SR1 Development have a long standing relationship with the North East LEP. 

Background 

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership work with partners to develop a more competitive economy for the North East, Helping to create more and better jobs for everyone. 

They approached SR1 Development in 2020 to assist with implementing a SharePoint Online intranet, and to start digitizing several paper based processes. 

The Approach 

SR1 Development and the NELEP have worked together closely over the past 4 year, building very strong working relationships to help develop a best in class intranet and collaboration platform. 

The Result 

Implementation of a strongly branded intranet, ensuring colleagues across the organisation have easy access to latest news, events, templates, policies and documents. 

Implementation of a suite of PowerApps to replace paper-based processes for: 

• Leave management 
• Flextime 
• Credit card request 
• Travel expenses 
• Gifts and hospitality record 
• Employee sickness 
• Purchase Order request 
• Delegated decisions 
• And many more… 

Feedback 

“We love working with SR1 Development! The service we receive from Steve and the team is exceptional. We have a fantastic working relationship which is built on trust and the knowledge we know Steve and the team will deliver an excellent product every time. Steve has a wealth of knowledge in SharePoint and Microsoft and is extremely adept at communicating it in a simple way to us ‘non-tech’ folks! He always reacts positively and with a great solution to any request we put his way. Steve and the team are always on hand to support with any query big or small and always replies promptly.  

The work SR1 have carried out for LEP has been transformational for our team. We now have online systems which work seamlessly compared to paper or Word and Excel based systems we used previously. The intranet has become a central information point for the team where they can easily access information they need. Almost every member of our organisation has expressed how much the intranet has improved their way of working, in particular our managers. Our new starters have also commented on how well it is designed and it’s functionality compared with other organisations they’d worked in. We are continuing to add new sections and build forms with SR1 guiding us on what is possible.” 

Rebecca Kinmond – Programme Manager 

Tip 1

Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to Office 365 and SharePoint. Enabling MFA for all users in your organisation can help prevent unauthorised access.

Tip 2

Limit Access to Sensitive Data: Limit access to sensitive data by assigning permissions only to those who need it. Use role-based access control (RBAC) to assign specific roles to users based on their job function.

Tip 3

Use Strong Passwords and Enforce Password Policies: Require users to use strong passwords and enforce password policies that require periodic password changes. This can help prevent password-based attacks.

Tip 4

Keep Software Up to Date: Keep Office 365 software up to date with the latest security patches and updates. Regularly review security advisories and apply updates as soon as possible.

Tip 5

Conduct Security Training: Educate users on best security practices and conduct regular security training sessions. This can help prevent accidental data leaks and phishing attacks. Get in touch with us at SR1 Development if you would like us to handle your Office 365 and SharePoint Security and best practices training.

Tip 6

Conduct Regular Security Audits: Consider hiring a third-party company, such as us at SR1 Development, to review your security processes and conduct regular security audits. This can help identify vulnerabilities in your Office 365 and SharePoint environment and provide recommendations for improving your company’s security.

By following these best practices, you can help ensure that your Office 365 and SharePoint environment is secure and protected from cyber threats. If you need help implementing any of these security practices, or if you’re interested in conducting a security audit, get in touch with us at SR1 Development. Our team of experts can provide you with the necessary guidance and support to help safeguard your organisation’s sensitive information.

At SR1, we are excited to offer SharePoint Online as a solution for businesses looking to improve collaboration and document management. SharePoint Online is a cloud-based platform from Microsoft that allows businesses to share and manage content, knowledge, and applications.

One of the key benefits of using SharePoint Online is that it allows your team to access company information and collaborate on projects from anywhere, on any device. This can help improve productivity and communication, as your team can easily share files, provide feedback, and work together on documents in real time.

Another benefit of SharePoint Online is its ability to integrate with other Microsoft tools and services, such as Office 365, OneDrive, Power Platform, and Teams. This allows you to manage all of your business content and applications in one central location, making it easier to search, access, and share information.

In addition, SharePoint Online provides a wide range of tools and features to help you organise and manage your content, including document libraries, lists, web pages, automations of tasks, and custom applications. We can also customise the look and feel of your SharePoint sites to match your branding and business needs.

Furthermore, we would set up your SharePoint environment to utilise the robust security and compliance features that are offered with SharePoint to protect your business data. This includes data loss prevention, encryption, and the ability to track and manage access to sensitive information.

Overall, using SharePoint Online can help improve collaboration, productivity, and security within your organisation. By providing a central platform for managing and sharing information, SharePoint Online can help your team work more efficiently and effectively. Contact us today to learn more about how SharePoint Online can benefit your business.

At SR1, we understand the challenges that businesses face when it comes to improving collaboration, communication, and productivity. That’s why we are excited to offer the Microsoft Power Platform as a solution. 

The Microsoft Power Platform is a suite of low-code, business application development tools that allows users to create custom solutions for their specific business needs. This includes PowerApps, which allows users to create custom business apps; Power BI, which allows users to visualise and analyse data; and Power Automate, which allows users to automate workflows and business processes. 

At SR1, we believe that the Microsoft Power Platform can help your business in a number of ways. First, it can improve collaboration and communication within your organisation. With PowerApps, you can create custom apps that help your team share information, create company requests, manage client information within a CRM, and work together on projects more effectively. And with Power Automate, you can automate repetitive tasks and processes, freeing up time for your team to focus on more important work. 

Second, the Microsoft Power Platform can help you make data-driven decisions. With Power BI, you can connect to a wide range of data sources, create interactive dashboards and reports, and gain insights into your business performance. This can help you make more informed decisions and optimise your operations. 

Third, the Microsoft Power Platform is easy to use and customise. This means that we can quickly and easily create solutions that are tailored to your specific business needs. 

At SR1, we are committed to helping businesses like yours succeed. That’s why we offer the Microsoft Power Platform as a solution for improving collaboration, communication, and productivity within your organisation. Contact us today to learn more about how the Power Platform can benefit your business. 

Up until recently, mobile app development was often costly and time-consuming. However, with the tools now available within Office 365, mobile applications can be developed within a matter of days, allowing organizations of all sizes to empower a mobile workforce.

If you are currently using Office 365 or considering implementing it, then taking the next step to mobile applications can be a quick win, allowing your team to update applications with the latest data on the go.

With field workers, and on-site staff all having access to a single source of truth, and the ability for field workers to add or update a record from their existing mobile device, which can trigger an automated action back in the office, the possibilities really are endless.

Some examples of recent mobile applications we have implemented include:

• Inventory management tool for workshop staff, triggering re-order process
• Mobile health and safety assessment forms
• Mobile risk management forms
• Mobile action tracker for assigning actions to office teams
• Staff expense tracker with automated approvals

If you would like to discuss your mobile requirements then get in touch today for a free consultation.