the difference between the two?  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2013 features: New Year's resolutions

  SharePoint 2013 features like BI and social computing can provide competitive advantage. Our expert resolves to exploit them in 2014.  Continue Reading

• Making sense of SharePoint licensing models

  An expert outlines the differences between three SharePoint licensing models: SharePoint on-premises, SharePoint online and hosted SharePoint.  Continue Reading

• Using SharePoint e-discovery for enterprise content management

  SharePoint e-discovery functionality in SharePoint 2013 enables the platform to provide more fine-grained enterprise content management capabilities.  Continue Reading

• Easing SharePoint development with Quick Apps for SharePoint

  With Quick Apps for SharePoint, you can free up SharePoint development resources and avoid costly custom coding.  Continue Reading

• The growing overlap of information governance and compliance

  The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act highlights the growing convergence of data management, information governance and compliance.  Continue Reading

• Weighing cloud-based ECM technologies: SharePoint Online vs. Box

  As you consider a cloud-based enterprise content management system, the devil is in the details in comparing capabilities among ECM technologies.  Continue Reading

• Boosting performance with SharePoint RBS

  Historically, SharePoint put a strain on SQL Server with its heavy storage requirements. But in SharePoint 2013, RBS minimizes that storage burden.  Continue Reading

• The perils and promise of ECM in the cloud: Five considerations

  Cloud-based enterprise content management software can alleviate pressure on IT infrastructure. But match needs with ECM provider capabilities.  Continue Reading

• How to configure SharePoint for mobile devices

  As more organizations support bring-your-own-device initiatives, end users increasingly expect access to SharePoint resources from mobile devices.  Continue Reading

• How SharePoint libraries free user dependence on IT

  Centralizing content in SharePoint libraries and using good practices for tagging with metadata can help free users from dependence on IT.  Continue Reading

• Why information governance drives good records management

  Trends including mobility, cloud and consumerization have redefined records management and brought information governance to the fore.  Continue Reading

• Centralized records management key to governance

  Good information governance involves centralized records management, which merges siloed records and documents into a single digital repository.  Continue Reading

• Information governance tips for 'paralyzed' records managers

  Records managers now confront a growing -- and daunting -- volume of information. Get tips for navigating the storm.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2013 team sites shed their silos

  Team site functionality in SharePoint 2013 breaks down enterprise departmental boundaries and enhances team collaboration.  Continue Reading

• How SharePoint 2013 analytics enables real-time decision making

  SharePoint 2013 analytics has vastly eased the task of crunching the numbers -- for big data and garden-variety business analytics.  Continue Reading

• Modern records management: 'It's not the format, stupid'

  Modern records management has to incorporate a range of data types, including the unstructured data that resides in email and social media.  Continue Reading

• Why SharePoint 2013? Making the business case for SharePoint

  Making the business case for SharePoint 2013 should highlight the efficiencies to gain but also the hurdles and costs of a SharePoint migration.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2013 migration case studies

  A SharePoint 2013 migration can make sense for cost or data consolidation reasons. These case studies highlight reasons for you to make the move.  Continue Reading

• Misconceptions hinder real records management strategy

  Records and content management have been falsely treated as separate disciplines. A cohesive records management strategy requires joining the two.  Continue Reading

• Mobile Web design best practices: Going responsive

  According to experts, responsive Web design will set the standard for the industry. If responsive is 'inevitable,' consider these best practices.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint big data analytics becomes a reality?

  Historically, SharePoint big data analytics was on the wish list. Today's SharePoint makes it a reality.  Continue Reading

• Combating SharePoint sprawl

  SharePoint sprawl is a key reason why deployments go south. Combating sprawl and poor storage practices requires educating users.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2013's tight social media integration

  Unlike previous iterations of SharePoint, tight social media integration makes SharePoint 2013 an enterprise social network in its own right.  Continue Reading

• Web content migration: Developing a content strategy

  As you embark on a Web content migration, your first order of business is developing a rock-solid information strategy.  Continue Reading

• Is mobile SharePoint ready for prime time?

  Despite a lackluster track record for mobile SharePoint, is SharePoint 2013 now ready for mobile prime time?  Continue Reading

• SharePoint eDiscovery Center best practices

  SharePoint's eDiscovery Center can reduce the cost and complexity of performing e-discovery. But arm yourself with best practices to avoid costly mistakes.  Continue Reading

• Migrating to SharePoint on-premises vs. SharePoint online

  Should you migrate to SharePoint on-premises vs. SharePoint online? The right answer involves factors specific to your company, cost and more.  Continue Reading

• PowerShell cmdlets ease SharePoint 2013 backup

  PowerShell cmdlets ease some of the pain points of SharePoint 2013 backup. Here are some tips on using PowerShell for SharePoint disaster recovery.  Continue Reading

• ECM systems in the cloud: Ensuring a soft landing

  Deploying enterprise content management systems in the cloud isn't rocket science, but success requires a practical approach.  Continue Reading

• What's new in SharePoint 2013: Homing in on lesser-known features

  If you're scouting for what's new in SharePoint 2013, here's a roundup of some lesser-known but compelling new features.  Continue Reading

• Get 'em ready: Tips for planning a SharePoint 2013 training program

  SharePoint is a complex application. But training business users for an upgrade to SharePoint 2013 doesn't have to be a daunting task for IT teams.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint 2013 release puts upgrade issues back in the spotlight

  With the arrival of SharePoint 2013, IT managers and SharePoint admins have new upgrade considerations to weigh as they evaluate possible deployments.  Continue Reading

• Web content analytics gained by tagging for metrics as well as meaning

  Content analytics capabilities should be an essential element of measuring how successful websites are. And it starts with effective content tagging.  Continue Reading

• ROI in sight with mobile Web content management system development

  Any organization that counts on its Web presence for business must make sure of its mobile Web content management (WCM) system capability.  Continue Reading

• Four tips to stack the deck for enterprise social media tool adoption

  You can't just roll out enterprise social media tools and expect users to jump on the bandwagon. So follow these four tips to ensure widespread adoption.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint usage reporting and the bottom line

  Are you receiving a positive ROI from your SharePoint implementation? Usage reporting can help you find out by tracking who is using it, how they are using it and why.  Continue Reading

• Quantifying the success of your SharePoint governance policy

  Justify the time and expense of creating a governance document by showing what SharePoint has accomplished in your organization.  Continue Reading

• Using SharePoint for ECM requires careful prep

  How does Microsoft's SharePoint rate as a primary enterprise content management system? It's got the features if you are willing and able to build it carefully.  Continue Reading

• Content management software: Who will leverage semi-structured and unstructured data?

  By acquiring Documentum and FileNet, the two major content management software companies, IBM and EMC are laying claim to a large body of existing users who are managing semi-structured (text, spreadsheets) and unstructured (Web graphics, video, ...  Continue Reading