Information, in Practice
When Cloud Companies Collapse: Protecting Your Data from Digital Disasters
Cloud companies can collapse or get acquired with little warning—putting your data at risk of being transferred, sold, or exposed. This post breaks down the real dangers behind cloud failures and what individuals and businesses can do to protect their information.
A 2025 Retrospective: Celebrating Teamwork at Gravity Union
A new year brings a fresh start! As we step into 2026, we’re grateful for all we achieved together in 2025. See the highlights that made this year awesome!
SharePoint Analytics: Built-In Options and Add-On Tools
There are several options for reporting and analytics for a SharePoint employee portal – and a few limitations. See what’s readily accessible and when you might consider an add-on tool.
Purview Sensitivity Labels: Rollout Tips & Considerations
What’s the best rollout strategy for sensitivity labels? In this post we discuss considerations behind automating labels and user education tips.
Fall 2025 Newsletter 🍂
Closing out 2025 with a bang! Our fall newsletter is full of updates we can’t wait to share; new content, event recaps, and more to keep you inspired as the year winds down.
Using Copilot to Unlock Enterprise AI: From Reducing Risk to Super-Powering Users
Discover how Microsoft Copilot is transforming enterprise productivity by offering secure, AI-powered tools for every employee—whether you stick with the included Copilot Chat or upgrade to unlock advanced features and deeper integration.
A Blueprint for Microsoft Purview Sensitivity Labels
Drowning in data? Discover how four simple sensitivity labels—Public, General, Confidential, and Restricted—can protect your files and boost security without overwhelming your team.
Creating Delightful SharePoint Pages with AI (Part 3)
This guide explores AI-powered tools that reduce manual effort and enhance employee portals, intranets, and collaboration hubs.
SharePoint page templates: Highlights from the updated gallery
Learn how Microsoft’s new SharePoint page templates can transform your employee portal—while teaching design tips that empower page authors to create beautiful, brand-aligned experiences.
Building Delightful SharePoint Pages: Modern Design Enhancements in 2025 (Part 2)
Modern SharePoint pages just got a major glow-up. From carousel Hero web parts to flexible layouts and sleek Editorial Cards, 2025’s updates make it easier than ever to build pages that feel polished, branded, and anything but “SharePoint-y.”
How the Fear of Detail Can Derail Your M365 Implementation
Many M365 failures stem from skipping detailed planning, not from the platform itself. While past over-customization caused pain, today’s tools are simpler—if paired with smart design. A solid SharePoint foundation reduces bugs, boosts scalability, and unlocks real business value.
Making Compliance Simpler: An Introduction to Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager
Discover how Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager brings clarity—and confidence—to managing evolving regulations, and get tips on making it work for your team.
Summer 2025 Newsletter ⛳
What’s new at Gravity Union: Summer Edition! Fresh partnerships, smart features, and a new home base. Read to find out more.
SharePoint Alerts Are Retiring: How to Transition to Modern SharePoint Rules
Microsoft is phasing out classic SharePoint Alerts, replacing them with modern Rules that deliver real‑time, customizable notifications. This article explains what’s changing, why Alerts are being retired, and how Rules help teams stay informed with smarter, more flexible automation.
Should I Build an AI Agent with Copilot?
Thinking of building an AI agent with Microsoft Copilot?
Microsoft’s Copilot tools make building AI agents look easy. But under the hood, they’re tightly controlled environments—explore considerations in this article.
Preservica and Gravity Union Partner to Streamline Long-Term Data Archiving and Governance in Microsoft 365
Gravity Union and Preservica, the global leader in Active Digital Preservation archiving, are proud to announce a new partnership.
Understanding Digital Preservation: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
Digital preservation ensures long-term access to authentic digital records—critical for FOI compliance, accountability, and historical integrity. Preservica’s Preserve365® integrates directly with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint to automate digital preservation.
Behind the build: City of Peterborough
The City of Peterborough needed a better way to manage records, collaborate across departments, and meet compliance standards. We helped the City rollout a modern SharePoint Online solution with Collabspace for records management—all designed together with their teams.