Toby Ward

President at Prescient Digital Media
Has 10+ Years Of Experience

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Almost 5 years ago

Answered a question: Microsoft SharePoint (as RMS) vs OpenText Content Suite Platform - looking for recommendations

Hi Sheila, OpenText is seen as a Records Management leader. SharePoint is not. However, it depends on what you need, and how you're using the records, etc. Now I am actually the local RCMP Block Watch captain for my block (and the adjoining block next to our school!), but…

Over 6 years ago

Answered a question: What is the price range for Web Content Management solutions?

Although we have no direct experience implementing Magnolia or dotCMS, our technical team likely could figure it out fairly quickly. Both are known to be simple to deploy. However, both are open source and are therefore free. Implementation costs, if you use an outside…

Over 9 years ago

Commented on The SharePoint Intranet – Pros and Cons

Yes, this is a typical approach and scenario for most companies. Most use it for document management, and team sites. However, more and more are using it for their enterprise intranet portal.

Over 11 years ago

Commented on Full functionality is available from anywhere in the world with a web browser so everyone is always connected.

Correct on both accounts. Every software solution has pros and cons. Fortunately with SharePoint 2013, there are far more pros than cons.

Almost 12 years ago

Answered a question: Drupal vs. Liferay: Which one is better? Pros and Cons?

Drupal and LIferay are not at all similar; akin to comparing apples and oranges. Drupal is a social community platform designed primarily for external Internet scenarios. Liferay is an enterprise portal solution primarily designed for internal intranet scenarios. There are…

Over 12 years ago

Contributed a review of SharePoint: The SharePoint Intranet – Pros and Cons

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Over 12 years ago

SharePoint

The SharePoint Intranet – Pros and Cons

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Almost 5 years ago

Enterprise Content Management

Microsoft SharePoint (as RMS) vs OpenText Content Suite Platform - looking for recommendations

Over 6 years ago

Web Content Management

What is the price range for Web Content Management solutions?

Almost 12 years ago

Enterprise Social Software

Drupal vs. Liferay: Which one is better? Pros and Cons?

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Over 9 years ago

Enterprise Content Management

The SharePoint Intranet – Pros and Cons

Over 11 years ago

Enterprise Content Management

Full functionality is available from anywhere in the world with a web browser so everyone is always connected.

About me

Toby Ward is founder and President of Prescient Digital Media. A senior digital consultant with particular expertise in the area of digital workplace and intranet planning and communications Toby has worked with many different organizations, spanning many different industries, including Boston Scientific, CBC, Federal Reserve Bank, Harvard Business, HSBC, Manulife Financial, Mastercard, Nintendo, Pepsi, USAA, and dozens of others.

Specialties: Internet and intranet evaluation, planning, management and communications including content management, business case development (ROI), Internet and intranet marketing. Bridging business and technology.

Toby is the Founder of the first dedicated intranet agency and intranet services firm, Prescient Digital Media (www.prescientdigital.com)