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Microsoft Teams Analytics: How to Effectively Monitor Your Cloud Environment

February 21st, 2024

Adopting collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams represents a significant investment for companies. It’s crucial for businesses to not only embrace these tools but also to analyze and measure their adoption across different departments and usage patterns. Understanding the intricacies of ...

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Microsoft Teams Governance and Compliance: Best Practices for Effective Management

January 24th, 2024

The digital workplace has changed drastically in recent years, with Microsoft Teams taking center stage in business communication and collaboration. The importance of Microsoft Teams governance and compliance cannot be overstated in today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven business landscape. Here...

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Deleting Microsoft Teams Files: How and Why?

December 19th, 2023

As Microsoft Teams continues to dominate the collaborative workspace landscape, managing the files within it becomes a task that requires precision and understanding. Whether you’re a project manager, IT admin, or a team member, knowing how to navigate file deletion in Teams is essential. Here...

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Best Practices for Implementing Microsoft Teams Policies 

December 19th, 2023

The journey to optimize Microsoft Teams can be daunting; this guide delves into the essential role of Microsoft Teams Policies, the backbone of secure and effective digital collaboration. Tailored to enhance productivity and safeguard sensitive data, these policies are vital for organizations aiming...

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The Complete Guide to Leveraging Microsoft Teams for Internal Communications 

October 23rd, 2023

Effective internal communication is a cornerstone for organizational success. This “Complete Guide to Leveraging Microsoft Teams for Internal Communications” delves deep into the transformative capabilities of Microsoft Teams as a unified communication and collaboration platform. Paired ...

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How to Fine-Tune Your Microsoft Teams Chat Settings for Enhanced Productivity and Communication? 

October 17th, 2023

Embarking on the path to enriched productivity and dynamic communication within your digital workspace? Your journey starts with mastering the nuances of Microsoft Teams, especially its chat settings. Integrating the prowess of Powell Software, your Teams experience is not merely about conversation...

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What are the Pros and Cons of Microsoft Teams?  

October 17th, 2023

Microsoft Teams has emerged as a game-changer in the realm of business communication and collaboration. As an expert specializing in digital workplace solutions, I’ve observed how this platform has revolutionized organizations’ operations. With many businesses adopting Microsoft Teams, h...

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[On-Demand Webinar] Fireside Chat with Bass Coast Council

August 29th, 2023

Join us with Prometix & Crayon for a transformative webinar on intranets in the hybrid workplace. Acquire strategies to build a thriving intranet, fostering collaboration & productivity between remote & in-office teams. Gain insights from our recent success story with Bass Coast Shire Co...

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Microsoft Teams Governance and Compliance: Best Practices

August 3rd, 2023

The digital workplace has changed drastically in recent years, with Microsoft Teams taking center stage in business communication and collaboration. The importance of Microsoft Teams governance and compliance cannot be overstated in today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven business landscape. Here...

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Revolutionizing Microsoft Teams Management with the Tenant Health Check Snapshot Report

July 6th, 2023

In the dynamic realm of modern collaboration, staying ahead with real-time insights and data-driven decision-making is crucial. That’s why we proudly present our game-changing offering, the Snapshot Report, poised to transform the way you manage Microsoft Teams. This cutting-edge functionality...

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[On-Demand Webinar] Taming the Microsoft Teams Beast

July 4th, 2023

This webinar explores Teams governance and why it is crucial for the success of your implementation. Our experts share 5 governance rules that any organization should implement to get on the right track with Microsoft Teams. ...

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10 Best Microsoft Teams alternatives for 2023

June 13th, 2023

In today’s digital era, organizations are constantly on the lookout for efficient collaboration tools that can streamline communication and productivity. Microsoft Teams has emerged as one of the leading platforms, but it may not suit every organization’s needs. In this guide, we’l...

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How to guarantee information protection with Microsoft Teams : A Guide for IT Departments

May 22nd, 2023

The use of Microsoft Teams has significantly increased in recent years, owing to the rise of remote working. Microsoft Teams is a chat-based workspace application that allows team members to share documents, collaborate in real time, hold online meetings, and communicate with one another. Organizati...

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How to create and manage Microsoft Teams channels?

May 22nd, 2023

In today’s digital age, successful team collaboration plays a critical role in achieving organizational goals. Microsoft Teams is a platform that combines file sharing, chat, and video meetings, making it a valuable tool for promoting effective team communication. However, the true potential o...

