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Microsoft’s workplace ecosystem isn’t just evolving. It’s accelerating.
From monthly updates to Outlook and SharePoint to new AI-driven features in Teams to entirely new tools like Copilot and Microsoft Places, IT teams are already managing a lot. On top of that, they:
Even well-resourced and highly skilled IT teams reach a limit. When they do, strategic initiatives stall, critical projects get deferred, and the Microsoft stack becomes something you manage rather than something that’s working for you.
That’s when many IT leaders start asking: Should we bring in help?
If you’re on the fence, here are five signs it might be time to bring in a Microsoft Solutions partner – one that can clear the backlog, reduce risk, and help your team move forward with confidence.
Maybe your meeting room camera can’t track the speakers in the room. Or people avoid the Teams Rooms altogether and default to calling in from laptops – even when they’re sitting in the same room. It’s not just frustrating. It’s a productivity drain.
As Microsoft continues to integrate AI-powered meeting features, from intelligent camera switching to real-time transcription and post-meeting recaps, most organizations require more than a one-time setup. They need a smart, ongoing strategy.
The benefits of working with a Microsoft Partner:
With the right expertise, Teams Rooms can become truly user-friendly. A Microsoft Solutions partner like FORTÉ can help you optimize your spaces to support the way your teams actually work.
You want to implement AI tools (and your leader wants it done yesterday). But you’re not sure your Microsoft 365 environment is even ready. Maybe your data governance is patchy, your permissions are all over the place, or you’re concerned that if Copilot rolled out tomorrow, it might have access to things no one wants it to see. Like compensation data.
The benefits of working with a Microsoft Partner:
While Copilot promises ease, it isn’t a plug-and-play solution. A qualified partner can assess your readiness, shore up governance, and create the guardrails you need to roll it out safely and effectively.
You might have plenty of meeting rooms, but no one can find one when they need it. Or people don’t know who else is in the office or where they’re sitting. Meanwhile, your facilities team lacks the data they need for informed decisions.
The benefits of working with a Microsoft Partner:
Tools like Microsoft Places solve these problems—but they require strategic setup. A partner can help you deploy Places effectively, including converting floor plans into interactive maps, resulting in smoother workplace experiences and improved visibility.
Your team is stuck in reactive mode, bogged down by Microsoft-related tickets. And when escalation is needed, it’s often a slow, painful process.
The benefits of working with a Microsoft Partner:
FORTÉ’s Premier Services+ provides direct access to Microsoft experts who often resolve issues without escalation. When escalation is needed, it happens faster—saving time and money compared to traditional support contracts.
Whether it’s a merger, acquisition, reorg, or office consolidation, these changes put pressure on your Microsoft environment—from tenant migrations to governance planning.
The benefits of working with a Microsoft Partner:
Outside expertise ensures smoother transitions, from technical execution to effective change management. Done right, these shifts don’t just “work”—they improve how your organization operates.
If any of these signs resonate with you, you're navigating a complex, fast-moving environment. That’s exactly what Microsoft Solutions partners like FORTÉ are here for.
We support teams with everything—from tenant migrations to Copilot strategy to standing up Microsoft Places. If you’re facing something similar, we’re happy to listen, share insights, and help you figure out what’s next.