5280 Solutions - SharePoint Consulting Services

5280 Solutions
SharePoint Consulting
www.5280solutions.com
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Table of Contents
About us (3-5)
SharePoint experience (6-14)
Client list (6)
Project samples (7-8)
Screenshots (9-14)
SharePoint strategy modules and case studies (slides 15-18)
Project methodologies (19-22)
Maintenance and support services (23)
Contact information (24)
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About Us: Company Information
Wholly owned LLC, 1978 – Nelnet (NNI)
Award-winning provider of information technology products with core competencies in Microsoft-based consulting, Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Solutions, Educational Loan Software Solutions, and Business Intelligence
Microsoft Gold Partner, Managed Partner, and Business Solutions Partner
International client base
200+ Technology Professionals
Headquartered in Highlands Ranch (Denver), with offices in Albany, Manhattan, Chicago, and Boise
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About Us: Microsoft Expertise
Specialize in developing, implementing, integrating and maintaining Microsoft solutions for more than a decade
Includes SharePoint Consulting, Microsoft and .NET Technology, Certified Training, Document Management/Imaging, Workflow/Business Process Management, Web Applications Development, and Mainframe Conversion Projects
Microsoft Gold Partner program
Earned 11 competencies and 11 specializations at company level
Certified 5280 software products in SharePoint and.NET, Dynamic Filer and Uconnect
A large majority of our employees are Microsoft Certified Professionals
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About Us: SharePoint Expertise
SharePoint competency Information Worker (Microsoft Gold Partner program), earned specializations in Portals and Collaboration, Enterprise Content Management and Forms, Search, and Office Deployment
Over 6 years deploying SharePoint solutions to our clients, including WSS and MOSS
Our skills and experience span the whole SharePoint spectrum – infrastructure, configuration, user functionality, training, power user, development, workflow, etc.
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Experience: Sample of SharePoint Clients
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Brighton
Public
Schools

Experience: SharePoint Project Samples
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Experience: SharePoint Project Samples
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Experience: Branding Implementation
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Making SharePoint NOT look like SharePoint

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Experience: Interface Configuration
Interface configuration
using 3rd party web parts and scripts

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Experience: Custom KPIs
Custom reporting dashboards

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Experience: Web Part Development
Custom
web parts
& event handlers

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Experience: InfoPath Development
Dynamic InfoPath forms using SharePoint list data

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Experience: Workflow Design and Dev
Workflows designed
to be maintainable
by business users

Strategy Module: Governance
Roles and responsibilities
Business strategy
Farm administration
Internal support
Site advancement
Processes
Content updates
Issue escalation
Major site revisions
Communication among stakeholders
Training
Self-service resources
Internal knowledge-sharing
Formal courses
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Case Study: 5280 client needed governance policies for intranet and team sites
Challenges: No experience with SharePoint, small team, unknown business needs, overloaded staff
Strategies implemented: Divided responsibilities between IT and Communications teams, positioned key staff as internal “go-to” experts, publicized issue reporting and support channels, recommended procedures for major infrastructure changes, identified features of SharePoint that best matched the client’s business needs, provided formal Administrator Training, and developed internal training program
Results: IT and Communications teams are currently self-sufficient, and intranet is “taking hold”

Strategy Module: Look & Feel
Design
Color palette
Graphics
Multimedia
Standardized layouts
Navigation
Site taxonomy
Top and side menus
Page-specific navigation areas
Maintenance
On-going usability improvements
SharePoint Designer training
Site owner guidelines
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Case Study: 5280 client needed new logo and custom branding for external SharePoint site
Challenges: No graphic design experience, past problems with brand strength, navigation starting from scratch
Strategies implemented: Designed new logo, selected new colors, created page layouts for maximum readability, fit overall look & feel to match the client’s industry theme, created plan for audience-specific site navigation, provided training and methods for easier design improvements moving forward
Results: Increased enthusiasm among departments to move content to the new site; brand identity transcending online world and now includes print collateral

Strategy Module: Maximized ROI
Improve business communication
Audience targeting
Streamlined publishing process
Move processes online
Centralization of forms and workflows
Content management
Find what you need quicker
Best practices for SharePoint Search
Move info to document repositories/lists
Create synergies among employees
Enhanced collaboration
New communication channels
Innovation and process improvement
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Case Study: 5280 parent company had successful installation and needed to make it work for the business
Challenges: Limited knowledge of SharePoint, small staff, no access to developers, information overload
Strategies implemented: Moved processes online using SharePoint Designer, used “Best Bets” and usage analysis to improve search, created internal SharePoint Community, developed re-usable methods to reduce common administrative tasks at executive level
Results: Cultural shift from e-mail communications to more cost-effective online communications; hosted a presentation for Communications Executive Council on how to create a world-class intranet with SharePoint

Strategy Module: Custom Solutions
Corporate intranets
Employee engagement
Integration with corporate strategies
Project Management Office
Strategies for project management
Sales pipeline management
SharePoint and MS CRM
SharePoint 2010 preparation
Extranet usage and configuration
Other strategiesUnique solutions to meet the needs of your business
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Our experience: world-class corporate communications program involving a parent company and several subsidiaries
Our experience: configuration to meet our own internal PM needs
Our experience: integration between SharePoint and Microsoft’s CRM
Our experience: migrations from SharePoint 2003 to SharePoint 2007
Our experience: consultation for client extranet sites
Our experience: 5280’s team of consultants cover SharePoint’s entire spectrum, and can help you make sure your site continues to move forward

Methodology: Project Team
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Senior SharePoint Project Manager - coordinate and manage resources, schedules, status reports, and deliverables
SharePoint Configurator/Business Analyst - requirements and business process analysis
SharePoint Architect/Advisors - establish technical direction, planning, and review
SharePoint Technical Consultants - design, develop, test, document, and deliver

Methodology: Structured
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Gather detailed project requirements
Prepare an analysis and solution design document for approval
Build project controls
Establish project plan
Timeline
Milestones
Deliverables
Execute plan and provide weekly status reports

Methodology: Iterative
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Gather initial project requirements
Prepare an analysis and solution design document for approval
Build project controls
Begin iterations w/weekly status reports
Build
Test
Incorporate feedback
Repeat
Note: We have a proven system to manage iterative phases so that projects stay within budget and time constraints

Methodology: Staff Augmentation
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Establish overall goals and time constraints
Provide flexible scheduling
Send weekly status reports (optional)
Send monthly invoicing
Periodic review of progress and goal realignment

Maintenance & Support Services
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Flexible Support Options
One stop support
Dedicated support staff
7 X 24 Help Desk
Certified technicians
Guaranteed response time
Problem tracking system
Formal escalation process

Our Contact Information
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www.5280solutions.com
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Brenda Schulze, Vice President
phone: 303-696-5688
fax: 303-648-6780
e-mail: bschulze@5280solutions.com