SharePoint - resolving the information challenges SharePoint 2007 (aka MOSS 2007) has captured the imagination of information managers, IT managers and end users alike. Trade seminars are claiming 'out of the box' success, a panacea for all information ills. All manner of unstructured electronic information can supposedly be managed seamlessly and securely at low cost. But the discussions lists are much more cautious. Can this tool really replace a heavyweight EDRMS? If it so good, why is there a range of 'industrial strength' back ends emerging from third parties to provide 'missing' functionality? So what are the real success stories? And what functionality is missing? Is MOSS 2007 really the information management panacea we have been waiting for? To help you find the truth, TFPL organised a SharePoint Summit which ran on 1 April 2008. At the event, a cast of experts presented pragmatic case studies from across the private and public sectors. Their stories were compelling with lessons we all need to hear. TFPL are planning further SharePoint events for later in 2008 - keep an eye on this page for details. A glance at the programme below will give you a flavour of the issues covered at the 1 April event. Programme 08.30 Registration & coffee 09.15 Welcome from the Chair, Adrian Dale, TFPL Associate 09.30 SharePoint – Market share or point in time? Who is using SharePoint and why? Jeremy considers the history of SharePoint, its reputation and current rate of adoption and growth. He will present an analysis of Microsoft’s Office and SharePoint Server (MOSS) strategy and the effect that Google is having. He will then outline the information platform of the future and the opportunities for information management professionals. Jeremy Bentley, CEO, Smartlogic 10.15 SharePoint as an e-records tool In late 2005 Defra decided not to roll out its EDRM solution. Instead, it re-evaluated its requirements and explored alternative ways to deliver e-Records rather than the traditional EDRM route. Defra has utilised the new records management functionality of MOSS 2007 to harvest records created in SharePoint Team Sites into structured records stores. This session will explain Defra’s journey to delivering eRecords capability and its approach to utilising MOSS 2007 functionality to deliver eRM benefits. Roger Smethurst, Head of Information and Records Management, Defra 10.45 Coffee 11.15 Creating a knowledge sharing culture with Web 2.0 The Learning and Skills Council has developed a knowledge and collaboration strategy to support successful business delivery. The strategy is supported by a user centric information architecture that was designed by e-communications, information and records specialists. The solution has provided a strategic collaboration and communication platform using MOSS 2007, which is at the heart of delivering a corporate web 2.0 environment that supports creativity and manages risk. John Quinn, Chief Knowledge Officer, Department for Children, Schools and Families Alexis Castillo-Soto, Head of E-Communications, Learning and Skills Council 11.45 SharePoint in a County Council Having decided to introduce SharePoint 2007 for strategic reasons, a practical implementation saw Northamptonshire County Council design, build and deploy a mail processing service utilising SharePoint, Kofax and Smartlogic. This case study will look at the practical ups and downs of a SharePoint build – from the design to the user experience. Liz Scott-Wilson, Information Management Team, Northamptonshire County Council 12.15 Knowledge sharing and collaborative working in a global organisation Working across multiple countries and locations requires an effective approach to knowledge sharing and collaborative working. KPMG LLP is beginning to use SharePoint 2007 to deliver a range of functionality and help enhance working together across the organisation. This session will share some of the features being used to support a more innovative approach to knowledge sharing and collaborating in groups and share lessons learned and plans for the future. Ceri Hughes, Director of Knowledge Management, IT and and Research, KPMG LLP 12.45 Panel session and Q&As 13.00 Lunch 14.00 The heart of change Christian Aid’s use of SharePoint has been widely reported by Microsoft and others as an example of what can be achieved. This presentation will look at how the leading development agency came to choose SharePoint as the intranet, collaboration and file repository tool for its staff. As well as the implementation story, delegates will hear about the difference SharePoint has made to Christian Aid, the quick wins along the way, and the essentials for any organisation wanting to ensure success. Steven Buckley, Head of Information and Internal Communications, Christian Aid 14.45 Migrating data Before content can be migrated to Microsoft SharePoint 2007 organisations need to perform a detailed analysis of unstructured content and implement a content rationalisation programme. Darren will present a case study showcasing how a Fortune 100 company has successfully rationalised and migrated hundreds of terabytes of content into Microsoft SharePoint 2007. Darren Collins, Practice Lead, Information Management UK, Hitachi Consulting 15.30 Tea 16.00 The challenges of information design Drawing together lessons from the day, Adrian will answer the big MOSS 2007 questions - myth or miracle - to control or not to control - EDRMS or MOSS 2007. Adrian Dale, TFPL Associate 16.45 Final round-up 17.00 Networking and drinks Sponsored by Smartlogic. 19.00 Close This event was kindly sponsored by Smartlogic. Smartlogic specialises in delivering findability systems to clients who most need to harness the value contained in their information assets. Smartlogic's clients include some of the world's largest investment banks; some of the UK's most profitable hedge-funds; over 150 government organisations from local authorities to state ministries, as well as Europe's largest on-line directory company and most distributed broadsheet newspaper group. Smartlogic's partners include Microsoft (for MOSS), Google (for Enterprise Search) and IBM (for UIMA). This gives Smartlogic a unique independent outlook on the strengths and weaknesses of these very important companies who are shaping the information management landscape of today and the future. If you would like to know more about future SharePoint events, please contact: Val Skelton, Head of Training & Learning, London email: val.skelton@tfpl.com Save as Outlook contact