From SharePoint to Teams: More Than Just Chat – The New Standard for Collaboration

Why Microsoft Teams is the smarter choice for modern business collaboration – and how to unlock its full potential

Jul 30, 2025

Jul 30, 2025

5 min.

5 min.

English

Author

Tim Lauenroth

Product Marketing Manager at timeghost

From SharePoint to Teams: More Than Just Chat – The New Standard for Collaboration


The demands on digital collaboration have changed drastically. Flexibility, real-time communication, and intuitive tools are no longer a luxury – they’re essential. You might already be using SharePoint as the foundation of your internal collaboration. But if you’re honest, you’ve likely noticed: SharePoint increasingly hits its limits. Microsoft Teams is no longer just a supplement – it has become the superior platform, putting modern work methods at the center.

Why SharePoint Is No Longer Enough for Many Companies

Many organizations – maybe even yours – face growing challenges in their daily work with SharePoint. Does any of this sound familiar?

  • Navigation is complicated – you constantly get lost in deep folders, sites, and libraries.

  • You send documents back and forth instead of working on them collaboratively.

  • Even small changes require IT support or technical expertise.

  • The interface feels clunky and not aligned with your everyday work needs.

  • Older on-premises versions create extra maintenance and pose security risks.


It’s no surprise that many SharePoint intranets go unused – digital collaboration stalls instead of progressing.


What SharePoint Users Want – and How Teams Delivers

As a SharePoint user, you’re probably wishing for:

  • More clarity and transparency

  • A central hub to manage everything

  • Quick, easy communication

  • Fewer tools and less switching between platforms

  • Modern, secure technology without update headaches

Microsoft Teams offers all of that – and more. It consolidates your digital toolkit, brings structure to your communication, and connects your processes in one central platform.


Are You Using Microsoft Teams Efficiently? – 7 Self-Assessment Questions

Today, the question isn’t whether you’re using Teams – it’s how effectively you’re using it.

Are you only using Teams for chats and meetings, or is it actively driving your business processes?

Ask yourself these questions:

  1. Are your key business processes integrated into Teams – or are you still relying on email, Excel sheets, or third-party tools?

  2. Do your teams use structured channels for project or topic-based communication – or does digital chaos reign?

  3. Are tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities coordinated within Teams – or still tracked informally?

  4. Are your workflows and approvals automated – or are you still sending attachments and waiting on manual responses?

  5. Is collaboration with external partners smooth in Teams – or are you constantly switching platforms?

  6. Can your team easily find information – or do you waste time searching through deeply nested folders?

  7. Have you deployed custom apps and extensions in Teams – or are you only using the standard features?

The more you answer “No” or “Only partially,” the more potential you have to unlock.

That’s exactly where we come in – with strategy, experience, and concrete implementation.

Microsoft Teams not only meets your expectations – it exceeds them. It simplifies your tool landscape, improves collaboration across departments, and boosts productivity by bringing everything into one place.

Your Journey from SharePoint to Teams – With Us as Your Partner

As a Microsoft Gold Partner with over 15 years of experience in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365, we’ll help you make the transition seamlessly:

  • Analysis & Consulting

    We review your current SharePoint environment and uncover areas for improvement.

  • Target Model & Workshop

    Together, we define your ideal Teams environment – clear, streamlined, and practical.

  • Clickable Prototype & Proof of Concept

    You get an early version of your solution to test – risk-free and tangible.

  • Custom App Development

    We integrate exactly the apps and tools you need – from project management to support workflows.

  • Go-Live & Ongoing Support

    We guide you through the rollout and provide training, support, and continuous improvement.


Criteria

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Communication

Email-based, no real-time capabilities

Chat, calls, video – all directly integrated

User-friendliness

Complex and technical

Intuitive, modern, accessible to all

Document collaboration

Limited co-editing

Real-time collaboration with comments

Process integration

Cumbersome workflows

Native apps & Power Automate integrations

Mobile accessibility

Limited functionality

Fully functional on mobile devices

Security & updates

Manual maintenance required

Cloud-based, automatically updated



Now Is the Time to Make the Switch

Microsoft Teams is the stronger, more modern platform for collaboration – intuitive, flexible, and fully integratable. If you’re still relying on SharePoint as your main solution, you’re missing out on enormous potential.

Let’s take your Teams environment to the next level – together.

Schedule your free first call with us now and make Microsoft Teams the central hub of your digital collaboration.

