SharePoint & Lotus

Forty nine percent of firms participating in a recent study by Forrester Research said implementing a collaboration strategy is a priority or a critical priority.  And yet, many Lotus Notes and Domino customers struggle to implement their collaboration strategy because they rely on SharePoint (the back end of Office) for team collaboration and document management.
 
If you’re visiting this blog, you know all too well that accessing/updating/publishing documents and emails on SharePoint is a hassle. And you’ve probably sat through heated debates about migrating from Notes 6.5 or 7.x to a single vendor strategy simply because SharePoint isn’t compatible with Notes.  Think twice if you are considering a migration. According to Ted Koplowitz, principal analyst of Forrester Research,“[B]e careful not to underestimate the cost of recoding those applications for SharePoint — or the disruptive impact on knowledge workers…. In fact, for many, Notes and SharePoint may live side by side for the foreseeable future.” 

 
Rather than reinventing the wheel, Mainsoft’s SharePoint integration software is all about aligning IT assets with your business priorities - and [happily] spending less to do so. (Forgive the marketing plug – I am Mainsoft’s Marketing Director, after all.)
 
Getting more while spending less is a mantra I expect many IT organizations will adopt as they navigate today’s difficult economic climate.
 
This approach appeals to my personal sensibilities as well. This holiday season, we're focusing on what really matters: the people in our lives. We’re looking forward to spending quality time with our family and close friends….as well as finding quiet time to recharge for the New Year.
 
Wishing all of you happy holidays and a good sense of humor in the new year…