On Wednesday, we spent our lunch break discussing what we liked about SharePoint, what we considered to be its biggest challenges, as well as what we looked forward to most with SharePoint 2013 . But just because we spent an hour talking about SharePoint doesn't mean it was serious business. Who knew that SharePoint could be this much fun?!
With SharePoint 2013 on the brain, many of us were eager to dive in, but that would come later. First, we needed to focus on SharePoint 2010. What is it that we appreciate most? Overwhelming, managed metadata was the most popular, followed by the Ribbon, document libraries and workflows.
[View the story "Q1: What do you think is SharePoint 2010's best feature and why?" on Storify ]Q1: What do you think is SharePoint 2010's best feature and why? Storified by CMSWire.com · Thu, Aug 23 2012 08:24:28
Q1: managed metadata.Content is useless unless properly tagged and classified. MM Service is key to centralized taxonomy. #EIMChatTrevor Hellebuyck
#EIMChat #Q1 - Best Feature is InfoPath - I can get a lot of return on a little investment. Can do a lot, with a little.jennifermason
#eimchat The Scalability of the product and also the awesome Office 365 so much better than BPOSDave Coleman
Q1 - Tough one, for me managed metadata is on my list of #1s. Tough to build proper ECM sys without it. #EIMChatMike Ferrara
We just upgraded to 2010! #notkidding #EIMchatConnie Winch
#EIMChat Q1 It's got to be Managed metadata Content Hub Syndication. Makes it easy to publish accross web apps.Naz Parker
Q1 SharePoint 2010’s Metadata based navigation and Content Editor webpart can improve site & library usability #favoriteSPfeatures #EIMChatMary Leigh Mackie
Agree with #thellebuyck on Q1: managed metadata and the Term Store. #EIMCHATMike Doane
Q1 - Ability to integrate and surface up third party data and information into #SharePoint #performance #reporting #eimchatEric Riz
#EIMchat Q1 from a productivity standpoint, drag and drop w/ improved wiki-like editing is my favorite new feature in #SharePointChristian Buckley
@buckleyplanet yes, the drag and drop is great #EIMChatPeter Iuvara
Yep, drag and drop is nice #EIMchatTim Cermak
#EIMChat Q1 #SharePoint managed metadata #MMS puts classification power in hands of users and admins - #taxonomy and #folksonomyChris McNulty
#EIMChat #Q1 - Wow, wasnt expecting Managed Metadata to be so many people answer!jennifermason
Q1: #sharepoint 2010 best feature is document collaboration with managed metadata #taxonomy #informationarchitecture #EIMChatPeter Iuvara
The question stated 2010, didnt it? Did they mean 2013? #EIMChat #Q1jennifermason
SP2010 is the now! RT @arslogica: Q1. Just want to make sure were talking about SP 2010 here, not 2013. #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
Q1: SharePoint's best feature maybe it's most used. Document library. Need to share documents is fundamental to all workers #eimchatRich Blank
#Q1 Productivity: Enterprise Search #EIMChatMarco Brinkman
#EIMChat The ribbon Helps quickly find the commands that are organized in logical groups tabs making them easy to manage SharePoint content.Brian Alderman
Q1 - Co-authoring of Document management improves #collaboration across the #enterprise. #SharePoint #eimchat #2ndfavoriteEric Riz
#SharePoint 2010's best feature is default values...even for managed metadata. #EIMChatScott Jamison
#EIMChat #Q1 SharePoint 2010's best feature is the managed metadata service, for sureChristian Buckley
#EIMChat Q1: the ribbon made SP 2010 much more usableNotThatSteveMartin
#EIMChat #Q1 SharePoint 2010's best feature... I think it's workflows.Laura Rogers
RT @WonderLaura: #EIMChat #Q1 SharePoint 2010s best feature... I think its workflows. -> imagine that ;-) #eimchatLiza Sisler
SP 2010 best feature: managed metadata and enterprise keywords transforms SP into a knowledge sharing, not just docs graveyard. #EIMCHAT Q1Yaacov Cohen
#EIMChat Q1 Managed Metadata is essential for Search to work properly. And also to create different views.Naz Parker
Q1 Team sites seem to be very popular. goes to doc collaboration #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
Q1: Agree - Term Store is really great in 2010 #EIMchatMaria Brindlmayer
#EIMChat Enterprise wide content types and managed metadata providing consistency throughout SharePoint environment.Brian Alderman
#EIMChat #Q1 I do think that the simple things are not always fully used and they are the most powerful!jennifermason
