With over 1,000 employees
Summit Orthopedics now connect through one secure and personalized intranet hub.
The project
- A legacy system no longer fit for purpose: Summit Orthopedics’ outdated WordPress intranet had become a barrier to growth, collaboration, and internal communication, despite an attempted redesign.
- A shift toward security and scalability: As internal needs evolved and security threats increased, the organization recognized that SharePoint was the ideal foundation for a modern, secure, and scalable intranet.
- A need for the right expertise: With limited in-house experience on SharePoint, finding a trusted implementation partner was essential to successfully carry out the transformation.
Solutions
Collaborative implementation with Iomer
User-friendly and branded digital workplace
Empowered content management
Results
With the implementation of their Powell digital workplace Summit Orthopedics has improved communication, collaboration, and information management.
1. Conversations
- Bidirectional communication: With features like comments, likes, and notifications, Powell Intranet empowered employees to not only receive information but also respond, interact, and participate in internal discussions.
- Increased transparency: Clear and accessible channels helped ensure that teams stayed aligned on company news and updates, even across multiple sites.
- Employee voice: Staff now feel heard and included, with opportunities to share feedback and questions directly on the platform.
2. Collaboration
- Better coordination: Cross-departmental and cross-site collaboration has become easier thanks to intuitive navigation and shared spaces.
- User-friendly tools: With personalized access and a simplified contributor dashboard, employees can publish content and updates without relying on IT teams.
- Improved workflows: The new intranet streamlines everyday tasks, document sharing, and announcements, helping teams save time and focus on patient care.
3. Information management
- Centralized resources: Key documents and tools are now accessible from a single location, reducing search time and frustration.
- Smart access management: Employees only see the content relevant to their role or site, ensuring clarity and efficiency.
- Scalable platform: Thanks to Powell Manager and Microsoft 365 integration, the intranet is easy to maintain and scalable as Summit Orthopedics grows.
Conclusion
Summit Orthopedic’s partnership with Powell led to much more than just an intranet redesign. It resulted in a fully reimagined digital workplace—one that empowers every department, enhances employee experience, and positions the organization for sustainable growth. What began as a need for stronger security has evolved into a scalable and engaging platform that connects teams like never before.
