Applied Knowledge Group (AKG) is a business and technology consulting company that provides collaborative business solutions. We specialize in the implementation and support of Microsoft SharePoint and related technologies. AKG is proud to be a Microsoft Partner with a Gold Portals and Collaboration competency. The Portals and Collaboration competency assures that we can assist any client wishing to capitalize on collaboration solutions and increase their business efficiency and effectiveness. Since 1996, AKG has provided non-profit, commercial and government clients with robust, scalable collaboration solutions designed to integrate people and processes with the technology. AKG takes a holistic approach to solution design and delivery focused on helping organizations get the most for their information technology investment. Our mission is to connect employee knowledge via collaboration strategies, tools, and best practice user adoption methods based on our four pillars: People, Process, Learning, and Technology. Further, AKG has extensive experience integrating SharePoint with a variety of third-party tools that enhance SharePoint functionality.