Why SharePoint should be considered
December 18, 2017
Why SharePoint should be considered
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Sharepoint is being used in many ways but the primary ways are
- As a document repository: This is the primary reason for SharePoint. However, it has been slowly replaced by OneDrive
- A way to collect information: Many use it to create forms, surveys, or spreadsheets to collect information
- As a "website": Some departments have developed websites with information.
- To create forms or surveys so it collects information in an effective way including end-user information
- To restrict access to specific content, folders, or files
- As a repository that can quickly allow you to organize, filter, and search content
- A way to have an entire organization in the same system. Using Single Sign-On makes this experience seamless
- Sharing with others outside SharePoint. It is almost impossible to collaborate with others outside the organization
- The tools to create "website" like experience are very outdated or hard to use. It should be easier to create for non-technical users
- There is no seamless integration with other tools like chats or skype for business.
- It feels like a disconnected tool from others. I have seen some improvements over the years but it still feels like it is on its own
- There are not enough tools to create an actual community type of environment
- Due to being integrated heavily with other Microsoft products, it can easily translate into savings and efficiency as a whole
- Alfresco and Box.com
The institution tried a couple other solutions such as Alfresco, Box.com, and even Facebook for business. I believe only Alfresco was the closets to replicate most of the MS Sharepoint functionality. What it comes down to, is the requirements. For example, if you are looking for a community type of site, then something like Facebook for business is the best solution. For our institution, it came down to easy integration with other Microsoft solutions and this was the major reason to use SharePoint.