In the era of digitization, SharePoint has truly enabled enterprises to create a connected and collaborative workplace. However, there are few enterprises unsure of SharePoint abilities and how to leverage them for the enterprises betterment.
No doubt, previous versions of SharePoint were good but the current version of SharePoint can add enormous value to enterprises and to its employees. SharePoint’s enhanced version empowers individuals, teams and enterprises to share information with confidence, transform business processes, inform, engage and harness the collective knowledge efficiently.
Purpose of introducing latest SharePoint enhancements
During the SharePoint Summit 2017, Microsoft unveiled new developments in SharePoint platform aiming to help the workforce of enterprise to collaborate, communicate and create a digitally connected workplace. Microsoft also shared how the integration of Office 365 with OneDrive and Yammer with SharePoint can facilitate enterprise digital transformation.
How enterprises can bring in digital transformation with Office 365 and SharePoint?
Generally, the notion of connected workplace implies that the employees are well-connected with each other, to the content, data and other relevant information essential to complete a particular job. This can be achieved with the help of an intranet platform.
SharePoint is an exceptional intranet platform which works across all mobile-friendly devices along with other SharePoint apps. No matter, wherever the user is located, they can have full access to desired information.
SharePoint’s major intranet features such as file sharing, data sharing in the form of lists and page creation can be leveraged to simplify the business processes and document sharing with peers within no time. Additionally, SharePoint lists can be used to build business processes as well so that complete data can be accessed from a shared repository.
Furthermore, PowerApps and Microsoft Flow within the cloud can be utilized in automating the repetitive tasks and develop custom applications. These features also facilitate users to communicate with their lists and libraries seamlessly.
Another feature known as Microsoft Teams can be integrated with SharePoint. Microsoft Teams is a real-time chat-based application that allows the teams to work on live projects by active communication. This feature is a great way to shun away the legacy email system and collaborate effectively.
On the other hand, Yammer is where the users can connect with each other. It helps them to engage, share solutions, answer questions and look for expertise.
How SharePoint can help enterprises?
To embrace digital transformation, enterprises will have to make sure that their workplace is connected. In order to do that enterprises will have to engage their employees over the intranet by providing them access to the content and of course, access to each other. In addition, enterprises should allow the employees to work on their devices that can create a network of discussion, knowledge sharing and engagement. If enterprises are able to do that, they can really foster innovation in a digitally connected work place.