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Is your organisation still using Confluence on an unsupported version? Discover the benefits of migrating to SharePoint Online, including better security, cost savings, and seamless integration with Office 365.
As Atlassian officially retires its server solutions, organisations still using Confluence on unsupported versions face increasing security risks.
Now is the perfect time to consider migrating your Confluence spaces to SharePoint Online—a secure, cost-effective, and integrated platform that enhances collaboration and reduces IT management burdens.
While Confluence has long been a popular tool for creating and managing wikis, SharePoint Online offers a variety of features that not only meet the needs of Confluence users but exceed them in several key areas. Let’s explore the primary reasons why SharePoint is a superior choice. Comprehensive Visual Customisation Unlike Confluence, SharePoint allows users to customise pages and sites with a high level of visual flexibility, making it easier to tailor the platform to suit your organisation's specific needs and branding. Advanced Version Management and Document Collaboration SharePoint Online offers advanced version control, which is essential for organisations working with large amounts of documentation. Version tracking ensures that all changes are logged, providing a detailed history of content modifications, which helps prevent the loss of important information. This feature can also enhance collaboration by allowing users to easily revert to previous document versions when necessary. Seamless Integration with Office 365 and OneDrive One of the key advantages of SharePoint Online is its integration with Office 365 and OneDrive. This centralisation allows staff to access and collaborate on documents from a single location, improving productivity and streamlining workflows. SharePoint also supports a range of Office 365 apps, such as Teams, Power Automate, and Power Apps, allowing your organisation to automate processes and make the most of the broader Microsoft ecosystem. Cost-Effectiveness SharePoint Online is often more affordable than Confluence, especially when considering the total cost of ownership. As a cloud-based solution, SharePoint eliminates the need for server patching and ongoing management, saving your IT team time and resources. Security and Compliance With SharePoint Online, you benefit from Microsoft's world-class security and compliance standards. As organisations increasingly face data protection regulations, SharePoint’s robust security features, such as encryption, multifactor authentication, and advanced threat protection, help ensure your sensitive data stays secure.
Migrating from Confluence to SharePoint Online can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. At Valto, we specialise in helping organisations smoothly transition their Confluence spaces to SharePoint, ensuring minimal disruption to your day-to-day operations.
We work closely with you to understand your requirements and provide a tailored migration strategy that meets your needs.
Our team will assist you in planning the migration, preparing your data, and managing the entire transition process. From setting up SharePoint sites to migrating content, we ensure that the move is seamless, with no loss of data or functionality.
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With Valto’s expertise, migrating to SharePoint Online could be your next step toward a more efficient, secure, and cost-effective collaboration platform.
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