First released in 2001, SharePoint usage varies from business to business. A common use for SharePoint is enterprise content and document management. SharePoint allows for the storage, retrieval, tracking, archiving, management and reporting of electronic records and documents.
SharePoint can also act as an intranet and social network, providing centralised access to information and applications. Used in this way, SharePoint can help a business manage internal communications, applications and information more easily.
Another common use for SharePoint is collaboration. The software contains team collaboration groupware capabilities, including project scheduling, shared mailboxes and social collaboration.