AGREE! RT @rizinsights: Q1 - Co-authoring of Docs... improves #collaboration across the #enterprise. #SharePoint #eimchat #2ndfavoriteMary Leigh Mackie
#eimchat Q1: The second one could be better multi-tenancy which allowed Office 365. #Cloud move that excelled with SP2013Mark Klinchin
totally agree http://slidesha.re/MadB1l RT @jennifermason: #EIMChat #Q1 I do think that the simple things are not always fully usedChristian Buckley
Q1: best feature may be the platform itself #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
Q1: Well we pretty much all picked MMS, #EIMChat FTW! :)Mike Ferrara
IMHO ribbon makes 2010 more usable to those already familiar w/the ribbon (from other Office apps). My user base not on Ofc 2010 #EIMChatConnie Winch
#EIMChat Q1 - team sites. one place for a projects assets. best thing since fileshares :)Chris Johnson
Q1 Can we say ability to function as an enterprise collaboration platform?! #eimchatPerficient Microsoft
Q1: I would also add that content type syndication is a close 2nd for me. Eliminated so much painful work from the past. #EIMChatMike Ferrara
@mikecferrara yes, the winning is managed metadata #EIMChatPeter Iuvara
Q1. Given some Frankenstein app integration initiatives we've seen, the Biz Connectivity Svcs had to be the best improvement f/2007 #EIMChatTony White
Q1. SP 2007-->2010 saw some functional WCM improvements, but not as many as SP 2010-->2013. #EIMChat #SharePoint #WCMTony White
Not surprisingly, user adoption drives SharePoint implementation. We all know that SharePoint's usage within companies is constantly called into question. Rest assured, though, EIMChat participants were also focused on issues of planning and governance, as well as storage, price and flexibility when deciding to take the SharePoint plunge.
[View the story "Q2. What factors have been the most important for adoption of platforms like SharePoint?" on Storify ]Q2. What factors have been the most important for adoption of platforms like SharePoint? Storified by CMSWire.com · Thu, Aug 23 2012 06:46:58
Q2: Without a doubt content explosion is leading to SP Adoption.Moving from TBs to ZBs of content by 2020. SP is the key. #EIMChatTrevor Hellebuyck
#Q2 understanding the business requirements. Adoption will not improve if all you've done is deploy plain vanilla #SharePoint #EIMchatChristian Buckley
#EIMChat #Q2 - the solutions must solve a business problem. If they dont map to a true need, then adoption will be low.jennifermason
Q2 - Planning & Governance - I can't stress this enough! Measure twice and cut once. #SharePoint #eimchatEric Riz
#EIMChat Q2 - Price. WSS/Foundation for free was the best call Bill Gates ever made.Chris Johnson
Q2: Not assuming people want a new tool that does everything #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
For Q2, my clients now mention governance a lot. Agree w/ @rizinsights. #EIMCHATMike Doane
#eimchat Q2: outside factors contributed to SP2010 adoption - cheap storage and the need to find content quicklyMark Klinchin
#EIMChat Q2: asking users to switch context (i.e. leave Outlook) to use SharePoint is a big pain. #EIMChatJennifer LuPiba
#EIMChat Q2 - governance and a clear harmony between business outcomes and #SharePoint platform suitabilityChris McNulty
#EIMChat #Q2 Think Big - Start Small - Keep Growingjennifermason
Q2: the tag cloud web part #eimchatSpencer Harbar
#EIMChat Q2 Governance. at all levels. But practical governance. Not just a 80 page doc which nobody reads.Naz Parker
@NazParker01 Agreed! Very few read long gov docs. Better to set up at Governance Team Site (Q2) #EIMCHATMike Doane
Q2: Open framework, Microsoft-centric environments are drawn to leveraging sharepoint as an intranet app platform #EIMChatPeter Iuvara
Q2 Initial #SharePoint adoption factors include ease of use, low initial costs, range of capabilities to get started #EIMChatMary Leigh Mackie
Governance: it's more than system management, it's business management. Visibility to the right information. #EIMchatTim Cermak
#EIMCHat Q2 - oh, and killer apps - usually food oriented - drive users to the pagesChris McNulty
Q2: The potential elimination of many LOB systems that are difficult to support and maintain. #EIMChatMike Ferrara
#EIMchat Q2 first thought is simply getting started w/ #SharePoint , showing it's innate connection to #Office and plug scenarios.Mark Kashman
Q2: It's key to understand the needs & implement SharePoint from there. #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
Q2 #EIMchat : I sometimes see a move away from shared drives and a need to collaborate with people outside the firewall as reasons for SPMaria Brindlmayer
