Core Image, Inc.

Dumping SharePoint

We've tried with mixed success to roll out SharePoint in our company to give everyone access to important files, contacts, etc. where ever they are.

Couple of problems with SharePoint
- Out of the box it doesn't work with BlackBerry's
- The interface can be terribly slow to work with
- Extending takes a real computer programmer

To solve the issue we're switching to a Mac Mini Server running their wiki and blog functionality. I can see this becoming my marketing teams best friend!

It's everything SharePoint is not, simple, limited features, clean interface, loads lightning fast, and is collaborative. It doesn't do a lot, but it does what we need which is disseminate info and encourage feedback.

I think the differences the two technologies are a clash of cultures. Keeping it fresh and relevant is important for our key product categories.