“According to research, engaged employees are 240% more productive on key measures and their companies make 22% more profit.” – Gallup A seamless and engaging workplace experience is crucial for productivity and employee satisfaction. SharePoint, as a digital workplace platform, plays a central role in connecting teams, enhancing communication, and driving collaboration. But how can[…]

With the increasing volume of data and growing trend of remote work, having the ability to access documents anywhere, any time is more important than ever. And yet for many organisations it is a constant source of frustration and inefficiency. Recently, I consulted for a construction company. They were growing, becoming more complex. Many of[…]

Controlled or managed documents are vital records that support the daily operations of an organisation. These controlled documents consist of varied document types such as policies, procedures, templates and checklists relating to the different functions within the business. Whether you are concerned with compliance, safety, quality or just delivering a consistent customer experience, controlled documents[…]

ISO certification is a valuable asset, demonstrating your commitment to quality, security, and environmental management. However, achieving and maintaining compliance can be a resource-intensive endeavour. Many organisations are saving time and money preparing for ISO by creating an effective, scalable quality management system using existing Microsoft platforms. Regardless of the standard you are considering, SharePoint[…]

On Wednesday last week, I joined a few thousand other real people attending Microsoft’s AI Tour as it passed through Sydney. We have not seen a big Microsoft event like this here for some time and on the morning of the event, the badge pickup queue spanned multiple floors and we all had to remember[…]

“We believe in a future where there will be a Copilot for everyone and everything you do.” – Satya Nadella The curtains have drawn on Microsoft’s largest annual conference, Ignite 2023. Under the visionary leadership of Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella, Ignite wasn’t just a showcase of new products; it was a manifesto for a[…]

The rise of generative AI has been meteoric with the launch of new technology like ChatGPT making waves across industries. It’s estimated that at its current level of capability, generative AI has the potential to automate or augment 44% of tasks on average. With Microsoft’s own proprietary AI technology, Copilot, soon to be launched, we[…]

The average employee uses 10 different apps to complete their tasks every day and the more apps they use, the longer they spend feeling distracted or procrastinating1. That lost productivity can add up: an enterprise with 2,500 employees could lose 325,000 hours of productivity annually2. Not to mention the fact that we are all paying[…]

We can all host a decent video call, share our screens or co-edit documents in our sleep. But the Microsoft hybrid work toolkit includes so much more and if you’re not leveraging the latest productivity-boosting additions, you’re missing out!  Here’s a few exciting additions to your Microsoft 365 arsenal both available now and coming soon.  […]

Each year, the Microsoft Ignite conference delivers a blend of innovation, inspiration and expert how-to’s. It’s the chance to peek behind the curtain to see what the wizards of Microsoft have been working on and this year did not disappoint. One overall theme was bringing people, information and tasks into “the flow of work”. Wherever[…]