Enterprise SharePoint strategy
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Tip
12 Jul 2022
7 Microsoft SharePoint alternatives to consider
While SharePoint offers many capabilities, an organization may find that a different CMS or collaboration system better suits its needs. Here are some alternatives to consider. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 May 2022
The end of life for SharePoint 2016 is fast approaching
SharePoint Server 2016's end of life has arrived. Is it better to go to SharePoint 2019 or SharePoint Online? Continue Reading
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Tutorial
14 Jan 2021
SharePoint Online PowerShell commands for admin tasks
You can avoid the admin portal when you pick up your PowerShell game and learn how to manage cloud-based resources in Office 365, including the SharePoint collaboration platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Dec 2020
How to achieve Teams integration with SharePoint sites
Depending on the complexity of a business's SharePoint sites, a Teams integration can benefit organizations by being cost-effective and simplifying user access. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Nov 2020
How a content tagging taxonomy improves enterprise search
Creating an enterprise taxonomy can help users more easily find the content they need when searching through files in a content management system. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Nov 2020
5 best practices to complete a SharePoint Online migration
Moving from an on-premises system to SharePoint Online offers businesses new capabilities, such as Power Suite and site analytics. These best practices can help with migrations. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Oct 2020
SharePoint Syntex automatically uncovers document metadata
AI can help organizations automatically uncover metadata and tag documents. Discover how Microsoft's SharePoint Syntex achieves this using machine learning and machine teaching. Continue Reading
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Answer
31 Aug 2020
What's new in SharePoint features in 2020?
Microsoft released some new SharePoint capabilities in 2020 to help increase user engagement with the platform. Learn more about what's new in SharePoint this year. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jul 2020
Microsoft Lists app replaces some SharePoint functionality
A new Microsoft application will be accessible via Teams. It features list templates, multiple lists views and out-of-box functionality to comment on content. Continue Reading
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Quiz
18 Feb 2020
Test yourself on the differences between SharePoint and OneDrive
Businesses use Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive capabilities for a number of reasons. Test your knowledge on the differences between SharePoint and OneDrive. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Jan 2020
What is a SharePoint document conversation?
Businesses that move to SharePoint Online may not be making the most of the migration. One feature that is gaining popularity is SharePoint document conversations. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Dec 2019
Top 5 Office 365 skills for SharePoint administrators
Microsoft SharePoint administrators need to branch out in their Office 365 skill set to support products tightly integrating with the file sharing and collaboration platform. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2019
SharePoint, OneDrive cloud migrations get easier
Moving to SharePoint Online and OneDrive may get simpler with new migration tools. Plus, new features in the cloud services aim to entice IT. Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2019
Microsoft Power Platform adds chatbots; Flow now Power Automate
Microsoft changes name of Flow to Power Automate, adds virtual agents to Power Platform among host of robotic process automation tools in latest release. Continue Reading
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Answer
25 Sep 2019
Which will come out on top: Microsoft SharePoint or OneDrive?
Document collaboration and versioning are key functions in many workplaces. Learn how Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive work together to make this happen. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Aug 2019
5 SharePoint problems that spur customers to leave the platform
SharePoint is a popular content management and collaboration platform across businesses; however, there are drawbacks that leave some companies looking for a new system. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jul 2019
5 reasons why businesses continue to see the value of SharePoint
Though Microsoft has added new features to Office 365 -- replacing some SharePoint functions -- many businesses still choose to cling to the legacy system. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2019
AvePoint Cloud Backup protects Office 365 for telecom group
AvePoint Cloud Backup protects about 200 GB of Office 365 data for a national telecommunications group. IT likes being able to run the product 'from anywhere.' Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Mar 2019
4 Office 365 collaboration tools that mirror SharePoint
In order to convince users to move away from SharePoint, Microsoft has built Office 365 collaboration tools that improve upon the legacy platform's core capabilities. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Feb 2019
How to make an inevitable SharePoint 2010 migration painless
Don't get caught off guard by Microsoft's eventual retirement of its SharePoint 2010 CMS. Prepare for the inevitable with these tips on the migration process. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Jan 2019
Why the future of SharePoint could be dismal
Microsoft SharePoint dominated the industry back in its prime. Cloud file-sharing competitors, however, may force some difficult SharePoint rip-and-replace decisions. Continue Reading
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Answer
09 Jan 2019
How can data governance strategies keep up with O365 updates?
