Janine Jeanson, Author at Imaginet

Posts by Janine Jeanson

SharePoint Add-Ins to be Retired in M365

In Microsoft’s effort to provide modern, evolved digital solutions, they will be retiring SharePoint Add-Ins and pushing SharePoint Extensibility Models instead – such as SharePoint Framework. SharePoint Add-Ins will stop working for new tenants in November 2024 and will be fully eliminated in early 2026. You will no longer be able to update, purchase, or acquire SharePoint Add-Ins. How Does the SharePoint Add-In Retirement Affect Me? Many people are unaware of this new change, and it will greatly impact those who have used SharePoint Add-Ins or made custom Add-Ins in the past. If you made a purchase from the Microsoft Store or downloaded a free application, they will stop working. … Read more

Teams Premium: Is It Worth It?

Teams Premium Teams Premium is designed for power users and organizations that heavily utilize Teams meetings. It is also beneficial for those enterprises that need enhanced meeting security due to business security requirements. Microsoft Teams enhances employee communication and collaboration, and many of the best features are only available on Teams Premium. This blog will serve as a guide to help you determine whether Teams Premium is right for your organization. Teams Premium Security Features As cyber threats become more prevalent and malicious actors become more sophisticated, security has never been more important. Teams Premium has several security features to help your organization remain safe and secure: Teams Premium Meeting … Read more

PMO Practices and Microsoft 365

What is a PMO (Project Management Office) The Project Management Office (PMO) sets the standards for work and processes among project managers. They establish documentation, best practices, and training for internal project managers. Copilot for Microsoft 365 is an AI assistant that works alongside you and through all your applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more, within your Microsoft Ecosystem. Copilot can be particularly beneficial for The PMO but there may be concerns about how it aligns with PMO best practices. In this blog, we will discuss PMO practices and Microsoft 365, how they fit together, and why using Copilot can be beneficial for your project management … Read more

The Imaginet Difference: Boutique In Size with Big Results

Since 1997, Imaginet has been a proud Microsoft Partner. We offer a variety of Microsoft-related consulting, implementation, and design services for the Microsoft tech stack. Some of these services include enterprise content and records management, data architecture and engineering, application development, SharePoint migration, and more. Despite the numerous services we offer, we have always been boutique in size. Our full-time staff is spread out across North America – we don’t hire contractors, nor do we ever outsource our work. Why is our boutique size important? How does this make us unique? We provide services similar to other Microsoft Partners across North America, yet our approach is completely different: we prioritize … Read more

Benefits of Power BI: Unlocking Your Data’s Potential

Your organization’s data can be a valuable tool for making informed business decisions. Quality data can assist in understanding customer needs, increase employee satisfaction, provide insights as to the effectiveness of certain processes, and more. Harnessing the power of your data is crucial, yet often organizations engage in ineffective data collection practices. The benefits of Power BI are numerous and can easily provide data insights that may currently be unrealized. What is Power BI? Power BI is a Microsoft solution that turns your organization’s data into visually engaging and interactive reports. Power BI also lets you connect multiple data sources and automates processes, eliminating manual work. Benefits of Power BI … Read more

Incorporating Microsoft Tools to Create a Better Employee Experience

Enhancing internal communication is important for both the growth of an organization and ensuring employees are satisfied with their organizational culture. Providing employees with the proper tools to better communicate with one another has several benefits. It leads to lower employee stress levels, increased productivity, and can solve an organizational crisis more efficiently. In this blog, we will explore how incorporating Microsoft tools can provide employees and employers with better avenues for communication. With the rise of remote and hybrid work, having quality internal communication has never been more important. Microsoft has various tools that can lead to improved internal communication. In this blog, we will analyze a couple of those … Read more

What is a Microsoft Partner and how do I Find one?

Learn how Microsoft is using number matching in their Authenticator App to improve the security of personal information. Discover how number matching is one of the best ways to enhance your organization’s cybersecurity and reduce risks of online threats.