Content collaboration
Content collaboration enables employees to store, share and collaborate on documents in the office or remotely. Cloud technologies have transformed file sharing to thorough remote collaboration, keeping businesses and employees productive. Learn about the technologies and strategies involved in content collaboration.
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News
20 Dec 2023
Abandoning Figma merger will cost Adobe $1 billion
EU and U.K. regulators' concerns about 'future competition,' a fairly new antitrust argument, spurs Adobe to cancel $20 billion deal to acquire Figma. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Nov 2023
10 content collaboration platforms for enterprises in 2024
Organizations must stay organized to boost efficiency. Content collaboration platforms can help, but business leaders must choose carefully to find one that best fits their needs. Continue Reading
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20 Oct 2023
OneDrive 3.0 gets Microsoft 365 Copilot, refreshed interface
Microsoft dusts off its OneDrive cloud file-sharing utility and adds connectivity to Microsoft 365 Copilot AI digital assistant, a new look and more features coming in December. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2023
Smartsheet scales project management for larger customers
The work collaboration platform vendor's updates scale capabilities for task views, high-volume data management and visualizations to simplify organization for larger customers. Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2023
Slack launches redesign to centralize notifications, tasks
The collaboration vendor is out with a new interface to centralize workspaces for Enterprise Grid customers and display notifications and unify create functions in one view. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jul 2023
Top social media statistics to check out in 2023
The one constant about social media is it is always changing. The following social media statistics paint the picture of 2023 to help businesses navigate the changing landscape. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jul 2023
Box unveils plugin for Microsoft Copilot, tighter integration
The new integration lets joint customers use the tech giant's generative AI assistant to collaborate quicker with shared content summarization and querying. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jul 2023
How to accomplish a SharePoint-Teams integration
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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News
26 Jul 2023
Smartsheet's new AI tools answer queries, visualize data
The project management vendor unveiled generative AI tools that visualize data insights, give guidance with a virtual assistant, generate formulas and create captions for visuals. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2023
DocuSign launches AI-backed live video ID verification tool
The e-signature vendor's new AI-supported identity confirmation tool uses biometrics and live video to verify signers' identity and physical presence at the time of signing. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jul 2023
5 steps to integrate a content personalization engine into a CMS
Customer experience is a top focus in the modern business world, and personalized content can go a long way toward delivering that exceptional experience. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Jun 2023
How do collaboration and knowledge management relate?
If organizations integrate their knowledge management and collaboration systems, employees can better collaborate on and share data and documents in a secure environment. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 May 2023
5 integrations for your CMS
To get the most out of a content management system, organizations can integrate theirs with other crucial tools, like marketing and collaboration software. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 May 2023
8 software tools for knowledge sharing and collaboration
Knowledge sharing and collaboration are staples of the modern workplace, thanks to remote and hybrid work. These eight tools can improve teams' hybrid collaboration processes. Continue Reading
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19 May 2023
Collaboration app Stormboard brings AI to virtual whiteboard
Harnessing advanced machine learning and natural language processing, online collaboration vendor Stormboard launches StormAI to help teams share and organize ideas faster. Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2023
Adobe adds new Acrobat extension PDF tools in Google Chrome
The updates let Google Chrome users alter PDF documents by adding comments, markups, highlights, signatures and image cropping all from the browser window. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Mar 2023
8 SharePoint Syntex best practices
To use SharePoint's content AI services -- Syntex -- organizations should determine their pain points and plan thorough end-user trainings for successful adoption. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Mar 2023
Why version control is necessary in digital asset management
Creative teams often use different versions of their digital assets across marketing channels. Learn how version control in DAM systems helps teams track these versions. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Mar 2023
Compare SharePoint Syntex disadvantages and benefits
Microsoft promotes its SharePoint content AI services -- Syntex -- as a way to streamline content management in a cost-effective way. Yet, the service is new and has challenges. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2023
6 SharePoint Syntex use cases
File discovery is one of the most popular use cases for SharePoint Syntex. But how else can you use it? Here, see how real-world teams have begun to use this tool. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2023
An introduction to SharePoint Syntex
SharePoint Syntex is Microsoft's foray into the increasingly popular market of content AI services. This introduction explores how Syntex works, pricing and includes a video demo. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2023
5 examples of e-commerce content marketing strategies
Content marketing strategies with personalization, thought leadership research, SEO and diverse content types can help e-commerce companies reach and engage more customers. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2022
SEO vs SEM: What's the difference?
SEO and SEM strategies help marketers put digital content in front of the right audience. However, SEO strategies focus on organic search whereas SEM generates paid traffic. Continue Reading
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Answer
21 Oct 2022
Why is social media important for e-commerce?
