Since the release of Microsoft Power Platform, our consultants have been putting the suite through its paces. The goal is to test the limits of each application, uncover use cases, and identify common processes that could be transformed and improved. The Microsoft Power Platform is a collection of tools and services within Microsoft 365 that …
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A free eBook for public sector leaders from Kiefer Consulting. At the recent California Public Sector CIO Academy hosted by Government Technology, a panel of public sector CIOs and industry I.T. vendors discussed hybrid work and how their organization is approaching this new way of working. According to the panel, transparency, flexibility and mutual trust are key but …
A “center of excellence” is a dedicated team or group within an organization that is responsible for promoting and supporting a particular area of expertise or focus. With the advancement of citizen development and the availability of new tools like PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI, the concept of a center of excellence (CoE) to …
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Have you ever found yourself frustrated with Microsoft Teams, wondering why it seems to run so slow? You’re not alone! There could be a number of reasons why Teams might be running slow, and in this blog, we’ll explore some of the possible causes and offer some tips for improving its performance. There are several …
Hello and happy end of the year from Kiefer Consulting! As we reflect on the past year, we are grateful for the opportunity to work with so many amazing clients and help them achieve their business goals through the use of Microsoft 365. We are also grateful for our staff and team of consultants. Kiefer …
Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration platform that can help organizations improve communication, collaboration, and productivity. In today’s fast-paced, highly competitive business environment, it is more important than ever for organizations to have the right tools and technologies in place to support their teams, especially teams that are hybrid or distributed. One of the key …
If your organization has been using Microsoft Stream , this news is useful! Microsoft has announced plans to retire Stream (Classic) and we anticipate that the Stream portal will no longer be available in about 24 months. Microsoft has published information about the planned retirement of Stream and the move to Stream (on SharePoint). It …
Kiefer Consulting has a long history of helping clients leverage technology to meet the growing demands of modern business. While transformation presents opportunities for improved efficiencies, organizations may not fully understand what may be required in a digital business transformation initiative. Digital transformation requires that organizations change their collective mindset and recognize the benefits of introducing …
We have published several articles highlighting tips and tricks for users of Microsoft Teams. A recent update to teams allows users to filter messages in the activity feed. When this feature is activated, users can select unread and only surface the unread items in their feed. If you are like many users who have found …
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Has your organization ever created a strategic plan that is collecting dust? Are goals being set but not being managed? You are not alone. This is common across many organizations. At Inspire, Microsoft announced the launch of Microsoft Viva Goals. Viva Goals is a goal setting and management solution that helps you in aligning teams …