As Microsoft expands its Office 365 services, data governance strategies for SharePoint admins become more complicated. Discover how SharePoint admins can avoid these issues. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Dec 2018
2019 trends in content management: Personalization, AI
AI, personalization, open services platforms and vendor wars, content management software industry observers say, will be the top trends in 2019. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Dec 2018
SharePoint features elevate Microsoft DMS in market
With new SharePoint features, Microsoft sets its sights on the document management space, which it has historically left to other vendors. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Dec 2018
5 benefits of PowerApps forms for SharePoint
Microsoft PowerApps has been around since 2015, but it is just now beginning to beat out its predecessor, InfoPath -- originally a straight PDF competitor -- in functionality. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Nov 2018
How to set up SharePoint Online in 9 steps
CIOs need to continually monitor and adapt to SharePoint Online's changes, avoiding common pitfalls to ensure a successful and effective rollout of the platform. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Nov 2018
SharePoint Online web parts modernize corporate intranet
Microsoft unveils new features that will allow users to access Office 365, social media, news feeds and PowerApps all within one SharePoint intranet site. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Nov 2018
5 new features for SharePoint modern pages
SharePoint modern sites, a set of upgrades for SharePoint Online, give administrators the ability to customize sites without third-party applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Nov 2018
5 tips for how to build a SharePoint intranet site
While enterprise users can be hesitant to switch to a SharePoint intranet site, there are many steps that SharePoint administrators can take to control and curate the content that end users are exposed to. Continue Reading
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Podcast
29 Oct 2018
Future of SharePoint on solid ground, despite rumors
On the Pipeline, Microsoft GM Seth Patton contemplates SharePoint's future and how it fits in with Office 365 cloud, Teams, OneDrive and AI initiatives. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
03 Oct 2018
How to track Office 365 guest users
Administrators should get familiar with the platform tools at their disposal to check Office 365 Groups access and ensure tenant security. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Aug 2018
Office 365 SharePoint Online features raise CIO concerns
Most of Office 365's products can help solve specific challenges facing CIOs, but they also seem to compete directly with some of SharePoint's own capabilities. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jun 2018
SharePoint hub sites raises migration questions among users
In the newest rev of SharePoint Online, what used to be sub-sites are now new freestanding sites. This change and others may create migration migraines. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 May 2018
Five areas to focus on in a SharePoint and GDPR compliance strategy
SharePoint admins need to be ready for the General Data Protection Regulation, too. Expert Reda Chouffani suggests five things to focus on when preparing for GDPR. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Apr 2018
Free GDPR tool for SharePoint aids data privacy compliance
A free, open source tool for SharePoint helps admins build a GDPR management hub to comply with the EU's data privacy law. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2018
Workflow automation software improves LA court productivity
Court's in session, and the jury is unanimous: Automation software can help IT departments provide simpler workflows for end users on both desktops and mobile devices. Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2018
SharePoint 2019 keeps government on-prem fires burning -- for now
While Google, Oracle and Microsoft rightly tout the benefits of total cloud migrations, business use cases demand support for on-premises versions of certain applications. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 Mar 2018
Is it easy to migrate from PerformancePoint to Power BI apps?
Organizations like to use PerformancePoint as a way for users to interact with visualizations, but it doesn't work with Power BI apps, which can be a problem. Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Mar 2018
Is Microsoft PowerApps an InfoPath alternative?
As users search for an InfoPath alternative, the seemingly obvious answer would be Microsoft PowerApps. However, Microsoft never intended for PowerApps to be the InfoPath replacement. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Mar 2018
Five ways SharePoint plays a key role as a digital workspace tool
New working structures, rules and geographies have made SharePoint a more and more important platform, as it enables workers to get it done anytime, anywhere, on any device. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Feb 2018
Six things to know about today's SharePoint implementations
As companies migrate their on-premises Microsoft SharePoint sites to the cloud, here are some things they should know about the current state of the platform. Continue Reading
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Answer
31 Jan 2018
How do I pick between SharePoint Online vs. SharePoint 2016?
Losing SharePoint features when migrating to the cloud was a top concern a few years ago. Today, the online version is ahead of its on-premises counterpart. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2018
Upgrades for the SharePoint Online portal
As more organizations migrate SharePoint sites to the cloud, Microsoft has increased at-a-glance dashboard data and analytics to show admins how top-performing content measures up. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jan 2018
SharePoint for healthcare aids HIPAA compliance, workflow automation
Hospital IT may have a love-hate relationship with SharePoint, but features like Information Rights Management can help ensure the security of PHI and other health data. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Sep 2017
What are the key differences between the SharePoint 2016 versions?
