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AI Ethics and Hallucination Management: Navigating the Risks of Intelligent Tools
The Double-Edged Sword of AI Generative AI can transform how organizations operate. It can summarize lengthy reports, draft professional communications, and analyze complex datasets in seconds. But with that power comes risk. Two particular challenges stand out for every business leader: Hallucination Management - [...]
Decision Matrix: Which AI Fits Your Organization?
The AI Choice Dilemma Artificial Intelligence is no longer a “future” conversation, it’s here, embedded in business workflows, and transforming how teams operate. But as AI tools flood the market, a big question looms for decision-makers: Which AI is the right fit for my [...]
AI SmackDown: Microsoft 365 Copilot vs. ChatGPT – Choosing Your Ultimate AI Sidekick
By Eric Overfield – August 2025 Artificial Intelligence is transforming the workplace, but not all AI tools step into the ring equally equipped. For those of us that have invested in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and are looking to provide AI driven productivity solutions [...]
Are You Still Running SharePoint On-Premises Servers? Here’s Why You Need to Migrate to SharePoint Online — Before It’s Too Late
Security is no longer optional. If your organization is still using SharePoint on-premises server software for content management, it’s time to move to SharePoint Online. We can help you do it fast, safely, and with long-term success. Critical Security Warning for SharePoint Server Users [...]
SharePoint Alerts are Retiring: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare
Microsoft is continuing its push toward a more modern, secure, and integrated digital workplace. As part of this evolution, SharePoint Alerts will be officially retired by July 2026. This change affects all Microsoft 365 tenants and marks a significant shift in how organizations manage [...]
Discover What’s New with Microsoft Copilot: June Refresh
Your workflow just leveled up. As announced at this year’s Microsoft Build, the latest Microsoft 365 Copilot updates are here, and they’re designed to make your daily grind faster, easier, and more intelligent. From AI-generated audio summaries to a completely redesigned chat experience, the [...]
CIS vs. NIST: The Cybersecurity Workout Your Organization Needs
Just like getting in physical shape, building cyber resilience requires both endurance and strength. Cardio boosts your stamina; strength training builds resilience. In cybersecurity, CIS Controls and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework are your cardio and strength routines. Together, they form a balanced strategy to help [...]
Farewell Microsoft Office 2016 & 2019: Why It’s Time to Upgrade Before October 14, 2025
It’s official. Microsoft is ending support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 on October 14, 2025. While many organizations have seen this coming, the time for action is now. Continuing to run these legacy Office versions past the deadline won’t just slow your business [...]
A Modern Approach to SharePoint and Viva in the Age of Copilot: Webinar Recap
AI innovation isn’t slowing down, and neither should your workplace. In our latest webinar, Carolyn Gjerde walked through how SharePoint, Viva, and Microsoft Copilot are transforming the way teams collaborate and get work done. With hands-on demos, real-world scenarios, and strategic takeaways, the session [...]
Future-Proof Your Digital Workspace: Navigating SharePoint Server 2016/2019 End of Life
The countdown is on. On July 14, 2026, Microsoft will officially end support for SharePoint Server 2016 and 2019. That means no more security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. If your organization is still relying on these platforms, the time to plan your [...]
5 Must-Know AI Features in SharePoint Content AI Services
Chances are there is a better way to spend your time than manually sorting through hundreds of files to find the data you need. That’s where SharePoint Content AI Services, an advanced AI content management solution, comes to your rescue. Discover what's included in [...]
Why metadata matters for legal document management in SharePoint
This series on how SharePoint Online can be used for legal document management has covered basic document management functionality, advanced features provided by SharePoint Premium and Microsoft Purview, and how partners like ClearPeople and Colligo bring even more advanced features for knowledge management. This [...]
Advanced Features in SharePoint Premium and Microsoft Purview for Legal Document Management
The first article of this SharePoint for legal document management series focused on the basics, including why document management is a key capability for law firms and corporate legal departments (CLDs) and how SharePoint Online can be used for document management in a legal [...]
Assemble your Legal Avengers: Microsoft, Atlas, and Colligo for Legal Document Management
It’s true that Microsoft has an abundance of capabilities for legal document management—SharePoint Premium offers AI-driven content intelligence, and Microsoft Purview provides data lifecycle management. However, even Microsoft cannot develop capabilities to meet every niche or specialist requirement. This is why there is a [...]
The implications of generative AI in the legal space
The use of AI in the legal space is not new at all. There are hundreds of legal tech AI vendors and thousands of law firms of all sizes and corporate legal departments (CLDs) that are using specialized legal tech tools that include the [...]
SharePoint for Legal Document Management
Not that many years ago, the title and this article would have been contentious topics. Lawyers, as do other legal professionals like paralegals, actually learn document management at law school, and there are a number of very legal-specific document management solutions that would have [...]
Optimize your day-to-day tools for increased efficiency – templates, tips, and more
There's nothing better than cruising through the workweek feeling calm and collected. It's a difficult state to achieve, especially when you're managing multiple priorities and projects. What I've found effective is leveling up the way you use your daily apps. These small changes in [...]
Become an expert at managing your Microsoft Teams workflow
You may have been using Microsoft Teams for years but there are still a few hidden gems that can level up your experience and bring some zen to your workday. These Teams features have helped me plan ahead and maintain a healthy work-life balance. [...]
Power Automate Your Way Through Tasks
You're hit with that sinking feeling—you forgot to reply to that urgent email. Out of panic, you sprint to your inbox to draft a response that you should sent days ago. It happens to the best of us, especially when your inbox is overflowing, [...]
Supercharge your productivity with Microsoft Loop and Microsoft Copilot in Word
If you find yourself wishing for more than 24 hours in a day, you're not alone. While I'm no Doctor Strange and can't bend time, I do have some tips that might make it seem like I can. I've found ways to use some [...]