AMTRA SOLUTIONS BLOG

Articles, news and insights from the AMTRA team.

Modern Desktop | What exactly is it? Part II

July 29, 2020
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Two years ago, we wrote about The Modern Desktop. Since then, the buzz around the modern workplace has gained momentum. But why are people still talking about it and why does it continue to be such a hot topic.

At its core, the modern workplace is about a change in culture, developing strategies in which to better leverage the latest, greatest technologies in alignment with business processes, and with the input from your people.

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SharePoint: The Importance of a Tidy House 

June 2, 2020
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As we talked about in our last blog, there are some guidelines and best practices for when to use SharePoint vs OneDrive vs Teams, but when it comes down to it, SharePoint is the engine behind all three. So, does it really matter where you put your documents? 

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Understanding the Why? Guidance for following Teams best practices.

April 23, 2020
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Many service providers will tell you they can help you get Teams turned on (so can we), and many service providers will tell you they can support training on how to use Teams (so can we). However, many service providers will not tell you “Why using Teams” is better than alternative solutions (we can).

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Managing Files in Microsoft Teams

April 20, 2020
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Do you have a plan in place for managing your files in Microsoft Teams?

File management can be tricky if you don’t have a plan. To help, we’ve put together some tips on how you can keep your files under control.  

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Which Collaboration Platform is Best for Your Business?

April 13, 2020
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Does the prospect of choosing a collaboration platform seem overwhelming to you? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people wonder, with so many options on the market, where do you start?

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Unlocking the Value of Teams | A Closer Look at Multi-Factor Authentiction

April 8, 2020
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Earlier this week we shared that Adoption and Change Management and Network are  critical to getting started with Teams, but have you thought about Multi-Factor Authentication?

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Unlocking the Value of Teams | A Closer Look at Network

April 7, 2020
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As we shared in yesterday's blog, Adoption and Change Management is critical to getting started with Teams, but have you thought about your network?

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Unlocking the Value of Teams | A Closer Look at ACM

April 6, 2020
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Have you turned on Microsoft Teams and just let your team run wild with it? Or are you thinking about deploying Teams, but worried you don’t have the right plumbing place?

Don’t worry. You're not alone. We talk to customers every day, who are in various stages of their Teams journey Whether you are thinking about implementing Teams or have already deployed, we’d like you to take a step back and think about the why and the how. In other words, Adoption and Change Management (ACM).

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Suddenly working from home? Tips for a Successful Transition.

March 26, 2020
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Transitioning to a remote work environment can be challenging.  To help, we’ve compiled some of our favorite tips to help you successfully make the change.

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Stay Productive, While Working Remote

March 17, 2020
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With the spread of Covid-19 affecting everything from travel to the availability of toilet paper and hand sanitizer, mitigating the virus around the world has become a growing concern. That’s why many companies are mandating or recommending that employees work from home.

Although it may be your dream to work from the comforts of your couch, remote work is not without its challenges.  Have you thought about how you will stay focused and productive?

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