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Mastering Microsoft Teams Status Settings: A Comprehensive Guide on How to Manage Your Status in Teams

May 5th, 2023

As an IT Administrator in a large company with over 500 employees, you know how important it is to keep track of who is available and who is not. With Microsoft Teams, you can easily manage your status settings to ensure that your employees are always up-to-date on who is working and who is not. Thi...

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How to give control in teams?

May 4th, 2023

As remote work becomes more prevalent, Microsoft Teams has emerged as a popular communication and collaboration tool for businesses. Teams meetings are a standard feature of the platform and have become an essential way for teams to connect virtually. During meetings, the ability to share screens, p...

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How to set up a Microsoft Teams meeting

May 4th, 2023

Virtual meetings have become the norm in today’s increasingly remote work environment. Microsoft Teams is a popular platform allowing users to conduct audio and video conferences, chat with colleagues, and share files in one place. If you’re new to using Microsoft Teams or need a refresh...

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Adding External Users to Microsoft Teams: Tips and Tricks for Successful Collaboration

April 4th, 2023

Top Tips for Adding External Users to Your Microsoft Teams Account Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration platform that allows you to bring together teams from all over the world. Adding external users to your Microsoft Teams account can open new opportunities for collaboration and enable you t...

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10 ingenious ways to use Microsoft Teams channels for maximum productivity

March 30th, 2023

Are you looking for a way to increase the productivity of your team? Microsoft Teams Channels are a great tool to help your team collaborate more efficiently. From creating group chats to up notifications and alerts, channels offers a variety of features and benefits that can help streamline your te...

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Modernization vs Digital Transformation

March 24th, 2023

In the wake of remote work, digital transformation has gained momentum in companies, particularly in their communication and collaboration solutions. However, there is a significant difference between modernizing tools and a true transformation of processes. In this article, we explore this distinct...

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The Security Features of Microsoft 365

March 16th, 2023

In today’s digital age, the security of your information is more important than ever. The rise of remote work and cloud computing has made protecting your data from cyber threats essential. Microsoft 365 is a popular suite of cloud-based services that offer a range of productivity and collabor...

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[On-Demand Webinar] Why do Microsoft 365 Admins Need To Worry about Governance and Life Cycle Management of Teams and M365 Workspaces?

March 16th, 2023

Microsoft 365 is a powerful tool for collaboration and productivity. Still, it also requires proper governance and life cycle management to ensure that workspaces are used effectively and securely. Gartner’s recent study, “Assessing Workplaces Governance and Life Cycle Controls in Microsoft 36...

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Microsoft Teams Security: Is Your Data Secure?

February 28th, 2023

Microsoft Teams is the most widely used collaboration app globally, boasting more than 270 million daily users in 2022. With the global pandemic changing how organizations work, Microsoft Teams has been a savior to hybrid remote teams. It has helped foster collaboration among distributed workforces,...

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The Rise of Microsoft Teams: A Comprehensive Guide

February 24th, 2023

As the world continues to recover from the global pandemic, remote work has become more common than ever before. In response to this trend, Microsoft Teams has emerged as one of the most popular collaboration tools for remote teams. Powell Software, a Microsoft Gold Partner, conducted a survey to un...

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How to Set Up Microsoft Teams: A Step-by-Step Guide

February 23rd, 2023

Microsoft Teams is a tool that organizations can use for collaboration. Within Microsoft Teams, members of your workspace can communicate through chat, video conferencing, and file-sharing features. There are various subscription options to best suit your business. After choosing the subscription th...

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Microsoft Teams Permissions: understanding & managing Access

February 23rd, 2023

Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration tool, but managing permissions is crucial to ensure secure and efficient teamwork. This guide will help you set up and manage user roles, control access to files, and protect data with security policies to prevent confusion and safeguard sensitive informat...

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Manage Users with Powell Governance

February 13th, 2023

Gain an in-depth understanding of Powell Governance User Management and its capabilities and discover how this user-focused approach to Microsoft Teams governance can enhance the overall user experience. (Article 1/2) ...

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Streamlining Your Microsoft Teams Settings for Optimal Collaboration

February 9th, 2023

Microsoft Teams can be an extremely powerful tool for collaboration and communication in today’s digital workplace. By streamlining your Microsoft teams’ settings, you can get the most out of it and optimize its features for increased productivity. Whether you are a small business or a large e...