@mbrindlmay001 yes, see this all the time, the infamous wild west shared drives #EIMChatPeter Iuvara
Training! We train our contributors and our consumers differently. #EIMChatLynn Biester
Q2 adoption happens when the solution you provide matches the way people work. #EIMchatChristian Buckley
Q2 - Adoption happens when it is measured and fostered. That means knowing who power users are how they work #EIMChatJeff Seacrist
Governance + marketplace = ??? #EIMchat = enabling users!Tim Cermak
Q2: also huge adoption factor is tight integration with Office Suite #EIMChatPeter Iuvara
@buckleyplanet #EIMChat #Q2 and when the adoption plan fits them as a culture and an organization!jennifermason
goes to how it's imp RT@sjam: #SharePoint adoption? Make users job easier instead of harder. Often, SharePoint makes things harder. #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
@mikedoane #EIMCHAT Q2 Governance Teams work as well. We have a SP SWAT Team.Naz Parker
Q2. Biggest adoption factors: Office integration, free licenses (as in free puppy) from MS, talented MS sales force. #EIMChat #SharePointTony White
Q2 - Expectations and Goal Setting - You need to know where you're going before you begin. #SharePoint #eimchatEric Riz
Q2 SharePoint adoption=dependent on how well you run "collaboration as a service"=accessibility,availability,convenience,context #eimchatRich Blank
#eimchat Q2: The second adoption driver is the #cloud again. We saw the rise of the cloud during SP2010 adoption. Office365 was readyMark Klinchin
Q2 SharePoint's ease of use and tie in to Office. Ability to integrate with 3rd party data souces and serve as usable front end. #eimchatLiza Sisler
@mikedoane @NazParker01 #EIMCHat Q2 Governance is not a product ,and not a document.Chris McNulty
#EIMChat #Q2 - your adoption plan is just like your organization - unique and specific to your needs. miss that, you can miss the winjennifermason
#EIMchat Q2 TRAININGMark Kashman
RT @mkashman: #EIMchat Q2 TRAINING +1 - AGREED!jennifermason
Bring SharePoint to the Places People Work: Outlook, iPads then users adopt it #EIMCHAT Q2Yaacov Cohen
Q2: sometime the best governance plan is denial of old service #EIMChatPeter Iuvara
I love shutting down shared drives :) RT @peteiuvara: Q2: sometime the best governance plan is denial of old service #EIMChatMike Ferrara
Q2 most orgs don't take the time to automate, simplify the UX into #SharePoint. its a key to adoption. make it easy to use #EIMchatChristian Buckley
#EIMChat Need of secure central repository for collaboration, but not without lots of planning including a governance plan!Brian Alderman
#SharePoint adoption: governance for risk mitigation; everything else just provide good training #EIMChatScott Jamison
Q2 SharePoint adoption=evangelizing the art of the possible, showcase solutions, WIIFM, hard value... requires internal marketing #eimchatRich Blank
Q2: Why does SharePoint get such a bum rap when it comes to governance? #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
In order to Boost SharePoint Adoption: Focus on Mainstream Business Users not just on Tech Savvy Elite #EIMCHAT Q2Yaacov Cohen
Q2 SharePoint adoption=evangelizing the art of the possible, showcase solutions, WIIFM, hard value... requires internal marketing #eimchatRich Blank
@buckleyplanet #EIMchat how much does "branding" play a factor in successful UX - when they can see it's theirs (theirs underlined)Mark Kashman
@mkashman branding is secondary to UX. users shouldn't be spending time trying to figure out where to go, what to do #EIMchatChristian Buckley
#eimchat answer on Q2: the lack of good competitors some years ago. Nowadays don't start with SharePoint anymore. Use #huddle #alfrescoK Vandermeersch
Q2: Why does SharePoint get such a bum rap when it comes to governance? #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
In order to Boost SharePoint Adoption: Focus on Mainstream Business Users not just on Tech Savvy Elite #EIMCHAT Q2Yaacov Cohen
@rizinsights I met with a customer yesterday how was just now moving off IE6, no excuse for that #EIMChatDaniel O'Leary
Whether or not SharePoint's slow rate of release is an issue or not depends on who you ask. Many are able to put it into perspective, arguing that a 3 year cycle provides ample opportunity for users to gain familiarity with the platform. However, others are less forgiving, claiming that it's bad for customers and really good for its competitors, who can release updates quicker.
