What is a "portal" anyway?

Well, it depends...

"Portal" is one of the most overused terms in the web space today.  Sometimes people are referring to a simple web site containing mainly HTML, other times they are referring to a web-based application interface that consolidates information from a number of sources - but quite often that consolidation is very limited in its scope.

These days the most common understanding of the term represents a web site that integrates content, whether application- or document-based.  Often this content is in the form of HTML or XML.  Another key component of portals as most of us see them is the ability to personalize one's experience within the site.

At first glance it may seem that there is considerable overlap between portal solutions and content management.  After all, "content' is a pretty generic term.  And confusion arises as to where control should be allocated for web site design and access.  Without a clear vision and practical methodology, it's easy to get caught in a cycle of redundant design and implementation work in bringing diverse technologies together.

We bring to the table extensive experience with two products from Microsoft: Content Management Server and SharePoint Portal Server.  Together these products can address a wide range of protal design requirements.

We've been there with customers.  We know where to draw the lines.  We can help you choose the strategy that makes the most sense for you. We will help you maximize your return on investment in your chosen platform, to deliver the most powerful and effective user experiences that your site can achieve.

Contact us today to find out more about how we can help.