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1 We empower users through nifty solutions

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3 CONTENTS I About NIFTIT page 04 II What We Do page 06 III Sharepoint Services page 08 IV Client Projects page 12 V Partners page 18 VI Events page 19 VII The Team page 20 3

4 i ABOUT NIFTIT 4

5 NIFTIT is a SharePoint consulting agency in NYC dedicated to empowering small businesses and organizations. Since its inception in 2013, NIFTIT has been governed by its core values: quality, innovation, value creation, and talent. NIFTIT is experienced in working with businesses and non-profits of all sizes, and it is our goal to deliver smart solutions that meet and exceed all of your business needs. Our team develops customized solutions according to the best business practices in the industry. In November 2013, the New York City Mayor s Office awarded the Made in NY Mark of Distinction to NIFTIT, recognizing our efforts in bringing new ideas and innovations to the city. 5

6 ii WHAT WE DO 6

7 SHAREPOINT CONSULTING We help organizations think ahead and make smarter decisions. Whether it is implementing market-leading solutions or creating a customized plan to address your organization s specific needs, our team has the expertise to provide a proven foundation for successful execution. SHAREPOINT DEVELOPMENT Using scalable technologies, we adapt to the changing needs of our clients and build web products around best practices to help them collaborate with their global teams. We are experienced in delivering high-performance web applications with complex functionality. MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT Our team has expert-level skills in solution architecture and infrastructure for both the ios and Android platforms. We focus on user experience, which results in higher rates of usership and a quicker speed of adoption. We constantly seek out new ways to build leaner, faster, and more engaging applications. UI / UX DESIGN With a solid backing in user-centered design to guide our decisions, our expertise allows us to bring the client s vision to life. Our creative and technical teams work together to produce an end result that maximizes the overall experience users will have with our client s brand. 7

8 iii SHAREPOINT SERVICES We deliver SharePoint implementations for businesses and non-profits of all sizes, from highly advanced integrations, business forms, and workflow solutions, to customized SharePoint apps and cloud migrations We can do it all. 8

9 Services we provide for SharePoint: SharePoint 2010 & SharePoint 2013 Office 365 SharePoint Platform SharePoint Architecture and Planning (topology, security, governance & permissions, document management, search planning, metadata planning) SharePoint Installation and Configuration according to Best Business Practices SharePoint Administration SharePoint UI/UX Development SharePoint Branding Solutions SharePoint Custom Development SharePoint Applications Development Search (Enterprise and Fast) Configuration User Profile/AD Configuration Document Management Configuration including Information Rights Management (IRM), BLOB remote storage, Term Store Management Backup and Restore/Disaster Recovery Strategy SharePoint Business Applications Integration Training Integration: Office 365 Lync SSRS Reporting Power Pivot Reporting TFS Reporting SQL Reporting 9

10 Microsoft Office 365 brings together cloud versions of Microsoft SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Lync Online with the latest version of Office desktop suite and companion web applications for businesses of all sizes. Robust Calendaring Ability to Work Offline NIFTIT developed team sites as well as portal and cloud-ready solutions using the SharePoint 2013 publishing platform; our work allows the client s global teams to access their portal and upload/share/connect from all of their devices. This increase in accessibility allows the teams to collaborate in ways that were previously not possible. * Benefits of Office 365 Simplified IT management and infrastructure Reduced IT costs, rapid return on investment Improved productivity and usability Flexible mobile access and device support 10

11 LIVE DYNAMIC CONTENT NIFTIT created an online monthly newsletter using live tiles that pull dynamic content from SharePoint lists. RESPONSIVE DESIGN NIFTIT specializes in designing, developing, and applying responsive solutions to your SharePoint platform. NIFTIT ensures the best user experience and interactivity while browsing your SharePoint site. ACCESSABILITY NIFTIT implements scalable and edgy SharePoint solutions that are accessible via your desktop, tablet, or phone. Enjoy the flexibility of accomplishing your work from anywhere. EASE OF USE NIFTIT favors the administrators and end users experiences. The solutions we build are easily manageable, maintainable, and scalable. Sustainable Cloud Solutions Global Access Across Devices NIFTIT built a SharePoint solution template that allows large enterprises to seamlessly set-up their corporate volunteer/donation sites. The solution includes forms, lists, libraries, and content that will help their employees find local non profits and allow them to make donations or volunteer their community time. The SharePoint solution provides responsiveness and global access across devices. It is extensible and can be deployed to multiple SharePoint 2013 on premises or online environments as needed. In short, it is a low maintenance solution with little installation overhead for administrators. Ṯ Technologies Used SharePoint 2013 REST API Javascript 11

12 v CLIENT PROJECTS 1. Dimension Data 2. University of Washington 3. Planned Parenthood Federation of America 4. SmileTrain 5. National Able Network 12

13 Collaborator: Dimension Data // 2015 ABOUT THE PROJECT NIFTIT worked together with Dimension Data, a global ICT leader, to develop data management solutions for one of the Vietnamese banking industry's major key players. NIFTIT built a Document Management feature and migrated all of the leading bank's current data from a Lotus Notes database to SharePoint The client's requirements challenged NIFTIT to create a new visual interface with customized SharePoint lists when it became clear that the default SharePoint templates would not suffice. These custom applications were optimized for providing a great end user experience and easy-to-use solutions. The partnership between NIFTIT and Dimension Data promoted intra-team collaboration. Both organizations were pushed to manage their tasks using new methods in ways previously not possible. * Key features of the projects: Document Management system Migration of data from Lotus Note to SharePoint 2013 Personal site for each employee Team site for department/business groups to discuss and collaborate Task management improvements 13

