What SharePoint isand the opportunity it presentsPresented by :Robert Crane BE MBA MCPdirector@ciaops.comComputer Information Agencyhttp://www.ciaops.com

2Agenda for Day[10.00 – 10.40] - What is SharePoint?[10.45 – 11.30] - SharePoint Opportunities[11.30 – 11.45] - BREAK[11.45 – 12.30] - MVP and SharePoint UG[12.30 – 01.30] - LUNCH[01.30 – 02.30] - Taking SharePoint beyond the default[02.30 – 02.45] - BREAK[02.45 – 03.45] - Technical aspects including migration[03.45 – 04.00] - BREAK[04.00 – Finish] - Q & A, Tutorials, Networking

3AgendaBusiness Benefits.Limitations.Why sell SharePoint?How to sell SharePoint.Walkthrough.Questions.More info.

What are the benefits?Search.Wikis.Shared Calendars.Capture business information.Workflows.Security trimming.Mobile access.4

Limitations?Single point of failure.Speed.Look and feel.5

6Why should you bother?Few others doing it.Provides immediate solution.Ability to template.Less resistance due to price.Can grow into MOSS.

How to sellCan’t sell it if you don’t use it.Focus on benefits.Keep it simple to start.Find a champion.Starter pack.Provide a demo.7

Walkthrough8

9Referenceshttp://www.slideshare.net/directorcia/six-secrets-of-selling-sharepoint - CIAOPS ‘Six Secrets of selling SharePoint’.http://www.slideshare.net/directorcia/utilizing-sharepoint-to-improve-your-business - CIAOPS ‘Utilizing SharePoint to improve your business’. http://www.slideshare.net/directorcia/getting-started-with-companyweb - CIAOPS ‘Getting started with companyweb’.http://www.slideshare.net/directorcia/first-looks-at-sharepoint-on-sbs-2008 - CIAOPS ‘First looks at SharePoint on SBS 2008.http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/sharepoint/bb684456.aspx - Top 10 Benefits of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=6c9db923-139c-4d0c-8111-a6b8c9478c1b - Office SharePoint Server 2007: Five Ways SharePoint Can Save You Money

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11Robert Cranedirector@ciaops.comBlogsupportweb.ciaops.net.au/blog

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