http://www.burtongroup.com/Research/DocumentList.aspx?cid=32 Burton Group Collaboration and Content Strategies (CCS) service helps you understand the planning, application, integration, infrastructure, and governance impacts associated with collaboration and enterprise content management technologies. en-us © 2008 Burton Group. All rights reserved http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1388 http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1388 Open source software is moving up the software stack to provide communication, collaboration, and content management (3C) solutions. Among several factors, the combination of well-executed open source projects and inexpensive Internet services is fueling the development of cutting-edge and low-cost solutions that are scalable and robust, and which operate websites and services used by millions on the Internet. This Collaboration and Content Strategies overview provides insight into what is driving the development of open source 3C and how enterprises should approach its use. Overview Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:00:00 GMT http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1297 http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1297 Industry debate about the relative merits of OpenDocument Format (ODF) and Office Open XML (OOXML) highlights the significance of the productivity application market shift from binary and proprietary file formats to vendor- and product-independent Extensible Markup Language (XML) models. The competitive stakes are huge, and the related political posturing is sometimes perplexing. In this overview (updated after OOXML’s approval by ISO [International Organization for Standardization]), Research Directors Guy Creese and Peter O’Kelly introduce ODF, OOXML, and related World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards, and project their implications for future productivity applications. Overview Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1350 http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1350 Enterprise collaboration often includes working with contractors, customers, and partners who are outside the corporate network. The SharePoint security model supports external collaboration with varying degrees of management and control, although it can be tricky to master. This Methodologies and Best Practices document provides an overview of the SharePoint 2007 Products and Technologies security model from network access controls to content-specific access controls. It also explores strategies and approaches to safeguard SharePoint content on corporate extranets, and it outlines what organizations can do to provide safe access to content via the Internet. Methodologies & Best Practices Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:00:00 GMT http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1351 http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1351 IBM Lotus faces increasing challenges as Microsoft’s SharePoint gains market momentum and competitors such as Adobe Systems, Cisco Systems, Oracle, and Google step into the communications, collaboration, and content management marketplace. At Lotusphere 2008, IBM Lotus issued an overwhelming list of announcements and products aimed at future market needs. In summary, IBM Lotus is increasingly targeting small and medium-size businesses and offering next-generation working experiences through contextual interfaces, social software, and user customization. This report examines the latest strategy of IBM Lotus and reviews its strengths and weaknesses within the current market. Report Fri, 16 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1389 http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1389 Globalization is profound, it’s irrefutable, and it’s irreversible.” These words, spoken by General Electric CEO Jeffery Immelt, are a clear signal that the business world acknowledges a globalization wave that is unlikely to subside. But how has this wave impacted information technology (IT)? The authors and owners of content have often been insulated from this storm, but a stark increase in globalization demands is pulling IT in. In this TeleBriefing, Service Director Craig Roth describes how enterprise content management (ECM) processes and technology, from authoring to analytics, can reduce the cost, cycle times, and inconsistencies of localization efforts. TeleBriefing Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=888 http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=888 Enterprise deployment of social software continues to evolve since Burton Group first published an overview in May 2006. The role of social software within business transformation efforts, confusion over what tools qualify as social software, and what adoption patterns are emerging in the market remain critical issues. This update by Principal Analyst Mike Gotta examines social software’s ability to enable “new ways of working,” explains social application’s requirement for a new design mindset, and provides guidance on usage models gaining traction within enterprise environments. Overview Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1111 http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1111 Google has caught the attention of enterprises with the low price of its Google Apps Premier Edition (GAPE) solution. However, there’s a catch: limited functionality and new information technology (IT) risks. Enterprises need to recognize that going with GAPE means buying into a delivery model, product, and vendor set that is relatively new and unproven. This report by Research Director Guy Creese discusses how Google is breaking the IT mold, offering rudimentary collaboration and content capabilities to organizations that make the purchase with their eyes open. Report Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1332 http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1332 In 2008, the directions set by the previous year’s releases of Microsoft SharePoint and IBM Lotus Notes and the arrival of Google Apps Premier Edition will become clearer. In this VantagePoint overview, Research Director Guy Creese describes how a variety of trends—the creation of rich Internet applications (RIA), the influx of Generation Y into the workplace, the release of Extensible Markup Language (XML)-enabled databases, and the evolution of software as a service (SaaS), to name several—are altering how employees do their work and how enterprises buy their technology. Overview Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1374 http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1374 Industry debate about the relative merits of OpenDocument Format (ODF) and Ecma 376 Office Open XML (OOXML) highlights the significance of the productivity application market shift from binary and proprietary file formats to vendor- and product-independent Extensible Markup Language (XML) models. The competitive stakes are huge, and the related political posturing is sometimes perplexing. In this summary of the "What's Up, .DOC?" overview published in January, Research Director Peter O’Kelly introduces ODF, OOXML, and related World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards, and project their implications for future productivity applications. TeleBriefing Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1070 http://www.burtongroup.com/Client/Research/Document.aspx?cid=1070 Effective use of Extensible Markup Language (XML) feeds (e.g., Really Simple Syndication [RSS] and Atom) and feed syndication platforms (e.g., feed readers and feed aggregators) improves productivity and business performance. As XML feeds become pervasive, information technology (IT) groups must determine whether feed syndication platforms should be deployed, and if so, whether a hosted service or on-premises software is preferable. In this Collaboration and Content Strategies technical position, Burton Group Principal Analyst Mike Gotta examines typical requirements, alternatives, future developments, and evaluation criteria needed for IT groups to establish a position regarding feed syndication platforms. Technical Position Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT