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SharePoint Discussions

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Topics and discussions regarding the design, planning and usage of SharePoint in NZ organisations
  
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Posted: 11/03/2010 8:35 p.m.
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Nicholas Hadlee
If implemented as a point solution (to meet a single/specialised requirement) then SharePoints cost vs. benefit may not stack up.
 
The real value of SharePoint is as a platform:
  • Multiple business requirements that can be met by the different capabilities of SharePoint
  • Microsoft centric organisations that already have investment in MS technologies are more likely to get better cost/benefit from SharePoint
Posted: 11/03/2010 8:42 p.m.
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Nicholas Hadlee
When following recomended best practice many organisations will implement multiple SharePoitn farms DEV/UAT/PRODUCTION.
 
Note: Under some licensing agreements you are able to deploy DEV/UAT environments without the full cost of PROD licensing. Check with your Microsoft Partner...
Edited: 11/03/2010 8:44 p.m.
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Nicholas Hadlee
Panel Question: SharePoint Cost vs Benefit
SharePoint can require a number of specialists, hardware costs, software licensing and other resources to properly implement. How can you ensure you get benefit and value from SharePoint?