Rockville, Md., [October 20, 2010] Portal Solutions’ Chief Architect Val Orekhov will address the November meeting of the Federal SharePoint Users Group (FEDSPUG) on Thursday, November 4th. Titled Search Engine Face Off: Keywords vs. Metadata, Orekhov will explore the differences between enterprise search applications for SharePoint, and show the pros and cons of each. He will also show how the difference between using only keyword search varies from the results of metadata search.
As part of his presentation, Orekhov will offer insight on what steps an enterprise should take to evaluate which method of search meets their specific needs. He notes “At the Enterprise level, Search is a key component of a portal/intranet/website structure, even more important than the taxonomy. More and more users are accustomed to using search before navigation, and the preference toward search is growing daily. Implementing the right search option for your organization is critical. I hope to demystify the hype and in plain speak let the technologists know what they should be evaluating.”
About Portal Solutions
Portal Solutions specializes in helping organizations manage and organize information to provide its maximum value. Its key concept—Knowledge Optimization— is the effective integration, organization, and presentation of knowledge in context to enable informed decisions that drive organizational effectiveness. Since 2002, Portal Solutions’ client focus has been to align overall business objectives and processes with cost-effective, user-friendly technology solutions.
A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and leader in the industry, Portal Solutions uses SharePoint as part of the technology foundation of its Knowledge Optimization strategy. Offerings include a wide range of knowledge optimization and advisory services including intranet, extranet and website solutions that position clients to better leverage their knowledge assets and meet objectives.
About FEDSPUG
FEDSPUG was founded to offer like-minded SharePoint users working in the Federal Government, US Military, DoD, and local and state government a forum to share information and concerns and receive training and updates about all things SharePoint. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at the Microsoft offices on Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Meetings are also broadcast for registrants via LiveMeeting, so SharePoint users can participate without leaving their offices. Membership is free, and FEDSPUG is supported by vendors and other contributions.