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Q3 #EIMChat 3 yr SP release cycles give competition a time to catch up, and introduce risk for missing or falling behind a wave e.g. socialMary Leigh Mackie
I don't see the releases as slow; it underscores the importance and dependencies of corporate planning #SharePoint #eimchatEric Riz
#Q3 the release rate of #SharePoint platform is not the issue. I'd like more frequent minor releases, improve what is already out #EIMchatChristian Buckley
#EIMChat Q3 No, but may be a problem for organizations who do extensive customization. Migrating to the next version may be costly.Naz Parker
Q3: wouldn't say a problem, but would like 2 see more of an agile development rollout of services packs that add functionality #EIMChatPeter Iuvara
A3 a 3 year release cycle? Most cloud vendors release WEEKLY. How can SharePoint keep up? #EIMChatDaniel O'Leary
Q3:SP customization can be an issue.Jeff Teper posted that SP should be customized only when necessary. http://sharepoint.microsoft.com/blog/Pages/BlogPost.aspx?pID=1012 #EIMChatTrevor Hellebuyck
Q3: Customizing #SharePoint can be better for UX, but lead to painful upgrades. Know what customizations are used where to prep. #EIMChatMary Leigh Mackie
#eimchat Q3: SharePoint started as a traditional enterprise software. Time changed so we should see more frequent releases soonMark Klinchin
@rizinsights I met with a customer yesterday how was just now moving off IE6, no excuse for that #EIMChatDaniel O'Leary
Slow rate of releases doesn't hurt #SharePoint for most business due to corporate adoption rates. Cloud will likely shorten cycles #EIMChatScott Jamison
Q3: #EIMChat I think the time between release is perfect.. JUST when you think you have a handle on it, you get to start all overMark Rackley
@danieloleary Agreed - but you can only do so much to assist; have to rely on the technology and getting it "right". #EIMCHATEric Riz
Q3 Yes and no. Large orgs can't absorb change too often. Partners fill the gaps. Issue is more mindshare between long releases #eimchatRich Blank
#Q3 #EIMCHAT No, I think it's along the lines of what people are used to with other software. It's the drastic UI changes that are confusingLaura Rogers
RT @WonderLaura: #Q3 #EIMCHAT ...It's the drastic UI changes that are confusing | Yup.Connie Winch
#EIMChat #Q3 - Microsoft is still ahead of the upgrade path for many people. A large group seem to be just getting into 2010 recently.jennifermason
@jennifermason yes, because upgrading to next sharepoint version is so complex and costlyK Vandermeersch
#EIMchat Q3 new sharepoint versions are huge problem if you customized too much. Next sharepoint versions should be upgradeable ootbK Vandermeersch
Q3: Slow releases, is only relative to the business and FY cycles of clients. How often are THEY changing their business platform? #EIMchatTim Cermak
Q3 #EIMChat - becomes a bigger problem as O365 adoption continues. 3-year cycles in SaaS is unacceptable as rapid innovation is expectedJeff Seacrist
#EIMChat Q3 not an issue for #MSFT but for user expectation as consumer world - social - blazes hard-to-match-quickly trailChris McNulty
Q3 I think the cycle is spot on -07 to 10 was major and 13 is a feature enhancement. Shorter cycles would be a challenge for corps #EIMChatmarcfletcher
Q3: Faster is not always better. The market can drive this too. Quicker service pack releases though. Or an R2-like release. #EIMChatMike Ferrara
Q3: Microsoft has to provide compelling reasons to upgrade. Some orgs believe the upgrade cycle is too short. upgrading = $$$ #EIMChatTrevor Hellebuyck
Microsoft has said itself, it follows its customers, so slow releases can't be bad #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
RT @bmosherzinck: Microsoft has said itself, it follows its customers, so slow releases can't be bad #eimchat | Head-in-sand mentality?Connie Winch
#eimchat Q3 agree with @jennifermason we still see Lots of Org's just getting into SharePoint 2010Dave Coleman
Q3: with CUs it's hardly a three year release cycle! #eimchatSpencer Harbar
Looking at the rate of new OS/browser adoptions in the orgs, I don't think the current SharePoint release cycle is an issue at all #EIMChatJustin Reed
