In this era of globalization, organizations around the world are operating round the clock, around the world in a networked business environment. The need of the hour for these organizations therefore, is to adopt systems that offer functionality above and beyond traditional company intranet portals. In this context, it becomes not only prudent but also imperative to merge the collaborative usability of social media with solutions that are designed to provide the functionality that organizations need to operate efficiently in the current ultra-competitive environment.
Microsoft’s collaboration platform SharePoint, offers a solution for companies that face this challenge. And as the growth of social media has forever changed the manner in which people share and consume information, the lines between a traditional knowledge sharing portal, social media platform and company intranet are fast blurring.
Mahesh Prabhu, Vice President – Microsoft Technologies, ITC Infotech, said, “Highlights how well-defined workflows and smart integration can help companies create a truly collaborative online portal. The success of a corporate intranet portal depends on the active participation of employees, both as a consumers and creators of content. Our custom developed Enterprise Social Framework and Social plugin components help in engaging the users, and give them the power to voice their opinions, thoughts and ideas.”
Traditional intranet and knowledge-sharing portals that are unidirectional are no longer enough to engage employees. What would once have sufficed as a message board and memo circulation system does not address the demand for an engaging company portal that embodies a culture of connectedness and provides opportunities to collaborate in real time.
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