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Creospark appoints Chief Innovation Officer to drive AI transformation
Creospark is excited to announce the appointment of Eric Overfield as our Chief Innovation Officer (CIO). In this pivotal role, Eric will lead our AI strategy and ensure that we remain at the forefront of AI innovation and assist our clients in the ever-changing [...]
What are Power Platform connectors?
In today's interconnected digital landscape, seamless integration and data connectivity have become paramount for organizations striving to achieve operational efficiency, enhance collaboration, and drive innovation. Microsoft's Power Platform, a suite of robust business application development tools, offers a comprehensive solution to these challenges through [...]
How to prepare your data to get the best results from AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that can help your businesses automate data processing and derive value. However, the quality of the results produced by AI algorithms is only as good as the quality of the data fed into them. In other words, [...]
How to maximize your AI investment in Microsoft Copilot
You’ve heard about ChatGPT, but what about Microsoft Copilot? What if we were to tell you that Microsoft Copilot can do what ChatGPT does, but more as an AI tool embedded in your day-to-day apps, holding the potential for your organization to realize significant [...]
62 real world use cases of Copilot in Microsoft 365
Generative AI is the new frontier, and among all the emerging models, Microsoft Copilot stands out with its deep integration with the Microsoft 365 suite. Copilot enables users to get the most out of their Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Whether it's using Copilot to draft [...]
Microsoft 365 Copilot vs. Google Workspace Gemini
With the release of many new AI tools, it can be hard to decide which is the best one to use, especially in conjunction with your cloud office tools. This article is here to help you decide between the two big players and understand [...]
Enterprise Plan Comparison Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace
If you’re a larger organization looking to migrate to a cloud office, chances are that you’ll be presented with enterprise plans from the two market leaders, Microsoft and Google. It can be overwhelming trying to compare all the different licensing available, especially as the [...]
Microsoft 365 Business Premium vs. Google Workspace Business Plus
It’s easy to be struck with decision paralysis when considering all the cloud solutions on the market. There seems to be an endless number of services and licenses available, but which one is the best fit for your organization? Committing and transitioning to a [...]
Microsoft 365 Business Standard vs. Google Workspace Business Standard Plan
Migrating to a cloud office can be enough of a headache. It doesn’t help that both Microsoft and Google offer four different business license tiers. This five-part series will help you understand how Microsoft 365 plans compare to Google Workspace through a price and [...]
Microsoft 365 Business Basic vs. Google Workspace Business Starter
If you’ve been considering migrating to a cloud office, you’ve probably asked yourself at least once, "What is the difference between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace?". This six-part series encapsulates everything you need to know about the top two cloud office offerings on the [...]
Copilot & Creativity | From brainstorming sessions to design thinking, discover how Copilot fuels innovation
We all struggle with that blank page, that first sentence, that single step from vision to reality. Writer’s block can be a pain, and sometimes all you need is a little spark of inspiration to get started. That’s what Microsoft Copilot can be for [...]
Copilot: The AI Revolution in Modern Work
We are amid a revolution in the workplace. The advent of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are completely changing how we work, and Microsoft 365 Copilot is proof of that. Learn what M365 Copilot is, how large language models work, and examples of [...]
How long does it take to implement an intranet project?
When I was an internal technology strategy consultant for a very big bank, we used to joke about this kind of question a lot; the “but how long does it take to <insert your project here>” type question will always solicit the same [...]
Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace: Which Cloud Office Should You Use?
If you’re completely overwhelmed by all the different cloud services available on the market and have no idea which one best fits your business needs, this article is exactly what you need. From understanding what exactly cloud office is and how the two top offerings [...]
What is Responsible AI?
Movies depicting AI as world dominators, like The Terminator, can create an exaggerated view of this technology. Given the buzz around AI and its complexity, it’s natural to be cautious, especially if you’ve ever watched any of the AI fear-mongering movies. Although you don’t have [...]
Copilot Readiness Checklist for the Power Platform
If you haven’t been living under a rock, you have probably heard the word on the street — Copilot is in, and everyone’s trying to figure out what it is and how to use it. Among other uses, this virtual AI assistant lets you converse [...]
Unwrapping the Magic | Creating a Festive Requirements Power App with Microsoft Copilot
As the holiday season approaches, Microsoft Copilot and Power Platform join forces to usher in a new era of app development and process transformation. But what does this process look like? In this festive blog, envisioned by Carolyn Gjerde, Technology Analyst Team Lead of Creospark, [...]
Improving Holiday Team Performance with a Weekly Check-ins Workflow via Power Automate
As the holiday season approaches, Marcus Buckingham's wisdom on enhancing team performance becomes even more pertinent, emphasizing the significance of weekly check-ins focused on near-term future work. This approach not only allows direct reports to prioritize their tasks for the holiday season but also ensures [...]
Jingle All the Way to Efficiency | Streamlining SharePoint Site Provisioning with Power Apps and Power Automate
SharePoint serves as a powerful hub for collaboration, document management, and information sharing, but the complexity of provisioning SharePoint sites can often be a daunting task, especially during the festive season. The creation and configuration of site collections, subsites, libraries, lists, and permissions can feel [...]
Unwrapping SharePoint Premium | Microsoft Holiday Gift to You
'Tis the season of generosity, and Microsoft is unveiling a special holiday surprise just for you! In the digital realm of today, content stands as the lifeblood of every organization—a medium where extraordinary teams collaborate to craft exceptional products and services, bringing joy to customers. [...]