This session takes off the gloves and delivers an open discussion of why some SharePoint projects fail - and how to successfully recover. Better yet, we show you how to set yourself up for success from the start! So, whether you are contemplating launching a new project leveraging SharePoint, migrating to a new version of SharePoint, or need to recover from a problematic implementation... then this is a “can't miss” session. The session includes 3 specific, real-world cases of failed projects - and how those projects were successfully turned around to deliver a successful project with broad user adoption. The presenter will share the “7 Habits” for successful implementations and the "7 Deadly Sins" to be sure to avoid. He will also provide statistics on failed SharePoint projects including key reasons for project failures.
Most conferences and sessions focus on features and functionality and “Getting the most out of SharePoint.” This session deals with the issue of project failure head-on and gives simple, practical, and proven techniques for preventing project failure and rescuing projects that are not performing or meeting objectives. Curtis HughesSession Speaker Curtis Hughes is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and Managing Partner of C5 Insight, a Microsoft Gold consultancy specializing in SharePoint, Dynamics CRM and platform solutions. He has over 15 years of experience consulting with businesses and government agencies across North America, Europe and Asia in the areas of software architecture,
... Read MoreBring the solution to your CEO. Learn what Cloud barriers exist and how to remove them. Fellow CEO, Rob LaMear, shares his findings while talking Cloud with over 1,000 CEOs around the globe. Rob LaMearSession Speaker Rob started Fpweb.net from scratch and believes that the key to success has been its people and the energy they bring, hands down. Rob has been with SharePoint since its inception and his passion for customer care and delivering a premium product has set a new standard in SharePoint Hosting. As much as he likes work and technology, Rob loves spend
... Read More"Come by to learn about how SharePoint 2013 takes business intelligence to the next level with new self-service and analytics tools! If the latest Forrester report on self-service business intelligence is any indication, Microsoft is doing something (or a lot) right here. I will also be
discussing how self-service BI and enterprise BI can play
together to provide a cohesive solution that pleases the
end-user as well as IT." Todd KittaSession Speaker Todd is currently the Business Intelligence Technology Specialist at Microsoft in Saint Louis and his background includes architecture & development, project management, consulting, and technology advisement. His expertise spans across the Microsoft BI stack, SharePoint, as well as Microsoft's Connected Systems platform including Windows Azure
... Read MoreWant to know what’s changing for SharePoint 2013? Do you know about Apps? Do you know about the new SharePoint Store? Have you started developing with Visual Studio 2012? What about NAPA? If you answered no to any one of these, then this is the session for you! We’ll go over what’s new for developers, all the new tools, and how we can leverage them for our own use to better serve the business world. Please join me for great introduction to 2013 development. Ken MaglioSession Speaker Ken Maglio comes from a background of a .Net developer with concentrated experience in application design, building and leading new feature implementations, working with teams and supporting systems created, as well as other end-users. Over the last 3+ years, Ken moved into the SharePoint world, moving up into an Architect role. Ken has performed
... Read MoreThis Session will show developers and Power users how to use the Content Search Web part. It will also demo using search in SharePoint Apps using the Search Restful Services available in SharePoint 2013. Bill FeldkerSession Speaker Bill is an Architect with Covenant technology Partners. Bill works on both the BI Team and the SharePoint team but spends most of his time doing SharePoint development and solution design. When not working, Bill enjoys running, coaching soccer and spending time with his family.
... Read MoreThis fast-paced session will zoom through the highlights of the topics covered in the SharePoint 2010 app dev exam. It will be a quick way to prepare for the exam. Becky BertramSession Speaker Becky Bertram is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a St. Louis-based consulting company that focuses on SharePoint implementations, development, and training. Becky is a four time Microsoft SharePoint Server MVP and a Microsoft Certified Trainer. Becky is the co-author of the book Wrox SharePoint Six in One. You can visit her Blog at h
... Read MoreThis session covers the basics on SharePoint 2010 Service Application Publishing and Consuming, and hits some key idea’s on when having a separate SharePoint Services Farm makes sense, and how to architect the solution to it your business needs. Marrell SandersSession Speaker Marrell has been a web technology enthusiast since 1999, with a focus on hosting technologies, design, and creating web solutions that solve user technical problems. Since stumbling into SharePoint, where he has focused for the past 8 years, he has worn many “hats” and roles in many fortune 500 companies. He currently works as a Senior Web C
... Read MorejQuery is the current "SharePoint Silver Bullet" promising to cure all your SharePoint ailments allowing customizations that at one point were unattainable without cracking open Visual Studio. But what is the real story with jQuery and SharePoint? How do you implement it with SharePoint? Should you implement it? Is it all a big hoax or is jQuery the missing piece to your SharePoint development took kit?
