I was recently asked to compare Microsoft Search (FAST / SharePoint Search) to Google’s Search Appliance Version 6.8. Both companies have solid search technology, but they are approaching the market very differently. This is reflected in their products making each better suited for specific types of search deployments.
Getting the best out of a SharePoint deployment requires meticulous planning, as well as a series of milestones and guidelines against which the success of the SharePoint project can be measured. Sadalit Van Buren’s SharePoint Maturity Model version 2.0 ( https://www.nothingbutsharepoint.com/sites/eusp/Pages/The-SharePoint-Maturity-Model,-Version-2-0.aspx )is a good place to look for some answers.
As organizations worldwide continue to look for ways to stay ahead of a hyper-competitive business landscape, cloud computing is quickly coming to the fore as the de facto way companies quickly adjust to ever-changing requirements.
Microsoft® SharePoint® has enabled organizations around the world to address the challenges of automating their business processes. Through SharePoint, these organizations have achieved more streamlined processes, reduced organizational costs, and improved collaboration and efficiency.
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