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A guide to SharePoint Premium content processing (previously Syntex)
An explainer guide for Microsoft Syntex including examples, feature highlights and why it might be worth trying out for your next project.
Microsoft Purview Audit: longer retention period and other updates
Microsoft Purview Audit logs as part of the Compliance Center play an increasing role in tracking down security threats, conducting investigations and maintaining compliance with regulations.
Be ready for Information Requests and eDiscovery with Microsoft Purview
An overview of what Microsoft provides with Purview to help with access to information requests and eDiscovery processes.
Redeveloping an app for your organization? Consider Power Apps
See why Power Apps, as a low-code technology, is a great option for rebuilding internal applications.
Manage employee files with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
Can you use Microsoft 365 to organize and manage content as sensitive as employee files? Yes! Learn how in this post.
Turn off the tap: transitioning from paper to electronic records management
Learn the strategy and steps to move from paper to electronic records management.
SharePoint document sets: when and why to use them
Document sets have been a long-standing feature in the SharePoint platform — yet, many people don’t use them for their day-to-day work. When and why should they be used?
Taming the email tsunami
Organizations take on risks if they have no rules for retention and disposal of email. Learn email governance strategies to mitigate the risks of unmanaged email.
The best risk insurance? Good RM
Organizations take on risks without good record keeping and information management practices. Learn what those risks are and how to minimize them in this post.
“Open by default” for information access
Organizations experience ongoing tension between two different information access permissions perspectives: “need to know” where access is closed unless there is a valid reason, and a more open approach.
How Generative AI and ChatGPT impact knowledge work
ChatGPT is all the buzz as generative AI gets into creative and knowledge work. This post goes beyond the hype and looks at how the technology might impact knowledge work.
Why use modern content types in SharePoint
Say goodbye to classic content types in SharePoint! An explainer of why we use modern content types whenever possible.
Using Microsoft 365 as a knowledge platform
What does great knowledge management look like in organizations, and how can Microsoft 365 support a knowledge sharing culture? Learn more in this post.
Why you should avoid folders in SharePoint
There are challenges with taking a folder approach for organizing content in SharePoint — and we rarely recommend it! Learn how to take an alternative approach.
Oh, please give me labels! What to consider for a Microsoft 365 metadata strategy
Labels are a simple solution to many information challenges, yet they are often not used or applied inconsistently. This post discusses considerations for a Microsoft 365 metadata and labelling strategy.
Viva Learning – an effective tool for adult learners?
Viva Learning as part of the Microsoft 365 suite is an effective way to support the growth and development of employees. Read on to see how it supports adult learning principles.
Using Viva Goals with culture and process to help your team row together
Organizations often struggle to share a common understanding of strategic goals and objectives. This post explores how to use culture, process and Viva Goals to help teams achieve their goals.
Help Microsoft 365 end-users get on with their day
A model for helping end users be productive with Microsoft 365 and how to make sense of the tools available for them.