14 Client: University of Washington Project: Directory for the UW DBPS // 2014 ABOUT THE CLIENT UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is an integral part of the University of Washington - a leading global university - and of the UW School of Medicine, which is a top-ranked school in both research and primary care. Scalable Solutions SharePoint App Development Custom Features NIFTIT built a directory for the UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences that allows its staff, faculty, and students to easily find key information related to faculty members. All the filters are dynamic and pull from SharePoint lists and lookup fields. The AngularJS framework allows for fast performance and retrieval of search results, and the code is both highly manageable and maintainable. Finally, the Bootstrap front-end framework promotes quick styling that is in alignment with the university s style guide. Ṯ Technologies Used SharePoint Services Angular JS Bootstrap 14

15 Client: Planned Parenthood Federation of America // ABOUT THE CLIENT Planned Parenthood Federation of America is a trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world. User Friendly Robust Architecture SharePoint 2013 Migration NIFTIT assisted Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) in transitioning to the newest SharePoint platform (from SP 2007 to SP 2013). Our team of architects and analysts delivered cutting-edge solutions to address PPFA s needs. Using the latest technology, NIFTIT built responsive, custom business forms while ensuring the integrity of the data. User experience was enhanced and usability was increased through our efforts to design a scalable and robust user interface based on best practices. Ṯ Technologies Used C# ASP.net Knockout.JS Breeze.JS MS SQL SharePoint REST API Custom Web Services 15

16 Client: SmileTrain Organization Project: Intranet Dashboard // 2014 ABOUT THE CLIENT SmileTrain is a global non-profit organization that provides free cleft surgery to hundreds of thousands of children in developing countries. Cloud-ready Business Application Development Mobile-enabled SharePoint 2013 Integration NIFTIT was proud to assist SmileTrain in a SharePoint integration project. We developed cloud ready business applications, procedures, and workflows that allow their team to communicate and collaborate more effectively and efficiently. With our expertise in SharePoint UI/UX implementation and development, NIFTIT created a mobile tool built on the SharePoint 2013 platform, providing just the nifty solution that SmileTrain needed. We were highly impressed with NIFTIT s knowledge and experience. We appreciated your team s positive approach and solid technical, functional, and visual advice specific to our needs. The project was delivered professionally and timely. We would be happy to recommend NIFTIT to other SharePoint customers. ewa rumprecht it manager 16

17 Client: National Able Network Project: Intranet Dashboard // 2014 ABOUT THE CLIENT National Able Network, Inc. is a leading nonprofit organization specializing in providing workforce development programming for individuals, families, and communities. Scalable Solution SharePoint App Development Custom Features NIFTIT developed a SharePoint-hosted application for National Able s staff and teachers that allows them to create events and register attendees and students. Administrators are able to pull full reports that include information on the number of attendees, attendance location, and instructor. The application also allows details to be viewed via a custom calendar. The solution is scalable and can be deployed across multiple National Able sites. Not only did the solution answer all the business requirements from National Able s IT team, but its successful development was also accomplished with a quick turn-around. NIFTIT has developed a Learning Management System for National Able Network in only two months time. They worked very closely with me to ensure that all business requirements were met, and made several suggestions for improving the data model and the application. I am very impressed with their problem-solving and technical skills, and we are looking forward to our next project with NIFTIT. laurie stein sharepoint admin 17

18 vi PARTNERS Based in NYC, Fifteen Degrees is a branding agency that specializes in the persuasiveness of emotional branding campaigns. Ellevate is Vancouver s premier partner developer of Telerik s software and web based business tools. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Officience provides outsourcing IT services for diverse clients from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Interactive is an agency based in Ho Chi Minh City that provides brand design and development solutions. From their office in Brooklyn, the Vaan Group creates robust digital platforms, creative campaigns, and engaging multimedia design. 18

19 vii EVENTS We are a group of passionate SharePoint developers dedicated to facilitating conversations about various SharePoint- related topics within both our local and global community. Vietnam SharePoint User Group Vietnam SharePoint User Group (VNSPUG) is a free bimonthly meeting that invites local SharePoint professionals and enthusiasts in Ho Chi Minh City to present on and discuss various topics related to SharePoint development. Sharepoint Saturday Vietnam NIFTIT co-founder, Khoa Quach, was invited to speak at the 7th SPS Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City on January 11, He showcased his knowledge and expertise by delivering 2 sessions (100 & 200 level) on Branding in SharePoint SP24 Conference SP24 is a 24-hour global SharePoint conference hosted from New Zealand. Our co founder was invited to present a session on Sharepoint 2013 Branding. Sharepoint Saturday NYC In February 2014, Khoa Quach was the featured speaker at NYCSDUG. He gave a presentation on Branding in SharePoint SharePoint Saturday Hong Kong NIFTIT organized the first ever SharePoint Saturday Hong Kong (SPSHK) on 27 August SPSHK is a free and communityfocused event, dedicated to educating and engaging members of the local technical community. 19

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21 The experienced and professional team at NIFTIT includes: Certified Solution Architects Front-End Engineers Developers Mobile App Developers UI/UX Designers Technical Project Managers Microsoft Certifications: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Microsoft Certified Professional Developer Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Programming in C# Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3 21

22 Let us help you with your upcoming projects (646) 741 NYC OFFICE 85 Delancey St, 2 nd Floor, New York, NY 10002, USA HCMC OFFICE Floor 1, VTC Online Bld. 132 Cong Hoa Street, Tan Binh District, HCMC HONG KONG OFFICE 8/F Kongling Building 100 Jervois St., Sheung Wan Central District, Hong Kong 22

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