​ProActive can help streamline your business processes with SharePoint Services, a built-in component of the Microsoft Windows Server that can be configured to automate manual and paper processes, keep electronic files organized, centralize information and much more.

Some key SharePoint uses:

• Collaboration: External and Internal interface for ease of access to projects, documents, and process efficiency
• Records Management: Feature that can help with regulatory compliance (HIPPA, SOX, etc.)
• Document Management: Allows for version control—benefits of a network file share system combined with benefits of a version control and approval process.
• E-forms and Workflow: Use InfoPath forms to automate and provide visibility for processes. Whereas a physical document that requires approval can only be in one place at one time, an E-Form can be reviewed and approved by many people at one time.
• Searchable: Once data is entered into SharePoint it becomes searchable and easily found. Access internal information using SharePoint as efficiently as you access information on the web using tools like Google or Bing.
• Online Solutions:
  • Intranet: Streamlines collaboration and security within the company.
  • Extranet: Secured collaboration between your company and partners or clients.
  • Internet: Allows for a presence for communication with outside world, to control your own communication highway. Security is easy to control.

Is SharePoint the right solution?

SharePoint comes with a lot of existing functionality, and the ProActive Methodology focuses on taking SharePoint as far as possible out-of-the-box—“It’s like starting on the 50 yard line instead of the 20—” which translates to lower costs and a faster development cycle for you. Our experts will develop a SharePoint Strategy designed specifically for your business needs and processes.

While SharePoint has many benefits, it may not be right for what you need, and the end goal is to meet YOUR business needs in the most effective and efficient way possible. ProActive will help you determine if SharePoint is the right solution through a four step process:

1. Begin by interviewing the stakeholders to find out what needs to be accomplished
2. Thoroughly document the existing processes in order to deliver the best recommendation
3. Evaluate the processes in comparison to what SharePoint products are needed
4. Based on the evaluation, deliver a SharePoint Strategy that provides the foundation for the over-arching framework