Transition from Valo intranet to Involv: Free migration scan
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What does Valo’s end-of-life mean?
Valo’s end-of-life refers to the point at which support for the Valo Intranet and Valo Connect services will stop. This is currently planned for July 31, 2025. At that point, the services will no longer receive any new features, updates or bug fixes – they’ll essentially be discontinued.
1. Why is Valo being discontinued?
The main reason Valo is being discontinued is that the company that created it, Valo Solutions, was acquired by Staffbase in November 2021. Staffbase is a leader in internal communication platforms, and they want to focus their efforts on further developing their own solution. Rather than continuing to support two separate platforms, they decided to discontinue Valo Intranet and Valo Connect going forward.
2. What does this mean for existing Valo customers?
For current Valo customers, the end-of-life means that the Valo Intranet and Valo Connect services will no longer receive support after July 31, 2025. This includes:
- No new features or enhancements
- No updates to fix bugs or security issues
- No technical support
Essentially, the services will remain in their current state with no further development work done. Customers will need to migrate to alternative solutions to continue receiving support and a modern internal communication platform.
Alternatives to Valo Intranet
In deciding what alternative to go with, it depends on each company’s unique needs and preferences. If staying within the Microsoft ecosystem is important, a SharePoint/Office 365-based intranet might be suitable to integrate it with Microsoft Teams using Microsoft Viva.
However, While a Microsoft intranet can be a good starting point, it may have some limitations compared to specialized intranet software that provides more functionality and customization to maximize productivity, communication and engagement within your organization.
Addressing these requirements, Involv emerges as a suitable intranet solution. Involv builds on SharePoint while incorporating advanced features to better meet your needs. It’s a modern and user-friendly platform designed to effectively inform, engage, and connect employees. Involv offers flexibility and scalability.
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Why Involv?
Involv’s award-winning Microsoft 365 intranet solution allows organizations to:
- Create an attractive intranet reflecting the company culture
- Boost productivity through centralized access to information and apps
- Foster collaboration using Microsoft 365 tools like Teams and OneDrive
- Improve communication via features such as news, surveys and feedback
- Increase employee engagement with gamification and recognition
- Ensure security and compliance with Microsoft 365 standards
Involv meets and exceeds the requirements of a modern intranet solution, empowering organizations with robust communication, collaboration, and engagement capabilities, as noted by Clearbox.
Got questions about the transition?
We understand switching from Valo to Involv can bring up a lot of questions. How easy is the migration? What steps are involved?
We’ve got you covered! Check out our FAQs on transitioning from Valo to Involv for answers to your most pressing questions.