From SharePoint to Teams: More Than Just Chat – The New Standard for Collaboration


The demands on digital collaboration have changed drastically. Flexibility, real-time communication, and intuitive tools are no longer a luxury – they’re essential. You might already be using SharePoint as the foundation of your internal collaboration. But if you’re honest, you’ve likely noticed: SharePoint increasingly hits its limits. Microsoft Teams is no longer just a supplement – it has become the superior platform, putting modern work methods at the center.

Why SharePoint Is No Longer Enough for Many Companies

Many organizations – maybe even yours – face growing challenges in their daily work with SharePoint. Does any of this sound familiar?

  • Navigation is complicated – you constantly get lost in deep folders, sites, and libraries.

  • You send documents back and forth instead of working on them collaboratively.

  • Even small changes require IT support or technical expertise.

  • The interface feels clunky and not aligned with your everyday work needs.

  • Older on-premises versions create extra maintenance and pose security risks.


It’s no surprise that many SharePoint intranets go unused – digital collaboration stalls instead of progressing.


What SharePoint Users Want – and How Teams Delivers

As a SharePoint user, you’re probably wishing for:

  • More clarity and transparency

  • A central hub to manage everything

  • Quick, easy communication

  • Fewer tools and less switching between platforms

  • Modern, secure technology without update headaches

Microsoft Teams offers all of that – and more. It consolidates your digital toolkit, brings structure to your communication, and connects your processes in one central platform.


Are You Using Microsoft Teams Efficiently? – 7 Self-Assessment Questions

Today, the question isn’t whether you’re using Teams – it’s how effectively you’re using it.

Are you only using Teams for chats and meetings, or is it actively driving your business processes?

Ask yourself these questions:

  1. Are your key business processes integrated into Teams – or are you still relying on email, Excel sheets, or third-party tools?

  2. Do your teams use structured channels for project or topic-based communication – or does digital chaos reign?

  3. Are tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities coordinated within Teams – or still tracked informally?

  4. Are your workflows and approvals automated – or are you still sending attachments and waiting on manual responses?

  5. Is collaboration with external partners smooth in Teams – or are you constantly switching platforms?

  6. Can your team easily find information – or do you waste time searching through deeply nested folders?

  7. Have you deployed custom apps and extensions in Teams – or are you only using the standard features?

The more you answer “No” or “Only partially,” the more potential you have to unlock.

That’s exactly where we come in – with strategy, experience, and concrete implementation.

Microsoft Teams not only meets your expectations – it exceeds them. It simplifies your tool landscape, improves collaboration across departments, and boosts productivity by bringing everything into one place.

Your Journey from SharePoint to Teams – With Us as Your Partner

As a Microsoft Gold Partner with over 15 years of experience in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365, we’ll help you make the transition seamlessly:

  • Analysis & Consulting

    We review your current SharePoint environment and uncover areas for improvement.

  • Target Model & Workshop

    Together, we define your ideal Teams environment – clear, streamlined, and practical.

  • Clickable Prototype & Proof of Concept

    You get an early version of your solution to test – risk-free and tangible.

  • Custom App Development

    We integrate exactly the apps and tools you need – from project management to support workflows.

  • Go-Live & Ongoing Support

    We guide you through the rollout and provide training, support, and continuous improvement.


Criteria

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Communication

Email-based, no real-time capabilities

Chat, calls, video – all directly integrated

User-friendliness

Complex and technical

Intuitive, modern, accessible to all

Document collaboration

Limited co-editing

Real-time collaboration with comments

Process integration

Cumbersome workflows

Native apps & Power Automate integrations

Mobile accessibility

Limited functionality

Fully functional on mobile devices

Security & updates

Manual maintenance required

Cloud-based, automatically updated



Now Is the Time to Make the Switch

Microsoft Teams is the stronger, more modern platform for collaboration – intuitive, flexible, and fully integratable. If you’re still relying on SharePoint as your main solution, you’re missing out on enormous potential.

Let’s take your Teams environment to the next level – together.

Schedule your free first call with us now and make Microsoft Teams the central hub of your digital collaboration.

From SharePoint to Teams: More Than Just Chat – The New Standard for Collaboration


The demands on digital collaboration have changed drastically. Flexibility, real-time communication, and intuitive tools are no longer a luxury – they’re essential. You might already be using SharePoint as the foundation of your internal collaboration. But if you’re honest, you’ve likely noticed: SharePoint increasingly hits its limits. Microsoft Teams is no longer just a supplement – it has become the superior platform, putting modern work methods at the center.

