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Why SharePoint

A trusted platform for the world’s leading organizations

Over 85% of Fortune 500 companies use SharePoint as part of their digital workplace. No, SharePoint is not just a file repository, it is a powerful platform that helps organizations manage knowledge, streamline collaboration, and automate business processes at scale.

What is SharePoint?

SharePoint is a web-based collaboration and content management system developed by Microsoft. It allows organizations to:

  • Store, organize, and share documents and information
  • Create intranet portals and team sites
  • Automate workflows and approvals
  • Build secure knowledge bases
  • Integrate with Microsoft 365 apps like Teams, Outlook, and Power Platform

Whether you’re a small business or a global enterprise, SharePoint can adapt to your needs.

A brief history of SharePoint

  • 2001: First release of SharePoint Portal Server, focused on document sharing
  • 2007–2013: Introduction of workflows, metadata, and enterprise search
  • 2016–2019: Enhanced hybrid capabilities and integration with Power Platform
  • SharePoint Online (Microsoft 365): Continuous evolution with cloud-first features, modern design, and deep integration with Teams and OneDrive

Today, SharePoint Online is the backbone of Microsoft 365 collaboration — powering everything from document libraries to complex digital workplaces.

Why do organizations use SharePoint?

Centralized information hub

One place for all your content — accessible, searchable, and secure.

Better collaboration

Teams can co-author documents, share knowledge, and manage tasks without email overload.

Custom intranets and portals

Build branded, structured environments that reflect your business and keep teams aligned.

Scalable automation

Use built-in tools like Power Automate to streamline approvals, notifications, and document flows.

Enterprise grade security and compliance

Granular permissions, audit logs, data loss prevention (DLP), retention policies — all backed by Microsoft’s trusted infrastructure.

Seamless Microsoft 365 integration (relevant only for Online)

SharePoint works naturally with Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, Excel, Power BI, and Power Apps — enabling full digital transformation.

What will your company gain?

  • Increased productivity: Less time searching, more time doing
  • Knowledge retention: Prevent loss of key information when staff leave
  • Improved communication: Through announcements, news, and intranet features
  • Faster onboarding: With shared resources and learning portals
  • Smarter decisions: Thanks to dashboards, insights, and integrated data

Ready to make SharePoint work for You?

Whether you’re new to SharePoint or looking to modernize an existing setup, FluentSP can help you design and build the right solution.

Contact me today to start a free discovery call.