A modern intranet is more than just a document repository – it is the digital home of your employees. SharePoint provides all the building blocks for a contemporary internal communication platform with Communication Sites, Hub Sites, and Viva Connections.
What Makes a Modern Intranet?
Personalization
Through Audience Targeting and adaptive cards, employees see exactly the content that is relevant to their role, department, and location. A technician in Bern receives different news than a clerk in Zurich. Microsoft Viva Connections enhances this personalization with a personalized dashboard directly in Microsoft Teams.
Mobile First
The SharePoint Mobile App and Viva Connections offer optimized experiences on smartphones and tablets. Employees in the field, in production, or on construction sites have access to important information, forms, and news at any time – without a desktop PC.
Integration
Seamless integration with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Planner, and other Microsoft 365 tools creates a central entry point for everyday work. Embedded Power Apps and Power Automate flows enable interactive features such as room reservations or expense forms directly within the intranet.
Key Components
Hub Sites
Hub Sites form the overarching navigation structure of your intranet. They connect thematically related sites – for example, all sites of the HR department or a location – and enable cross-site search and consistent branding. Swiss companies with multiple locations typically use Hub Sites for regional and functional structures.
Communication Sites
Communication Sites are the news portals of your company. With modern page layouts, Hero web parts, and embedded videos, you can professionally communicate company news, strategies, and projects. Multilingual pages (German, French, Italian, English) are natively supported – ideal for Swiss organizations.
News & Events
The news system enables decentralized editorial control: departments publish their own news, which is automatically aggregated at the hub level. Events are displayed in the Events web part with a registration function. Push notifications through the Mobile App ensure that important messages reach all employees.
Success Factors
A successful intranet launch is based on clear goal setting, active employee involvement, and continuous development. Define Key Performance Indicators such as usage numbers, engagement rate, and search quality. Train editors and content owners, and plan regular feedback sessions. CNEXT supports Swiss companies from conception to go-live and beyond.
Further Links & Sources
Internal:
- SharePoint Online vs. On-Premises
- Using Copilot in SharePoint
- SharePoint Governance
- Healthcare Intranet with praeziis
- Our SharePoint Services
External: