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Roberdan Montly Update on Portals - May 2005

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Available: SharePoint® Portal Server 2003 Document: Deploying on an Extranet by Using ISA Server 2000 and ISA Server 2004

This document explains how to deploy SharePoint Portal Server 2003 across an extranet. The white paper discusses how to configure a SharePoint Portal Server deployment so that users outside an external corporate firewall/proxy server can access information on a portal site that is inside an external corporate firewall/proxy server. It specifically discusses using Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 and ISA Server 2004 in what is generally considered to be a reverse proxy configuration.
For more information, please go to: https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=4C5BF9DD-3EFB-451D-B213-98ED039190BF&displaylang=en

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Available: Deploying SharePoint Portal Server 2003 on an Extranet White paper

This white paper provides the procedures to follow if you want to deploy Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Portal Server 2003 across an extranet. In this paper, you will learn how to configure a SharePoint Portal Server deployment so that users outside an external corporate firewall/proxy server can access information on a portal site that is inside an external corporate firewall/proxy server.

There are many different ways to do this and many different types of firewalls and proxy servers available. Proxy servers are generally categorized as forward proxy or reverse proxy servers. This paper specifically discusses using Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000 and ISA Server 2004 in what is generally considered to be a reverse proxy configuration.

For more information, please go to: https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011912721033.aspx

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Available: Add a Recycle Bin to Windows® SharePoint® Services for Easy Document Recovery

In this article, we'll take advantage of the extensibility of WSS and both its server-side and client-side object models to build a restore feature that works like the Recycle Bin in Windows Explorer. We'll examine WSS document library server-side events and will develop a .NET event handler class for asynchronous server-side processing of those events. In the end, you'll have a working recycle bin for document libraries. Additionally, the lessons learned will help you write your own custom workflow applications based on the WSS document library event model.

For more information, please go to: https://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/05/02/RecycleBinforWSS/default.aspx

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Medium Business Solution for Collaboration Services available

This solution provides guidance and recommendations on planning, deploying, and managing collaboration services in the medium IT environment. It provides information on designing and implementing services that offer intranet and extranet capabilities.

For more information, please go to: https://www.microsoft.com/technet/itsolutions/smbiz/mits/cs/mit_cs.mspx

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Get the latest Microsoft Content Management Server Help

Use this updated searchable, indexed help to find the information you need to deploy and manage Microsoft® Content Management Server.

For more information, please go to: https://www.microsoft.com/cmserver/default.aspx?url=/cmserver/techinfo/productdoc/default.htm

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Available: Introducing Windows SharePoint Services

Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services helps users work together. SharePoint sites provide a central repository for documents, information, and ideas, and allow users to work interactively. Here is an Administrator’s guide to Windows SharePoint Services: https://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/wss/2/all/adminguide/en-us/stsa02.mspx

South Carolina Deploys Paperless Procurement System Using Captaris Workflow, SharePoint, and InfoPath

SCDOT reports impressive results from Captaris Workflow integrated with SharePoint Portal Server, InfoPath and their mainframe system. By replacing paper-based processes with automatic routing of electronic documents, the delivery of goods and services improved by as much as two weeks. Also, monthly audit times were improved from 18 man-weeks to less than 9 man-hours! This solution was delivered by Captaris partner Metalogix, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.

For more information, please go to: https://www.captaris.com/news_and_events/press_releases/04_18_2005.html

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Microsoft SharePoint Manages Internet Web Site Content at Danish College

EUCNord, the largest business and technical college in northern Denmark, made significant investments in a modern, flexible communication and collaboration platform for 3,000 full-time students and a staff of over 400 lecturers and support personnel. Microsoft Office, SharePoint Portal Server and Windows SharePoint Services were selected as the backbone for the new intranet portal. Hyper.Net was selected to publish the large body of Office-authored content to forward-facing Web sites.

Info: https://www.coextant.com/topic.aspx?DOC_UNID=1985DF552D224e8400256ff6002a8941

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BrightWork have released five new work / project management solutions on SharePoint.

Issue Management

An out of the box solution to manage issues across and between organizations with SharePoint.
https://www.brightwork.com/solutions/issue_management.htm

Business Project Management

An out of the box solution to manage business projects with SharePoint
https://www.brightwork.com/solutions/business_project_management.htm

IT Project Management

Manage IT projects with SharePoint and MSF (Microsoft Solutions Framework v3)

https://www.brightwork.com/solutions/it_project_management.htm

Agile Software Development Project Management

Manage agile software development projects with SharePoint and MSF v4 Agile for Iterative Software Development (Microsoft Solutions Framework)

https://www.brightwork.com/solutions/agile_software_development.htm

Work & Project Management Tools
Tools to build work and project management solutions with SharePoint

https://www.brightwork.com/solutions/work_project_management_tools.htm

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New Version of Captaris Workflow Delivers Innovative Simulation Capabilities: Captaris Workflow 5.1

This important release provides organizations with powerful workflow and business process management (BPM) tools needed to automate repeatable, document-centric business processes. Captaris Workflow 5.1, powered by Teamplate, adds a new Workflow Simulation module, a new Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) Data Cube, expanded data capture capabilities, new SMS notifications and more.

For more information, please go to: https://www.captaris.com/news_and_events/press_releases/04_04_2005.html

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Hyper.Net 4.7 Released

The latest release of Coextant's flagship product Hyper.Net, made available on March 31, 2005, makes Hyper.Net applicable for enterprise solutions that span the globe. New functions embrace the full XML capabilities provided in Microsoft Office 2003 and provide support for publishing multi-lingual Office content in all languages, including those with double-byte character sets such as Japanese and Chinese.

Info: https://www.coextant.com/topic.aspx?DOC_UNID=F013C7BC1836436b00256fcf00430532

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Hyper.Net Web Parts for SharePoint Released

Coextant has released new web parts that select and display Hyper.Net-published content within SharePoint solutions. The new drag-and-drop components, similar to those already existing for Microsoft .NET, make it fast and easy to use the SharePoint paradigm to develop content-intensive solutions for employee Intranets - such as Policy & Procedure, Quality Management and office-driven Knowledge/Information Libraries. Also Extranets and Web Sites can be created with the Web parts.

Info: https://www.coextant.com/topic.aspx?DOC_UNID=E64C6A074B96499600256fea00271cab

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SusQtech Launches SharePoint City

Susquehanna Technologies announced today the launch of its latest service, SharePoint City, a hosted application that provides a wide range of tools for organizations. SharePoint City provides individuals, teams, project groups, and organizations access to Microsoft SharePoint Technologies for a low monthly rate.

The service, located at www.sharepointcity.com, is targeted to individuals and groups of all sizes who want to utilize SharePoint tools but do not have the time or resources required to implement the necessary hardware and software. SharePoint City is “on demand”, allowing subscribers to sign up and gain immediate access to SharePoint technologies.

Target customers include be organizations with limited IT infrastructure or larger ones who wish to test out the suitability of SharePoint before embarking on a major implementation. SharePoint City offers new users a 30-day trial period which allows them to create a site and provide access to up to 5 users within minutes. Paid subscription prices begin at $49.95 per month for 25 users and 50 MB of storage space. Discounts are offered for prepayment. Additional users and storage space can be added a la carte or by upgrading to another plan.

SusQtech expects the site to be popular with associations, non-profits, corporate departments and teams, as well as those in the education field who need a fast and easy way to share information and collaborate. “We are really enthusiastic about this offering,” said Mike Steadman, SusQtech VP of Solutions. “SharePoint is extremely popular, and SharePoint City provides instant access to users, groups, and organizations who want to immediately take advantage of this technology”, Mr. Steadman stated. The service is ideal for those who need an Intranet, Extranet, Document Management Library, or Project Management tool to improve their communication and productivity. SharePoint City is available for free trial or subscription at www.sharepointcity.com

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AchieveForms for SharePoint

Business Web Software has released an integration between AchieveForms and SharePoint. With the introduction of AchieveForms for SharePoint, users will be able to easily create advanced, intelligent web-based electronic forms and publish them in the SharePoint environment.

