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Follow the data: lineage as a prerequisite for secure and effective AI

Summary Every answer an AI gives has a history. It was based on training data, assembled from files, emails, and pages that someone created, classified, and gav

Custom SharePoint Site Properties: What They Are (and When to Use Them)

What are SharePoint Site Properties SharePoint site properties are an underused feature that can unlock can unlock noteworthy governance and compliance scenario

9. The PM Operating System: Turning the Toolkit into a Repeatable Delivery Engine

Welcome back — and for the final time — to The Project Management Toolkit. Over the course of this series, we’ve explored everything from employee recognition a

AI Without Assurance Is a Business Risk You Can’t See—Until It’s Too Late

AI is already embedded in business operations—drafting content, analysing data, supporting decisions, and increasingly automating them. But here’s the uncomfort

AI Agent Governance: Learning from the Past to Prepare for the Future

A practical guide to enabling AI agents safely, scaling adoption with confidence, and avoiding the mistakes companies have made in earlier technology waves. Eve

Storage Optimization Reimagined: M365 Archive File-Level Integration with Infotechtion-ARM (i-ARM)

As data volumes continue to explode, the “keep everything” mentality has shifted from a storage challenge to a critical governance risk. Organizatio

Reporting – the Missing Link in Purview DLM Implementations.

Rising costs of storage, improved compliance and reduced risk are just some of the reasons that organisations are adopting Microsoft Purview (and of course, to

Navigating the messiness of change beyond theoretical frameworks

Within change management there are many different methodologies and frameworks, with different paths promising a clear and structured way to achieve successful

How to enable AI and agents to deliver business value without compromising security, privacy, or compliance

In our webinar March 5, I was joined by Jon Erik Bjøre, Vice President Technology Management at the energy company Equinor and Adithya Narayanan, Product Manage

AI Agents + MS Purview = True

AI agents are moving quickly from experiments to everyday tools. They plan, call other services, interact with data, and sometimes act without a person watching

8. Performance Measurement – The PM Toolkit

Welcome back to The Project Management Toolkit series. So far, we’ve explored Employee Recognition, Collaborating with Clients, Onboarding a New Project Manager

Agentic Intelligence (And Why It Matters in 2026)

Artificial intelligence has reached an inflection point.  Models are more capable than ever, benchmarks keep improving, and demos look impressive. Yet

Surfacing user behaviour and risks in your M365 Data Estate

It has never been easier to create and generate both data and information. Data growth is exponential and if you combine that with the growth of an organisation

The Must-Read Data Security & Governance Series for 2026

As we head into 2026, AI, Copilot, and rapid data growth are forcing organizations to rethink how data security and governance are designed, operated, and susta

Navigating Insider Risk Management (IRM): Practical strategies for modern organizations

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face a complex array of risks—not just from external threats, but from within. Insider Risk Management (IRM) has eme

Is Your SharePoint Environment Ready for April 2026?

April 2026 may feel far away—but for many organizations running SharePoint Online, it’s closer than it looks. Microsoft has announced the retirement of several

Start with Microsoft Purview. Finish Everywhere with the Infotechtion-ARM.

Microsoft 365 is now fully embraced by most organizations as the primary platform for collaboration and productivity. Microsoft Purview plays a critical role in

Stop Treating Microsoft Purview Like a Project

Treating Purview like a one-off implementation—plan, deploy, hand over—produces one-off results. Data grows, risks shift, new controls and regulations appear, a

Controlled Intelligence: How to Safely Use LLMs in Enterprise Chatbots

Large Language Models have fundamentally changed what enterprise chatbots can do. They can reason over data, summarize complex information, and interact with in

AI and Standards – Preparing for the AI Act

AI and Standards – Preparing for the AI Act When the majority of the articles of the AI Act take full effect in August 2026, organizations providing, depl

Bridging IAM and GRC: Turning Policy Into Action with Microsoft Purview and Entra ID

Introduction In today’s digital world, identity isn’t just a login — it’s the new security perimeter. Every credential, every permission, and every access reque

Cut SharePoint Storage Costs

Are you struggling to control the rising costs of your SharePoint storage? 60% of M365 customers surveyed by Infotechtion are paying premium rates ($0.20 /GB /m

Data Loss Prevention for Copilot: 3 Essential Policies Every Organization Needs in 2025

Whether you plan on implementing Microsoft 365 Copilot in your organization or you have already implemented it, Copilot security should be your top concern. Wit

How to avoid data breaches

Data breaches rarely happen the same way twice. Some are driven by malicious insiders, others by external hackers, careless employees, or even well-intentioned

