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How AI is replacing search-based thinking
Discover how AI, through tools like Copilot, is transforming information retrieval from search-based to natural language inquiries, enhancing productivity and reshaping workplace interactions.
Is your Office 365 data secure? Here's where Microsoft stores it
Is your Office 365 data secure? Learn where Microsoft stores your data and how to check its location for compliance and performance.
Enhance your security with Zero Trust in Microsoft 365
what is Zero Trust and how can it enhance your organisation's security by safeguarding identity, devices, applications, and data? Learn all about it here.
5 features in Teams to turn passive participants into active engagers
There're all sorts of tools available to make your Teams meetings more engaging and collaborative. In this insight, we pick out the top 5 Microsoft Teams features.
Microsoft 365 E3 vs E5: which is right for you?
Discover the key differences between Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 licences to determine which option is best for your organisation's needs.
How long does an email migration take and what do I need?
In this insight, Owen steadies your worries and takes you through how long an email migration can take and what you can expect ahead of the big switch-over.
10 awesome projects built using Power Apps and Power Automate
Discover 10 innovative projects built with Power Apps and Power Automate, and see how they can enhance business processes with minimal coding.
Oversharing in SharePoint Online: safeguarding your data
Learn how to safeguard your data in SharePoint Online by addressing oversharing risks and implementing effective strategies to protect sensitive information.
Mastering your SharePoint Online storage growth
Explore effective strategies to manage SharePoint Online storage growth and cost, including data management, archiving, and backup solutions. Learn how to optimise your storage efficiently.
Prepare for the end of support for Office 2016 and Office 2019
Prepare for the end of support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 by upgrading to Microsoft 365 for enhanced security, compliance, and productivity.
5 things you should try with Microsoft Copilot
Explore the top five features of Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity, manage meetings, and streamline tasks with AI assistance.
Perspicuity Ltd. joins forces with Arc (U.K.) Systems Limited to deliver enhanced microsoft ecosystem and AI solutions
Perspicuity Ltd. joins Arc (U.K.) Systems to enhance Microsoft ecosystem and AI solutions, offering customers improved managed services and cutting-edge technologies for digital transformation.
Why your business needs Priva Rights Requests
Discover how Perspicuity can help Manage data subject access requests with Microsoft Priva, reducing costs and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
Microsoft Ignite: AI & compliance innovation highlights
Explore the latest AI and security updates from Microsoft Ignite, including exciting innovations in Copilot and enhanced compliance tools for secure business operations.
5 intranet trends to watch in 2025
Discover the top trends transforming Intranets in 2025, enhancing personalisation, AI integration, admin efficiency, brand consistency, and user engagement.
Navigating Compliance Challenges with Copilot and Microsoft Purview
Learn how Microsoft Purview can help your organisation manage compliance challenges when rolling out Copilot, ensuring data protection and productivity.
Maximising protection: a guide to Microsoft Defender
Discover how to maximise your Microsoft 365 security with Microsoft Defender XDR, an integrated suite of advanced cloud-based protection tools.
Enhance your branding: get to know SharePoint Brand Center
Learn about the new SharePoint Brand Centre, empowering content authors to manage brand assets and customise sites within organisational guidelines.
Grow your business with Microsoft Copilot: a guide to embracing AI
Discover how Microsoft Copilot can revolutionise your business with AI technology. Automate tasks, improve decision-making, streamline content creation, and boost innovation.
Microsoft Build 2024: Copilot in SharePoint, Team Copilot, and Copilot Agents
Explore the latest AI innovations from Microsoft Build 2024, including Copilot in SharePoint, Team Copilot, and Copilot Agents.
Cyber Essentials explained: a guide to cyber security standards
Learn about Cyber Essentials, a UK government-backed security scheme. Understand certification levels, requirements, and tips for a successful assessment.
What is Microsoft Purview and why do you need it?
Learn about Microsoft Purview and why it's essential for data governance and compliance. Discover how Purview can protect your sensitive data and keep your organisation secure and compliant.