AchieveForms from Business Web Software is the most feature-rich yet user-friendly electronic forms package available today. It enables organizations to quickly publish intelligent, web-based forms that integrate with existing back-end systems. For more information, please go to:

https://www.businesswebsoftware.com/AO/anon/default.aspx/AO2.1/View/?Doc=3216

Telecommunications Provider Revolutionizes Web Site Management and Reduces IT Costs

Swisscom , Switzerland 's leading telecommunications operator uses a comprehensive Web site to share corporate information with customers and partners. Historically, content was managed using a UNIX-based system, but this became increasingly inefficient. All site updates required intervention from technology professionals and Swisscom suffered frequent crashes, making it difficult to publish quarterly figures in accordance with the Stock Exchange Act. To address these issues, the company deployed Microsoft Content Management Server 2002. Now, content owners can upload and update the site themselves, reducing IT management costs and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. IT professionals from Swisscom IT Services also manage distributed applications and hardware centrally, eliminating costly site visits. Overall, IT costs have been reduced by 10 percent.

For more information, please go to: https://www.microsoft.com/resources/casestudies/CaseStudy.asp?CaseStudyID=16548

Spanish Bank Launches E-Banking Using Integrated Technology Solution

In mid-2000, the Banco Popular Group, a leading financial services enterprise in Spain, established its Internet subsidiary, Bancopopular-e.com. Specializing in credits, mortgages, and means of payment, the project was an immediate success. However, the additional workload demanded the automation of many manual processes. The company initiated a pioneering intranet project based on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, aimed at improving its internal processes and bolstering staff efficiency. The intranet has realized a host of benefits, helping Bancopopular-e.com's commercial staff increase efficiencies and, as a consequence of improved service levels, boost customer loyalty. The group has also benefited from faster access to information, greater efficiency through the use of a sales scheduler, and greater security of information.

For more information, please go to: https://www.microsoft.com/resources/casestudies/CaseStudy.asp?CaseStudyID=16528

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Romanian Chemicals Plant Chooses Microsoft Over Open Source and Expects Total ROI in Two Years

Oltchim, one of the biggest manufacturers of chemicals in Romania and southeastern Europe, wanted to upgrade its operating system and desktop tools to save money, increase productivity, and better manage its 500 desktop computer estate. Over many years, Oltchim had invested in disparate systems, including open source, and also lacked centralized management of its IT. The company chose Microsoft Windows Server 2003, part of Microsoft Windows Server System integrated server software, and Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 instead of OpenOffice, and implemented the upgrade with Microsoft partner Crescendo. Oltchim expects to see a complete return on investment in less than two years, thanks to the low total cost of ownership of the Microsoft solution. IT administration time will be cut by half by using remote management to upgrade software on users' computers and answer helpdesk calls. Centralized IT management will result in a more secure network that is better able to support a business competing in the global marketplace.

For more information, please go to: https://www.microsoft.com/resources/casestudies/CaseStudy.asp?CaseStudyID=16647

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Portal Solution Brings the Whole Community Together to Raise Educational Standards

Working as part of the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) information and communication technology (ICT) Test Bed project, Shireland Language College, based in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, wanted to deploy a managed learning environment to support distance learning, personalized learning, and inclusion across a network of local schools. It decided that the Microsoft Learning Gateway offered the best fit for its needs. This portal solution is based around Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server and Microsoft Class Server version 3.0. The Learning Gateway was deployed in 2004 by a partnership formed between Shireland, independent consultants, Microsoft, and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Teksys. For the 10 participating schools and colleges in Sandwell, each pupil, teacher, and parent has a personalized space within the portal. Class Server allows teachers to distribute differentiated tasks to pupils, according to needs and abilities. Teachers can also collaborate to improve best practices across schools, and excluded students can use the Internet-based solution to keep up with their schoolwork.

