Item: MS SharePoint / SQL
Rating: 7
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

It's been a really useful tool and allows multiple users to view and edit content. Saves time and reduces emails. The moving of documents can be a bit clunky (having to identify the new folder every time if moving several documents0 but in general is has proved more user friendly than other document storage methods

Pros and Cons

Good for multiple use editing
easy to copy links
Easy to create new conten

Easier method to move multiple documents
Editing icons can disappear if working in the app

Return on Investment

Great for dispersed teams
good version control

Alternatives Considered

HPE 3PAR StoreServ Storage

The user interface and search elements are much better than our outgoing data storage method.

Key Insights

Do you think MS SharePoint / SQL delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with MS SharePoint / SQL's feature set?

Yes

Did MS SharePoint / SQL live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of MS SharePoint / SQL go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy MS SharePoint / SQL again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, Adobe PhotoShop, ArcGIS

Usability

It's made life much easier for a dispersed team to vies, discuss and edit team documents. It's easy to share links with those outside the core team, easy to add content. Moving documents could be easier but I'm sure that will improve in time.

Support Rating

the support that I have access to is internal and not provided by MS

Likelihood to Recommend

good for sharing information while on webinars and editing documents. Not as good for confidential documents

Makes life easier

Overall Satisfaction with MS SharePoint / SQL