Microsoft Teams Premium vs Copilot for Teams
What does Copilot in Teams do that Teams Premium doesn't already? A common question we hear! Let's take a look and discover which is the best fit for you.
Achieving resource booking bliss with Percy Intranet
Efficient resource booking is at the heart of operations. Here are our top tips on how you can leverage Percy Intranet to transform your booking systems.
Top 10 tips for successful employee onboarding
In this blog post, we will provide ten top tips for effective onboarding that will help you create a smooth transition for new employees.
5 ways your intranet is the secret sauce for business strategy success
Discover on top 5 reasons for how implementing an intranet solution in your business can enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
AI untangled: exploring how tech is shaping our tomorrow
We explore all things AI - what it is, how it works, the ethical conundrums, breaking down the jargon, and the way in which it's shaping our futures.
Windows 11 Copilot: a consumer-centric AI companion
Discover the revolutionary Windows 11 Copilot - your intuitive AI companion. Explore its capabilities and how it transforms your computing experience.
The evolution of M365 and AI: preparing for the Copilot era
Discover Copilot for M365: Microsoft's AI-powered assistant designed to seamlessly integrate with your Microsoft 365 apps, offering smart content generation and task navigation.
Discovering the power of live forms in Microsoft Forms
Dive into the exciting realm of Microsoft Live Forms to unveil a treasure trove of game-changing features set to revolutionise your digital experiences.
Email overwhelm begone: 8 proven strategies to reduce email clutter
We explore some proven strategies to help you reduce email clutter, optimise your organisation's communication strategy and learn when to use other tools.
The power of connection: building strong men's mental health networks
Champion male mental health and foster meaningful friendships in the workplace. We discuss how to enhance men's work-life balance in the digital age.
Unlocking success: why OKRs are the key to employee productivity
We delve into the immense benefits of using OKRs for employee goal-setting and explore why it has become widely adopted by top companies such as Google and LinkedIn.
From build to brilliance: updates from Microsoft Build 2023
This blog will delve into the key announcements made at Microsoft Build 2023 that will enhance the way we work.
Elevate your content: exploring Microsoft's innovations for SharePoint
Discover how Microsoft SharePoint revolutionises content creation with AI-powered Copilot, enhanced visuals, integrations, real-time collaboration, and advanced editing capabilities.
A guide to creating a successful company culture
How do you create a successful company culture? In this guide, we will explore the essential elements and provide practical tips on how to build a positive, engaging workplace.
Microsoft OneDrive: the future of file management
Experience the future of file management with Microsoft OneDrive. Faster, organised, personalised. Effortless collaboration, meeting tracking, and enhanced filtering.
5 signs that you should adopt the Power Platform
Discover the benefits of Microsoft Power Platform: streamline workflows, enhance security, ensure data compliance. Learn when to switch & explore Power Apps & Automate.
From chaos to clarity: how to avoid miscommunication in your organisation
In this blog post, we will explore some tips for avoiding internal miscommunication and improving communication within your organisation.
Everything you need to know about Microsoft Teams Premium
If you haven't heard, Microsoft have announced Teams Premium; but what is it and do you need it? We take a look at whether or not it's something your organisation should be considering.
Invest in your colleagues: how, through training, your organisation can flourish
As organisations seek to future-proof themselves, the need to prioritise the learning and development of employees becomes ever more apparent. Discover the importance of investing in your colleagues.
Who owns your intranet in 2023?
In this insight, we discuss where the responsibility of your intranet lies, and who should maintain and manage it. IT teams have been the common choice, but is this the best one?
Bored of repeated tasks? Bring 'lean' to work
We are digitalising every aspect of our work, but what happens when we're still burdened with long, repeated, boring and complicated work process? It is time to bring Lean ideas to our work strategy.
4 intranet trends we see making an impact in 2023
In this blog our Customer Success Manager, Adam, takes a look at 4 of the top intranet trends that we see taking off as technology advances in 2023.
Getting social with Viva Engage
What is Microsoft Engage? Perspicuity will introduce you to another addition to the Microsoft Viva Employee Experience Platform, which will provide a channel to connect, express and find belonging at work.