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7 Things to Consider Before Rolling Out Microsoft Teams

February 8th, 2023

Microsoft Teams has become one of the most popular collaboration platforms in the market, providing a wide range of tools for teams to stay connected and organized. Since its launch, Teams has seen widespread adoption, with 270 million users (Q1 2022) relying on the platform for their daily work. ...

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The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Office 365 Environment with Ease

February 7th, 2023

Microsoft Office 365 all-in-one cloud productivity and collaboration suite are quickly becoming the de facto standard for businesses of all sizes. However, managing Office 365 can be a complex and time-consuming task. To make it easier, we have created this comprehensive guide to managing your Offic...

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Microsoft Teams Governance: 6 Secrets for Success

November 17th, 2022

So your company has decided to implement Microsoft Teams, and now is the crucial time during which you need to outline what role this tool will play in your organization. One of the most important conversations you should have during the implementation process is about Microsoft Teams governance. Th...

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How to apply sensitivity labels on your teams?

October 5th, 2022

Sensitivity labels are a Microsoft Purview Information protection allowing classification and protection over your organization’s data. It has been available first for documents, emails, and apps and the option is now associable with containers (teams, groups, and SharePoint sites). Team privacy and...

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Microsoft Teams Survey Report- What you need to know

October 4th, 2022

As organizations continue to expand their use of Microsoft Teams, challenges around lifecycle management, administration, reporting, and governance will evolve. ...

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How Health & Pharma Companies Can Master Microsoft Teams

September 1st, 2022

Unlocking provider efficiency to improve care coordination and patient outcomes with Microsoft Teams.  The health and pharmaceutical industries are dynamic, demanding, and ever-changing. With new and complex patient and provider expectations, health and pharma companies are looking for digital tools...

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Governance Rules Every Organization Should Implement on Microsoft Teams

August 12th, 2022

Governance in Microsoft Teams involves making sure that your team members can only do what they’re supposed to do. When you set up governance, you’ll specify things like who can join your team, whether guests can join the team, and how teams should be classified. You should also be sure ...

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Why Securing and Governing Microsoft Teams Is Critical and How to Do It

June 17th, 2022

Microsoft Teams is a tool that facilitates collaboration among end users, providing chat, voice, and document collaboration capabilities and other management controls such as a security group for securing permissions and access. Combining these multiple tools into a single entry point is fantastic, ...

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[On-Demand Webinar] Teams Health Check: Understand how to Keep Your Microsoft Teams Under Control

May 12th, 2022

Since Microsoft Teams launched it has been adopted by millions. This has led to organizations facing a sprawl of evolving Teams with long-term impacts for both IT and employees. Some become inactive or expired which creates a haze of Teams in which end-users will be lost – some include externa...

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Microsoft Teams Lifecycle Management in 3 Simple Steps

March 17th, 2022

As the number of tasks we complete in Microsoft Teams grows, so does the number of teams we create and does their evolutions during their life cycle. But since the tool is adopted – how can organizations deal with its management? A Microsoft Team is a collaborative space evolving over time – contain...

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Webinar: Discover the Powell Governance Bot and Automate Governance

September 30th, 2021

Microsoft Teams governance is a topic facing IT departments globally. A small issue at the beginning, lack of control can quickly lead to chaos. During this on-demand webinar discover how to save time and take charge of your Microsoft Teams governance with the new Powell Governance Bot. ...

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It’s time to digitalize business processes and improve teamwork

September 9th, 2021

What’s the secret to team efficiency? The digitalization of businesses processes. The idea is to optimize work processes so everyone can be more productive, agile, and collaborative. ...

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Don’t let your Microsoft Teams workspace become the Wild West

July 26th, 2021

Lawless, free for all, out of control. When there are no rules, mayhem prevails. If this sounds more like your Microsoft Teams workspace than a Western film, it’s time to introduce some law and order and bring in the Sheriff. ...

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How to remove a Microsoft Teams wiki tab?

July 19th, 2021

If you have ever created, or been added to a Microsoft Teams, you will have seen a ‘Wiki tab’ at the top of every channel. Many of us have no use for this tab, yet it is automatically added in. So how can you easily remove a Microsoft Teams wiki tab? We asked our Product Manager Paul Lefevre for his...

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Go Beyond Microsoft Teams Templates with Powell Governance

May 10th, 2021

In a hybrid workplace, effective collaboration relies on Microsoft Teams. However, creating a Team can be a time-consuming task and if not done right can cause headaches down the line. Microsoft Teams templates improve the process while a fully optimized template from Powell Governance can do so muc...