Agreed, I think releases are fine for the most part RT @harbars: Q3: with CUs it's hardly a three year release cycle! #eimchatMike Ferrara
Q3 Custimization: according to #Pareto last 20% often costs 80% or what do you think? #EIMChatMarco Brinkman
Q3: slow releases are good for 3rd party vendors #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
@bmosherzinck Good for vendors, HORRIBLE for customers #EIMChatDaniel O'Leary
fully agree. With SharePoint, you don't stop migrating. “@danieloleary: @bmosherzinck Good for vendors, HORRIBLE for customers #EIMChat”K Vandermeersch
RT @danieloleary: @bmosherzinck Good for vendors, HORRIBLE for customers #EIMChat | And I can't help but think "Ignore end users @ yr peril"Connie Winch
Q3: I also believe SharePoint's user experience related to the client-server relationship has to be considered. #EIMchatTim Cermak
Q3 it's up to partners to advise their customers to customize sensibly with a plan fwd #EIMChatmarcfletcher
so are frequent releases #migration RT @bmosherzinck: Q3: slow releases are good for 3rd party vendors #eimchatChristian Buckley
@buckleyplanet I agree w/ more minor releases Countless times we find limitations in SP that Microsoft says working "as-expected" #EIMchatMark Kruger
Q3 Custimization: according to #Pareto last 20% often costs 80% or what do you think? #EIMChatMarco Brinkman
Q3 - SaaS also can't lag behind software. In fact, the opposite is expected, but requires a fundamental shift in dev approach #EIMChatJeff Seacrist
Q3. SP is a channel, infrastructure, developer, and product strategy all at once. #EIMChat #SharePointTony White
#EIMChat Q3 UI changes in versions are disruptive. especially in corporates.Naz Parker
#eimchat Q3: Everything got faster. Everyone expects new app on the phone every morning, new tab on Google... and new feature in SharePointMark Klinchin
#eimchat Q3: Everything got faster. Everyone expects new app on the phone every morning, new tab on Google... and new feature in SharePointMark Klinchin
#EIMChat I don't think the releases are too slow, most organizations can't keep up with the MS releases because of the cost.Brian Alderman
@brianalderman Agreed. Estimates are around 50% for org's that are still on SP2007. #EIMChatTrevor Hellebuyck
@cmswire Q3 The slow SharePoint release cycle is not conducive to supporting ongoing social capabilties, making @Yammer necessary #EIMChatHyoun Park
Q3: SharePoint is a biz platform; features & function are in demand. Perhaps marketplace and apps offset release gaps #EIMchatTim Cermak
Q3 Long cycles means agile competition leaps ahead. Hurts perception. MSFT moves at pace of large orgs. MSFT Cloud changes that. #eimchatRich Blank
Q3 what is right for your business is independent of release cycle. find the version that meets your business requirements, period #EIMchatChristian Buckley
Q3 #eimchat: Companies are trying to integrate with other apps - too many releases would make it hard and costly to keep upMaria Brindlmayer
Q3 just who is this supposed competition? #eimchatSpencer Harbar
home-grown solutions and file shares RT @harbars: Q3 just who is this supposed competition? #eimchatChristian Buckley
Q3: Customizations by nature assume a level of intentional risk by the customer. The only confidence level there is it's 100% risky #EIMChatMike Ferrara
#alfresco and #huddle “@buckleyplanet: home-grown solutions and file shares RT @harbars: Q3 just who is this supposed competition? #eimchat”K Vandermeersch
#eimchat Q3: It seems that the new Microsoft message is: customize less, reuse what's here and be ready for updatesMark Klinchin
@mklinchin Q3 "customize less" messaging is a subtle hint to move to the cloud... #eimchatRich Blank
SharePoint needs an App Store So Users Get New Apps like on Mobile Devices #EIMCHAT Q3Yaacov Cohen
RT @yaacovc: SharePoint needs an App Store So Users Get New Apps like on Mobile Devices #EIMCHAT Q3 | Oh, me likey. #greatideaConnie Winch
Again, People, Process and Planning tops the list for how companies can best develop a successful SharePoint governance strategy. However, within those steps, there are many other factors to consider, like identifying risk, having the right organizational culture, the right rules and buy-in.
