Affinity groups can synchronize work using SharePoint and Exchange Server
Synchronized works, consent decision-making and non-hierarchical structure—these idioms describe an affinity group. An affinity group is a horde of people with familiar liking who comes in concert for a definite purpose. This, thus, means lot of teamwork, communication and synchronization work is mandatory here. Consequently, Microsoft’s SharePoint Site and Exchange Server 2007 services can be the best solutions for affinity groups.
There are probabilities that populace with similar thinking may be spread across the globe and getting them in concert is what becomes complex. This is where SharePoint Server 2010 and SharePoint Server 2007 play a brilliant role. In SharePoint, affinity groups can bring forth, converse, and deliberate their views, which can be viewed by group members from anywhere in the world. Sharing of videos and audios are possible on this platform. Pronouncement of workshops, events, document formation, work allotment, etc. all can be done proficiently under one umbrella. This would save time, space, and boost competence.
Apart from swift communication through SharePoint, it can also be contrived at fingertips using Exchange host. Using hosted Microsoft exchange, the members of the affinity group can configure their emails on the mobile device. This makes email access faster even whilst members are away from the desk! If the members use a hosted BlackBerry, they can configure their wireless device with hosted BES, which in turn will give access to emails, calendar, task list, etc. wherever and whenever they want.