MICROSOFT SHARE POINT:

Social enterprise communication platform is one of the most sought areas in enterprise space. And one of the outdated software in this platform is Microsoft Share Point. This once number one social platform has lost its importance and is currently on its death bed.

Alternatives to Microsoft Share Point:

The best alternative for Microsoft Share Point is with the company. Yes, it’s Yammer. Last year Microsoft acquired Yammer for a massive $1.2 billion, which clearly notifies the intentions of the software giant to go ahead of the pack.

Since the acquisition, Microsoft has announced a number of collaborations between Yammer and Share Point. For small scale companies who don’t need to invest in the large scale Share Point software, Yammer is the best choice.

Socialcast:

Owned by VMware, Socialcast is another good option for companies looking to save money. Some of the features are free trial of its Twitter like microblogging and activity stream interface for up to 50 users.       

IBM Connections:

For large organizations, looking for an alternative other than SharePoint, IBM Connections is preferred. Introduced in the market since 2007, IBM Connections boasts a number of impressive features such as plugins for PowerPoint and Excel, with social features like Wikis, forums, and social analytics and other collaborative tools for traditional productivity apps.

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