The document provides an overview of SVAM's SharePoint offerings, including:
1) Application development for SharePoint across versions 2003, 2007, and 2010.
2) Migration services from older versions of SharePoint to 2010.
3) Governance services to establish policies and reporting for large SharePoint environments.
4) Case studies of solutions developed for media, manufacturing, government, and other industries.
4. Corporate Overview
Value Proposition
Clients choose SVAM for the trust we engender, the results we achieve, our
commitment to their success, and the experience we create by the way we work with
them.
We enable our clients to leverage technology for business excellence by providing :
Creative solutions at an optimal cost of ownership
Experience in getting the best value from technology investments
Talented people, proven processes, and the right technology
The ability to scale while retaining client flexibility
Our teams leverage innovative thinking, a systematic approach, and disciplined
deployment to deliver superior returns on technology investments.
6. Corporate Overview
Correct ShoreSM Model
SVAM Correct ShoreSM delivery model delivers all the benefits
and advantages of Global delivery models. Our blended team
approach is relevant across many types of engagements. The
project team leadership works on-site with the client team Client Company
Client’s Project Manager
throughout the engagement.
As appropriate, the offsite/offshore team may travel to the
SVAM ONSITE (US)
client’s location to kick off the project, then return to their
development center while maintaining the lines of Project Manager Technical Architect
communication and relationships built while onsite. This • Customer Communication
• Project Management
creates both a high-touch and high-tech project experience. • Requirement Management
• Risk Management
With development centers in New York, Delhi, and Victoria, • High Level Design
• Acceptance testing
Mexico; SVAM can offer clients cost effective solutions through
a blend of engagement models:
• On-site SVAM NEAR SHORE (Mexico) SVAM OFF SHORE (India)
• Off-Site • Detail Design • Detail Design
• Off-site + Off-shore • Development • Development
• Documentation • Documentation
• On-site + Off-site + Off-shore • Testing • Testing
• On-site + Off-site + Off-shore + Near-shore
7. Corporate Overview
We Have a Proven Track Record Across Most Technologies
Operating System
Operating Systems
Windows
Platform Linux/ Unix/ AIX Databases
Platforms MVS/ ESA, OS/390 Databases
.NET SQL Server
J2EE Oracle
Open Source DB2/ UDB
Languages Packages
Languages Packages
C++, C#, JavaScript SharePoint, SAP
VB, VB.NET FileNet, Vignette
Cobol, PER Tech Components Saperion, PeopleSoft
Tech Components
Apache, Cold Fusion
WebLogic, WebSphere
PHP, MySQL, Python
11. SharePoint Offerings – Overview
SVAM has built different and multiple solutions for different clients, both for government and private
organizations. We have executed consulting projects as well as end to end projects and have
extensive experience in various SharePoint versions i.e. 2003, 2007 and 2010
Areas of Expertise in SharePoint
• New Application development
• Version Migration / Upgrades
• SharePoint Environment Governance
• Lotus Notes to SPS 2010
12. SharePoint Offerings – Overview
Collaboration Practice
Many businesses have a strong aspect of workflow processing, for which SharePoint is uniquely
suited.
• Users can complete a forms-based application online
• Information is reviewed for approval/amendment
• For typical workflows, SharePoint integrates seamlessly into Microsoft .NET technology.
Documents and messages can be automatically generated for customers or for the internal
personnel who proceed to the next step in the workflow
• The integrated SQL Database speeds development and assures scalability and robust reporting
• Forms and templates are stored in the SharePoint library and are version controlled. New forms
can be added and published very quickly to the application or website.
• Users, User Groups, and Menu Permissions can be created quickly without any coding effort.
• The platform readily scales for new programs, where development requires lower effort than the
traditional approach.
13. SharePoint Offerings –Overview
Why SharePoint?
SharePoint 2010 is an integrated suite of server capabilities that helps improve organizational
effectiveness by providing:
• comprehensive document management
• process management
• enterprise search
• Accelerates shared business processes, facilitating information-sharing across boundaries for
better business insight.
• Provides a central repository for information that enables process discipline (tracking, information
update, etc.) and management oversight.
14. SharePoint Offerings – Overview
Benefits
Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is an integrated application platform for building, scaling, and extending a
wide range of knowledge worker activities.
• It can be easily integrated with other Microsoft products (e.g., Office, Outlook, .NET, et al), as well
as other platforms to create powerful solutions
• Faster development time means a shorter time to recognizing project benefits
• Operational savings from streamlined processes also results in higher service levels
• User experience customized per business processes means faster adoption.
15. SharePoint Offerings – Application Development
SVAM has expertise in executing end to end projects using SharePoint platform i.e. right from
understanding the requirements, to design/architect the application and then develop, deploy and test
• Approach Identification
• Security model to include AD integration, authorization, etc.
• Third party tool integration like PeopleSoft, Agile Point, QlikView, PowerPivot etc.
16. SharePoint Offerings – Version Migration
Migration of any applications requires extensive knowledge of
• SharePoint versions, and
• the methodology that needs to be executed for smooth migration.
We understand the necessary points (likes the one listed below but not limited to) that needs to be
taken care of in a migration project. We make sure that
• the ghost sites are not migrated,
• back ups are taken in the migration process,
• database is cleaned up if necessary for removing the stale content,
• recommend the proper Hard Ware specs/ infrastructure for the new version
SVAM has expertise in migrating applications from MOSS 2007 to SPS 2010
17. SharePoint Offerings – Governance
We understand the SharePoint platform and as SharePoint starts to grow in an organization, the
governance piece for the SharePoint environment becomes very critical for the organization.