7. Stakeholder Management – The PM Toolkit

Welcome back to The Project Management Toolkit series. So far, we’ve explored Employee Recognition, Collaborating with Clients, Onboarding a New Project Manager

Smart Coding with AI: A Guide for Teams to Adopt Responsibly

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just analyzing our code, but it’s writing it. AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Cody, and others are quickly becomi

Turning Audit Pain into Audit Readiness: How to Simplify Compliance

IT security audits are meant to validate that an organization’s information assets are secure and compliant. Regulators, boards, and customers expect assurance

Microsoft Copilot, Gen AI and ROT Data Management

Microsoft Copilot, Gen AI and ROT Data Management The whitepaper Gen AI and ROT Data Management, co‑authored by Infotechtion’s Vebjørn Krågebakk, and BI Norwegi

Foundations of Retention: The Essentials of a Fit-for-Purpose Retention Schedule

A well-designed retention schedule is the cornerstone of any effective records management policy. It’s not just a compliance tool—it’s a strategic asset that su

Unlocking the Power of Microsoft Purview Device DLP Policies

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a critical component of modern security strategies, especially with the explosion of remote work and the proliferation of endpoint

Closing the Loop on Silent Data Breach in Microsoft 365: How i-ARM Restores Visibility and Control

Microsoft 365 makes collaboration easy. With just a few clicks, users can share files and folders through links, streamlining teamwork across departments, partn

The Operational Reality of Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Purview delivers powerful data governance capabilities, but operationalizing it across a large enterprise is often more complex than anticipated: (1)

Elevating AI-Driven Data Governance – Infotechtion’s i-ARM in Action

As AI continues to embed itself deeper into business processes, the conversation is shifting from excitement to responsibility. While tools like large language

How Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management Helps You Stay Ahead of Internal Threats

In today’s hybrid work environment, where sensitive data flows across devices, apps, and geographies, insider risks have become one of the most complex and cost

Operationalizing the AI Act: Practical Steps for Organizations

For organizations navigating the complex landscape of artificial intelligence regulation, the EU AI Act presents both challenges and opportunities. While its pr

Practical application of Sensitive Information Types in Microsoft 365 – how do we go from user story to production

I recently spoke at a Microsoft Partnership event and thought I’d create a blog post with the same topic. At Infotechtion we’re often tasked with assisting larg

Security and Governance for AI: Building a Resilient Future

Protecting and Governing AI with Microsoft Solutions Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across the globe, yet its rise brings critical c

Demystifying Microsoft Purview’s Auto-Labelling Content Inspection Process

The challenge In today’s data-driven world, ensuring the safety and privacy of sensitive information is more critical than ever. As organisations grapple with i

Enhancing AI-Driven Data Governance with Infotechtion’s i-ARM

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in business operations and with the surge of AI Agents, the need for strong data governance has never b

Supercharge DSPM with i-ARM: How i-ARM Enhances Microsoft Purview DSPM for Enterprise-Grade Data Classification

Data security posture management (DSPM) is rapidly becoming essential in a world of multi-cloud environments and AI-assisted workflows. Microsoft Purview DSPM d

Deep Research: Infotechtion AI Governance Platform

As AI becomes integral to business operations, robust governance is vital to mitigate risks like data breaches, regulatory violations, and ethical concerns. Inf

Modernizing Workspace Provisioning with Microsoft 365 Hub

In today’s fast-paced digital world, organizations are increasingly relying on Microsoft 365 for their collaboration needs. Despite the widespread adoptio

Trust and interdependency as prerequisites for success during challenging times

After the second World War, Europe was in ruins and needed to find ways to preserve peace. Part of the solution was to create the European Coal and Steel Commun

Protecting what matters

In today’s digital world, data is everywhere—and so are the risks. From accidental leaks to insider risks and cyberthreats, organizations face growing challenge

Data Security as a Service: Elevating Your Data Management Strategy

Unleashing the Power of Comprehensive Data Security In the digital age, organizations face the relentless challenge of managing vast amounts of data while ensur

Configuring Multi-Language Policy Tips in Microsoft Purview DLP: A Comprehensive Guide

The challenge The ability to deliver Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy tips in multiple languages, tailored to the user’s selected display language in the

6. Project Management Basics – The PM Toolkit

Welcome back to The Project Management Toolkit series. So far, we’ve explored Employee Recognition, Collaborating with Clients, Onboarding a New Project Manager

A Guide To Data Governance As A Service Operating Model

Setting the Foundation for Data Security and Compliance In today’s data-driven world, managing data classifications and lifecycle across enterprise data h

Securing Data at AI Speed: How Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Keeps Pace with Rapid AI Advancements

What is DSPM? Think of DSPM as a security guard for your business’s data—constantly monitoring where your data is stored, who has access to it, and whether it’s

The importance of a diverse communication strategy

How does a comprehensive communication strategy lead to successful implementation of changes? As the workforce increases in complexity, so does the need for a d

An Information Asset Catalog: Why Now?

