How your organization gets more return from Microsoft 365

Why Microsoft 365 is often not used to its full potential

In practice, we see that Microsoft 365 is often implemented technically, but not strategically.

Common causes:

Microsoft 365 is seen as email and Teams, not a work platform.

Security settings remain at default level.

Employees do not know what tools are out there and what they use them for.

Automation with Power Automate or SharePoint remains in place.

There is no clear governance or ownership.

The result is fragmented work, duplicate data and unnecessary risks.
Especially in the Netherlands, where AVG compliance is a hard requirement, this can be problematic.

 

The biggest challenge with Microsoft 365 for Dutch organizations

The biggest challenge is not technology.
It is the lack of structure and direction.

Without clear design, this picture emerges:

• Teams grow unchecked.
• Files are spread across OneDrive, Teams and SharePoint.
• Rights are unclear or set too broadly.
• Sensitive data is inadequately protected.

For SMB organizations, this is especially difficult.
There is often no time or knowledge to continually optimize Microsoft 365.

Therefore, the platform remains underutilized.

 

What Microsoft 365 can do if set up properly

When deployed correctly, Microsoft 365 changes the way we work.

These are the benefits we see with clients:

• Better collaboration through clear Teams and SharePoint structure.
• Less email and faster decision-making.
• Stronger security with Conditional Access and MFA.
• Automation of manual processes.
• Get a better grip on data and AVG compliance.

Microsoft 365 then becomes not an expense, but a productivity platform.

 

Microsoft 365 and security according to Dutch requirements

Many organizations underestimate the security side of Microsoft 365.

Default settings are not sufficient for Dutch laws and risks.

Key points of interest:

• Multi-factor authentication for all users.
• Data Loss Prevention for Sensitive Information.
• Secure collaboration with external parties.
• Logging and monitoring for audits and incidents.
• Clear retention periods according to AVG.

At ALTA-ICT, we set up Microsoft 365 according to ISO27001 and ISO9001 principles.
Thus, the environment fits Dutch compliance requirements and business processes.

 

Here’s how ALTA-ICT helps organizations get more out of Microsoft 365

We never start with tools, but with your organization.

Our approach consists of four clear steps:

• Analysis of current Microsoft 365 setup and usage
• Security and compliance check according to Dutch standards
• Optimization of Teams, SharePoint and user rights
• Employee adoption and mentoring

The result is a Microsoft 365 environment that is logical, secure and scalable.
And that fits how your organization works.

 

For which organizations is optimization especially important?

Microsoft 365 optimization is especially relevant to:

• SMB organizations looking to grow without additional IT complexity.
• Organizations with hybrid or remote working.
• Companies working with sensitive data.
• IT managers who want more control over management and security.
• Executives who want to see a return on their Microsoft licenses.

If you recognize one or more points, then you are probably missing value.

 

Conclusion

Microsoft 365 is used by many organizations.
But only a small proportion really make the most of it.

The biggest challenge is not in technology, but in setup, security and adoption.

With the right structure and guidance, Microsoft 365 becomes a powerful work platform.
Safe, clear and tailored to Dutch practice.

Want to know where your organization is missing opportunities within Microsoft 365?
Then focused analysis is the first step.

At ALTA-ICT, we are happy to help you with that.