Sonny & SharePoint: Intimations of a
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This document traces the parallel histories of the musical duo Sonny and Cher and the development of Microsoft SharePoint. It notes key events in Sonny and Cher's career from their first hit in 1964 to Sonny Bono's death in 1998. It also outlines major releases and acquisitions in SharePoint's evolution from 1997's Site Server to the 2010 release. The document concludes by stating SharePoint has now exceeded the trajectory and influence of Sonny and Cher's career phenomenon.
Sonny & SharePoint: Intimations of a
- 1. SPTechCon BostonOctober 2010Gail ShlanskyDirector of Product ManagementChristian BuckleyDirector of Product Evangelism
- 2. Sonny and SharePoint: Technological Intimations of a Music Legend
- 3. CherilynSarkisian and Salvatore Bono meet in a Los Angeles coffee shop in 1962 Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 4. In September 1964, they release their first Top 10 hit “Baby Don’t Go” Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 5. In 1965, they release their album “Look at Us,” and with it their #1 single “I Got You Babe.” Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 6. In 1997, Microsoft releases Site Server with features that include web content management and replication, personalization, and document management.
- 7. In 1998, Microsoft announces Tahoe, which becomes SharePoint Portal Server. Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 8. In 1971, Sonny and Cher star in their first television social, The Nitty Gritty Hour. Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 9. They also appear in the New Scooby Doo Movies. The episode “The Secret of Shark Island” was a major international hit. Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 10. By mid-2000, the portal market was heating up, and in early 2001 Microsoft releases a free add-on to Office 2000 called “SharePoint Team Services” Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 11. The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour debuts in 1971 and is a critical success with 15 Emmy nominations, and 1 win for directing.
- 12. Although Sonny and Cher divorce in 1975, they continue working together off and on, finally parting ways in 1977. Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 13. With the October 2003 release of Office 2003, Microsoft renames STS to Windows SharePoint Services (WSS)
- 14. MySites are also released. Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 15. In 1985, Cher is honored with Harvard University’s “Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year” award.
- 16. She also earns an Academy Award, or something.
- 17. In 1989, Cher releases the album “Heart of Stone” and the rock hymn “If I Could Turn Back Time.” Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 18. In 2005, Microsoft acquires Groove, and also releases Business Scorecard Manager. Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 19. In the late 80’s Cher dates anyone and everyone, including Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer. Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 20. In November 2006, MOSS 2007 is released. The “wheel” is born. Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 21. In 1998, Sonny Bono dies from a ski accident.
- 22. Later that year, Sonny and Cher receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 23. In May 2010, SharePoint 2010 is released. Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 24. Riding the popularity of her 1998 Grammy for the album “Believe,” Cher stars in an infomercial.
- 25. Many celebrities claim Cher as a major influence on their lives, such as Britney Spears and Gene Simmons. Media Attention / Business Value Time
- 26. In Fall 2010, Axceler releases Davinci Migrator for SharePoint 2010, and the latest version of ControlPoint 4.1 for administration …. and SharePoint officially exceeds the trajectory of the Sonny and Cher phenomenon.Many celebrities recognize the benefits of SharePoint on their careers, such as Britney Spears and Gene Simmons. Media Attention / Business Value Time