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8 Microsoft Teams problems Powell Governance solves

March 18th, 2021

The adoption of Microsoft Teams has been growing significantly for several years, and the Microsoft 365 teamwork platform is now widely implemented. Microsoft Teams is becoming a space where teamwork, repetitive tasks involving employee collaboration, and communication occur. However, the sudden ado...

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Microsoft Teams Governance: Top 10 best practices to implement

January 21st, 2021

An ever-increasing number of companies are using Microsoft Teams as a hub for collaboration and communication. As they do so it’s crucial to define and implement a Microsoft Teams governance strategy that ensures control without disrupting the user experience. ...

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Improving Sales Processes with RFP Templates in Microsoft Teams

December 16th, 2020

Requests for Proposals (RFP) are a common sales process involving intense collaboration between sales, technical, and legal teams to identify the right opportunities and win business. It is business-critical as it allows organizations to quickly assess vendor alignment with customer requirements and...

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5 Essential Microsoft Teams Apps and Integrations

October 20th, 2020

Microsoft Teams is a collaboration platform offering instant chat, video calls, and information sharing capabilities. However, many don’t realize its full potential, sticking to messaging, and not truly embracing its features. To get the most from the platform, Microsoft Teams apps can be integrated...

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How Microsoft Teams New Features are Tackling Employee Wellbeing 

October 1st, 2020

Although many of us have adapted well to working from home, there are some things that the virtual office lacks. After remote working for several months, employees are starting to miss things they never thought they would. With many companies now deciding to transition to hybrid work fully, it’s tim...

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When to Use Yammer vs. Teams: 5 Common Scenarios

August 25th, 2020

If your company uses the Microsoft 365 workplace productivity suite, chances are you turn to Teams for most of your daily internal communication needs. But Teams is far from the only way to have conversations with your coworkers. Another app within Microsoft 365, Yammer, facilitates larger-scale con...

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17 Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks You Didn’t Know You Needed

August 18th, 2020

So you’ve learned the ropes of Microsoft Teams and overcome the hurdles of staying in touch with your coworkers from afar. But are you really making the most out of your Teams experience? This single app is, in fact, a workplace productivity hub that can help you achieve everyday tasks in less time....

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There’s More to Microsoft 365 Than Just Microsoft Teams!

June 30th, 2020

In April 2020, Microsoft announced that the number of daily Microsoft Teams users had more than doubled to 75 million in less than two months. While this rapid increase was brought on by COVID-19, it wasn’t a new trend; Teams users had been on the rise long before the pandemic, with numbers growing ...

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It’s Time to Switch from Skype to Teams -Here’s How to Do It

June 16th, 2020

It’s official: Skype for Business is dead. In multiple 2020 announcements, Microsoft disclosed that it had initiated an end of life program for Skype’s enterprise-oriented software. The platform will be effectively retired as of July 31, 2021, and all remaining business customers should migrate from...

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AFM-Telethon’s digital transformation with Powell Teams

May 12th, 2020

AFM-Telethon, historic customer of Powell 365, is strengthening its digital transformation project with the addition of Powell Software’s new solution: Powell Teams, Microsoft Teams’ adoption and governance application. We asked Karim Guenaneche, Office 365 Global Administrator at AFM Telethon, abou...

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Microsoft Teams Governance Strategies: Choosing the right approach 

April 23rd, 2020

It’s no secret that Microsoft Teams is the fastest-growing product, in terms of adoption, that Microsoft has ever released, and for good reason. The fact that you can combine effective communication and collaboration into a single user interface makes Microsoft Teams extremely attractive to large an...

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How to Drive Microsoft Teams Adoption While Working Remotely

April 21st, 2020

Working remotely is only possible with the intervention of technologies like video conferencing, live chats, and virtual collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams. Traditionally, companies have had the opportunity to train employees on these tools in the office before transitioning to working from...

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Powell Governance enhances adoption and user-experience of Microsoft Teams

March 17th, 2020

Powell Softwares Microsoft Teams app, Powell Governance, transforms Microsoft Teams usage through an enhanced user experience and comprehensive governance features. ...

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How to Organize Microsoft Teams: Tips and Best Practices

March 11th, 2020

Although it’s a fantastic collaborative tool, maintaining Microsoft Teams organization is a challenge for many businesses. As employees are added to more and more teams over time, and those teams share high volumes of information, locating items becomes a challenge. Information gets lost in a tangle...

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