KnowledgeWave has scheduled and released a new ongoing and repeating Microsoft Office 365 Orientation series of live webinars for our members. Microsoft 365, although released a while ago, is still new to many people.

The advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been impressive. Gartner predicts that by 2026, 80% of enterprises will be using generative AI, a substantial increase from just under 5% in 2023. McKinsey suggests that AI could add an astounding $4.4 trillion per year to the global economy by 2030. While projections don’t push businesses to adopt AI tools, it's about what generative AI can do, and the results are helping businesses make the leap.

Like many organizations, our team is exploring the use of Microsoft Copilot and finding new things that it can do to improve our work and workflow at KnowledgeWave.

I still get asked why a business would move to Microsoft 365, and without a doubt one of the primary driving factors is SharePoint and the business process automation you can leverage with your content across the Microsoft 365 applications. - This post is at the heart, a short post that should provide you with a core foundational knowledge of what SharePoint is, and how businesses use it. 

Artificial intelligence (AI), including analytical and generative types, has become increasingly discussed. With Microsoft Copilot's release to all customers in November 2023, these discussions have intensified, focusing on how AI, particularly Copilot, might affect our work, its potential benefits, and its capabilities.

As organizations continue to embrace Microsoft 365 and SharePoint for their business needs, ensuring that their environments are well-governed becomes increasingly crucial. In this blog post, we will examine the best practices for SharePoint governance training and implementation, with a focus on training services that can help your organization get the most out of its Microsoft 365 investment.

SharePoint provides robust search and discovery capabilities that enable users to swiftly find and access relevant information across the vast array of content stored in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. However, to truly make the most of these powerful features, it is crucial to provide comprehensive and effective training that empowers users to utilize SharePoint's search functionality to its full potential.

In today's fast-paced business environment, effective document management is crucial for organizations of all sizes. With the increasing volume of digital content and the need for collaboration across teams, having a robust document management system is essential. Forrester recently confirmed that on an average workday, Microsoft Customers add over 2 billion new documents to Microsoft 365.SharePoint offers a wide range of features that can streamline document management processes. However, to fully leverage the capabilities of SharePoint, it is important to implement effective training strategies that empower users to make the most of this versatile tool. 

Windows 11 brings a new era of digital accessibility and productivity, with innovative features designed to empower users of all abilities. At the forefront of this technological revolution is Live Captions, a groundbreaking tool that offers real-time transcription of spoken words into text.

In this blog post, we will discuss Live Captions, specifically their core functionalities, practical applications, and the transformative impact on both end-users and upper-level management within multiple different types of organizations.

KnowledgeWave is seeing an uptick in companies looking for Windows 11 training. This is fueled by the end-of-life support for Windows 10. It’s hard to believe that Windows 10 has been around since July 29th, 2015! Microsoft formally retires Windows 10 on October 14th, 2025.

Microsoft Paint was introduced back with Windows 1.0 and has been a part of the Windows operating system ever since. Since 1985 there have been powerhouse programs built for graphic designers, and whether you use it or not, Photoshop is probably the most referenced photo editing software available. These days you can add filters, remove backgrounds, or add blurs to photos right on our cell phones.

In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, the workplace is constantly evolving. To stay competitive, companies are increasingly turning to cutting-edge technologies to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and unlock new opportunities. One such technology that has gained significant popularity in recent years is Generative Artificial Intelligence or Generative AI.

Microsoft has been introducing a growing number of applications within the Microsoft 365 suite, which can be quite beneficial for various projects and workflow requirements. Most are available at no additional licensing cost. One of the significant challenges is ensuring that you and your users stay informed about these new apps. Lesser-known applications like Microsoft Bookings, Forms, Lists, To Do, and Loop Components have brought about notable shifts in how our KnowledgeWave team collaborates. We are insiders and share what we learn with our members.

SharePoint document libraries serve as the cornerstone of efficient document management, empowering organizations to store, organize, and collaborate on files with the utmost effectiveness. However, fully leveraging the potential of SharePoint document libraries necessitates a comprehensive grasp of their features and capabilities. That's where KnowledgeWave's specialized training on SharePoint Document Libraries comes into play, guiding our students on a transformative journey to become proficient in this vital aspect of SharePoint.

Recently, KnowledgeWave has been extensively discussing and instructing on the use of Microsoft Power BI. It's no surprise, given the exceptional capabilities of Power BI in terms of data visualization, analysis, and integration. We have been providing Power BI training for several years, but the surge in client inquiries has brought more attention to collaboration and report-sharing features. To meet this demand, we launched a Power BI webinar series that is currently in progress for our KnowledgeWave Learning Site members and has already been delivered to several organizations.