To increase transparency, organizations can integrate social media with their e-commerce platform and enable users to post reviews and rate their products. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Oct 2022
Comparing Microsoft Loop vs. SharePoint for businesses
Microsoft's announcement of Loop came with various questions -- in particular, how the new product compares to legacy products, like SharePoint. Here, find out how the two differ. Continue Reading
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News
13 Oct 2022
Box boosts content collaboration with Notes reboot
Cloud document management company Box chases customers with remote and hybrid workforces with its new Canvas offering and revamped Box Notes, which foster online collaboration. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Oct 2022
What is content collaboration? An in-depth guide
Content collaboration covers the tools and processes used to work with others on content, regardless of the medium. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Sep 2022
12 file sharing best practices for secure collaboration
Remote work has accelerated the need for secure file sharing and storage. Organizations should emphasize security, structure and user training in their collaboration strategies. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Sep 2022
7 common file sharing security risks
IT administrators must understand the top file sharing security risks and what to do to ensure they don't create vulnerabilities for the broader organization. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jul 2022
A closer look at what makes the AI tool Dall-E powerful
The language processing tool differs from most chatbots because it has access to specialized data sets. This makes it powerful, but also potentially dangerous. Continue Reading
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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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30 Jun 2022
OpenText bolsters secure file sharing with Teams integration
OpenText Cloud Editions customers get Teams-Core integration among a raft of new features, as OpenText kicks off 'Project Titanium' to harmonize public and private cloud features. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2022
8 reasons why blogs are important for businesses
Businesses of all sizes can make blogging part of their marketing strategy. Blogging can increase website traffic, build trust with customers and expand a company's brand. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Jun 2022
4 SharePoint migration tools to consider
Moving years' worth of SharePoint data out of on-premises storage to the cloud can be daunting, so choosing the correct migration tool is an essential first step. 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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Answer
10 May 2022
Where do Zoom recordings go? How to find saved recordings
Zoom meeting recordings are saved and stored on your desktop or the Zoom cloud. But your organization may have security rules that restrict meeting recordings. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Apr 2022
5 examples of document version control
Document version control can help organizations improve their content management strategies if they choose the right approach, like labeling copies and purging old drafts. Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2022
Box unveils Canvas cloud content collaboration tools
Box Canvas, a new set of collaboration tools, takes on the new era of work where some employees are remote and some are in the office -- but they all need to work together. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Dec 2021
Content and collaboration advance from memex to metaverse
Since World War II, content collaboration techniques have evolved from rudimentary visions of information sharing to today's knowledge management tools for the hybrid workforce. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Dec 2021
Secure content collaboration is critical for remote work
As remote and hybrid work become the new normal, secure content collaboration has become increasingly top of mind. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Dec 2021
Tips and tools for remote content collaboration, deployment
Organizations need remote content collaboration to ensure sensitive files and documents are secure, easily shareable among users and accessible as employees work remotely. Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2021
Adobe adds Workfront integrations to creative, marketing apps
Adobe begins long task of integrating Workfront with its universe of popular creative collaboration cloud that includes Photoshop, Adobe XD, Adobe Experience Manager and more. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2021
Adobe buys Frame.io cloud video review platform for $1.275B
Adobe plans to acquire Frame.io review and approval platform for $1.275 billion to streamline digital collaboration among video editors, producers, agencies and clients. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jul 2021
What are the top Microsoft Power Apps limitations?
Organizations should understand the limitations of Microsoft Power Apps, such as licensing constraints and connection restrictions, before they adopt the product. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jun 2021
8 Microsoft Power Apps use cases for organizations
Organizations use Microsoft Power Apps to simplify several tasks, including employee onboarding, inspections, new user setups, service requests and more. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jun 2021
The top 5 video conferencing use cases
Recruiting, training and collaboration are among the top video conferencing use cases for businesses, and they will remain so as the video market continues to expand. Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2021
Box Shield adds enterprise content security features
Box Inc. adds security features for information governance to prevent unintended oversharing of sensitive information and intellectual property in the remote work era. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2021
Adobe courts small businesses with Acrobat Pro package
As the pandemic disrupts paper workflows, Adobe courts small business users with simple webforms, digital signatures and payments integration with their sites and PDF documents. 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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Feature
20 Oct 2020
Choosing the right collaboration suite for business
Collaboration suites are an essential component of remote work, enabling teamwork throughout a distributed enterprise. Decide which option is best for your organization. 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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Tip
15 Jun 2020
How to use social networking CMS to create social media sites
Whether a company uses its own social CMS or a vendor's platform to create a social media site, it offers more features to users than mainstream social media platforms. Continue Reading
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News
27 Apr 2020
Acquia releases Drupal 9 migration tools
Many Drupal users didn't migrate from versions 7 to 8. Now that 9 is out in beta, Acquia offers a sandbox and assessment tools to move Drupal users into the more secure version 9. Continue Reading
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News
18 Mar 2020
Box, Dropbox shore up clouds; Box-Microsoft integrations go live
