Introducing MashPoint

A Breakthrough in Data Integration with SharePoint

MashPoint is the new, free, data integration platform for SharePoint from Bamboo.  MashPoint lets you access external datasources directly from SharePoint, display and interact with them via Web Parts or custom applications.  Read the MashPoint platform overview and be one of the first to download and try this exciting new technology from Bamboo.

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SharePoint on Vista! 

Have you ever wished you could perform SharePoint development on your Vista work station?  If so, Bamboo Nation grants your wish with our free SharePointOnVista tool.  This tool will allow you to install and run either WSS v3 SP1 or MOSS on the Vista OS (both x86 and x64).  Check out our step-by-step installation guide and download the tool today!

More Information • Free Download • SharePoint on Vista Forum

Data-Viewer Web Part - MashPoint Enabled

Data-Viewer is a powerful new Web Part from Bamboo that provides a flexible datasheet view of any SharePoint list, complete with grouping and filtering capabilities you might otherwise achieve only with SharePoint Designer.  This Web Part is the simplest, most obvious way to leverage MashPoint.  Configure an external data source, and start creating sophisticated views in just a few minutes.

This trial version of the Data-Viewer Web Part is the first of many Bamboo Web Parts to be enabled for use MashPoint.  We are making it available primarily to introduce you to the power and possibilities of the MashPoint platform.

Version 1.1 of the Bamboo Data-Viewer Web Part is available for purchase from the Bamboo online store.

More Information • Free Download • Data-Viewer Forum

Virtual Map View Web Part

The Bamboo Virtual Map View Web Part enables you to create geographic visualizations of data with Google Maps or Microsoft Visual Earth.  Show the geographic distribution of personnel, customers, assets, etc., pan and zoom across the globe.  Now MashPoint enabled, use this free preview release of Virtual Map View to connect to any MashPoint configured data source and start creating stunning, informative map views of your data today!

Release 1.4 of the Bamboo Virtual Map View Web Part is available for purchase in the Bamboo online store.

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Silverlight Media Player Web Part 

One of the differentiating capabilities of MashPoint vs. the BDC is its support for streaming data.  The new Bamboo Silverlight Media Player provides one way to take advantage of this feature.  Connect to a library of audio or video assets (e.g. training videos, product screencasts) and bring them into your SharePoint environment. 

Free Download • Silverlight Media Player Forum