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SharePoint Online intranet and collaboration solutions

by Bauer Automate

Bring your team, communication, and documents together

Bauer Automate designs and builds SharePoint Online intranets for organizations in Calgary, Alberta, and across Canada. We design the structure with your own champions, build it inside your Microsoft 365, and launch it one department at a time. If scattered communication, lost files, or teams working in silos are the problem, a well-built intranet is the fix.

A modern intranet puts your organization's news, documents, and internal resources in one hub that is easy to use. Your team stays connected, informed, and aligned in the office, in the field, or at home.

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Why SharePoint matters

A well-designed SharePoint environment helps your organization:

  • Reduce file chaos and version confusion
  • Improve communication across departments
  • Share updates, news, and resources consistently
  • Work from anywhere with secure, cloud-based access
  • Set a clear structure for documents and information
  • Support collaboration across Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft 365

Your SharePoint site becomes the front door to your digital workplace.

What we deliver

Our SharePoint Online service includes everything needed to build a reliable intranet people use.

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1. Intranet discovery and information architecture

We map out what your departments need, including:

  • Communication requirements
  • Common workflows
  • Document libraries
  • Governance needs
  • Navigation and site structure

That keeps your intranet organized, intuitive, and easy to maintain.

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2. Custom SharePoint sites

We design and build:

  • Department sites
  • Company-wide communication sites
  • Policy and procedure hubs
  • Resource libraries
  • Document management workspaces
  • Special project or team collaboration spaces

All built using modern SharePoint best practices.

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3. Document management and metadata setup

We create a clear, scalable system for:

  • File storage
  • Metadata and tags
  • Versioning
  • Permissions
  • Retention policies

Your users find documents fast, and files stay consistent across the organization.

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4. News, announcements and internal communication

We set up:

  • News posts
  • Alerts
  • Leadership updates
  • Event announcements
  • Highlight sections for key information

SharePoint becomes your organization's communication hub.

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5. Integration with Teams, OneDrive and Power Automate

We make sure everything works together:

  • Files sync with OneDrive
  • Teams channels connect to SharePoint libraries
  • Automated approvals and notifications
  • Clear navigation between tools

Your digital workplace becomes connected instead of fragmented.

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6. Optional add-ons

Available separately:

Microsoft SharePoint example

See what a modern SharePoint intranet can look like.

The example below shows navigation, communication features, and document libraries, so you can see how clean and intuitive your intranet can be.

How long it takes

Typical delivery takes 3 to 8 weeks, depending on:

  • Number of sites
  • Complexity of structure
  • Content migration needs
  • Design and branding preferences

We build in short rounds so your team can review progress along the way.

Is Microsoft SharePoint right for you?

Our service fits well if:

  • Your files are scattered across multiple shared drives, folders, or personal storage
  • You lack a central place for news, updates, or communication
  • Departments use their own inconsistent file systems
  • You want to modernize your internal digital workplace
  • You plan to scale and need structure that will grow with you

Frequently asked questions

No. OneDrive is personal file storage. SharePoint is for shared, organized, team-based document management and communication.

Yes, and it adds better security, version control, search, and collaboration.

Not usually. With a proper structure, a communications, HR, or operations team can maintain SharePoint with little technical help.

Yes. Every SharePoint site we build carries your company's logo and colours.

SharePoint handles simple approvals on its own. For multi-step approvals, reminders, and escalations, we add Power Automate. Learn more about our automation services.

Yes. Basic training on navigating your new SharePoint is included. If you want to go further, we also offer certification prep courses.

Create a connected, organized, and informed workplace

If you want a clear, modern intranet that keeps your team aligned and improves how your organization communicates, our SharePoint Online service gives you what you need.

Let's build a digital home your team will use.

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