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: since information should be a shared corporate asset, why do employees hoard so much data in their personal workspaces? This situation reminded me of the TV series […]
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 suggestions, corrections, and enhancements based on natural language understanding and deep learning. Copilot can assist users with various tasks, such as writing emails, reports, proposals, presentations, summaries, and more. Interest in Copilot […]
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 CoPilot in the tech community, sparking curiosity, discussion, and even concerns about perceived risks. When you think about it, a solution that’s effective, quick and promises an immense productivity boost—what’s not to […]
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 in 2023. As this statistic demonstrates, phishing remains a persistent threat that organizations cannot afford to ignore. Cybercriminals use deceptive tactics to trick users into revealing sensitive information, compromising security, […]
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 the essential components of how Project Managers can take their leadership to the next level. Up next, we’ll take a look at an overlooked aspect of good Project Management, Project Manager Onboarding. Ensuring […]
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 overstated. This blog explores the intricate dance of data management and information record management, weaving through the legal frameworks that govern them, delving into the perils of mismanagement, and culminating […]
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 confusing to navigate through all the different, but at first glance similar sounding frameworks, strategies, models, and procedures. In this instance, I will do my best to explain the main […]
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 can help you reduce your SharePoint Online storage. Option 1: Microsoft 365 Archive process Microsoft 365 Archive allows you to retain inactive data by moving it into a cold storage tier […]
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 governance and records management. In 2023, I worked with large organizations on Proofs of Concepts and Pilots applying Microsoft Purview for the governance of content in Microsoft 365, Azure, […]
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. Microsoft cloud is creating new complex Information governance challenges. Microsoft cloud provides the infrastructure and controls for information protection and governance. 3rd party or custom solutions are required to automate the implementation and operational […]