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 […]
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 understand them and make actions in alliance with what´s being measured. As Peter Drucker famously said; “What gets measured gets done” Another way to increase the likelihood of employees […]
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, its functionality extends beyond legal matters; It also plays a vital role in managing data security and compliance throughout an entire organization. In this blog, we will explore the features and benefits of […]
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 regulatory misstep. As technology surges forward, brimming with zeal to conquer new domains, the law lumbers along, endeavouring to comprehend and govern, occasionally gasping for air in the […]
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 components of how Project Managers can take their leadership to the next level. Up next, we’ll discuss another pivotal aspect of project management: Collaborating with Clients. In the realm of project management, […]
Protect Your Business with Microsoft 365 Purview Insider Risk Management (IRM)

Protecting your organization from external threats is only one piece of the puzzle. You also must protect your organization from the inside out, another facet of “assume breach” in your Zero Trust approach. Insider risks can be malicious or inadvertent, but they all impact one of your organization’s most important assets: your data. In the […]