microsoft 365

Join me in Prague as I share behind-the-scenes insights on the conference program I helped create and details about my upcoming talks on Azure solutions and Power Platform tools. I look forward to meeting you there to discuss these topics, share copies of our new books, and connect with friends and colleagues at the ShareGate booth.

Read on to discover how I finally eliminated the friction of switching between multiple Microsoft 365 tenants by setting up Shared Channels across three distinct companies. I share my hands-on experience configuring Azure AD B2B Direct Connect and managing the necessary tenant settings to enable seamless collaboration without artificial barriers. This guide outlines the specific steps I took to restore the ease of communication I’ve missed since the early days of IRC.

As I update my virtual machines with the newly released SharePoint Server 2016 and Project Server 2016 Release Candidates, I reflect on the evolution of the platform and its continued relevance for on-premises needs. I also share my thoughts on the retirement of legacy tools like InfoPath Designer and SharePoint Designer, noting how their removal marks a significant shift in the SharePoint ecosystem.

I’m sharing a long-overdue life update after a year of remote work, reflecting on how my schedule has changed since the pandemic began. I’ll also take you along on our recent family getaway to northern Finland, highlighting our adventures with husky sleds, podcast recording in the snow, and the launch of our new business.

I invite you to explore my hands-on experience with Microsoft Teams immediately after its announcement, including how I rapidly deployed it within my small company. I detail the surprisingly smooth setup process and compare Teams against our existing stack of Yammer, Slack, WhatsApp, and Skype for Business to illustrate its potential for unifying workplace communications.