Web Content Management: Microsoft

Author(s): George Goodall

The Info-Tech Research Group recently completed a comparison of eight market leading Web Content Management (WCM) solutions. One of the evaluated products was Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. The evaluation examines specific strengths and weaknesses to determine to what degree it would make a good choice for an organization implementing a WCM system.

This research note outlines several key points, including:

  • Microsoft's position in the world of WCM offerings.
  • A description of Microsoft's WCM solution.
  • Microsoft's product strengths and challenges.

The WCM capabilities of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 are a welcome replacement to MCMS 2002. Microsoft presents a strong product vision and attractive price point. The capabilities of the product are still unproven given its youth.