The main 3 areas in SharePoint governance are:
• IT Governance
• Information Governance
• Applications Governance
SVAM has unique methodology for providing end to end SharePoint governance for an organization
and offers complete end to end consulting/solution for SharePoint Governance.
• Unique methodology for providing end to end SharePoint governance for an organization
• Automated policies - two areas of automated governance one catering to the area of applying
governance and the other one being governance reporting.
• Manual policies – published to all the teams who are involved with SharePoint
• Governance Reporting – customizable governance reports to the stake holders for necessary
action and information
18. SharePoint Offerings – Industries Served
We have developed and delivered specific SharePoint solutions and consulting assignments both for
government and private organizations; to include:
• Media for Content Management & Generation
• Manufacturing for Supply Chain Management, Reporting & Analytics
• Government Programs for Workflow Management & Reporting
• Enterprise for Operations Management
• Market Research for Workflow, Analytics & Reporting
20. Representative Projects
Challenge
The client had various internal web sites, intranet portal sites and Microsoft 2007 SharePoint farms. Information
and knowledge existed in various silo environments. The challenge was to migrate and integrate existing 2007
SharePoint Farms, as well as internal intranet portals and homegrown ASP internal websites leveraging Microsoft
SharePoint 2010
SVAM’s Solution
SVAM interviewed various client departments to understand their need in the new intranet. Based on the inputs,
SVAM suggested the new intranet taxonomy and governance for the new portal. SVAM designed a migration
solution based on the requirements phase. SVAM also suggested the new intranet homepage for Dow Jones and
defined the migration path from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint 2010
Results
• Reduced the number of technologies and presented one common platform and technology for complete
intranet i.e. SharePoint 2010 with a better look and feel for the intranet
• Brought in more employees to intranet for reading news and self service functions and offered better
collaboration for all the teams from different departments
• Presented easy navigation, better search capabilities and search results for the end users.
SharePoint Features
• Collaboration with Team Sites • Document Library
• Out-of-box Web Parts • Search
21. Representative Projects
Manufacturing
Challenge
The client had ERP and CRM platforms that are functionally rich and integrated, but the IT team was fully
committed to supporting that environment for ongoing activities. They could not have the capacity to create a
robust business intelligence platform to yield the desired insight.
SVAM’s Solution
SVAM built and continuously enhanced an Enterprise Data Management platform for robust yet easy to use
performance management. The system is built on .NET technologies and makes extensive use of the Qlikview
Business Intelligence Tool. The SVAM team took an agile development approach that permitted the client to
experiment with innovative ideas and deploy those that created the most value.
Results
The BI solution was so successful that it was deployed among the senior leadership throughout the company. In
a subsequent phase, SVAM integrated the platform with a business process management engine to integrate
operations, and with the corporate SharePoint portal to foster greater collaboration throughout the company.
SharePoint Features
• Collaboration
• Wikis
• Document Library
• Search
• AgilePoint Integration (Business Process Management tool)
• QlikView Integration (Business Intelligence Tool)
22. Representative Projects
Media
Challenge
SVAM was asked to create a robust platform that also had an attractive look and feel, with configurable pages
for end-user personalization. By the very nature of SITE Intel’s business, a high level of security and privacy
was required, along with powerful search capabilities and ease of creating of new pages and internal websites.
The design also had to enable a second phase to integrate Web 2.0 features.
SVAM’s Solution
The SVAM team selected Microsoft SharePoint as the platform to deliver this wide ranging capability. Beyond
the traditional document management emphasis, the team integrated ASP.NET C# code to leverage the strong
database engine within SharePoint.
Results
The SITE Intel web-based application is the product of choice for the best security intelligence available to non-
governmental organizations.
SharePoint Features
• Metadata Search
• Custom Web Parts
• Document Library
• Active Directory & Form based Authentication
23. Representative Projects
Challenge
Client is the overall administrator for the Department of Housing and Urban Development Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)
Programs for the Urban County Consortium. These programs are federally funded programs & involves huge
amount of documentation (per case) & relatively its tracking. The major challenges in this engagement were:-
• Dynamic Workflows
• Security
• Powerful Search Capabilities & Online Document Editing
SVAM’s Solution
To meet clients challenges, SVAM team selected Microsoft SharePoint (InfoPath Forms) as the platform to deliver
this wide ranging capability. Beyond the traditional document management emphasis, the team integrated
ASP.NET code to leverage the extranet capabilities.
Results
• Accelerated shared business processes, facilitating information-sharing across boundaries for better insight
• Central repository for case information improvising management functionality
• Operational Savings
SharePoint Features
• Workflow • InfoPath Forms
• Out-of-box Web Parts • Search
24. Representative Projects
Challenge
Client is the leading global provider of consumer and retail market research information for a wide range of
industries. Client provides critical consumer behavior and point-of-sale (POS) information and industry expertise
across more industries than any other market research company. Client needed cost effective solution for the their
BI reporting over the web and solution where power users are kept in mind for their ease of use.
SVAM’s Solution
SVAM suggested SharePoint Power Pivot solution for BI reporting over the web and also provided FAST search
for quick search of the documents and content. Also SVAM provided a user friendly navigation for the reports as
well as for the reports
Results
Following results were produced for the client
• Produced user friendly web reports using Power Pivot and giving users excel kind of look and feel
• Offered drill down reports with data security and filtering
• Offered FAST search for their documents and content
SharePoint Features
Following features of SharePoint were used for this solution
• SharePoint integrated with PowerPivot
• FAST Search
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