How ALTYN energized its internal comms & united its business units
From scattered tools, fragmented information to a structured, dynamic intranet built for growth.
A group committed to energy, environmental, and digital transition
ALTYN Group is an independent player committed to consulting, engineering, services, and works related to the energy, environmental, and digital transition of buildings and territories.
They improve the energy performance of buildings and real estate portfolios and offer a broad range of energy services inspired by the ESCO model.
At a glance
Energy performance focus
Digital transition expertise
Multi-site organization
Built for scale
A centralized hub became critical
As ALTYN expanded as a group, it needed one central space to coordinate, streamline, & share company news with confidence.
The ambition was not just to publish information, but to give each department a dedicated space to access reliable, up-to-date resources.
“As we evolved into a group and expanded our network of sites, having a centralised hub became critical to coordinate, streamline, and share all company news with confidence. We also needed a tool that empowers
each department with its own dedicated space.”
What was holding the previous intranet back?
- News that barely made the headlines
Previously built on a basic SharePoint environment without customization or user support, offering a limited experience. - A dumping ground, not a dynamic hub
Without governance, structure, or content hierarchy, employees lost time searching for the resources they needed. - Uncertain. Outdated. Untrusted.
Documents, tutorials, and procedures existed, but version control and update visibility were missing, making it hard to know what was current. - Design that didn’t inspire
A plain interface that failed to attract employees. - Communication stuck in neutral
Lack of segmentation and proper communication channels, leading to generic broadcasts that missed the mark.
“Our intranet was a patchwork of disconnected tools, scattered across departments and divisions, with no clear structure or unified governance. We needed to transform and harmonise this environment into a single, streamlined platform.”
What ALTYN wanted to build
- A modular intranet for today and tomorrow
A scalable intranet able to keep pace with rapid growth and reflect its organization. - A hub for knowledge and collaboration
Turn a static document repository into a dynamic, audience-driven center for communication and resources.
- A single gateway to information
Bridge company news and everyday resources in one vibrant, accessible space. - Design, modernity, and experimentation
A visually engaging platform that would make it easier to test layouts and evolve the experience.
A Microsoft-native choice that made sense
ALTYN already had a strong Microsoft 365 and SharePoint foundation, however, choosing a non-native solution would have meant data duplication, workflow disruption, and more complex governance for user rights.
With Powell, ALTYN can:
- Maximize adoption and engagement across the organization
- Enable new business use cases seamlessly
- Manage spaces and portals for departments, services, and teams
- Centralize internal and external business apps into one coherent system
“Powell’s greatest strength lies in its multi-site architecture and its intelligently structured spaces, giving every department the freedom to manage its own content. Today, our intranet doesn’t just serve as a tool. It truly mirrors our organisation, reflects our identity, and evolves alongside us.”
Built for everyone
An adaptable intranet
Employees can personalize their homepage with shortcuts to favorite apps & tools, while enriching their profile with interests, career history, and projects.
A common foundation
All employees can easily access the resources they need regardless of office location, region, or department.
A platform for discovery & sharing
Since launch, ALTYN has seen growing interest in internal news and updates.
What changed across the business?
Employees
A clearer framework gives everyone easier access to the latest, most reliable information.
Communication
Moved from one-way messaging to a dynamic, communication model.
HR
Automation helps streamline recurring requests & gives employees faster access to information.
IT
A secure-by-design intranet makes it easier to create and manage spaces while staying aligned with the needs of business departments.
“The technical abstraction and no-code approach to creating and managing sites and spaces are essential for business teams to take ownership, keep their areas alive, and evolve them over time.”
“In short, this Powell project is a true example of a successful initiative carried out hand in hand by IT and Communication within ALTYN.”
The journey to Go live
More than a product, a continuous journey of progress
Powell grows with the organization. As ALTYN changes, the platform adapts with new features, new use cases, and new ways to engage employees.
- Programmatic project management and deployment
- Shared product expertise between Powell and its integration partner
- Exchanges on best practices for using the Powell intranet
- Regular feedback loops on usage and new features
“We particularly value the ambition of Powell’s product roadmap and the ability to challenge how we use the platform with Powell teams, opening the door to new use cases. This is where the IT-Communication partnership truly comes to life within the platform.”
A stronger digital workplace built for growth
With Powell, ALTYN transformed a fragmented SharePoint environment into a structured, engaging, and scalable digital workplace that supports communication, autonomy, and collaboration across the group.
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.