Why SharePoint Is No Longer Enough for Many Companies

Many organizations – maybe even yours – face growing challenges in their daily work with SharePoint. Does any of this sound familiar?

  • Navigation is complicated – you constantly get lost in deep folders, sites, and libraries.

  • You send documents back and forth instead of working on them collaboratively.

  • Even small changes require IT support or technical expertise.

  • The interface feels clunky and not aligned with your everyday work needs.

  • Older on-premises versions create extra maintenance and pose security risks.


It’s no surprise that many SharePoint intranets go unused – digital collaboration stalls instead of progressing.


What SharePoint Users Want – and How Teams Delivers

As a SharePoint user, you’re probably wishing for:

  • More clarity and transparency

  • A central hub to manage everything

  • Quick, easy communication

  • Fewer tools and less switching between platforms

  • Modern, secure technology without update headaches

Microsoft Teams offers all of that – and more. It consolidates your digital toolkit, brings structure to your communication, and connects your processes in one central platform.


Are You Using Microsoft Teams Efficiently? – 7 Self-Assessment Questions

Today, the question isn’t whether you’re using Teams – it’s how effectively you’re using it.

Are you only using Teams for chats and meetings, or is it actively driving your business processes?

Ask yourself these questions:

  1. Are your key business processes integrated into Teams – or are you still relying on email, Excel sheets, or third-party tools?

  2. Do your teams use structured channels for project or topic-based communication – or does digital chaos reign?

  3. Are tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities coordinated within Teams – or still tracked informally?

  4. Are your workflows and approvals automated – or are you still sending attachments and waiting on manual responses?

  5. Is collaboration with external partners smooth in Teams – or are you constantly switching platforms?

  6. Can your team easily find information – or do you waste time searching through deeply nested folders?

  7. Have you deployed custom apps and extensions in Teams – or are you only using the standard features?

The more you answer “No” or “Only partially,” the more potential you have to unlock.

That’s exactly where we come in – with strategy, experience, and concrete implementation.

Microsoft Teams not only meets your expectations – it exceeds them. It simplifies your tool landscape, improves collaboration across departments, and boosts productivity by bringing everything into one place.

Your Journey from SharePoint to Teams – With Us as Your Partner

As a Microsoft Gold Partner with over 15 years of experience in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365, we’ll help you make the transition seamlessly:

  • Analysis & Consulting

    We review your current SharePoint environment and uncover areas for improvement.

  • Target Model & Workshop

    Together, we define your ideal Teams environment – clear, streamlined, and practical.

  • Clickable Prototype & Proof of Concept

    You get an early version of your solution to test – risk-free and tangible.

  • Custom App Development

    We integrate exactly the apps and tools you need – from project management to support workflows.

  • Go-Live & Ongoing Support

    We guide you through the rollout and provide training, support, and continuous improvement.


Criteria

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Communication

Email-based, no real-time capabilities

Chat, calls, video – all directly integrated

User-friendliness

Complex and technical

Intuitive, modern, accessible to all

Document collaboration

Limited co-editing

Real-time collaboration with comments

Process integration

Cumbersome workflows

Native apps & Power Automate integrations

Mobile accessibility

Limited functionality

Fully functional on mobile devices

Security & updates

Manual maintenance required

Cloud-based, automatically updated



Now Is the Time to Make the Switch

Microsoft Teams is the stronger, more modern platform for collaboration – intuitive, flexible, and fully integratable. If you’re still relying on SharePoint as your main solution, you’re missing out on enormous potential.

Let’s take your Teams environment to the next level – together.

Schedule your free first call with us now and make Microsoft Teams the central hub of your digital collaboration.

Would you like to track your working hours directly in Microsoft Teams?

Register now and test timeghost Time Tracking for 14 days completely free of charge!

Simply invite team members and track work and project times in your familiar Microsoft working environment.

Would you like to track your working hours directly in Microsoft Teams?

Register now and test timeghost Time Tracking for 14 days completely free of charge!

Simply invite team members and track work and project times in your familiar Microsoft working environment.

Would you like to track your working hours directly in Microsoft Teams?

Register now and test timeghost Time Tracking for 14 days completely free of charge!

Simply invite team members and track work and project times in your familiar Microsoft working environment.

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