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Power BI | What Is It?
Power BI throughout the years In 2006, Microsoft was exploring the idea of transforming data and how it could be used to enhance insights. Having been titled “Gemini”, this code-named project used SQL Server Analysis Services to create various reporting tools, as well as relational [...]
The New Microsoft Viva Pulse Module and What It Has to Offer
Lately, Microsoft has been on a roll with the release of several new Viva modules, however, Viva Pulse was probably one of the most anticipated. Now, we're excited to announce that Viva Pulse is available for customers worldwide, and after this read, we’re sure you’ll [...]
A Guide to Microsoft Syntex | Content AI for Microsoft Cloud
* Viva Topics will be retired on Feb 22, 2025, and has ceased new feature developments as of February 22, 2024, due to Microsoft's focus on Copilot. * Managing digital assets is one of the main obstacles that prevent organizations from reaching maximum efficiency. Our [...]
Data Analytics | Better Understanding Cybersecurity
A few months ago, you were worrying about your home’s security and finally bought one of those front-door cameras that connect to your phone through an app. Typically, you only receive a few notifications a day, usually when you or your family enter or exit [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft Forms
Microsoft Forms empowers all users with the tools they need to gather and review important insights, no matter their level of code-savviness. Here at Creospark, we’ve been Microsoft Forms fans from day 1 of the preview. We leverage the tool in nearly all departments and have found [...]
Microsoft Ignite 2022 Modern Work Recap
Microsoft Ignite 2022 was full of exciting updates and inspiring stories, leaving us with a lot to digest! If you didn't get the chance to attend or still reeling from information overload, put your worries aside because this recap will deliver you all the essential [...]
Prevent Microsoft 365 Teams Sprawl
Microsoft Teams is an intuitive, user-friendly chat-based app within Microsoft 365 that makes digital collaboration a breeze. In fact, it’s so user-friendly that anyone can create a new Team and get a group of users working together in no time. While creative freedom seems promising, we’ve found this [...]
Microsoft Viva | Empowering Your Workforce in Economic Uncertainty Event Recap
The way we work has gone through massive changes in the past few years. Employees are placing a high value on work-life balance, and as a result, more organizations are adapting to a hybrid workplace model rather than a traditional one. Even though remote work [...]
Which Personal Booking System is Right for You?
Did you know that professionals on average spend 5 hours per week trying to schedule meetings? Personal booking systems are here to help you reclaim your precious time! What are personal booking systems? Personal Booking Systems are platforms that allow you to create and schedule [...]
Intro to Intranet Success Metrics
A lot of effort went into implementing, building, and preparing your digital workspace. Whether you’ve passed a development milestone or are ready to go live today, you’ve come a long way. The next step — measuring your digital workspace's success — requires the same amount of [...]
Enhance Employee Engagement with Viva Engage
* Viva Topics will be retired on Feb 22, 2025, and has ceased new feature developments as of February 22, 2024, due to Microsoft's focus on Copilot. * Microsoft Viva is Microsoft 365's Employee Experience platform with a goal to unite communications, knowledge, learning, resources, [...]
Viva Goals and OKRs | Everything You Need to Know
Microsoft Viva—dedicated to the employee experience—delivers education, critical company information, and insights right in the flow of work. Now, they're adding a new application to the suite that helps teams achieve their goals more efficiently. Viva Goals’ foundation embraces the OKR framework helping companies align [...]
Microsoft 365 and Office 365 Enterprise | Which Plan Is Best for You?
Choosing a Microsoft plan can be overwhelming. With so many features available it can be daunting to decide which plan has the right mix for our team’s needs. With this post, you’ll be able to clearly identify which plan is the right fit for you! [...]
Office 365 | Business or Enterprise?
Microsoft 365, formerly known as Office 365, is an all-in-one package of work-related applications and services. As a cloud-based model, it lets participants use a variety of tools and features to improve their organization’s productivity. Microsoft 365 has three plans: Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Business, [...]
Viva Dashboard | What is it? How to use it. How to make it your own.
The Viva Dashboard is one of Viva Connections' most powerful yet misunderstood components. The Dashboard pulls the tools your employees need in a quick and easily consumable dashboard that they can access in the office or on the go. Dynamic interactive dashboard cards allow employees to complete simple tasks or review critical data right in the flow of their work.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium vs. Enterprise Licenses
Having an efficient, hybrid work environment with easy-to-use software is one of—if not the biggest—needs in companies today. Harnessing the ability to create distinct types of documents tailored to your specific needs and collaborating with your colleagues gives users the tools they need to complete [...]
An In-Depth SharePoint Version Comparison | 2013, 2016, 2019, SP Online
Need an in-depth comparison between the different versions of SharePoint? You found it! In this article, we will be discussing the features of SharePoint versions 2013, 2016, 2019 and Online. To develop a better understanding between the SharePoint Servers (2013, 2016, 2019) and SharePoint Online, [...]
Microsoft Teams Essential vs Microsoft 365
How do I know which Microsoft product is right for my organization? With different, yet similar products like Microsoft Teams (free), Microsoft Teams Essential, Microsoft 365 Business, and Microsoft 365 Enterprise, it’s no wonder we can get lost in deciding which product is right for us. [...]
The Dos and Don’ts of Scheduling Microsoft Teams Meetings
Over 500,000 organizations use Microsoft Teams as their primary messaging platform and Microsoft Teams meetings have become a daily occurrence. Whether it is an interview, a conference call, or catching up with a friend, virtual meetings are here to stay. With this comes the expectation [...]
Setting Up Your Design Space in PowerPoint
PowerPoint design and presentations have been a major part of most of our work lives for quite some time now. However, not everyone is leveraging this powerful corporate presentation tool to its fullest. For designers, it's often a frustrating environment, where Photoshop and other Adobe [...]
