Text Image Entry Decision Matrix
Options
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Option 1: WCMS
Scope: Process text/image with WCMS
Option 2: SharePoint
Scope: Process text/image with SharePoint
Option 3: Confluence
Scope: Process text/image with Confluence
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Here is the option comparison matrix for text/image data entry with the three options you requested:
Text/Image Data Entry Options
Dimension | Option 1: WCMS | Option 2: SharePoint | Option 3: Confluence |
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Cost | • Lower initial investment • Potential for automation savings • Standard maintenance costs | • SharePoint license fees • Integration development costs • Training expenses for users | • Lower upfront costs • Leverages existing Confluence licenses • Limited additional infrastructure |
Timeliness | • Quick initial deployment • Rapid updates possible • Flexible implementation timeline | • Moderate setup time • Standard implementation process • Predictable update cadence | • Fast initial setup • Seamless user onboarding • Iterative feature releases |
Resources | • Existing team capabilities • Minimal training requirements • Standard support staff needed | • SharePoint expertise required • Integration development skills • Dedicated support personnel | • Confluence user familiarity • Limited specialized training • Leverage existing IT support |
Maintenance & Controllability | • Direct content management • Immediate updates possible • Built-in version control | • SharePoint governance model • Collaborative editing features • Robust security and access control | • Straightforward content updates • Fine-grained permissions management • Streamlined approval workflows |
Dependencies | • WCMS platform stability • JSON/XML automation tools • Integration with content workflows | • Existing SharePoint infrastructure • Integration with other Microsoft services • Compatibility with legacy systems | • Confluence server availability • Alignment with enterprise wiki standards • Integration with file storage solutions |
Benefits | • Lowest initial investment • Rapid deployment and updates • Flexible content management | • Leverages familiar SharePoint ecosystem • Collaborative editing and version control • Aligns with existing Microsoft tooling | • Seamless user experience for content authors • Minimal training requirements • Flexible permissions and workflows |