[View the story "Q4: Name 3 steps required for a successful SharePoint governance strategy." on Storify ] If you're a SharePoint service provider it's important to outline which editions you'll continue to sell and support, as well as providing enough resources to keep up with increasing demand for cloud computing, and greater flexibility for consumers.
[View the story "Q5: What challenges do you see for SharePoint service providers?" on Storify ]Q5: What challenges do you see for SharePoint service providers? Storified by CMSWire.com · Thu, Aug 23 2012 08:23:53
#eimchat Q5: Challenges for service providers: Learn quick, Change even quicker and Consolidate -it will soon become a commodityMark Klinchin
Q5 for some partners, there is confusion about how to offer hosted #SharePoint services when they may be competing w/ Microsoft #EIMchatChristian Buckley
Q5: SharePoint #eimchatMark Rackley
so profound ;) “@mrackley: Q5: SharePoint #eimchat”marcfletcher
#EIMChat Q5 Upgrades must be service providers biggest headache. Especially where extensive integration & customization has been done.Naz Parker
A5: Extensibility. Th start of the fall of business system silos #EIMchatTim Cermak
Q5- Are partners getting asked a lot of Yammer? #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
No more than we were before MS bought it “@bmosherzinck: Q5- Are partners getting asked a lot of Yammer? #eimchat”marcfletcher
Q5: Having to support 2003/2007/2010 platforms and now looking toward 2013. #EIMChatMike Ferrara
Yes, not just a problem for serv provs MT: @mikecferrara Q5 Having to support 2003/2007/2010 platforms and looking toward 2013. #EIMChatMaria Brindlmayer
How far back should they support? RT @rizinsights @mikecferrara: Q5: Having to support 2003/2007/2010 platforms & now 2013. #EIMChatCMSWire.com
@cmswire Support what you've got! If you're on 2003, you're on the hook to support it. #MSFT typically has a 10 year span. #EIMCHATEric Riz
@rizinsights You can't expect indefinite support without taking a hit to innovation. Cloud will allow more timely migration. #eimchatPaul Choquette
We focus on 10/13 only @cmswire: How far back should they support? RT @rizinsights @mikecferrara: Q5:support 2003/2007/2010 #EIMChatmarcfletcher
@cmswire @rizinsights Q5: I personally would drop 2003. You aren't getting new business there. Diff for each vendor tho #EIMChatMike Ferrara
RT @mikecferrara: @cmswire @rizinsights Supporting it and selling it at 2 different things. We'd support it if need be. #EIMCHATEric Riz
@rizinsights You can't expect indefinite support without taking a hit to innovation. Cloud will allow more timely migration. #eimchatPaul Choquette
@starxed Very true; but the customer is always right! That is, until they're wrong. #EIMCHATEric Riz
So true RT @mark_kruger Free-for-all causes chaos and less likelihood SP is ever used effectively #EIMChatJennifer LuPiba
A5: Apps and cloud will present SI's additional complexity #EIMchatTim Cermak
@timcermak A5: Apps and cloud will present SI's additional complexity #EIMchat -- or opportunity?Mark Kashman
@mkashman complexity, because they need to protect PS margins and will make things harder than it should be #EIMChatDaniel O'Leary
Q5 the diversity of skills required in the SharePoint mix of solutions #EIMChatmarcfletcher
Q5: Wonder if the drive to the cloud model is worrying those focused on on-premises solutions #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
Q5 Do you think the business model for service providers is changing? #EIMChatMarco Brinkman
#eimchat Q5: Cloud adoption seems like a biggest challenge for the service providers. It requires different techniquesMark Klinchin
