SharePoint is everywhere - especially in financial institutions. If your bank or credit union has Microsoft 365, odds are you've been told, "You already have an intranet tool."
But here's the reality: most institutions struggle to make SharePoint usable - and even more abandon it quietly while continuing to pay for it.
The Problem Isn't SharePoint. It's Complexity.
SharePoint is a flexible platform - but it was never designed for front-line bank staff, compliance teams, or non-technical users. It assumes you have time, resources, and developers to build your own structure from scratch.
In practice, this leads to:
- Departments creating their own "mini sites" with no consistency
- Documents scattered across personal OneDrive and shared libraries
- Important policies lost in folders named "NEW - FINAL - v3 - use this one"
- Zero search adoption outside of IT
But What If You Can't Just Rip It Out?
You already have years of documents in SharePoint. You're using Teams. Your Microsoft 365 subscription is tied to it. Maybe starting over isn't realistic - and migrating everything is risky, expensive, and unnecessary.
The Solution: A Hybrid Intranet
Instead of replacing SharePoint, integrate it. SimplifyIT offers a hybrid model: staff use a modern intranet that feels clean and intuitive, while your existing SharePoint libraries stay right where they are - searchable, permission-respecting, and accessible when needed.
This approach means:
- No need to migrate old files
- No disruption to Teams or OneDrive users
- No training required for front-line staff
- One place to search - whether content lives in SimplifyIT or SharePoint
Here's how to set it up in Azure in under 15 minutes.
What "Search" Should Really Mean
Bank employees shouldn't have to know what tool holds what file. They should just be able to search for "dress code," "wire policy," or "new account checklist" - and find the right document, whether it's in your document system or SharePoint.
That's the difference a hybrid intranet makes.
You're Already Paying for Microsoft 365 - Let's Make It Useful
If your institution is struggling with SharePoint, you're not alone. You don't have to start over - but you do need a simpler layer on top that ties it all together - like our Replace SharePoint approach.
SimplifyIT is that layer.
Common Questions
Why do banks struggle with SharePoint as an intranet?
Because SharePoint wasn't built for front-line staff or non-technical teams. It requires customization, governance, and training - none of which are easy in real-world banking environments.
We're already using SharePoint and Teams - can we keep them?
Yes. Our hybrid intranet keeps your SharePoint libraries and Teams access intact. It simply adds a clean, consistent layer on top - no migration required.
Do we have to migrate files from SharePoint?
Not at all. We link to your existing SharePoint libraries directly, using Microsoft Graph. Permissions are respected and documents stay where they are.
Can staff still search SharePoint files?
Yes. Our platform searches both native documents and SharePoint files in one place - so staff don't need to guess where something is stored.
How hard is it to set up this hybrid approach?
Most institutions can connect their SharePoint tenant in under 15 minutes using our Microsoft App Registration Guide. We can walk you through it.
