K2(R) Software to Support Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 and Other Upcoming Microsoft Releases

Strategic Insights -

K2(R), a Microsoft Gold Certified ISV partner, has announced planned support in its products for the upcoming releases of Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010, and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. This support will enable seamless integration with K2's workflow management software, K2 blackpearl(R) and K2 blackpoint(R), allowing customers to take advantage of the new features and capabilities of the SharePoint 2010 platform. The company will be showcasing some capabilities of its planned new releases at the Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2009 in Las Vegas.

Key Takeaways:

  • K2 plans to support Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, Microsoft Office 2010, and Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 in its products, ensuring seamless integration with K2's workflow management software.
  • K2 has been working with the SharePoint 2010 team since the Office 2007 release to ensure compatible K2 releases are available as soon as possible after Microsoft goes to market with SharePoint 2010.
  • The new capabilities of the SharePoint 2010 platform, such as Business Connectivity Services (BCS), will enable K2 to integrate business data into SharePoint and Office, and leverage claims-based authentication for secure access.
  • K2 plans to enhance its Office-client product integration, taking advantage of the richer ribbon infrastructure and other capabilities of SharePoint 2010 to provide users with a more intuitive and manageable experience.
  • The integration of K2's workflow management software with SharePoint 2010 will empower a broad user base to create rich workflows and process-driven applications without writing code.

Statistics:

  • K2 has been working with the SharePoint 2010 team since shortly after the Office 2007 release.
  • The Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2009 in Las Vegas will feature K2 showcasing its planned new releases and capabilities on the SharePoint 2010 platform.
  • K2 has a strong focus on integration with Microsoft products, with a history of providing industry-best depth of integration with the Office and SharePoint Server platforms.

Sources:

  • K2(R) Software
  • Microsoft Corporation (Source: PR Newswire-AsiaNet)
  • ASP.NET (Source: Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2009)
  • Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010
  • Microsoft Office 2010
  • Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010
  • Business Connectivity Services (BCS)