In this session attendees will learn:
- Best practices for deploying jQuery in a maintainable way in their organizations
- What can be done with quickly and powerfully in jQuery taking advantage of incredible third party libraries
- What are the real consequences of using jQuery and when should you NOT use it.
Mark RackleySession Speaker Mark Rackley is a Solutions Architect for Summit 7 Systems with more than 17 years of experience designing and developing software solutions. Mark’s daily responsibilities include forging the direction of solution architecture and development projects for clients while providing the best solutions for clients' unique problems. As a globally recogn
... Read MoreToday there are ongoing trends in business that are driving consumer or end user expectations within the workplace. Trends such as cloud readiness, social collaboration, and mobility are all driving end user adoption of technology platforms such as SharePoint. Without us keeping up with these trends end user adoption suffers. Come spend an hour with us learning about how the SharePoint 2013 ecosystem is paving the way for end user experience and innovation while addressing today’s top trends in business. Changes in SharePoint 2013 licensing will also be addressed. Gina Montgomery Session Speaker Gina Montgomery is a Strategic Account Manager for Softmart. A frequent speaker at Information Technology events, SharePoint conferences, Microsoft focused events, and User Group meetings, she has a passion for helping organizations maximize their I.T. investments. Her focus has been on strategy, project planning, analysis, best practices in softw
... Read MoreWhen Trek began in 1976, our mission was simple: Build the best bikes in the world. Come discover how SharePoint and Yammer are collectively helping Trek continue that mission through greater transparency, faster time-to-market, and better collaboration. David PetersonSession Speaker David Peterson has been actively engaged in some way, shape, or form with SharePoint since 2004. Currently the SharePoint Administrator at Trek Bicycles Corporation in Waterloo, WI, David specializes in integrating business processes in to SharePoint. His focus has been - and always will be - putting the organization's people first before the conv
... Read MoreMany organizations have implemented numerous solutions that contain different authentication methods. This architecture is creating a burden on users and I.T. departments to meet the security demands of today’s business environment. In this session we will cover the scenarios of when to implement ADFS specifically with Office 365 & SharePoint On-Premise, an overview of how, and lessons that have been learned while implementing ADFS Solutions. Matt HoltSession Speaker Matt Holt of Covenant Technology Partners is a consultant with 15+ years of experience in developing solutions for clients ranging from HealthCare to Insurance. Half of that time has been spent in SharePoint building solutions and helping others’ learn how to best take advantage of this technology.
... Read MoreDid you ever wonder what the difference was between building an iOS app vs. a Windows Phone 7 application in SharePoint 2013? In this session we will discuss the differences between building these applications as it relates to created applications for SharePoint 2013. In the end of this session you should have a clear understanding on how to get an application in each store, what language is used, and what tools you will need to create applications for each type of device. Becky IssermanSession Speaker Becky Isserman has been a SharePoint Developer, since 2005 when she attended the Portal University with Levi, Ray, and Shoup in Springfield, IL. She is a Microsoft Certified Professional Developer in SharePoint Server 2010 (MCPD), a SharePoint Server MVP in 2012, and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). She has been a web designer/developer
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- Set the context for Mobile + SharePoint
- Apply the Rich / Reach spectrum to assist in planning and analysis of your mobile initiatives
- Understand the approaches for taking SharePoint mobile
- Apply Feature Fit analysis to identify what user requirements align with the philosophy of an app
- Identify the platforms for apps and how to integrate these platforms with SharePoint
Jeff Willinger Session Speaker Jeff Willinger is the Director of Social Computing, Collaboration and Intranets at Rightpoint and was recently named the top SharePoint person to watch in 2012 and one the most influential social media people in the city of Chicago. He specializes in advising clients on social computing strategies, social intranets and portals, mobile reach
... Read MoreA basic understanding of SharePoint permissions is imperative for a successful SharePoint implementation. If the right information can’t share the right information at the right time end users will not adopt SharePoint. Learn the four building blocks of SharePoint permissions and success is at your fingertips. Tamara BredemusSession Speaker Tamara Bredemus is a SharePoint Consultant with RBA, Inc., where her experience working with SharePoint, SharePoint Designer and InfoPath helps clients get the most out of their SharePoint deployment. Prior to consulting at RBA, Inc., Tamara used her teaching skills as a Senior Technical Instructor with Mindsharp, process improvement skills as a P
