SharePoint vs. Involv: Expert Insights

SharePoint dominates the digital workspace, offering unparalleled collaboration opportunities on an unprecedented scale. However, its complexity can be daunting.

Introducing Involv Intranet. But does it merely complement SharePoint’s extensive toolset, or does it revolutionize the user experience, offering a new level of customization and user-friendly interfaces? This is the core of the debate that Pascal Herreweghe, with his profound expertise in communication, and Tom Van Rousselt, a seasoned SharePoint consultant, dive into—an exploration of possibilities and a glimpse into the future of intranet solutions.

The conversation is divided into three videos, each aligning with a specific theme discussed in the blog. You can choose to either watch the corresponding videos or delve into detailed text for a comprehensive understanding of each aspect.

The digital workplace is rife with debates on the ideal intranet platform. SharePoint, entrenched in the enterprise world, offers a robust set of tools that organizations depend on. Yet, there’s always the question: can SharePoint be more tailored, more intuitive?  
 
That’s where Involv Intranet comes in – not as a rival, but a catalyst that harnesses SharePoint’s foundational strengths and extends its capabilities. Involv doesn’t replace SharePoint; it enriches it, augmenting its functionality with a layer of finesse and user-centric design. It aims to unlock SharePoint’s potential by enhancing user engagement, simplifying navigation, and streamlining content management, all while preserving the powerful core features that SharePoint users have come to depend on. This approach elevates the intranet from a mere repository of documents and communication to a dynamic and interactive digital workspace.

At the heart of Involv’s approach is collaboration and expertise. Customer Success Managers like Pascal and Tom lead a team of specialists, ensuring the success of each project. Post-launch, the ‘hypercare’ support guarantees a smooth transition, adapting the system based on user feedback. Involv’s focus on collaboration extends beyond technology to the very way projects are managed, fostering success in every aspect.

Explore the challenges of building your own SharePoint intranet in our blog, “Challenges in building your own SharePoint intranet (involv-intranet.com)” We discuss the choices between DIY, consulting external experts, making a comparison with Involv Intranet.

Involv introduces a sophisticated, user-centric interface on top of SharePoint, ensuring seamless integration with a focus on maintaining data privacy. Key features that enhance daily interactions with the intranet include:

• Customizable Search Tool: Tom emphasizes its high level of customization, meeting the critical need for efficient information retrieval.
• Enhanced Navigation: Intranet admins can tailor the main navigation to their needs. On top of that, users can personalize their intranet experience, selecting preferred links and homepage components tailored to specific workflows and preferences. 

While SharePoint’s power often brings complexity, Involv addresses this challenge with a clean, website-like experience. Unnecessary buttons and lists are hidden, creating an enjoyable platform for both content creators and users. This transforms the intranet into not just a powerful tool but also a user-friendly and enjoyable platform. 

Ensuring content isn’t confined to desktops, Involv extends accessibility to smart screens and mobile devices while seamlessly integrating with Microsoft Teams. In response to the demands of the modern workplace for connectivity across various devices, Involv ensures that the intranet’s resources are easily accessible whether you’re at your desk or in a meeting. 

Going beyond the standard notification approach, Involv offers tailored push notifications, Teams integration, and email communication. This customization extends to aligning each notification with the organization’s branding, ensuring that updates are not just informative but also reflect the corporate style and values.  

Involv enhances intranet customization beyond SharePoint’s capabilities, allowing users to collaborate with Customer Success Managers for personalized colors and layouts. The platform’s branding features add a unique touch, augmenting visual appeal. While SharePoint provides a solid foundation. Our lookbook demonstrates successful collaborations and diverse intranet brandings achieved.

In the intricate tapestry of digital workspaces, Involv Intranet emerges as a key player, transforming SharePoint’s complexity into a streamlined, user-centric experience. Pascal and Tom’s insights shed light on the indispensable blend of specialized skills required for a modern intranet. Involv’s model goes beyond traditional IT capabilities, fostering a seamless post-launch transition and enabling robust, customizable functionality. 

Through Involv, the intranet becomes an adaptable and intuitive hub, ensuring employees are connected, informed, and engaged. With its emphasis on customization and seamless user experience, Involv Intranet isn’t just enhancing SharePoint—it’s redefining how we interact with the digital workspace.