Microsoft Sharepoint Overview

Microsoft SharePoint Online allows sharing, organizing, and discovering information. It integrates with OneDrive for Business and supports various SharePoint apps.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Collaboration, Content Management, Sales Document Management, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using Microsoft Sharepoint.

Other use cases:

  • Workflow Management
  • Communication Management
  • Call Recording
  • Training & Onboarding
  • Engagement Management
  • Knowledge Management
  • Community Building
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Business Priorities

Improve Internal Communications and Scale Best Practices are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using Microsoft Sharepoint.

Other priorities:

  • Enhance Customer Relationships
  • Acquire Customers
  • Launch New Products
  • Improve Efficiency
  • Improve Digital And Social Presence
  • Improve ROI
  • Manage Risk
  • Increase Sales & Revenue
  • Grow Market Share
  • Improve Visibility
  • Improve Stakeholder Relations
  • Enter New Markets Internationally Or Locally
  • Build Brand Awareness
  • Establish Thought Leadership
  • Improve Consistency
  • Improve Navigation
  • Shorten Ramp Up Time
  • Improve Brand Engagement
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Microsoft Sharepoint Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

Microsoft Sharepoint's features include Recording, Personalization, Templates, etc. and Microsoft Sharepoint support capabilities include AI Powered, Chat Support, Email Support, etc. also Microsoft Sharepoint analytics capabilities include Analytics, and Custom Reports.

Reviews

"Previously, we would have invested a large budget in an agency to build a platform with all the bells and whistles, and to manage all those challenges, But then we realized we already had all the resources we needed to make a successful virtual even...t." - Rainer Salcher

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...Many people run websites, internal and external using SharePoint, and utilize it as a basis to collaborate within their organizations...." Peer review by Connie V., IT Analyst, Hospital & Health Care
"...So far, I have been able to set up a company site to share documents and communications with my office...." Peer review by Teresa B., Realtor, Real Estate
"...I like the fact that everyone can share documents easily in the website and they can access everything at the same time...." Peer review by User in Information Technology and Services, Information Technology and Services

Microsoft Sharepoint, Intelligencebank DAM, Responsive (formerly RFPIO), Hyland Governance, IntelligenceBank, etc., all belong to a category of solutions that help Content Management Systems. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

Popular Business Setting

for Microsoft Sharepoint

Top Industries

  • Information Technology and Services
  • Education
  • Computer Software

Popular in

  • Large Enterprise
  • Mid Market
  • Enterprise

Microsoft Sharepoint is popular in Information Technology And Services, Education, and Computer Software and is widely used by Large Enterprise, Mid Market, and Enterprise.

Microsoft Sharepoint Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

Why is Microsoft Sharepoint the best choice for Collaboration?

How does Microsoft Sharepoint address your Content Management Challenges?

How efficiently Does Microsoft Sharepoint manage your Sales Document Management?

How does Microsoft Sharepoint address your Workflow Management Challenges?

How can Microsoft Sharepoint optimize your Communication Management Workflow?

11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well Microsoft Sharepoint solved their Content Management Systems needs. Cuspera uses 52767 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Content Management Systems needs.

CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
Microsoft Sharepoint testimonial

Rainer Salcher

Head of Organizational Development for the CTO

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Previously, we would have invested a large budget in an agency to build a platform with all the bells and whistles, and to manage all those challenges, But then we realized we already had all the resources we needed to make a successful virtual event. Testimonial By Rainer Salcher
Microsoft Sharepoint testimonial

Pascal Mary

Head of Cybersecurity

Hager Group

We found vulnerabilities, postures of users asking to be corrected referring to poorly configured workstations, where to risky downloads. “ It helped us get through the Covid-19 phase calmly. And, in the medium term, the analysis of these deviations will also allow us to set up safeguards, in order... to enter into a process of continuous improvement

Testimonial By Pascal Mary
Microsoft Sharepoint testimonial

Stefanie Eichenberger

Specialist in Quality Management

PH Zurich

The flexibility of access that we’ve gained with Visio allows each department to use the solution as often as they need, without stepping on each other’s toes. Testimonial By Stefanie Eichenberger
CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
Microsoft Sharepoint testimonial

Rainer Salcher

Head of Organizational Development for the CTO

A1

Previously, we would have invested a large budget in an agency to build a platform with all the bells and whistles, and to manage all those challenges, But then we realized we already had all the resources we needed to make a successful virtual event. Testimonial By Rainer Salcher
Microsoft Sharepoint testimonial

Pascal Mary

Head of Cybersecurity

Hager Group

We found vulnerabilities, postures of users asking to be corrected referring to poorly configured workstations, where to risky downloads. “ It helped us get through the Covid-19 phase calmly. And, in the medium term, the analysis of these deviations will also allow us to set up safeguards, in order... to enter into a process of continuous improvement

Testimonial By Pascal Mary
Microsoft Sharepoint testimonial

Stefanie Eichenberger

Specialist in Quality Management

PH Zurich

The flexibility of access that we’ve gained with Visio allows each department to use the solution as often as they need, without stepping on each other’s toes. Testimonial By Stefanie Eichenberger
 

Cognizant - IT Services - Very Large

How Microsoft AI is helping Cognizant scale Delivery Excellence across 10, 000 projects - Microsoft Source

Teaneck, USA

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American Federation of Teachers - Education - Very Large

Teachers unions announce AI safety agreement with Microsoft | K-12 Dive

USA

Microsoft has entered into an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers and the United Federation of Teachers to implement AI safety and privacy standards in schools. The agreement, effectiv...e November 1, ensures data protection for students and educators, preventing Microsoft from using this data for AI training or advertising. Schools nationwide can incorporate these standards into their contracts with Microsoft.