... Read MoreThe new application model for development in SharePoint 15 brings the cloud to our SharePoint doorstep. If you want to leverage the new application model and build new SharePoint applications that reside in the cloud you will have to get into the Azure development mentality. Like SharePoint development, Azure development has its own development model and to really get into Azure development you need to be able to think in Azure mode. This session is an introduction to Azure programming, focusing more on leveraging Azure and less on the specifics of SharePoint Application programming. Learning how to program using Azure is step 1 to developing new cloud-based SharePoint applications. Darrin BishopSession Speaker Darrin is a co-founder and director at Aptillon, Inc. Darrin has been awarded SharePoint MVP for 7 years and has been involved in SharePoint since 2001 when the code-named product Tahoe was released as SharePoint Portal Server 2001. Darrin has a diverse background in SharePoint and has covered the product lifecycle from envisioning, design, instal
... Read MoreSharePoint attracts a lot of attention from management, developers, administrators and end-users, so effectively managing the introduction of new processes and updates can leave your environment in a constant state of maintenance. Knowing where to look for issues, how to find the cause and resolution is very important for a farm’s health. In this session, we will review what could stand in the way of a healthy farm, how to address these situations, tools to minimize downtime and proactive plans to keep your SharePoint instance healthy. During this session, migrating to SharePoint 2013 from your current version will be discussed. Ken PriceSession Speaker Ken is currently a Premier Field Engineer specializing in SharePoint and works with public sector customers to maintain healthy environments, investigate new collaboration technologies and serves as a technology advisor for organizations deploying and supporting Microsoft products. He has been employed by Fortune 50, large enterprises, Federal, St
... Read MoreThis session will give you an overview of the new Microsoft certification track for Microsoft SharePoint Certification, and go through the objectives covered in the infrastructure-focused exam "Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013". The goal of the session is to help you know what is covered by the exam so you can know which topics you might need to do more study of on your own before you take the exam. Becky BertramSession SpeakerBecky Bertram is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a St. Louis-based consulting company that focuses on SharePoint implementations, development, and training. Becky is a four time Microsoft SharePoint Server MVP and a Microsoft Certified Trainer. Becky is the co-author of the book Wrox SharePoint Six in One. You can visit her Blog at h
... Read MoreIn this session we will discuss the overview of BCS and dive into the topics surrounding the connectivity to LOB using SharePoint Designer 2013. We will see a Demo that explains how to build custom solutions using the out-of-the-box and to use SharePoint search to surface the data to the Information Worker. Gopi Kondmeda Session Speaker Gopi Kondameda is a SharePoint Architect, SharePoint Saturday Speaker, developer and trainer with more than fifteen years of experience implementing solutions for clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, as well as governmental organizations. He has been involved in a wide range of SharePoint Implementations and Migrations.
... Read MoreUpgrading between major SharePoint versions has always been a hectic, infuriating, and even job-ending process. But the upgrade path to SharePoint 2013 doesn’t have to be a headache! Thanks to a calculated game plan complete with retreat options and a possible aerial attack from the Cloud, migrations are easier than ever. Join lead SharePoint Engineer, Andy Milsark, as he discusses SharePoint 2013 upgrade planning, execution, and fall back options. Andy MilsarkSession Speaker As the Lead SharePoint Engineer at Fpweb.net, Andy is responsible for the SharePoint team’s daily operations, including customer builds, build automation, escalated SharePoint support incidents, research and development, technical inquiries, architecting cost effective SharePoint farms. Andy is active in the SP community through blogging, Tw
... Read MoreJoin us to learn about your Deployment Options for SharePoint on premises and in the cloud. We’ll cover the various hybrid approaches for configuring SharePoint Server 2013 and Office 365, how to integrate SharePoint Server 2013 with the newest version of Microsoft Office 365 Enterprise, including SharePoint Online with single sign-on and identity management. We’ll discuss bi-directional federated search, hybrid Business Connectivity Services (BCS) and more. Neil SlySession Speaker Neil R. Sly is a Consultant at Covenant Technology Partners specializing in SharePoint infrastructure with an emphasis on building, maintaining and migrating SharePoint and Office 365. Prior to relocating to the St. Louis area from Indianapolis, Indiana to join Covenant, Neil was a critical member of the highly-regarded Solutions Delivery Te
... Read MoreThis session will explore the ways in which businesses are deriving value from SharePoint implementations. It will describe primary value and cost drivers. Attendees will leave with a template for a business case. Doug MeyerSession Speaker Mr. Meyer serves as the Managing Partner for Covenant Technology Partners. He has been a strategic technology advisor to executives in diverse industries including: healthcare, financial services, manufacturing/distribution and telecommunications. Mr. Meyer and his team are currently delivering innovative, technology-based busine
... Read MoreFor SharePoint 2013, Nintex is advancing mobile, social, and cloud. This presentation will discuss extending workflow to the mobile workforce, use of social tools to reinvent business processes and support cloud-hosted services and scenarios. Kurt RollandSession Speaker Kurt is SharePoint practice manager with Covenant Technology Partners. He is also founding member of the St. Louis SharePoint Users Group (STLSUG) and planning team member of St. Louis SharePoint Saturday.