Online document collaboration platforms Box and Dropbox shore up cloud bandwidth, security and customer support as remote work spikes due to coronavirus containment efforts. 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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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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Infographic
02 Jan 2020
Box vs. Dropbox outages in 2019
In this infographic, we present a timeline of significant service disruptions in 2019 for Box vs. Dropbox. 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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Tip
12 Nov 2019
How Kaizala for Office 365 competes with ECM platforms
Kaizala is a solid option for a mobile messaging service, but organizations should consider its effect on enterprise content before rolling it out to users. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Nov 2019
Employee engagement necessary for digital transformation projects
With four generations of employees in the workplace and confusion about projects, technology adoption efforts can fall flat. Here's how you can reach your workforce. 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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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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28 Oct 2019
Coda launches next version of project management app
Coda 2.0 includes updates to design, a smoother performance, more organizational tools and new features to secure documents, such as locking and permissions. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2019
Shutterstock adds new features to content creation platform
The updates to Shutterstock Custom accommodate social media campaign demands and include the ability to generate assets to increase engagement and e-commerce purchases. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2019
Microsoft 365 Business update targets nonprofits
Microsoft announced this month that it is releasing new updates and offerings for nonprofits, addressing concerns customers had over cost, cybersecurity and user training. 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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22 Aug 2019
Box Shield adds tighter controls for content sharing
New Box security features enable file- and folder-level access control, while admins and security staff get machine-learning tools to discover and investigate anomalous activity. 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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24 Jul 2019
Litmus email platform adds cloud integration, privacy protection
The Litmus update enables marketers to import email files from cloud storage services -- including Dropbox, Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive -- and adds privacy protection. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jun 2019
NLG tools powered by AI energize, customize, optimize content
Though in its early stages, natural language generation automates content collaboration platforms to streamline employee communications and personalize customer engagement. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 May 2019
Fluid Framework opens the door to new Microsoft capabilities
Fluid Framework provides multiuser co-authoring capabilities -- offering never-seen-before flexibility. It also has the potential for adoption by outside vendors. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2019
New Microsoft Fluid Framework features real-time editing
Microsoft's new software development kit, Fluid Framework, provides users with real-time editing that can be used across applications and with a variety of formats. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Apr 2019
How cloud services can empower the future of work
The Akumina Employee Experience Platform and Templafy show how cloud services are changing the way employees work, whether the workplace is a ballpark or a traditional office. 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
01 Mar 2019
8 ways to make the most of OneDrive file sharing tools
More and more organizations are using OneDrive for enterprise content collaboration. Read how Microsoft's collaboration tool can fit into your daily workflow. 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
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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Feature
11 Dec 2018
Payless ShoeSource switches digital asset management tools
A new DAM tool from Cloudinary helps the shoe seller get ready for the holiday shopping rush by automating the management of images on customer-facing websites. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Dec 2018
Cloud collaboration benefits the future of work
The future of work relies on cloud collaboration abilities to keep employees and content connected, both inside and outside brick-and-mortar buildings. 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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News
28 Nov 2018
Slack roadmap reveals new integration, collaboration in 2019
Slack plans to invest more in security, speed and integration with business productivity apps in 2019. The vendor revealed the plans in a roadmap presentation to admins this week. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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Feature
31 Oct 2018
Box takes on OpenText, Microsoft as enterprise content hub
Enterprise content management platforms will become the single source of truth for knowledge for desktop and mobile devices. Box hard-charges bigger competitors to win that spot. 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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Podcast
06 Sep 2018
Box AI strategy looks to give users AI development tools
Box wants to be the hub of its enterprise users' software and AI content ecosystems with integrations and partnerships ranging from Google, IBM and Microsoft to Slack and Facebook. Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2018
Box-IBM AI connection core component of Box partner strategy
Box and IBM continue to expand their three-year relationship. As a result, IBM became the first Box AI partner to develop custom AI applications for Box Skills Kit. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2018
Box Skills Kit to hit market soon in general release
Box says its Box Skills Kit AI development system will be generally available in December 2018. Meanwhile, Box moved on workflow automation, cybersecurity and Google integration. Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2018
Box Activity Stream embeds Salesforce, Slack in Box viewer
Box advances its digital workplace strategy with Activity Stream, which enables users to access business apps like Salesforce, Slack and DocuSign within the Box viewer. 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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News
28 Jun 2018
Box Skills integrations give users access to AI
By integrating with Google, IBM and Microsoft, Box is bringing AI capabilities to its platform, but it still won't be enough to steal Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive customers. 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
23 May 2018
Workplace collaboration tool bolsters employee productivity
The benefits of workplace collaboration tools trickle down to employee relationships, company growth, community engagement and training. Use this tip to choose the right tool. 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