Tips

Tips

• The benefits of using Microsoft Azure AD with Office 365

  Office 365 users can now use Azure Active Directory for identity management solutions. Expert Brien Posey explores how that product differs from Active Directory Domain Services.  Continue Reading

• Has Microsoft finally gotten a handle on hybrid search?

  Historically, hybrid search has been an issue with Microsoft technologies. With Office 365 and SharePoint 2016, the technology is approaching a more cohesive user experience.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Five snackable content ingredients that add flavor to UX

  Content without context isn't going to cut it anymore. Here's how snackable content can help shape a user's experience with your information or brand.  Continue Reading

• Azure AI brings intelligence to business processes -- or does it?

  Azure AI, via the Cortana Intelligence Suite, can transform cloud-based business processes. But take note of the expertise required to configure some of these services.  Continue Reading

• The benefits and challenges of migrating to SharePoint Online

  Moving to SharePoint Online has its upsides -- like someone else managing your patches -- but there are also logistical and technical considerations, according to expert Brien Posey.  Continue Reading

• How to streamline a migration to Office 365

  Microsoft may want users to move to Office 365, but there are challenges to prepare for, advises expert Shawn Shell. First, ease user adoption; then, look at content migration.  Continue Reading

• SharePoint Online, Dynamics 365 are reshaping platform implementation

  SharePoint Online and Dynamics 365 are rethinking platform implementations with more accessible training materials, easier deployment, direct purchasing and more.  Continue Reading

• Why migrating to hybrid Office 365 makes sense

  If your company needs some services on-premises, a hybrid Office 365 configuration may make sense. Here's the impact of various services, from SharePoint to Exchange to PowerApps.  Continue Reading

• Slack vs. Microsoft Teams: Which is best for enterprise collaboration?

  While Slack came on the scene as a new enterprise collaboration tool, Microsoft Teams is swift on its heels and promises integration with Office 365. Which one makes more sense?  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Flow brings process efficiency to operations

  As companies try to gain a competitive edge, they need to automate common business processes and build greater integration between their tools. Enter Microsoft Flow.  Continue Reading

• What new SharePoint features to expect in the next 12 months

  Now that Microsoft is developing its SharePoint features, there are new feature rollouts all the time. Here's a rundown of the latest developments.  Continue Reading

• How WCM and AI promote smart digital user experiences

  Digital user experiences and other business processes are poised to become much richer with artificial intelligence at the helm.  Continue Reading

• Why Dynamics 365 will benefit SMBs

  Combining ERP, CRM and business intelligence, Dynamics 365 will enable SMBs to increase efficiency and help eliminate limitations that other ERP systems have in place.  Continue Reading

• Five steps for designing an effective BI dashboard

  The BI dashboard can be a very useful tool for data engagement if the dashboard is designed and used effectively. Here are five tips to ensure you're optimizing your dashboard.  Continue Reading