#Q5 #EIMCHAT -> keeping up with that release cycle that we were just talking about. Technically, and with end user training.Laura Rogers
Q5: lack of skilled resources #eimchatSpencer Harbar
and good resources at that “@NazParker01: RT @harbars: Q5: lack of skilled resources #eimchat <-- Biggest Problem!”marcfletcher
Q5 - Measuring and demonstrating success based on key performance indicators that demonstrate true business impact #EIMchatJeff Seacrist
As SharePoint Becomes More Social, Mobile, Knowledge Mgmt, Record Mgmt Services Providers need Broad Business & Technical Skills #EIMCHAT Q5Yaacov Cohen
A5: information worker self service #EIMchatTim Cermak
Q5 Microsoft simply cannot innovate at the speed of industry. HUGE opps for vendors and individuals within verticals #eimchatChristian Buckley
Q5: how many are expecting a big drive to get to SP2010 now? to get ready for 2013 #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
#EIMCHat Q5 #SharePoint SPs need to distinguish from #O365 commodity SPs\Chris McNulty
Q5: deep knowledge of the platform and/or inability to effectively extract/understand/translate the biz reqt's #EIMChatPeter Iuvara
Q5. SP 2013 is the first version that's not a net negative IMHO. Were I an integrator, I'd be happy about migration from <= 2010. #EIMChatTony White
#EIMChat Q5: More control for consumer, version kept current, confidence in provider; on both reliability and stabilityBrian Alderman
The enthusiasm around SharePoint 2013 is palatable. From the first question, participants were very eager to tell us what they loved most or were looking forward to in SharePoint 2013. What's most popular -- social functionality, mobile support and an app store -- are a sign of the times.
[View the story "Q1: What do you think is SharePoint 2010's best feature and why?" on Storify ]Q1: What do you think is SharePoint 2010's best feature and why? Storified by CMSWire.com · Thu, Aug 23 2012 08:24:28
Q1: managed metadata.Content is useless unless properly tagged and classified. MM Service is key to centralized taxonomy. #EIMChatTrevor Hellebuyck
#EIMChat #Q1 - Best Feature is InfoPath - I can get a lot of return on a little investment. Can do a lot, with a little.jennifermason
#eimchat The Scalability of the product and also the awesome Office 365 so much better than BPOSDave Coleman
Q1 - Tough one, for me managed metadata is on my list of #1s. Tough to build proper ECM sys without it. #EIMChatMike Ferrara
We just upgraded to 2010! #notkidding #EIMchatConnie Winch
#EIMChat Q1 It's got to be Managed metadata Content Hub Syndication. Makes it easy to publish accross web apps.Naz Parker
Q1 SharePoint 2010’s Metadata based navigation and Content Editor webpart can improve site & library usability #favoriteSPfeatures #EIMChatMary Leigh Mackie
Agree with #thellebuyck on Q1: managed metadata and the Term Store. #EIMCHATMike Doane
Q1 - Ability to integrate and surface up third party data and information into #SharePoint #performance #reporting #eimchatEric Riz
#EIMchat Q1 from a productivity standpoint, drag and drop w/ improved wiki-like editing is my favorite new feature in #SharePointChristian Buckley
@buckleyplanet yes, the drag and drop is great #EIMChatPeter Iuvara
Yep, drag and drop is nice #EIMchatTim Cermak
#EIMChat Q1 #SharePoint managed metadata #MMS puts classification power in hands of users and admins - #taxonomy and #folksonomyChris McNulty
#EIMChat #Q1 - Wow, wasnt expecting Managed Metadata to be so many people answer!jennifermason
Q1: #sharepoint 2010 best feature is document collaboration with managed metadata #taxonomy #informationarchitecture #EIMChatPeter Iuvara
The question stated 2010, didnt it? Did they mean 2013? #EIMChat #Q1jennifermason
