Innovo Networks can easily control cost and reduce risk associated with IT through SharePoint; not to mention it allows project teams to effectively access information and collaborate with each other.
The illustration shows some of SharePoint's features
These features are allowing companies of all sizes to better utilize data while cutting costs and never sacrificing on quality. SharePoint is the number one choice of businesses and, not surprisingly, Microsoft's number one best-selling product. Following are six benefits to using Sharepoint, learn why you should begin using SharePoint Server or how to start utilising it more effectively, read our summary regarding SharePoint's six top benefits.
1. Centralised administration
Benefit: Effectively maintain control of the entire platform.
Through the Central Administration (CA) Console, managers can easily access application management features, system settings, monitor SharePoint farms, perform backups and restorations, manage security settings, upgrade SharePoint, change general application settings and use configuration wizards all in a single location.
2. Customisable
Benefit: Provide teams with all of the unique sets of tools they need to get the job done right.
Through SharePoint, you have the option to keep features as they come or your development team has the ability to build custom applications and components with ease. Through this option, your team will always be able to access the specific tools they need to do their jobs effectively. Additionally, administrators can customise the entire SharePoint experience with your organisation's branding.
3. Collaboration
Benefit: Allow team members to easily stay informed and connected throughout the project's lifecycle.
SharePoint 2010 allows you to connect with your colleagues in new and creative ways, this streamlined approach to team based work allows information and knowledge to flow more freely throughout the organisation. Increased collaboration equals better decision making.
4. Site consolidation
Benefit: Incorporate all sites under one platform while also reducing the overall costs associated with each.
Managers can easily utilise the SharePoint 2013 platform to consolidate intranet, extranet and internet sites. This can amass to substantial cost savings for the organisation and it also provides a more efficient method for accessing each of the sites.
In addition to consolidating sites, SharePoint also works seamlessly with many technologies your office already utilises such as MS Office, MS Unified Communications and MS Exchange Server.
5. Security and integrity
Benefit: Provide security at both a broad and single item level.
The SharePoint platform offers organisations the ability to protect the integrity of data from unauthorised use. This includes managing permissions to sites, lists, folders, documents, Web applications and more. Project teams can also rest assured that the integrity of the documents housed on SharePoint's cloud will never be compromised through settings that require users to checkout documents prior to editing, allow users to view all revisions made to a document and return a document to its original state. Additionally, security measures can be implemented at both the document and item-level.
6. Ease of use
Benefit: Build the business tools and solutions you need without the assistance of a developer.
SharePoint has features and tools that allow organisations to respond quickly to business needs by building solutions without having a background in Web development. Whether you need to build or update your Web site or create a specific online tool for your team, SharePoint has the programs available for you to do so. You can easily perform the functions you need to in one application and the cost savings related to that can add up quickly.
Nothing beats SharePoint collaboration
Regardless of industry, all organizations strive for increased productivity and having a tool in place like Microsoft SharePoint can make all of the difference. The collaboration features easily translate to increased productivity and cost savings for any organisation.
If you're interested in learning how to navigate SharePoint like a pro then contact Innovo Networks now for a free consultation and receive free hosting on Azure.
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