It’s 2025, and most every organization over a few hundred people likely has a Records Retention Schedule. It may have even been extended to include Non-Records,

Mastering Purview DLP Email Policies: A Comprehensive Guide to Custom Oversharing Dialog Boxes

Understanding the challenge When implementing a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy in Microsoft Purview, it is essential to adopt a phased approach to ensure its

Purview implementation at multi-national manufacturing company

Customer: A global manufacturer with operations in over 40 countries and a workforce of approximately 40,000 users in Microsoft 365. Its products serve diverse

Purview implementation at large global retail company

Customer A global retail company with over 100,000 employees, known for offering fashion-forward clothing, accessories, and home goods at affordable prices. It

The EU AI Act: Revolutionizing Data Security and Governance

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, enabling innovation and creating efficiencies at an unprecedented scale. However, with this r

Automatic classification of files and emails in Microsoft 365 using Microsoft Purview or SharePoint Premium

Employees are usually too busy to care about compliance. We need to automate security and governance as best as possible, and I will in this blog post outline w

The Impact of Overstorage of Information

The Impact of Overstorage: When Copilot Picks Up Old Content In the modern workplace, Copilot are becoming indispensable for improving productivity. However, th

Maximise the benefits of Data Governance in UK Public Sector

Maximise the benefits of Data Governance in UK Public Sector Data governance has been a constant consideration of continuously increasing importance to the UK p

SharePoint lifecycle management: 6 options to reduce costs and risks

SharePoint storage is not unlimited and purchasing more is expensive. It can be up to 10x more expensive when compared with IaaS cloud storage solutions such as

Data lifecycle options for Microsoft 365

Keep what we need and delete the rest A study by CGOC (Compliance and Governance Oversight Council) some years ago found that in average, 25% of information has

Enhancing Data Protection and Information Governance with Microsoft 365 E5 Licensing

Table of Contents Introduction: The Imperative of Robust Data Security and Information Governance Understanding the Limitations of Microsoft 365 E3 License Unlo

Preparing for a Copilot Implementation

So, you’re ready to roll out Copilot. You have an Information and Records Governance program in place, including your Steering Committee, Information and Record

Navigating Data Security: The Impact and Implications of Encryption in MS Purview Sensitivity Labels.

One of the notable features of Sensitivity Labels in Microsoft Purview is the ability to configure labels to apply encryption to files and emails. The primary p

5. Project Management Methodology – The PM Toolkit

Welcome back to The Project Management Toolkit series. So far, we’ve explored Employee Recognition, Collaborating with Clients, Onboarding a New Project Manager

Cummins uses Microsoft Purview to automate processes more efficiently in the age of AI

Infotechtion is honored to collaborate with innovative customers like Cummins Inc., and we’re thrilled to showcase this success story. https://www.youtube.com/w

Building a Solid Legal Shield: Using e-Discovery to Protect Your Data

Building a Solid Legal Shield: Using e-Discovery to Protect Your Data What is e-Discovery? Many organizations overlook the full potential of Microsoft 365’s e-D

Investment and Benefit Strategy for Copilot

A strategic look at adding Copilot value Let me start with a quick segue into investments to provide a framework for maximizing your Copilot value. Many people

M365 Implementations: Additional Insights on Change Management Challenges

A standard way of defining Change Management is “the management of change and development within a business or similar organization”, but what does that really

Microsoft’s AI Offerings: From Copilot to Azure AI and Beyond

Within the last 50 years we had several technological booms that completely, and irreversibly changed our lives. Starting with the personal computer boom happen

i-ARM Reporting Enabling Copilot Adoption and Risk Management

In today’s digital age, where technology rapidly evolves and integrates into every aspect of business operations, adopting advanced tools has become cruci

Discovery phase – what is it and why is it so important?

