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On February 22, 2024 Microsoft announced that Viva Topics will be retired (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/topics/changes-coming-to-topics). If you are looking for an alternative to Viva Topics, following Microsoft having officially announced its retirement by February 2025, you have come to the right place.

• What are Atlas Knowledge Topics pages?
• How do you manage an Atlas Knowledge Topic?
• How do Atlas Knowledge Topics compare with Microsoft Viva Topics?

The talk about AI has gone from science fiction to DIY, seemingly overnight. First, we saw the roll out of ChatGPT, then the announcement of Microsoft 365 Copilot, and finally…. Bam! Now, everything is AI. There is even an AI toothbrush and an AI-powered beehive. With so much hype, it’s not surprising pressure is mounting within organizations to ‘do something’ with AI. It’s not a stretch to say that business today is experiencing AI FOMO. That’s why a 2023 Gartner report finds a whopping 85% of organizations are in early stages of exploring AI, with 70% investigating and 15% piloting Generative AI programs.

SharePoint Embedded (aka Repository Services) is now in Public Preview 

This blog is published hot in the heels of the public announcement of SharePoint Embedded going into Public Preview. During its early life through development and developer preview stages this was known as Syntex Repository as a Service (RaaS) and also Repository Services. SharePoint Embedded will offer a great foundation for ISVs to deliver extended extranet, DMS and CMS scenarios.

Atlas by ClearPeople is a Microsoft Content AI preferred partner and one of Microsoft’s launch partners with a SharePoint Embedded roadmap.

It was a proud moment for ClearPeople's Atlas team when Stuart Tait (Partner and Chief Technology Officer for Tax & Legal at KPMG UK) was interviewed for Microsoft's yearly flagship event, Microsoft Ignite.

The transformation of Microsoft Syntex into SharePoint Premium represents an enhancement in Microsoft's content services platform. SharePoint Premium is positioned as an AI-powered content management and experiences platform designed to boost productivity and optimize content value.

Syntex will sunset as a brand and become part of SharePoint Premium, encapsulating its AI-powered content processing capabilities within the new premium offering. This rebranding was officially announced at Ignite on November 15, 2023.

Corporate Memory is a vital ingredient of how can organizations can leverage their internal knowledge to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge

Corporate Memory, also known as organizational memory, is the accumulated knowledge, experience, and expertise of an organization. It is a critical aspect of productivity and knowledge management in large organizations. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations must harness their corporate memory to drive innovation, maintain a competitive edge, and enhance overall productivity. This article delves into the concept of corporate memory, its importance in the context of productivity and knowledge management, and how it relates to the idea of collective intelligence, drawing on some of the work of James Surowiecki.

You may be one of the many pondering over this question: How do I provide access to ChatGPT (or other LLM type of AI) while protecting your IP (intellectual property) and governing the results.

And it is clear, you are not alone, as we are seeing an big increase in enquiries from Atlas customers -and prospective customers - looking to understand how to deliver safe and useful approaches for their users to engage with AI, and therefore would like to understand more about Atlas Prometheus.

Microsoft today (July 18 2023) announced Bing Chat Enterprise, an AI-powered chat solution for businesses. Bing Chat Enterprise is rolling out in preview today and is included at no additional cost in Microsoft 365 E3, E5, Business Standard and Business Premium. Microsoft announced that in the future, it will be available as a stand-alone offering for $5 per user, per month.

Staying ahead of the curve is crucial for business success. Microsoft 365 Copilot, the latest innovation from Microsoft, is set to revolutionize the way organizations operate. This blog will guide you through the essentials of Microsoft 365 Copilot readiness, ensuring your business is well-prepared.

Microsoft 365 Copilot (M365 Copilot or Copilot) is a new feature that helps you work smarter and faster with the power of artificial intelligence (AI).

In today's fast-paced business landscape, efficiency and productivity are paramount. Organizations are constantly seeking ways to streamline their workflows and optimize time. Enter Microsoft Copilot, a ground-breaking AI-powered tool designed to revolutionize the way we all work.

In this comprehensive blog (updated 18 July 2023 with pricing), we will delve into the key features, availability, pricing, benefits and much more, helping you make an informed decision about integrating this game-changing solution into your business. Once you have read this, you might want to read about how to Get your People and Content Ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot.