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SharePoint 2010: What's all the hype about?
A new version of SharePoint is coming out in mid-2010, and you're probably wondering what all the hype is about...what's the big deal? SharePoint is the fastest growing server product ever in Microsoft’s history, and if you haven't seen or heard of its capabilities then you need to. For those of you who have been on the fence on whether to deploy it on your intranet, extranet, or on the Internet or are maybe contemplating upgrading, then read Microsoft's reasons to upgrade listed below.
Site Authoring Made Simple
The Office Ribbon User Interface, now part of SharePoint 2010, provides users with a familiar and rich user experience that maximizes productivity and minimizes training. Read more...
Be Productive Regardless of Location
Rich and seamless integration between SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010 drives more effective and in-context collaboration while keeping the user within a consistent and familiar Ribbon UI. Read more...
Quickly Access People and Expertise
Search results are refined by Social Tagging, metadata and taxonomies – reducing complexity and rapidly identifying the most relevant content with an improved relevancy algorithm. Read more...
Proactively Manage Your Platform
New administrative tools for monitoring server health and script automation, along with improved reporting and usage capability lower management cost. Read more...
Enable Data-Driven Decision-Making
Excel Web Application allows users to create, view and modify content via the Web browser – increasing flexibility, broadening reach, and making information sharing more efficient. Read more...
Make Use of LOB Systems and Data
The new Business Connectivity Services enable rapid integration and updating of data from external sources, such as: CRM systems, ERP systems, etc. – providing enterprise utilization and integration. Read more...
Address Specific Business Requirements
Enhancements in InfoPath Forms technology and Workflow design & deployment make it easier for end users, power users and designers to compose customized solutions using the out-of-box SharePoint capabilities. Read more...
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