Client: GEO TV (Independent Media Corporation)
Project: Share Point Portal Server Implementation
Industry Media
Technology: Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Share Point Portal Server 2003, Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Client Overview
GEO TV was established in May 2002 and the test transmission was launched on 14th August 2002 on the PAS 10 digital satellite Regular transmission started on 1st October 2002. Geo TV is the first South Asian Urdu language channel to provide content comparable with world-class television broadcasters. It is the fastest growing TV Channel in Pakistan with ratings exceeding all satellite delivered TV channels in the market. Geo has the widest distribution on cable systems in Pakistan with 100% carriage within 90 days of launch.
Problems Faced
The old system employed by GEO TV provided a lack of security as data could be accessed by all individuals, low productivity as all work preformed was manual and thus the flow of information from one department to another was slow. The system maintained was sluggish and thus time consuming resulting having no proper data records.
Implemented Solution
Geo TV decided to go for this project with KalSoft to satisfy some of their critical business objectives to improve their overall security, productivity and information flow. This was done through the deployment of the Microsoft Share Point Portal Server by KalSoft thus representing the Geo Intranet Portal, providing a consistent look and feel maintained through the portal and the website collection using the standard color scheme and logo of GEO placed appropriately. It initiated departmental Implementation and Customization of SPS and provided a setup for News/Events/Announcements for the department.
Benefits Provided to GEO
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Internet portal designed as a step towards enhancing information readiness and accessibility
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Content editing tools enhance efficiency and time to publish and update portal content
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Presents information and communication messages at the right places, allowing highlighting target content and information to selected audience
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Enabled a Centralized Management of information using Document Workspaces and Document Libraries.
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Powerful text based searching tools enable quick information retrieval and access
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Relies on the security component to ensure that only the right people view the right information
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Provides a Collaboration between team members
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Searching facilitation
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Defining Users, Roles and Securities
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Customization of Microsoft Share Point Portal Server 2003 installation with existing Web parts
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Organization and Provision of easy access to information