If you’re like most businesses, you rely on SharePoint to help your employees collaborate, communicate, and access important information. But even with its many benefits, SharePoint can sometimes feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate.
That’s where Viva Connections comes in. This new feature from Microsoft is designed to make SharePoint more accessible, engaging, and user-friendly. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the ways Viva Connections is improving your SharePoint Intranet.
What is Viva Connections?
Viva Connections is a new feature in Microsoft Teams that lets you embed SharePoint content directly in the Teams app. It provides a personalized, mobile-first experience for employees, making it easier to access important information, news, and resources.
With Viva Connections, you can:
- Customize the app with your organization’s branding and colors
- Provide quick access to frequently used resources
- Showcase news and events
- Share videos and other multimedia content
- Connect with colleagues using Teams chat and meetings
- And more!
How Viva Connections is improving SharePoint Intranet
- Personalization
One of the biggest benefits of Viva Connections is its ability to personalize the SharePoint experience for each user. With Viva Connections, you can create a landing page that is tailored to each user’s role, location, and preferences. This makes it easier for employees to find the information they need and stay up-to-date on company news and events.
- Integration with Teams
Viva Connections integrates seamlessly with Teams, which is quickly becoming the go-to app for communication and collaboration in many organizations. This means that employees can access SharePoint content from within Teams, without having to switch between apps. It also means that you can use Teams chat and meetings to connect with colleagues and collaborate on projects.
- Improved user experience
SharePoint can sometimes feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate, especially for new users. Viva Connections is designed to make the SharePoint experience more user-friendly and engaging. With its customizable landing page and personalized content, Viva Connections makes it easier for employees to find the information they need and stay connected with their colleagues.
- Better communication and collaboration
Finally, Viva Connections makes it easier for employees to communicate and collaborate with each other. With Teams chat and meetings integrated into SharePoint, employees can quickly connect with colleagues and work together on projects. This can help improve productivity, streamline workflows, and foster a more collaborative company culture.
In conclusion, Viva Connections is a game-changer for SharePoint Intranet. By providing a personalized, mobile-first experience and integrating seamlessly with Teams, Viva Connections makes it easier for employees to access information, communicate with each other, and collaborate on projects. If you’re using SharePoint in your organization, be sure to check out Viva Connections to see how it can improve your Intranet.