Microsoft Mesh for Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Mesh aims to transcend the traditional boundaries of space and time by allowing colleagues to join immersive experiences from any device, in any location.
Optimising hybrid work with Microsoft Places
Microsoft Places is a dedicated tool for hybrid working. Fully integrated into M365, organise both physical and virtual environments, and keep track of tasks and resources .
Windows 365 app: so much more than a remote desktop
Supported by all Windows 11 devices, Windows 365 allows you to access a full Windows 11 experience whilst moving between your local and cloud PCs straight from the taskbar or start menu.
Perspicuity celebrates commitment to Real Living Wage
As a part of our commitment to making work better for our customers, partners and colleagues, we're delighted to announce that Perspicuity have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
5 things you (might not) know you can do in SharePoint!
In this insight, our Head of Modern Work, Tony, gives you his top tips on 5 things you might not know you can do in SharePoint!
Building a strengths based culture at work
One of our goals is to build a work culture where everyone is appreciated for who they are. Our Head of People, Shane, takes you through some of the initiatives we have going on that support this goal.
Transform onboarding with Percy People
Our expert, Adam, explores Percy Onboarding: the first release of our Percy People suite of tools we are targeting to help solve many problems HR face.
Engage your colleagues with Microsoft's Viva Connections
Viva Connections is part of a new series of services sitting within Microsoft Teams. In this Insight, Ryan takes you through the extensive features of Viva Connections and the benefits they bring.
Perspicuity Gains 5* rating for supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
We’re thrilled to announce that Perspicuity have been recognised by Support the Goals as a five-star organisation.
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Keeping you in the loop with Microsoft Loop
In November 2021 Microsoft Loop was announced and in this Insight, Nick takes you through the different Loop components being rolled out into Microsoft Teams.
Getting started with governance in the Microsoft Power Platform
In this article we will focus on how you can implement Governance to your Power Platform environment.
Basic authentication end-of-life: what you need to know
As of October 1st of this year, Microsoft will be permanently switching off Basic Authentication. In this insight, Owen takes you through considerations to make before the big switch.
How to better support wellbeing and productivity
Tony takes a look into Microsoft Viva Insights and how it can help support your colleagues wellbeing and boost productivity at work.
Perspicuity's commitment to diversity
Perspicuity has recently signed the Tech Talent Charter. Samantha Gower, our Managing Director, talks about the diversity agenda and what it means to Perspicuity.
Important considerations when moving to Microsoft Intune
In this insight, Ryan touches on considerations you may need to take into account before making the move to Microsoft Intune.
5 step guide: how to standardise approvals within your organisation
Perspicuity's 5 top tips on standardising approvals within your organisation utilising Percy Approve, helping streamlining processes and making work better.
How to avoid a Teams graveyard
In this insight, Tony gives his advice on best practices to avoid the 'graveyard' of unused teams within Microsoft Teams and what to consider when managing the core functionality.
How to welcome colleagues safely back into the office
Whether you're working from home, back in the office, or adopting hybrid working, start engaging with ‘hearts, minds and hands’ as we start to welcome people back into the office.
Introduction to Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune enables organisations to efficiently manage their IT estate within a cloud based service. Discover what and how Intune can be implemented within your organisation.
What is Microsoft Power Virtual Agents?
An overview into Microsoft Power Virtual Agents, a Power Platform app for the creation of chat bots.
Viva Engage, SharePoint or Microsoft Teams? The differences and when to use them
This guide goes into the purpose of Viva Engage, SharePoint intranets and Microsoft Teams and the key differences to provide you a clearer direction.
Introducing: Microsoft's Remote Help App
Remote help is now available in public preview from within Endpoint Manager. This helps you to control who has permissions to assist users and what they can do while they are assisting.
Staying in the Loop with Microsoft Loop
Announced at the most recent Ignite, Microsoft Loop has 3 core features: Workspaces, Pages, and Components, aimed to solve and simplify. In this insight, Owen takes a look into Loop...
What is SharePoint Syntex?
