Why should I integrate an intranet with Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 is a powerful solution. However, most of the Microsoft tools are either too static or too dynamic. Integrating an intranet solution allows you for seamless use of all the Microsoft tools, 360° communication where your employees are always informed and aligned, top-down communication, and collaboration. Having an integration between Haiilo and Microsoft 365 will help you keep your employees informed and engaged without creating information overload.For more detailed information on how we can help you, schedule a free demo with one of our professionals.

How do I choose the right Microsoft 365 intranet solution?

When considering your options, think of the most important features for your needs. Some things to keep in mind are seamless integration with the already existing ecosystem, data security, the possibility of using the intranet for both top-down and bottom-up communication, and options for collaboration.If you’re still in the process of figuring out which tools should supplement your Microsoft 365, check out our article on the 8 must-have IC tools.

I already have Microsoft 365. Do I still need an intranet?

The short answer is yes. While Microsoft 365 has its advantages, it doesn’t give a 360° overview on internal communications. And poor internal communications are cited among the reasons for why the projects fail.With the rise of search engines and social media, people expect the right information to reach them when they need it instead of having to look for it. Today’s employees consider internal communication to be a vital part of their employee experience.To keep your employee informed without creating information overload, it is essential to bring your Microsoft tools into one intranet platform.

Is Haiilo a suitable intranet for integration with Microsoft 365?

Haiilo is one of the best platforms for internal communications with intranet features. It not only allows you to use all the intranet functionalities, but it will also integrate with other employee communication tools (such as Slack or Google Workspace) and become the best place for collaboration.Have your doubts? Check out this comparison of the top 5 internal communications platforms and see what fits your specific needs. In order to make this review as transparent and unbiased as possible, it is based on customer feedback.

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Integrate the Best of Microsoft 365

Our Microsoft 365 integration builds the perfect bridge between your collaboration suite and your employee communication channels.

Search Haiilo and SharePoint Online

Can’t find what you’re looking for? No problem. You can search for anything using our Microsoft 365 intranet, regardless of which tool you use. Type it into the global search box, and all relevant results will be displayed on a single page. If something is missing, you can continue your search in SharePoint without having to reenter your search term.

microsoft office 365 search results screenshot

Log in with a single click

Tired of sending out hundreds of emails containing usernames and passwords for every single tool in your system? We’ve got you covered! Haiilo’s SSO (single sign-on) enables all users to access the intranet platform using their Microsoft 365 profiles. No more extensive spreadsheets with passwords – all employees can use their existing login details.

Start chats directly from Haiilo

You’ve found the right person and want to start chatting right away? No problem! With our Microsoft 365 intranet, you can start a chat or call directly from your profile – seamlessly.

screenshot of microsoft teams chat haiilo

Access Microsoft 365 apps from the launchpad

With your individual launchpad, you can switch effortlessly from Haiilo to Microsoft 365. This not only gives you seamless access to the key apps – such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint – but also to Teams, OneNote, OneDrive, and Planner. In other words, you can go straight to your favorite tools without even leaving your intranet.

Perfectly synchronized: events in Haiilo and Outlook

Events in Haiilo help you in organizing by supporting the pages with information, images, and videos. And to ensure that all your coworkers find out about the event on your intranet platform, our Microsoft integration lets you synchronize the date with your Outlook diary. Subsequent changes? No problem.

Edit Microsoft 365 documents straight from Haiilo

No more duplicates, no more copies: with our Microsoft integration, you and your team can easily work on the same documents from wherever you are. Particularly practical: Office files in SharePoint can be opened and edited within Haiilo. What could be easier?

Stay informed with Haiilo and Teams

Do you want your staff to be up to date? Haiilo pages represent the perfect solution, as they allow you to publish editorial content for the whole company. But what if not all employees check out Haiilo and miss out on the important news? Don’t worry! Connect Microsoft Teams with Haiilo, and the Teams app will always let you know about any news – as a chatbot, embedded intranet version, or even via Viva Connections.

Microsoft Teams embedded Haiilo screenshot

Microsoft 365 FAQ

Why should I integrate an intranet with Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 is a powerful solution. However, most of the Microsoft tools are either too static or too dynamic. Integrating an intranet solution allows you for seamless use of all the Microsoft tools, 360° communication where your employees are always informed and aligned, top-down communication, and collaboration. Having an integration between Haiilo and Microsoft 365 will help you keep your employees informed and engaged without creating information overload.

For more detailed information on how we can help you, schedule a free demo with one of our professionals.
How do I choose the right Microsoft 365 intranet solution?

When considering your options, think of the most important features for your needs. Some things to keep in mind are seamless integration with the already existing ecosystem, data security, the possibility of using the intranet for both top-down and bottom-up communication, and options for collaboration.

If you’re still in the process of figuring out which tools should supplement your Microsoft 365, check out our article on the 8 must-have IC tools.
I already have Microsoft 365. Do I still need an intranet?

The short answer is yes. While Microsoft 365 has its advantages, it doesn’t give a 360° overview on internal communications. And poor internal communications are cited among the reasons for why the projects fail.

With the rise of search engines and social media, people expect the right information to reach them when they need it instead of having to look for it. Today’s employees consider internal communication to be a vital part of their employee experience.

To keep your employee informed without creating information overload, it is essential to bring your Microsoft tools into one intranet platform.
Is Haiilo a suitable intranet for integration with Microsoft 365?

Haiilo is one of the best platforms for internal communications with intranet features. It not only allows you to use all the intranet functionalities, but it will also integrate with other employee communication tools (such as Slack or Google Workspace) and become the best place for collaboration.

Have your doubts? Check out this comparison of the top 5 internal communications platforms and see what fits your specific needs. In order to make this review as transparent and unbiased as possible, it is based on customer feedback.
I don’t have any questions; I’m just really happy to be a Haiilo customer

We’re happy to have you on board! If you’ve been happy with your Haiilo experience, you can consider leaving us a review on G2.

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