Case Study: Compliance

CFTC SharePoint Introduction

SharePoint was introduced as a collaborative technology at our U.S. Army Command client in 2002. The Command needed a solution that fostered collaboration among staff sections, as well as a way to share information throughout the Command. The Digicon Team designed the SharePoint architecture and installed, configured, and tested the SharePoint servers.

After that, the Team began developing solutions to meet the particular business needs of the Command. Since its introduction, the use of SharePoint has grown and the Command has implemented SharePoint MOSS 2007. Digicon personnel have created and customized additional SharePoint sites, and developed custom web parts. SharePoint has been an effective tool in assisting our U.S. Army client Commander and his staff in executing critical mission functions. It has greatly enhanced the staff's ability to collaborate with members of both internal and external organizations, manage and find documents quickly, automate work flows, share calendars, and improve the efficiency of operations.

Problem

Training individuals is an expensive and time consuming endeavor. It takes individuals out of the workplace and often requires travel to training sites. Since the U.S. Army is continually training its personnel, any savings quickly add up, providing resources for other needs. Also, since staffing is not deep, taking a person out of the workplace can adversely impact completion of essential tasks.

Action

Pre-recorded online training modules were made available through SharePoint, saving time and allowing individuals to complete training as needed and at their convenience. Users are also able to participate in live training using a headset and microphone.

Result

More individuals can be trained and both time and money are saved. This results in a better trained and more capable workforce, with improved morale.

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