Hi all,

After a break over the new year, we're back into our regular publishing
schedule for articles. This month we look at how to deliver
custom features and interactive elements on websites and intranets.
We also look at conducting research with remote staff, and working
in virtual teams.

And a final reminder that we have a free Intranet Innovation Awards
roadshow coming up in Sydney on February 23:

http://www.steptwo.com.au/seminars/iia-sydney/

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In this edition:

* Custom code, CMS and portals
* Needs analysis from a distance
* Tools for remote teams to keep in touch


New articles
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* Custom code, CMS and portals
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/kmc_customcode/index.html
There are three main approaches to delivering custom functionality and
interactive features on websites and intranets.

* Needs analysis from a distance
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/cmb_needsanalysisdistance/index.html
There are practical ways to understand the needs of staff who are
located in remote or regional locations.

* Tools for remote teams to keep in touch
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/cmb_remoteteams/index.html
A range of tools and techniques can be used to help remote teams work
well together, despite the distances involved.

Related articles:

* Conducting intranet needs analysis
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/kmc_needsanalysis/index.html
Determining what an intranet is actually for involves gaining an
in-depth understanding of staff (and organisational) needs and issues.

* CMS interoperability?
http://www.steptwo.com.au/papers/kmc_interoperability/index.html
While the goal of interoperability between content management systems
(CMS) is very important, it is limited by the lack of implemented
standards.

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Thanks,
James