Using SharePoint Online for document management has been improved with AI! Store documents and forms to then allow Syntex to extract key metadata and terms.
What Is Microsoft Viva and Why Do We Love It?
What is Microsoft Viva? It’s a common question since its launch. In this insight, Nick will introduce you to the latest offering from Microsoft and its benefits.
5 Proven Strategies to Boost Engagement on Viva Engage
Viva Engage has been around for a long time, but many often struggle to maximise colleague engagement. In this Insight, Tony takes you through his top tips to boost your Viva Engage engagement.
Windows Autopilot - When Things Simply Work
Microsoft's Autopilot is designed to configure Windows 10 and install apps onto corporate devices, but will there be anything different for non-tech-savvy workers? In short: yes!
9 Exciting Ways to Fill Up Your News Hero
In this insight, Adam explores some top ideas you can implement in your communications strategy to gain more attention and engagement on your Intranet.
How Can Power Automate Help Your Organisation?
In this Insight, Daniel takes a look in to the benefits of Microsoft Power Automate and how these can dramatically improve your organisation's business functionality.
What is Digital Maturity?
So, what is Digital Maturity? A simple question with a complex answer. In this insight, I explain what the term ‘Digital Maturity’ means and how that can apply for organisation using Microsoft 365.
Hybrid vs Cloud: How Should I Migrate My Email?
You want to migrate your email to Microsoft 365? In this Insight we explore the 2 methods Perspicuity use: Hybrid and Cloud, to help you decide which would be the best fit for you and your business.
Windows 11 – the Great Dawn of the New Era of Operating Systems
Microsoft have announced the new version of Windows: Windows 11. In this Insight, we explore what's new and why it matters.
5 Positive Impacts of a Great Intranet
An intranet can be so much more than just a file repository, don’t underestimate the positive impact it can have on your business.
Should I Migrate to Microsoft 365? The Common Scenarios We Work With
As migration specialists, we’ve seen it all, and worked with a wide range of customers on quite the variety of platforms to migrate to Microsoft 365. In this insight, Owen explores common scenarios we work with.
Licensing Overview for the Microsoft Power Platform 2021
Power Platform licensing can be very complex. In this insight, we breakdown licencing the Power Platform including, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI and Power Virtual Agents.
Enhancing Security in Your IT Estate with the Latest in Microsoft 365 E3
Microsoft 365 E3 is one of the more feature rich licences available. Recently, a range of new services and enhancements have been released mainly around device management and security.
Get to Know: The Microsoft Power Platform
What is the Microsoft Power Platform? In this insight, we breakdown each different area, highlighting the key aspects and ways in which the Power Platform can be used to improve business functionality.
Enabling Secure Identity in the Hybrid Work Era
Organisations are embracing this new Hybrid work era and discovering that users need more flexibility in the way they work, learn, and collaborate with their colleagues and customers. In this piece we explore latest updates in Zero Trust.
Here’re the key Microsoft Teams Compliance Questions we’re asked
Whether your already using Microsoft Teams or looking to get started, I’ve captured the most common governance questions I’m asked when working with Teams.
7 Ways an Intranet Can Pull Your Remote Workforce Together
As remote working inevitably becomes more integrated into the new normal, I wanted to share how an intranet can be used to pull together your (newly) remote workforce.
Viva Engage Comes to Microsoft Teams
Since Microsoft Teams launched, the question everyone has been asking is: “What does this mean for Viva Engage?”. In this Insight, we explore the answer.
Why Microsoft Teams Is Better than Email
Organisations who adopt Microsoft Teams notice a trend. Internal emails drop and IM rises. This is no coincidence. It's Microsoft Teams replacing email.
What Is a Zero Trust Strategy and Why It's Key to Have One?
The Modern Workplace is designed to enhance people and productivity but with it brings security challenges. We explore what a 'Zero Trust Strategy' is.
Here Are the Answers to Your Most Common OneDrive for Business Questions
Get answers to common OneDrive for Business questions: storage limit, when to use it over Teams/SharePoint, and how to recover deleted files.