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0patch - Software - Small

Official support for Microsoft Office 2021 ends next month but 0patch is here to help

Celje, Slovenia

Microsoft will end official support for Office 2021 next month. 0patch will provide extended security patches for Office 2021 for at least three more years. This service offers a cost-effective alter...native to upgrading to Office 2024 or subscribing to Microsoft 365, addressing the needs of users who cannot afford Microsoft's newer offerings.

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Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) - Information Technology And Services - Very Large

Redmond, USA

Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) used Power Automate Process Mining to improve their demand generation process. The team analyzed event log data and used Copilot to find bottlenecks a...nd inefficiencies. They discovered that 20% of cases required rework and the review loop was the main bottleneck. By automating steps with Power Automate and Copilot, they expect to cut the process timeline from 12 weeks to 8 weeks. This case highlights the impact of AI-driven process mining and automation for marketing operations.

 

Undisclosed victim organization (BlackByte ransomware case) - Large

Microsoft Incident Response investigated a BlackByte 2.0 ransomware attack. The attacker moved from initial access to full impact in under five days. They exploited unpatched Microsoft Exchange Serve...rs and used tools like Cobalt Strike and AnyDesk. The attacker stole credentials, moved laterally, and exfiltrated data using a custom tool. The attack caused major business disruption for the victim organization.

 

Reliable Electric - Construction - Small

Canada

Reliable Electric used Microsoft Power Platform to replace a costly, hard-to-use legacy system for work order estimation. The new PowerApps-based solution cut data entry time in half and made it easi...er for electricians to generate accurate proposals. The app connects directly to a SQL database, removing the need for manual copy-pasting and ensuring up-to-date information. Employees now have full control over their data and can quickly update estimates. The company expanded PowerApps use to other business processes, improving efficiency across the board.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What buyers ask before choosing Microsoft Sharepoint

What is Microsoft Sharepoint?

Microsoft SharePoint is a document management and collaboration platform that helps companies manage archives, documents, reports, and other content that is vital to the business process. It helps to improve internal communications and ROI.

SharePoint is used by organizations to create websites. It is used as a secure place to store, organize, share, access information to empower teamwork, quickly find information, and seamlessly collaborate across the organization.

Some of its features include simple sharing and seamless collaboration, creating an intelligent intranet, enabling the organization to maximize the velocity of knowledge sharing, and accelerate productivity by transforming processes—from simple tasks like notifications and approvals to complex operational workflows.

What is Microsoft Sharepoint used for?

Microsoft Sharepoint is a Content Management Systems Software mainly used by its customers to Improve Internal Communications and Scale Best Practices by Collaboration, Content Management and Sales Document Management .

What are the top features of Microsoft Sharepoint?

Recording, Personalization and Templates are some of the top features of Microsoft Sharepoint.

Who uses Microsoft Sharepoint?

Microsoft Sharepoint is used by Information Technology And Services, Education and Computer Software among other industries.

What are Microsoft Sharepoint alternatives?

Intelligencebank DAM, Responsive (Formerly RFPIO), Hyland Governance and IntelligenceBank are popular alternatives for Microsoft Sharepoint.

Where is Microsoft Sharepoint located?

Microsoft Sharepoint is headquartered at Redmond, WA.
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Peers used Microsoft Sharepoint for collaboration and content management

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

4.71/5 ★

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Analytics

4.35/5 ★

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Custom Reports

3.55/5 ★

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

4.71/5 ★

Read Reviews (196)
Analytics

4.35/5 ★

Read Reviews (906)
Custom Reports

3.55/5 ★

Read Reviews (4573)

Microsoft Sharepoint Integrations

Microsoft Sharepoint integrates with a wide range of software applications through its robust data import and export capabilities.

Data Import
Data Export

Few API Integrations for Microsoft Sharepoint

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Microsoft Corporation News

Product

Microsoft sets October 7 Windows and Surface event with Nvidia CEO

Microsoft will host a Windows and Surface event on October 7 in San Francisco, featuring Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The event will focus on local AI, Windows, Nvidia RTX Spark, Surface, and the PC ecosystem. Nvidia's RTX Spark, a system-on-chip for AI workloads, will be highlighted, showcasing its integration with Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra.

Awards

Microsoft recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Distributed ...

Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure. This recognition highlights Microsoft's capabilities in managing distributed infrastructure through Azure Local and Azure Arc, enabling consistent management across various environments.

Partnership

Anthropic's 3-Step 'Pace the Frontier' Plan Wins OpenAI, xAI and Microsoft Support

Anthropic's "Pace the Frontier" plan, aimed at slowing AI development, has gained support from Microsoft, OpenAI, and xAI. The plan includes embedding third-party evaluators in AI labs to ensure safety and alignment. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella endorsed the plan, emphasizing the need for broad participation beyond a few entities.

Product

Elon Musk welcomes Grok integration into Microsoft Copilot - The American Bazaar

Microsoft integrates Elon Musk's Grok AI models into its Copilot platform, enhancing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This move expands Microsoft's AI model offerings and strengthens its multi-model strategy, providing users with more flexibility. The integration aims to boost productivity and extends Grok's reach in enterprise software.

Microsoft Corporation Profile

Company Name

Microsoft Corporation

Year Founded

1975

HQ Location

Redmond, WA

Employees

10001+

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Financials

IPO