SP2010 is the now! RT @arslogica: Q1. Just want to make sure were talking about SP 2010 here, not 2013. #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
Q1: SharePoint's best feature maybe it's most used. Document library. Need to share documents is fundamental to all workers #eimchatRich Blank
#Q1 Productivity: Enterprise Search #EIMChatMarco Brinkman
#EIMChat The ribbon Helps quickly find the commands that are organized in logical groups tabs making them easy to manage SharePoint content.Brian Alderman
Q1 - Co-authoring of Document management improves #collaboration across the #enterprise. #SharePoint #eimchat #2ndfavoriteEric Riz
#SharePoint 2010's best feature is default values...even for managed metadata. #EIMChatScott Jamison
#EIMChat #Q1 SharePoint 2010's best feature is the managed metadata service, for sureChristian Buckley
#EIMChat Q1: the ribbon made SP 2010 much more usableNotThatSteveMartin
#EIMChat #Q1 SharePoint 2010's best feature... I think it's workflows.Laura Rogers
RT @WonderLaura: #EIMChat #Q1 SharePoint 2010s best feature... I think its workflows. -> imagine that ;-) #eimchatLiza Sisler
SP 2010 best feature: managed metadata and enterprise keywords transforms SP into a knowledge sharing, not just docs graveyard. #EIMCHAT Q1Yaacov Cohen
#EIMChat Q1 Managed Metadata is essential for Search to work properly. And also to create different views.Naz Parker
Q1 Team sites seem to be very popular. goes to doc collaboration #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
Q1: Agree - Term Store is really great in 2010 #EIMchatMaria Brindlmayer
#EIMChat Enterprise wide content types and managed metadata providing consistency throughout SharePoint environment.Brian Alderman
#EIMChat #Q1 I do think that the simple things are not always fully used and they are the most powerful!jennifermason
AGREE! RT @rizinsights: Q1 - Co-authoring of Docs... improves #collaboration across the #enterprise. #SharePoint #eimchat #2ndfavoriteMary Leigh Mackie
#eimchat Q1: The second one could be better multi-tenancy which allowed Office 365. #Cloud move that excelled with SP2013Mark Klinchin
totally agree http://slidesha.re/MadB1l RT @jennifermason: #EIMChat #Q1 I do think that the simple things are not always fully usedChristian Buckley
Q1: best feature may be the platform itself #eimchatBarbie Mosher Zinck
Q1: Well we pretty much all picked MMS, #EIMChat FTW! :)Mike Ferrara
IMHO ribbon makes 2010 more usable to those already familiar w/the ribbon (from other Office apps). My user base not on Ofc 2010 #EIMChatConnie Winch
#EIMChat Q1 - team sites. one place for a projects assets. best thing since fileshares :)Chris Johnson
Q1 Can we say ability to function as an enterprise collaboration platform?! #eimchatPerficient Microsoft
Q1: I would also add that content type syndication is a close 2nd for me. Eliminated so much painful work from the past. #EIMChatMike Ferrara
@mikecferrara yes, the winning is managed metadata #EIMChatPeter Iuvara
Q1. Given some Frankenstein app integration initiatives we've seen, the Biz Connectivity Svcs had to be the best improvement f/2007 #EIMChatTony White
Q1. SP 2007-->2010 saw some functional WCM improvements, but not as many as SP 2010-->2013. #EIMChat #SharePoint #WCMTony White
Overall, this Tweet Jam served as a nice reminder of why people flock to SharePoint. Regardless of what frustrates you most about it, there are definitely features you appreciate greatly, which somehow keep it alive and thriving within the enterprise.
Thank to everyone who joined us (here's the full Tweet Jam archive ) -- we had a great time and hope you did too! Did we miss anything -- tell us in the comments !