Microsoft SharePoint

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Collaboration & content management platform

About Microsoft SharePoint

SharePoint is a web application platform that offers a set of tools to provide intranet portals, document and file management, collaboration and social networks. As an enterprise information portal, SharePoint allows users to create a centralized, password protected space for document sharing.

Organizations use SharePoint to create websites. It can be used to store, organize, share & access information from almost any device; all that's needed is a web browser. Previously an internal content management product, Microsoft SharePoint now features web content management capabilities for the management of external website content. Designed to enhance user-productivity, SharePoint supports features such as notifications and approvals, plus lists and libraries.

Deep integration with Office allows users to start co-authoring a document on one device and finish co-authoring it on another. Users can then can select from a variety of tools to annotate, highlight, and comment on it. Find any file quickly with powerful search and discovery tools, and then get intelligent insights about it, such as how many people viewed or shared it.

SharePoint powers sharing and collaboration on the intranet. Users can broadcast their message and drive communications or share resources and news with their teams and organization, as well as build sites and portals that engage people, connecting them to expertise, content, actionable insights and collective knowledge. Drive organizational efficiency by sharing applications that streamline processes, and build communities of interest or practice.


Key benefits of Microsoft SharePoint

  • Connect with employees across the enterprise. Use SharePoint to engage with people, share ideas, find answers, discover insights & engage in discussions with experts.

  • Developers and web designers can create new experiences on SharePoint using familiar tools and internet standards.

  • SharePoint provides powerful controls that allow IT departments to manage time, costs and risks.

  • Visualize data using SharePoint's PowerView tool before exploring and combining it with alternately sourced data using PowerPivot.

  • Store, synchronize, access and share your documents across devices with 'OneDrive for Business' which also allows for public/private file sharing.

  • SharePoint's multi-step upgrade process enables organizations to upgrade servers without impacting users.

  • Organize information, people and projects from a single location.

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    Nelisiwe
    Nelisiwe
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    • Industry: Utilities
    • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    Microsoft Sharepoint

    Reviewed on 13/05/2022

    User friendly and easy to use. Has guides and tutorials that assist on how to use the software...

    User friendly and easy to use. Has guides and tutorials that assist on how to use the software
    Makes business collaboration simplified
    Updating documents seamless
    Easy to track changes and manage access

    Pros

    It is user-friendly and easy to deploy. Enable simultaneous access to the documents, and provides real-time updates and collaboration. Simplifies day-to-day business collaborations. Shared documents across different companies. Assist with meetings regulatory requirements, content management streamlined, and have effective decision-making tools. Easy to manage surveys and provides stats as required. Can integrate with other systems.

    Cons

    Integration requires extra development
    Very expensive

    Bisi
    Bisi
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    • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
    • Company size: 11–50 Employees
    • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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    • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

    Hats Off To Sharepoint

    Reviewed on 17/10/2023

    SharePoint is a robust platform, but it still lacks certain features that could enhance its...

    SharePoint is a robust platform, but it still lacks certain features that could enhance its functionality. Additionally, better native support for offline access and mobile device optimization could make it more versatile. Advanced task management and project planning tools are also features that some users find lacking, desiring more seamless integration. Lastly, stronger data analytics and reporting capabilities would be valuable for organizations seeking more in-depth insights from their SharePoint data

    Pros

    SharePoint offers numerous benefits, including streamlined collaboration, centralized document management, enhanced security, and powerful integration with Microsoft 365 applications. Its ability to facilitate team communication, content sharing, and version control makes it an essential tool for boosting productivity and efficiency in organizations.

    Cons

    I would like more intuitive user interfaces and simplified navigation to improve the overall user experience. The absence of intuitive user interfaces and simplified navigation in SharePoint can significantly hinder the user experience. Users may find it challenging to locate and access the features and content they need, leading to frustration and reduced efficiency. The complexity of the platform can result in longer learning curves, requiring more extensive training and support. This lack of user-friendliness can deter adoption and limit the platform's effectiveness in facilitating collaboration and document management.

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    Huddle and ClickUp

    Reasons for Switching to Microsoft SharePoint

    It was a senior Management decision based on demonstrations and budget.
    Edward
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    • Industry: Banking
    • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    Microsoft SharePoint review

    Reviewed on 16/09/2024

    It works very well for our organization and allows departments to manage their own content.

    It works very well for our organization and allows departments to manage their own content.

    Pros

    It integrates well with all Microsoft applications.

    Cons

    Setting up security can be a challenge initially.

    Verified Reviewer
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    • Industry: Education Management
    • Company size: 51–200 Employees
    • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

    The everything tool that is hard to describe

    Reviewed on 13/01/2022

    We began our journey to online collaboration looking for a one-to-one replacement of our onsite...

    We began our journey to online collaboration looking for a one-to-one replacement of our onsite file server. As Office365 has grown and we as well our understanding of the use of tools like distribution groups grew into Office 365 groups and now Teams to support the functions of those groups and underneath each of those was Sharepoint acting as the trunk from which those branches of collaboration have stemmed. Even as we have only basically touched on the capbility for the pages within the sharepoint site to act as a more robust website, we are still only using those as information to direct people the conversation locations and document libraries.

    Pros

    Essentially everything about Office 365 is wrapped around the core of Sharepoint online. As Microsoft began investing in their online offerings they used this existing structure for an intranet to allow groups to collaborate on materials to work across the internet rather than just across the office. This time-tested, monolithic system isn't fast and flashy, but it is capable if you spend the time learning how to achieve your outcomes within its constraints.
    In a time where the consumer-focused ease of use and design first function second products offer a slick entry point to productivity and collaboration, once you start interacting with systems deeper and need access controls, audit trails, backups, and the things that established companies demand in order to operate you quickly begin to have an appreciation for the capability of Sharepoint as a legacy system that has people working on it to make sure it evolves to stand the test of time.

    Cons

    Its feature richness is a benefit and a challenge as it is complex to learn all of the capabilities and how to manage them.

    Nelson
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    • Industry: Financial Services
    • Company size: 2–10 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    SharePoint - the Best Document Management Program

    Reviewed on 26/08/2024

    I've used it all day every day for the past 15 years.

    I've used it all day every day for the past 15 years.

    Pros

    SharePoint does everything I need to maintain and securely store my documents: backups, version control, search and retrieval.

    Cons

    I don't like that I have to page through my document libraries instead of being able to jump forward or backwards. For example, it would be good to jump to the documents by the first letter of the document's name.

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    Microsoft SharePoint FAQs

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    Microsoft SharePoint offers the following pricing plans:

    • Pricing model: Free Version
    • Free Trial: Not Available

    SharePoint Online plan 1: $5.00/user/month SharePoint Online plan 2: $10.00/user/month

    Microsoft SharePoint has the following typical customers:

    Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

    Microsoft SharePoint supports the following languages:

    Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian

    Microsoft SharePoint supports the following devices:

    Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

    Microsoft SharePoint integrates with the following applications:

    Confluence, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Viva Engage, OneDrive, OneSpan Sign

    Microsoft SharePoint offers the following support options:

    Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat

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