For decades, HCL Notes (formerly IBM Lotus Notes) served as a cornerstone for collaboration, application development, and workflow automation across enterprises. But in recent years, organizations have found themselves at a crossroads. Now grappling with an outdated interface, high maintenance costs, and a dwindling pool of Notes developers. The writing is on the wall: [...]
In the heart of a bustling operations team, Lisa sat staring at a massive backlog of employee requests, IT tickets, and HR follow-ups. Like many professionals, she was overwhelmed. However, unlike others, her company had an edge. By implementing cutting-edge AI business solutions—most notably, NITRO Copilot—her daily workload transformed. What once took hours now [...]
Many organizations know that InfoPath is deprecated, but they still haven’t started planning for its replacement. Microsoft released the first version of InfoPath in 2003 and the most recent in 2013. That makes it nearly 20 years old—clearly obsolete in “tech years.” Yet many businesses continue to rely on it, sometimes using dozens or [...]
When your organization already uses Microsoft SharePoint, the idea of building your own helpdesk directly within it can be appealing. After all, SharePoint is flexible, secure, and already integrated into your Microsoft 365 environment. For IT teams, HR departments, or other internal service providers, setting up a SharePoint helpdesk seems like a natural next [...]
Once hailed as a revolutionary business collaboration platform, Lotus Notes (now HCL Notes) has become a legacy system that no longer meets the modern workplace's flexibility, accessibility, or integration needs. Organizations still relying on Lotus Notes often find themselves held back by outdated interfaces, on-premises constraints, and limited mobile capabilities. The future lies in [...]
When organizations think about streamlining IT support, increasing employee satisfaction, and reducing operational headaches, the conversation inevitably turns toward help desk software. And for organizations already using Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, integrating help desk functionality directly within the Microsoft environment is not just a smart move—it’s a strategic advantage. Why Choose Help Desk Software [...]
Updated February 2026 A SharePoint ticketing system allows organizations to track, manage, and resolve support requests directly inside Microsoft 365. Instead of purchasing a standalone help desk platform, many businesses build their ticketing workflows within SharePoint because it integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Azure Active Directory. But while SharePoint can handle basic [...]
Updated March 2026 Microsoft Teams has become the central workspace for modern organizations. As companies move communication, collaboration, and daily operations into Teams, support requests naturally follow. Employees no longer want to submit tickets through disconnected portals or email — they expect help directly inside the tools they already use. That’s why organizations are [...]
Organizations that still rely on IBM Lotus Notes and Domino are facing a growing challenge. With limited support, shrinking talent pools, and rising maintenance costs, many IT teams are now searching for a reliable Lotus Domino migration path. But migrating away from Lotus Notes isn’t just about email or data transfer. It often involves [...]
For organizations using Microsoft 365, SharePoint is a powerful platform for collaboration and document management. However, when it comes to IT and service management, having a ticketing system that fully integrates with SharePoint is essential for streamlined support operations. But what should you look for in a SharePoint ticket system? Here are the key [...]
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