What is Sharepoint®? The Answer to Your Disorganization Problem

By: Marco
February 19, 2014

what_is_sharepointSharePoint® empowers businesses to improve collaboration in the blink of an eye. With SharePoint®, information from databases can be linked to a central information repository for easy, instant access. Key performance indicators can be viewed by staff, at a glance. All your valuable business knowledge and resources can be placed into a searchable store house of information. Essentially, SharePoint® provides a searchable, accessible and secure information management environment.

Easily Manage Documents with SharePoint®

Document libraries can be easily created with SharePoint®. You can upload Word Documents, PDF files, PowerPoint Presentations and more. You can also share business plans, drawings, photos, etc.  Additionally, you’ll be able to use Microsoft Access or Excel to edit and view data stored in lists within your team site. Office Outlook calendars and contacts are also easily synchronized.

Simple Set-Up for Internal Websites

If you’re looking for a cost-effective method for facilitating team communication via a professional-looking internal website, SharePoint® can make this a reality. You’ll have it up and running in no time. SharePoint® is equipped with a variety of out-of the box features that will make this endeavor much easier than trying to implement multiple solutions.

With SharePoint®, all you do is select a site from the template gallery, and customize your site however you’d like. You’ll be able to modify pages, add pictures, tables and more without having to perform any programming tasks. SharePoint® enables separate sub sites to be created for additional projects. SharePoint® is ideal to use for knowledge-intensive multi-user environments.

When your needs move beyond the basics of Sharepoint®, working with an experienced provider can simplify adding more advanced features, such as workflows that automate common processes.

Project Management Made Easy

SharePoint® makes project management simple and efficient. Sales, marketing or accounting teams will discover that SharePoint® rapidly facilitates multi-user tasks. Sites can be synchronized with MS Project Pro or integrated with Project Server.

Having access to up-to-date information on projects makes sharing, controlling and reusing information simple. You’ll be better equipped to make the best business decisions.

SharePoint® Simplifies Business Searches

It’s easy to keep documents organized with SharePoint®. No more valuable time is wasted when information is accessible on any authorized computer. Of course, SharePoint® capabilities go well beyond searching for documents. Your staff will also be able to search for announcements, users, conversations and much more.

Intranet, Extranet and Internet Accessibility

With SharePoint®, you’ll have the ability to effectively create and manage your intranet (internal company) website. Important internal information and announcements will be easily available to those with access to your intranet. Human resources policies, mission statements, internal documents and more are easily stored and accessed in the office, or around the world, with this simple-to-use application.

SharePoint® also allows for the creation of an extranet that enables external users, such as employees, partners and customers, to access and share information, as needed. All communications are secure and easily monitored. For example, extranets can give certain users access to your store of troubleshooting articles, product tutorials, support tools and service packs.

Client communications are also enhanced with SharePoint®’s content management system. With SharePoint®, you can offer customers, partners, investors and potential employees access to certain documentation, such as news articles, testimonials/reviews, product catalogs and company press releases. This platform is an easy-access, searchable site that allows you to secure, monitor and restrict any access to your company information or documentation.

 

SharePoint® allows for improved team productivity, information integrity and better accessibility. Your users will be able to stay up to speed, and be able to make better business decisions when all the information you need is easily accessible wherever and whenever you need it. SharePoint® solutions can easily be adapted to your business needs. The only challenge may be determining the right combination of solutions that will most effectively enhance your business operations – this is where a service provider comes in handy. To get started, request a consultation with a Document Management specialist.

Talk to a Document Management specialist Contact a Marco Rep

Topics: Business IT Services