Feature Articles

Managing Process Automation with Microsoft Workflow Technologies

• David Goldstein summarizes some new workflow tools from Microsoft, and why they are worthy of some excitement.  [link]
• James Henry provides a library of technical resources about Windows Workflow Foundation [link]
• KMA plans upcoming "Lessons Learned" events to discuss real-world process automation solutions [link]

Update on Microsoft's New Generation of Business Intelligence and Performance Management Tools

• Ravi Kandaswamy and Mike Gilronan summarize some early impressions of the new PerformancePoint Server suite.  [link]
• David Goldstein discusses how Excel Web Services enable the creation of dashboards. [link]

Office Business Applications and Line of Business Integration
Microsoft is seeking to integrate Office 2007 with other business applications more than ever before.  How are they planning to do so, and how you can prepare?

Upcoming KMA Events

• First Look:  Vista, Office 2007 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (with CompuWorks). [link]
• Lessons Learned featuring Workflow in:
• Hartford, CT; [link]
• Waltham, MA; [link]
• Location TBD in VT or NH [link]

We've Been Asked

When does it make sense to use blogs to communicate within our organization, and when are discussion threads the better tool? [find out...]

How do I create a “tag cloud” in a Windows SharePoint Services v3 or Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007? [find out...]  

What is recommended hardware sizing for Windows SharePoint Services v3 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007? [find out...]  

Worth Reading

Each newsletter, we provide links to articles we have written or read that we feel offer significantly valuable and useful information.

• New White Papers by KMA [link]
• Indicators of Success Business Intelligence Solutions [link]
• Primer on Windows Communication Foundation [link]
• Microsoft White Paper on Blogs and Wikis in SharePoint [link]
• Keys to Success in Finding Experts [link]

Feedback Loop

We continue to receive valuable commentary and some interesting questions from folks who have taken the time to read and think about what we have said and what we might say in KMA Insights. Our goal remains to use KMA Insights to establish a dialogue, so please keep your questions and comments coming. Send your questions and comments to us at info@kmainc.com or directly to any of our team members …and thanks!

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. For over 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.

You can read more about us on the web at: www.kmainc.com.