• Workflow Service Delivery OptionsUnderstand the workflow provisions around SharePoint, Office365, Windows Azure used to improve business process automation, collaboration and productivity.
  • Principles and Concepts of Information AssuranceRead how Service Delivery (automation, data governance, data processing, support), aligns to Information Assurance (IA) and concerns all content management systems.
  • Service Assurance in Office365Read how Office365 includes Service Assurance providing resources to carry out risk assessments and audits, and includes a wealth of reports covering security, and the relevant legislation.
  • Web Analytics is a RevolutionRead how Web Analytics improves the usability of the SharePoint solution, drives collaboration, boosts ROI (Return On Investment); and thus enhances the overall productivity of SharePoint users
  • Creating a Repeatable Solution Delivery ProcessRead how a usable SharePoint solution needs to take into consideration the service standards applicable like design, development, commonality, consistency, tools and cross platform standards.
  • Service Delivery and AutomationRead how automation of an enterprise solution including Maintainability, Availability, Resiliency and Supportability using multiple technologies requires an adoption of an suite that allows you flexibility.
SharePoint – Building a Project Management solution in six steps

SharePoint – Building a Project Management solution in six steps

I was asked to describe how a small team, who has never seen SharePoint or Project before, could take on a SharePoint look at Project Management tools focused Information Worker level. By doing this, a Project Management solution could be created whereby solving...

GEMySiteLockDown – Automate MySite Lock Status – and Removal

GEMySiteLockDown – Automate MySite Lock Status – and Removal

Was asked today – is there anyway to remove Mysites en-mass in SharePoint 2010? Yes, because I’ve written a free tool available for download that works using the following parameters: -a  Create file for ALL sites within the chosen collection -d  Create file...

Software Development Journal – A Call for Articles

Software Development Journal – A Call for Articles

I'd like to bring to your attention to a great journal called the 'Software Development Practice' of which I am an Editorial Board member. This journals readership is worldwide and run by the Institute of Analysts and Programmers (IAP). Am making a call to for article...

SharePoint 2013 – Discontinued SharePoint 2010 features

SharePoint 2013 – Discontinued SharePoint 2010 features

I've been getting quite a few calls from customers who are in the process of taking SharePoint 2013, who are currently SharePoint 2010 users and quite rightly concerned about what functionality is not available in SharePoint 2013. After a huge amount of hunting for...

Security in Office 365 Whitepaper available

Security in Office 365 Whitepaper available

Last week, I attended a great Microsoft session concerning Compliance and Data Protection across the Office products, focusing on Archiving, Retention / Hold, Discovery and Data Loss Protection concerning compliance in 2013 products. I mentioned that I have clients...

Creating a SharePoint Communication Message Framework

Creating a SharePoint Communication Message Framework

One of the most difficult areas of delivering a SharePoint solution is identifying not just who should be targetted for User Adoption, but, going forward, how to sustain that User Adoption through communication. Reasons include rapid changes in the business culture,...

Microsoft Office Specialist – SharePoint Importance

Microsoft Office Specialist – SharePoint Importance

Sustained User Adoption is vital to ensure people using SharePoint remain productive and proactive. Pro-activity is key, since the reliance on SharePoint support will grow based - success breeds success; on solving user queries, meeting and solving business...