Microsoft SharePoint

What differentiates Microsoft SharePoint from other similar products?

we chose sharepoint and not box because the workflow features are on a whole other level. the capability of creating our own forms with power apps that will flow directly into sharepoint lists is a game changer for our hr group. it’s the best because it’s a platform you can build on, not just a service you use. it grows with your company. we initially had just file storage on there and now it powers everything all the way from employee onboarding.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

so glad the new modern works better than old classic one. it’s responsive, and it actually looks like a website that you would want to use. The “highlighted content” widget is probably my favourite, which automatically sets the most recent files I’ve interacted with. the search bar at the top is quite clever and generally fetches what i need even if i only remember one word of the title. it makes my work day feel so much more productive.

What do you dislike most about this product?

how it handles deep-linking to folders can be infuriating. 1 sometimes the urls become extremely long and when you’re trying to paste them in other older applications or chat tools they dont fit.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

if you believe that automating your business processes and having all your files in one place is a good idea, this is the best option in town.

What differentiates Microsoft SharePoint from other similar products?

Having what is essentially the only tool on the market that gives us the audit trails we need in our industry, compliance is everything. Opposite of g-suite, where tracking changes is a little loose, sharepoint gives you very fine details on who did what when. It’s the best because it satisfies all our compliance needs while also being user-friendly so non-tech staffers can use it everyday. The data loss prevention features are a huge win for us.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I especially like the news web part on homepages. It lets our leaders make posts that rank on things the employees actually see. With a fresh visual design, modern websites are extremely clean looking and can be proportionately scaled intofancy layouts. I also appreciate the onedrive integration and it allows for seamless transition of personal files and team related files. Similarly, the ability for users to have custom columns in files like "status" or "assigned to" is super useful for tracking.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It certainly is not a “plug and play” system. You have to stay on top of it and you really do need a person who knows what they are doing to get it set up correctly, or else it goes off the rails in a hurry.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Sharepoint we adopted sharepoint 8 years ago, and organizations who are concerned with governance of their data should definitely be using it.

What differentiates Microsoft SharePoint from other similar products?

ever since we transitioned into hybrid work, sharepoint has been our spine. compared to how sloshy and unstable file sharing feels on slack, sharepoint feels sure and secure. it is the best because it maintains our file structure intact throughout the whole organization. we don’t have to worry about files disappearing when a user leaves the company, because it’s all still there in the site collection. it gives a level of stability that we really didn't have before.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

i think its really easy to share files with people externally to the organization. you have the option to age links out or to add a passcode, so transmitting big assets to clients is much more secure. the "check-out" and I also like because the people don't can make alterations when i do a overhaul large into of one document. it's a very rational way of managing team projects, and means that no work is accidentally overwritten at any time.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It also can be tricky to edit the navigation menu at the top. changing the layout and adding new links to the sidebar are a bit clunky (you can’t just access your blog from anywhere on tumblr and feel like you’re on “dashboard” it seems).

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Need a secure and easy way to work with internal teams or clients- sharepoint is the best platform for you!