... Read MoreThis session will introduce users to best practices around overall governance of a SharePoint farm based on the Black & Veatch implementation. Covered topics will include roles, responsibilities, and process management for both business and technical areas. Sharon WeaverSession Speaker Sharon Weaver is the Knowledge Management Technology Lead for Black & Veatch, a Kansas based global engineering firm that supports over 10,000 users on four SharePoint farms. She has over 10 years of experience designing, developing, and managing software, including 6+ years of SharePoint administration for software development teams and corpo
... Read MoreLearn about 2013 offerings for Project Server and Professional Alan RichardsonSession Speaker Alan Richardson is a Sr. Project Manager at Covenant, having delivered projects at such companies as Ameren, XTRA Lease, Enterprise and Monsanto. He works closely with SharePoint, Project Server and Project Professional to lead software development, BI, and infrastructure projects
... Read MoreYou’ve been tasked with moving content into SharePoint but don’t have the necessary prerequisite, a well-documented file plan with retention rules. You have a retention schedule, but it’s outdated and will not effectively translate into SharePoint. You need a way to learn the business practices, record type naming conventions and retention rules needed to structure the environment. This session will showcase a streamlined process for developing an actionable file plan with retention rules for SharePoint that legal accepts, the business understands and you can implement. Marty HansenSession Speaker Marty Hansen is Executive Vice President of Jordan Lawrence, a leading solution provider for records retention, data privacy and information governance. He has over 15 years of experience in information technology and governance. Marty plays a key role in the development of technology that helps companies develop effective, defensible
... Read MoreLearn how to develop business intelligence through SSRS reporting using SharePoint lists as a data source. This session will review the infrastructure needed to develop reports, walk through report creation with multiple lists using the Report Builder tool and discuss best practices for delivering reports to your users. Patrick Tucker Session Speaker Patrick is a SharePoint architect, developer and trainer with over 13 years of experience developing applications with Microsoft technologies and training others to do the same. He has provided consulting services and solutions for a variety of companies, non-profits, military and government clients in the US and abroad. Tucker has pre
... Read MoreWe've always been limited to show items and documents from our current site or Site Collection. In SharePoint 2013, a new Web Part will make it easier to grab everything and style it the way you want.
- New Features
- Differences with the Search Web Part
- Things you need to know (Licensing, Availability, etc.
- How it works
In this session, you will learn what this Web Part can do, the various scenarios where it will help as well as how to change the display of the results. Don't stay constrained to your SharePoint site - Search it! Benjamin NiaulinSession Speaker Passionate about SharePoint, Benjamin has been helping people around the globe reaching their goals by simplifying SharePoint solutions. With his Microsoft Certified Trainer certification and over 5 years of Training and Speaking experience, he has acquired the skills needed to help everyone understand and use SharePoint.
... Read MoreThis session will give you an overview of the new Microsoft certification track for Microsoft SharePoint Certification, and go through the objectives covered in the infrastructure-focused exam "Advanced Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013". The goal of the session is to help you know what is covered by the exam so you can know which topics you might need to do more study of on your own before you take the exam. Becky BertramSession SpeakerBecky Bertram is the owner of Savvy Technical Solutions, a St. Louis-based consulting company that focuses on SharePoint implementations, development, and training. Becky is a four time Microsoft SharePoint Server MVP and a Microsoft Certified Trainer. Becky is the co-author of the book Wrox SharePoint Six in One. You can visit her Blog at h
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