You can deploy SharePoint 2016 from the cloud via Office 365, on premises or as a stand-alone online product. Here's how to decide which version is best for your company. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Sep 2017
A step-by-step guide to SharePoint 2016 migration
If you're considering a SharePoint 2016 upgrade or migration, here is a step-by-step guide and a migration tool to make the transition as seamless as possible. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jan 2017
Using Microsoft MyAnalytics to improve workers' time management
Microsoft MyAnalytics has been hailed as the next great thing for analyzing worker productivity. But how can employees be assured that the data won't be used against them? Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Sep 2016
Why Microsoft Azure is the backbone of the Office 365 subscription
With cloud-based services becoming more and more essential to collaboration and productivity for companies, the Office 365 subscription looks to Microsoft Azure to help round out its services. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jul 2016
Microsoft OneNote goes mainstream after long adolescence
More than a dozen years after its initial release, is Microsoft OneNote finally poised for mainstream content and collaboration market success? Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Feb 2016
How to embed video with SharePoint Media Web Part
Adding audio or video to a SharePoint page isn't rocket science -- but there are some tricks to make it easier. An expert explains. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Aug 2015
How does SharePoint 2016 differ from SharePoint 2013?
SharePoint 2016 will bring new features on premises, but many upgrades focus on easier integration with cloud-based Office 365 services. Continue Reading
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Answer
07 Oct 2014
What causes SharePoint 2013 performance issues?
SharePoint 2013 performance is a major concern, especially when it comes to SharePoint in the cloud. What steps can companies take to prevent a SharePoint slowdown? Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Jun 2014
Weighing the pros and cons of SharePoint BPM
When looking at the pros and cons of SharePoint BPM, consider the tradeoff between Office integration and the versatility of broader BPM tools. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jun 2014
How to build visual workflows in SharePoint
Editing workflows in SharePoint has become more intuitive, with Visio integration that makes it easier to alter the structure of business processes. Continue Reading
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Podcast
25 Jun 2014
SharePoint workflow management: The little engine that could?
SharePoint BPM may be overshadowed by other BPM platforms, but its workflow management can bring efficiencies at a lower cost than its rivals. Continue Reading
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Quiz
25 Jun 2014
How much do you know about SharePoint and BPM?
SharePoint may not be the first BPM tool that comes to mind, but it has its benefits for streamlining and adding value to processes. Do you know what they are? Take our quiz to find out. Continue Reading
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Guide
25 Jun 2014
How do SharePoint's BPM benefits measure up?
SharePoint's strengths may lie in collaboration and content management, but how can enterprises tap into its oft-overlooked BPM benefits? Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2014
A SharePoint upgrade can educate users about information governance
Upgrading or migrating to a new version of SharePoint gives companies a chance to clean up their content and revive information governance training. Continue Reading
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Guide
28 Apr 2014
A guide to SharePoint migration
SharePoint migration is no easy task. Prepare for a successful upgrade with this guide, which also includes SPTechCon 2014 coverage. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Mar 2014
SharePoint 2013 records management offers new compliance options
SharePoint 2013 offers new options for records storage and management that can help organizations stay compliant without inhibiting the way they work. Continue Reading
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News
25 Mar 2014
Successful ECM strategy needs to mirror how users work
User adoption has long been a sticking point for enterprise content management systems, but mirroring users' processes can be the key to success. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2014
As ECM systems mature, BPM becomes central to ROI
ECM systems have matured beyond content repositories to include automated workflow, which can optimize business processes and justify the cost. Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Nov 2013
SharePoint 2013 out-of-the-box features
Let's give thanks for some of SharePoint 2013's out-of-the-box features, some of which have made serious strides since the previous release. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Oct 2013
How to configure SharePoint for mobile devices
As more organizations support bring-your-own-device initiatives, end users increasingly expect access to SharePoint resources from mobile devices. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Oct 2012
SharePoint content management and collaboration guide
Expert advice and tips about SharePoint content management and collaboration, and key aspects of SharePoint administration, strategy and management. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Oct 2009
Five best SharePoint troubleshooting tips
Got some gripes with SharePoint? Learn what some of the biggest issues are and how to fix them Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Aug 2009
What you need to know about SharePoint SLAs
Define the terms in your governance document and commit only to services you can deliver Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2009
Top free SharePoint utilities and tools for enterprises
Are you on a tight budget? Download these handy tools and utilities for free to fill in SharePoint functionality gaps. Continue Reading