What is the discovery phase? Although it may seem obvious, many seem to be underestimating the importance of conducting a discovery phase before initiating a pr

So you learnt how to crawl, and now you want to run

So, You Think You are Ready to Run… But have you learned to walk yet?If you recall, in March we published a blog titled, “Fixing the Basics: The Importance of L

Revolutionize Your Security: Dynamic Insider Risk Management with Adaptive Protection

Since its inception in 2020, Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management (IRM) has been the subject of extensive discourse and analysis. For those seeking a conci

Developing an Effective Cyber Incident Response Plan: A Guide for Small Businesses

In the evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. With over 75% of targeted cyberattacks beginning wit

Enhancing Data Security: The Advantages of Microsoft Purview Exact Data Match

When configuring Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies or Microsoft Purview Information Protection auto-labelling policies, leveraging Sensitive

Leveraging Existing Auto-classification Technologies to Prepare for Copilot

I see a lot of excitement among clients about the possibilities of what Copilot can do for their Purview data governance and information protection journeys. It

4. Microsoft Project – The PM Toolkit

Welcome back to The Project Management Toolkit series. So far we’ve explored Employee Recognition!, Collaborating with Clients and Onboarding a new Projec

Enhancing Governance Through Insightful Reporting with i-ARM

Power BI stands as a transformative force in the realm of data analytics, and its application in Infotechtion’s -ARM solution magnifies its impact. Throug

Zero Trust: A Holistic Approach to Data Security

What Is Zero Trust? At its core, Zero Trust is a paradigm shift—a departure from the old guard of cybersecurity. It rejects the notion of inherent trust, whethe

Are you an information hoarder?

In a recent workshop with one of our clients, I learned that they had to increase their storage limits for OneDrive several times already. This got me thinking:

How to pilot Copilot for Microsoft 365

A Guide for Application Technical Professionals Introduction Copilot for Microsoft 365 is a generative AI tool that helps users be productive by providing sugge

Fixing the Basics: The Importance of Learning to Crawl before Walking and Running

Fixing the Basics: The Importance of Learning to Crawl before Walking and Running From building houses to developing an effective, efficient and secure data, in

On Board with CoPilot | Are you Modern Workplace Ready?

On Board with CoPilot | Are you Modern Workplace Ready? If you haven’t been living under a rock, chances are you’ve come across the buzz around CoPi

Recognizing phishing; Best practices

Phishing attacks continue to be a significant threat to organizations worldwide. According to this report by Egress, 94% of firms were hit by phishing attacks i

3. Project Manager Onboarding – The PM Toolkit

Welcome back to The Project Management Toolkit series. So far we’ve explored Employee Recognition! and Collaborating with Clients. This series breaks down

Navigating the Complexities of Data Management in the Digital Age: A Unified Approach

In the digital era, where the volume and value of data continue to grow exponentially, the paramount importance of managing this data effectively cannot be over

Optimising Information Governance: The Synergistic Union of Records Management and SharePoint Metadata

Enthusiastic users of Microsoft Purview’s Record Management solution know that it is an excellent tool to facilitate the fulfilment of your organisation’s

Information Management – A Practical Example

Within the field of handling information in an organization, there are a myriad of different concepts, sciences, and strategies to be considered. It can be conf

How to reduce SharePoint Online Storage

Many Microsoft 365 customers have already run out of SharePoint Online storage and therefore buying additional storage from Microsoft. Below are three ways we c

Purview Lessons Learned in 2023

A year ago, after spending a couple of years playing golf, I joined Infotechtion. Previously, I spent a couple of decades working mainly on SharePoint content g

Simplifying Information Governance with i-ARM: Navigating the Digital and Physical Landscape

Quick Summary: Information governance is an essential tool for every organisation to meet their legal, regulatory and business data compliance requirements. Mic

Key Performance Indicators – Why, What and How

Why do we need KPIs Key Performance Indicator is a good tool to make objectives of any project tangible and concrete, increasing likelihood of people to underst

Leveraging MS Purview eDiscovery: Enhancing Data Security & Compliance, and handling legal investigations

Microsoft’s Purview eDiscovery shines as a powerful tool for identifying and delivering electronic evidence that can be crucial in legal cases, However, i

Innovation and Regulation: A Dance?

The interplay between innovation and regulation can often resemble a novice at a ballroom dance, awkwardly out of sync, with each step of progress met with a re

2. Collaborating with Clients – The Project Management Toolkit

Introduction We hope you enjoyed our first post in The Project Management Toolkit series on Employee Recognition! This series breaks down the essential componen

Garbage In, Goldmine Out: Curating your Training Sets for CoPilot AI

Curating your Shared Network Drives and SharePoint Training Sets for MS CoPilot AI We have come a long way since file analysis tools and defensible disposition