Microsoft SharePoint Online: intranet, document management, collaboration and workflows for Swiss enterprises. CNEXT – your SharePoint specialist from Bern.
FAQ
What SharePoint services does CNEXT offer?
CNEXT offers the full SharePoint lifecycle: discovery workshops, information architecture, intranet design & build, document management systems (DMS), SharePoint workflows via Power Automate, governance setup, on-premises-to-Online migrations, Confluence migrations and ongoing managed services. All services are nDSG-compliant with Swiss data residency.
How long does a SharePoint intranet project take?
A typical SharePoint Online intranet (information architecture, branding, 5–10 page types, navigation, search, governance) runs 6–16 weeks depending on scope and client feedback speed. CNEXT provides a binding project plan after a paid discovery workshop (CHF 2,400).
What is the difference between SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server?
SharePoint Online is Microsoft's cloud-hosted version included in Microsoft 365. SharePoint Server is installed on-premises. For new deployments CNEXT recommends SharePoint Online: lower cost, automatic updates, native Copilot integration and FADP-compliant Swiss data centres. CNEXT also migrates existing SharePoint Server environments to Online.
How much does a SharePoint intranet cost in Switzerland?
A SharePoint Online intranet for a Swiss SMB (50–300 users) typically costs CHF 25,000–80,000 depending on the number of page types, custom web parts and integrations. Enterprise intranets (1,000+ users, custom branding, full governance) start at CHF 80,000. CNEXT provides fixed-price offers after discovery.
Can SharePoint be used as a document management system (DMS)?
Yes. SharePoint Online is the foundation for many Swiss DMS implementations. CNEXT configures document libraries with metadata, versioning, retention policies, sensitivity labels (Purview), search and Power Automate approval workflows. For regulated industries (healthcare, finance, pharma) CNEXT adds FADP-compliant records management.
Does CNEXT migrate Confluence to SharePoint?
Yes. CNEXT has a proven Confluence-to-SharePoint migration methodology: content audit, space mapping, metadata mapping, automated migration via ShareGate/Veeam, redirect setup and user adoption training. Typical migration timeline: 4–8 weeks. Read more at /en/confluence-migration.
How does SharePoint integrate with Microsoft Teams?
SharePoint is the file storage layer for Microsoft Teams – every Teams channel has a corresponding SharePoint document library. CNEXT configures Viva Connections (SharePoint as Teams homepage), pins SharePoint pages as Teams tabs and builds Teams apps backed by SharePoint lists and Power Automate flows.
What is SharePoint governance and why does it matter?
SharePoint governance defines policies for site creation, naming conventions, permissions, retention, lifecycle (archiving/deletion) and guest access. Without governance, SharePoint tenants accumulate hundreds of abandoned sites and uncontrolled guest access. CNEXT designs governance frameworks and automates enforcement via PowerShell and Power Automate.
Can CNEXT build custom SharePoint web parts (SPFx)?
Yes. CNEXT develops custom SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web parts in React/TypeScript for functionality not available in standard SharePoint: custom KPIs, ERP data widgets, booking forms, HR dashboards and Replit-built micro-apps embedded as SPFx add-ins.
Does CNEXT offer SharePoint managed services?
Yes. CNEXT SharePoint managed services include: monthly health monitoring, security reviews, licence optimisation, governance enforcement, new feature rollout guidance and a helpdesk for end-user questions. Contracts start at CHF 1,500/month. Ideal for organisations without dedicated SharePoint admins.