Choosing an intranet platform has become a little like trying to find one useful document in a badly organized SharePoint site.
But not every platform feels simple once employees actually use it.
But engagement starts when tools become useful, visible, and easy to adopt.
But the real question is: which platforms actually deliver value?
That is where independent research makes all the difference. In the latest ClearBox intranet report, Powell has been awarded two badges that speak directly to what organizations need most today: a powerful product, strong value, and a platform designed to make Microsoft 365 work better for everyone.
Powell’s two ClearBox badges
Two badges. One clear message.
Work tools do not have to be boring, expensive, or painfully complicated.
 Best for valueThe Best for value badge recognizes platforms where the average price rating is 3.5 dollar symbols or lower, while also achieving a strong total score. Why it matters:
It highlights solutions that offer serious intranet value without requiring an equally serious budget crisis. |
 Leading productThe Leading product badge recognizes Powell as a standout platform in the ClearBox evaluation. Why it matters:
It reflects the strength of a platform designed for real organizations, real teams, and real daily work. |
What are the ClearBox badges?
ClearBox is known for its independent analysis of intranet and employee experience platforms, helping organizations compare solutions beyond vendor promises.
Their badges are designed to highlight platforms that stand out in specific areas, from value and product strength to user experience and strategic fit.
An intranet is no longer just a homepage with news and links. It is the front door to work.
And when that front door is confusing, outdated, or ignored, the whole employee experience starts to feel heavier than it should.
Why this recognition matters
A badge is nice. But what it represents is even better.
For Powell, these two ClearBox badges reflect the balance we work hard to deliver every day: product strength, practical value, and employee experience that does not feel like another corporate obligation.
For IT teams
Powell helps structure and govern the Microsoft 365 environment more effectively.
For communications teams
Powell makes it easier to reach employees and create a more engaging digital workplace.
For HR and EX leaders
Powell helps build a stronger sense of connection, culture, and belonging.
For employees
Powell brings less chaos, more clarity, and a smoother everyday experience.
That may not sound dramatic. But anyone who has spent 20 minutes searching for the latest version of a document knows that clarity can feel pretty revolutionary.
Best for value: because impact should not be reserved for unlimited budgets
Digital workplace expectations are rising fast. Employees want a simple experience. Communication teams want better visibility. IT teams want stronger governance. Leadership wants measurable impact. And everyone wants fewer tools that somehow create more confusion.
The pressure is real. But bigger budgets are not always part of the story.
The Best for value badge shows that organizations do not need to choose between affordability and performance.
With Powell, companies can create an intranet that supports strategic communication, improves access to knowledge, simplifies navigation, and strengthens governance without turning the project into a luxury investment.
Because the best intranet is not the one with the flashiest demo. It is the one that delivers long-term value after launch.
Leading product: built for Microsoft 365, designed for humans
Powell was designed for organizations already invested in Microsoft 365, but looking for a better way to make it work for people.
Many companies already have the tools. SharePoint, Teams, Viva, OneDrive, Outlook — the building blocks are there. But without the right experience layer, employees can still feel lost.
Find what they need
Help employees access content, tools, and knowledge faster.
Communicate clearly
Make internal messages visible, relevant, and easier to manage.
Govern with confidence
Support structure and consistency across Microsoft 365.
Powell helps bring these tools together into one coherent, engaging, and easy-to-use digital workplace. A place where the intranet becomes more than a platform. It becomes a daily habit.
What this means for Powell customers
This recognition is also a celebration of Powell customers.
Every day, they are building intranets that connect dispersed teams, support change, improve communication, and make knowledge easier to access.
They are proving that an intranet can be:
That is the kind of digital workplace we believe in. One that feels simple, useful, and alive.
A proud moment for Powell
Being recognized by ClearBox with both the Best for value and Leading product badges is a proud moment for Powell.
It confirms something we deeply believe: the future of the intranet is not about adding more complexity.
It is about making work beautifully simple.
It is about helping companies turn Microsoft 365 chaos into clarity. It is about giving employees a digital workplace that feels less like a corporate maze and more like a place where work can actually flow.
Because work tools do not have to be boring. And with Powell, they are not.
Ready to see Powell in action?
Build an intranet employees actually love.
Discover how Powell helps organizations bring more clarity, connection, and love impact to their Microsoft 365 digital workplace.
Trinity Resting
Product Marketing Manager
Product marketing doesn’t have to be all jargon and slides—Trinity’s here to prove it’s about creating human connections. With 5 years in digital marketing, she’s been scaling, building, and transforming product strategies that resonate with real people. At Powell, Trinity ensures the message isn’t just heard, but felt. She’s passionate about helping teams go beyond the office and build lasting relationships. When she’s not crafting strategies, you’ll find her sipping tea (she’s a self-proclaimed tea-aholic) or working as a professional dog sitter—because, let’s be honest, dogs are the ultimate team players.