For more information, please go to: https://www.microsoft.com/resources/casestudies/CaseStudy.asp?CaseStudyID=16501

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Unified Administration Portal Improves Business Control and Service Quality

Orange Israel has implemented a single interface that presents data from a variety of core technology systems through a single Web portal. Users no longer have to access multiple interfaces to manage disparate information technology systems. Instead, they now have a comprehensive view of activity across the operation, presented to them as graphical displays and reports—all of which is easily accessible from a single point. The solution was created using Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003, SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services, and Visual Studio .NET 2003, as well as Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003. Following implementation, Orange Israel has achieved a 75 per cent reduction in application development times, business managers have improved control, and the company's customers are benefiting from improved quality of service.

For more information, please go to: https://www.microsoft.com/resources/casestudies/CaseStudy.asp?CaseStudyID=16536

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AchieveForms and MCMS in North East Lincolnshire

When Business Web Software introduced an integration between AchieveForms and Microsoft Content Management Server, it became possible for North East Lincolnshire to implement the sort of solution they were looking for. Integration took place in late November 2004.

The integration is based on a custom control that is included in an MCMS template and lets MCMS editors create electronic forms in the production environment they are accustomed to. A forms page is created either by selecting the form to include on the page from a drop-down list of existing forms, or by building the form on the new page using the AchieveForms editor. The approval and publishing of the forms page is managed by MCMS.

For more information, please go to: https://www.businesswebsoftware.com/AO/anon/default.aspx/AO2.1/View/?Site=775

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Software Consultancy Develops Mobile Solution that Achieves Return on Investment in One Week

Many of Anglia Business Solutions's employees spend much of their time on the road visiting customers—selling and consulting on the IT solutions that Anglia develops. Traditionally, these workers relied heavily on paper-based processes for capturing data for their timesheets and billing information. They also made lengthy telephone calls to gather customer information and directions. In 2004, the organization developed the Anglia Mobile Portal, which connects these users to the company's Microsoft Business Solutions–Navision 4.0 system by means of their Microsoft Windows Mobile-based handheld devices. They now have customer information at their fingertips, including maps displaying directions, as well as an easy-to-use interface for capturing timesheet information, mileage, and expenses. As a result, the company has freed up well over 100 hours a week that used to be spent dealing with paper-based processes.

For more information, please go to: https://www.microsoft.com/resources/casestudies/CaseStudy.asp?CaseStudyID=16603

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June 15, 2005: Interlink and Softchoice Webinar: Best Practices for Delivering Powerful SharePoint Solutions to the Business (Product focus: Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server)

SharePoint has been touted as the new ‘killer app’ that will allow knowledge workers to increase productivity and make better and more informed decisions. However, many organizations have struggled with its use and become discouraged when the technology is misapplied, ignored, or circumvented. The reality is that SharePoint is a platform – not a solution – and to transform it into a truly valuable collaborative and information based solution involves an overarching interrelation of systems and people across function, lines of business, and external partnerships. Walking us through an example of an organization using SharePoint for knowledge management and business process automation, Interlink’s Josh Swihart will show you how you can create a flexible foundation for your business using SharePoint. He will share proven best practices for designing and deploying SharePoint solutions that address real corporate needs and discuss how, when done correctly, you can build advocates within the business to fuel even more creative uses of the technology to drive measurable efficiencies.

For more information, please go to: https://www.ilg.com/ILG/News+and+Events/EventArchives/

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Integrating Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies with Microsoft Content Management Server 2002

Fifth of a five-part series on developing with Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 (SPS) and Windows SharePoint Services (WSS). This web cast will provide a technology preview on forthcoming integration code that integrates Microsoft Content Management Server 2002 with both Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and Windows SharePoint Services for Windows Server 2003. Design, development and deployment implications will be covered in detail.

For more information, please go to: https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032268548&Culture=en-US

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Microsoft Office Partner Solution Directory

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