Software Modules provide online collaboration workspaces.
Press Release Summary:
Built on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, ISGweb Committee and SIG modules for iMIS offer ready-to-deploy websites configured specifically for needs of each type of association group. Centralized online tools allow groups to communicate, coordinate efforts, share resources, and collaborate on projects. Each group is provided with online workspace that includes configurable document libraries, discussion forums, news feeds, and document search.
Original Press Release:
ISG Solutions Releases SharePoint-Based Collaboration Modules for ISGweb
Online workspaces serve as communications hub and productivity center; help committees, councils and SIGs work together more effectively
ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 31 /-- ISG Solutions announced the release of two collaboration modules for ISGweb for iMIS: one for committees, the other for special interest groups (SIGs) and councils. The new modules offer ready-to-deploy websites configured specifically for the needs of each type of association group, with pages and features needed to support association-specific processes. The modules are built on top of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 and take advantage of the powerful collaboration and communication capabilities it offers, as well as its document management, workflow automation, and website administration features.
The ISGweb Committee and SIG modules provide association groups with real-time access to centralized online tools that allow them to communicate, coordinate their efforts, share resources, and collaborate on projects using the same Microsoft Office tools they are already comfortable with. Each group is provided with an online workspace that includes configurable document libraries, discussion forums, blogs, surveys, news feeds, group calendar, document search, and a searchable membership directory. The workspace is effectively a complete website, with a fully configurable home page and content management tools to help manage the site's content. ISGweb's integration with iMIS allows automatic mapping of the members in each group from iMIS to the corresponding SharePoint group. Events and other data stored in iMIS are also brought into SharePoint automatically, ensuring that information is up-to-date and minimizing the amount of time spent maintaining the online workspaces.
"We have seen a lot of excitement around SharePoint in the association community," said Charles Oakley, CEO of ISG Solutions. "Now with ISGweb we are making it easy for associations to start taking advantage of its powerful collaboration capabilities to revolutionize the way members, staff, the board and volunteers work together. By allowing everyone to focus on the work at hand, rather than the many issues involved in collaborating with a distributed group, members and staff can get more done and enjoy the time they spend involved with the association and its mission."
ISGweb for iMIS is a software suite of data-driven web modules for associations with an intuitive solution for members' interactive online activities, from e-commerce to collaboration, all powered by real-time integration to the iMIS association management software. The three foundation modules are required: Unified Login & Create Account, Update Profile, and Administrator. The other modules, which can be subscribed to individually, include Communities, Membership Directory, Leadership Directory, Buyers Guide, Find a Professional, Company Management, Membership Application, Dues Renewal, Events Calendar, Meeting Setup & Registration, Product Catalog, and Donations. Additional collaboration modules are in development, including modules for chapters, meetings, the board, and accreditation.
Pricing and Availability
The ISGweb Committee and SIG modules are shipping now. The modules can be purchased in the traditional way and installed on an association's own network, or obtained on a subscription basis, called On Demand or Software as a Service (SaaS), and accessed over the Internet. In either case, ISGweb pricing is based on the number of users and the modules used. Implementation costs are billed separately, at a flat rate per module.
About ISG Solutions
ISG Solutions develops, sells and supports software for associations. ISG's flagship product is ISGweb for iMIS, a suite of Web-based software modules that extends iMIS, allowing associations to take advantage of the information stored in their iMIS database to provide better service to members on their websites. ISG also implements and supports the iMIS association management software, and is one of the largest Authorized iMIS Solution Providers (AiSPs) in the world. More than 300 clients have chosen ISG as their technology partner. ISG Solutions is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, and maintains a website at www.isgsolutions.com.
CONTACT: Michelle Dohm of ISG Solutions, +1-301-519-3776, ext. 107, mdohm@isgsolutions.com
Web site: www.isgsolutions.com/
