Microsoft Teams and Governance are better together

Microsoft Teams is more than just a technology, it is a platform for a new way of working, getting the most out of MS Teams requires a focus on team effectiveness and governance. Microsoft Teams’ adoption without an organized and predictable way to govern the teamwork effectiveness, lifecycle, privacy, and security will always have a […]
Determining the right Taxonomy

Taxonomies are used to organize information to improve discoverability and control. This could be website navigation, folder structures, or metadata groups. The right taxonomy depends on many factors, and I often used Dave Snowden´s Cynefin framework to discuss this with clients. Known, knowable, complex, or chaotic information? Known: You then know your information and you […]
Access Microsoft Graph API using msal-browser

In the previous part of this blog post series, we looked at how the authorization code grant flow with PKCE works and why your single page applications should consider moving to this authentication flow instead of the implicit grant flow. For a quick recap, look at the image below to understand the token flow with […]
Digital Transformation and Cloud Migration – A Content Assessment

The rise in virtual meetings in Teams, as well as the time and effort that Microsoft has put into M365, means that organizations now have access to amazing Information governance technologies and compliance features. Whether or not your organization is taking advantage of all those capabilities, with an E3 license or an E5 license, is […]
Maximizing Office 365 compliance with the E3 license

Many enterprises have the Microsoft Office (M365) E3 license that includes a number of Office 365 compliance features. Improve Information Governance with the E3 license Here are some ways we can improve information Governance in Office 365 with the E3 license without 3rd party solutions, customizations, or additional licenses: Establish the architecture foundation Get a […]
Microsoft Teams compliance

Information management without an organized and predictable way to govern the lifecycle, privacy, and security will always have a direct or indirect impact on the productivity, reputation, and profit of an organization. As an example, if you have a meeting organized with external parties, they still have access to the chat associated with the meeting. […]
SharePoint Online Records Management – Automation Options

Updated: Sep 6, 2020 Many organizations still try to use paper-principles to manage electronic records. They tell staff to identify, capture, and classify records, and are then surprised when this doesn´t happen. Staff are often too busy doing their job than worrying about compliance. It´s therefore time for change since compliance needs to be by design. […]
Records Management with Microsoft Teams

Updated: Sep 6, 2020 Some of the files shared in Teams will be records that needs to be retained and protected. When you create Teams, a SharePoint Online site is automatically created for storing the Teams channel files. The key to managing records in Office 365 is not SharePoint Online, but retention and record labels. […]
Records Management in SharePoint Online – Planning

What is this article about? The records management capabilities of SharePoint Online with record labels has now become mature enough to meet the records management requirements of most large enterprises. Let me give you two examples: One of our global clients operating in a highly regulated industry with almost 40,000 users assessed several of the […]
Improving your eDiscovery process

The Electronic Discovery Reference Mode (EDRM) helps you break down the eDiscovery process to identify opportunities for improvements: Most organizations face issues with collection, preservation and processing activities. This is where many organizations spend a lot of time and money during the eDiscovery process. Average Discovery cost per case based on assessment of leading organizations […]