Microsoft has released on the 6th of octobre three whitepapers around document management, web content management and records management. Although the SharePoint platform has not yet reached its majurity around these subjects, these whitepapers are interesting for reading documentation just before you go to bed.
Office SharePoint Server 2007 Document Management Whitepaper
"Most large enterprises rely far too heavily on shared drives and e-mail as the primary mechanisms for storing and sharing enterprise documents. While these solutions work somewhat effectively when dealing with moderate volumes of documents, they cannot scale to meet the evolving needs of most companies. In today’s world, document volumes are growing exponentially, resulting in skyrocketing management costs and inability to find relevant information. Microsoft has responded to these challenges by delivering an integrated solution that extends document management to all employees. By recognizing that a document’s lifecycle begins the moment it is created and does not end until it is destroyed, organizations can achieve wide adoption and enforcement of enterprise standards, resulting in decreased management costs and reduced corporate risk."
Office SharePoint Server 2007 Web Content Management Whitepaper
"Over the last few decades, Web technologies have dramatically changed the way that companies conduct business with their customers, partners, and employees. What began as a static store for public information has become a dynamic, evolving environment for managing customer relationships, collaborating with partners, and communicating with employees. Because of the explosive growth of online channels, companies are struggling to manage Web sites and applications, especially in terms of managing content targeted for different audiences in a global environment. As the reliance on Web content has increased, so has the demand for a solution that empowers both business and IT users with the tools they need to efficiently and effectively manage multiple, complex Web sites. Microsoft has responded to these changes by delivering a WCM solution that combines the rich features of a traditional content management system with a unified, enterprise WCM platform—all delivered with the usability of Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007."
Office SharePoint Server 2007 Records Management Whitepaper
"Records management is the practice of identifying, classifying, archiving, preserving, and destroying records according to a set of pre-defined standards. The primary driver behind records management solutions is to reduce risk through improved regulatory and corporate compliance. Microsoft delivers a records management platform that can be extended to every information worker. By viewing retention and records management as a component of the overall document lifecycle, organizations can reduce risk and improve compliance with increased adoption of records management practices."