Beyond SharePoint: How to supercharge adoption with a true EX Platform

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1 hour

Are you struggling to drive ROI from your SharePoint intranet? Do you want to discover a better way to unlock the value of your Microsoft investment? Find out why large enterprises are making the switch from SharePoint and unpack the benefits of a true EX Platform for transforming Organizational Velocity.

We answer questions like:

What are the signs you've outgrown your SharePoint Intranet?
What’s the difference between a SharePoint Intranet and a true EX Platform?
What are the hidden costs associated with a SharePoint intranet?
How do Employee Experience Platforms (EXP) drive Microsoft adoption and ROI?
What are the main benefits of an EX Platform vs. SharePoint?

On the agenda:

Signs you've outgrown SharePoint: Common indicators that a SharePoint intranet is holding your EX back
Word on the street: What leading analysts recommend
Hidden costs and untapped ROI: Weighing up the known and unknown cost of SharePoint intranets
Real-world case studies: How two leading enterprises shifted from build to buy and why they haven’t looked back
Audience Q&A

Meet your speakers:

Christoph Bergs - Communication Specialist at dormakaba
Kaz Hassan – Communities and Insights Lead at Unily
Charlie Kennedy – Product Marketing Manager at Unily
Carrie D'Amour - Global Pre-Sales Engineer at Unily
Jane Golding - Team Lead - Customer Success at Unily

Beyond SharePoint FAQs + Q&A

What are the top signs that it’s time to move beyond SharePoint?

There are several ways to know it’s time to move beyond SharePoint, including:

Low user adoption
Poor user experience
Hidden costs in custom development
Limited access through mobile devices
Challenges with integrating SharePoint with other enterprise platforms and your tech stack

Why is SharePoint’s mobile experience a limitation for organizations with a frontline workforce?

The frontline workforce is often forgotten when it comes to enterprise technology. Their needs are different to desk workers’, and specifically include the need to access tools via mobile devices.

SharePoint is not known for offering a strong mobile app or mobile access, which is critical for frontline workers. Ensuring that frontline employees can easily access key content and communications on their mobile devices is essential for improving engagement.

What are the hidden costs associated with continuing to use SharePoint?

SharePoint may appear cost-effective at first, but there are often hidden costs. These include:

The high cost of custom development to build new features
Ongoing maintenance costs
The need for consultants to manage complex permission systems or platform updates

How can a modern employee experience platform (EXP) improve user adoption compared to SharePoint?

A modern employee experience platform (EXP) improves user adoption by focusing on user experience, and offering customizable, intuitive interfaces that drive adoption.

By providing features like integrated search, personalized content delivery, and social collaboration tools, EX platforms foster a more engaging and seamless user experience, leading to higher adoption rates.

How does an employee experience platform increase business agility?

Employee experience platforms can help organizations respond more quickly to external business changes, such as mergers or market shifts.

Features like rapid content updates, AI-driven tools, and integrations with other business systems (e.g. HR tools) allow companies to be more agile and communicate effectively with employees in real-time.

Can an employee experience platform integrate with existing systems like SharePoint or Microsoft 365?

Yes. Modern employee experience platforms are designed to integrate with a variety of enterprise tools, including SharePoint and Microsoft 365.

They can act as the "front door" to these systems, enhancing user experience by consolidating access to multiple platforms and enabling seamless operation.

What steps should enterprises take to build a business case for transitioning to an employee experience platform?

Start by identifying key pain points within your organization—such as low user adoption or costly platform development—and align the benefits of an employee experience platform with strategic business goals.

Leverage external research from trusted sources like Gartner and Forrester, and gather internal data around inefficiencies or areas where improved employee engagement could lead to measurable ROI.

Are there different EXP considerations for a workforce that consists of both office/desk workers and non-desk/floor employees?

Yes, there are different considerations for a workforce that includes both office/desk workers and non-desk/floor employees, especially when implementing an employee experience platform (EXP).

Mobile access is a key consideration for non-desk employees, as they often rely on mobile devices to engage with the platform. Desk workers, on the other hand, usually prefer to access platforms via desktop. Providing a seamless experience across both desktop and mobile environments is crucial for driving engagement, improving collaboration, and ensuring that all employees - regardless of their work environment - feel connected and informed.