Feature Articles

Integrating a Document Workflow Solution with SharePoint Technologies
One of the biggest shortcomings of the current version of SharePoint (SharePoint Portal Server and Windows SharePoint Services) is the lack of sophisticated document workflow.  In fact, users of SharePoint Portal Server 2001 will notice that document workflow capabilities have actually been reduced.  The current version supports very simple document approval, with no built-in routing or escalation.  This article details some of the options available for SharePoint-based document workflow.  It includes a list of third party products that integrate very well with SharePoint technologies.

Turning Data into Smart Decisions: Building Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server 2005 
The primary goal of SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence is to improve your organization by providing relevant information from disparate data sources in a timely manner. This allows you to make better, faster, and more informed decisions. It also allows you to analyze the affects of these decisions based on information rather that instinct.

Microsoft’s Lessons Learned Series: Executive Dashboards 
KMA joins Microsoft New England as the expert partner in this month’s “Lessons Learned Seminar Series”, featuring the topic of Executive Dashboards. David Goldstein will provide his insight into the key business drivers and best practices for design and delivery of an executive dashboard.

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An Introduction to VSTO 2005 (Visual Studio Tools for the Office System)

Heard the buzz about VSTO 2005?  Visual Studio 2005 Tools for the Microsoft Office System is a new component in the next version of Visual Studio.  It promises to fundamentally change how Office-based applications are written.  No more VBA!  VSTO provides a robust, .NET-based environment for building business applications using classic Office programs like Word and Excel.  This article provides an overview of some of the key VSTO features.

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About Knowledge Management Associates

Knowledge Management Associates applies its deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and tools to building custom, innovative business applications for clients in the areas of knowledge management, business intelligence, data and presentation solutions and emerging technologies. During the past ten years, we've helped companies achieve significant improvements in business performance through:

    • faster response time to customers
    • enhanced productivity (by minimizing ‘reinventing the wheel’)
    • improved sales and operational forecasting through better analysis tools
    • heightened employee morale through easy-to-use systems

Founded in 1995, KMA has a breadth and depth of experience not typically found in small IT companies. We are our clients’ trusted advisors and they value the highly responsive partnership relationship we bring to our engagements. Think of KMA as an extension of your IT organization, fluent in the latest development technologies and here for the long haul. We'll help you build, refine, update and maintain systems that leverage today’s advanced technologies to address today’s competitive challenges.

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