SharePoint Online
The intelligent content platform for the modern workplace. No on-premises, no infrastructure — just features, security and AI.
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Fully integrated with Microsoft Copilot and SharePoint Premium.
Evergreen
No more migrations. Monthly feature updates automatically.
Swiss Secure
Swiss Data Residency with data centres in Zurich and Geneva.
Why SharePoint Online?
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CNEXT plans and guides your cloud transition — from migration to a modern intranet with Viva Connections.
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CNEXT is a Microsoft-certified partner and runs SharePoint Online projects for organisations from 50 to 11,000+ employees. Our teams in Bern, Zurich and Basel know the regulatory requirements of the Swiss market.
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CNEXT“SharePoint Online is the strategically right choice for Swiss organisations — not just for cost reasons, but because Microsoft addresses Swiss data residency and DPA requirements directly in the product.”
Marcel Haas— CEO & SharePoint Architect, CNEXT
Swiss Reference Projects
Selected SharePoint Online implementations by CNEXT
SharePoint Online Migration
Swiss private bank migrated 2.4 TB from SharePoint 2016 to SharePoint Online in 8 weeks. Result: 100% Swiss data residency, compliant with Swiss DPA, replacement of 3 legacy file servers.
Modern Workplace Rollout
Cantonal administration with 1,200 employees introduced SharePoint Online as the central document portal. Governance framework with 42 site templates, adoption rate 89% after 6 months.
Viva Connections Intranet
Pharmaceutical company implemented Viva Connections for 3,500 employees across 6 countries. Multilingual intranet (DE/EN/FR), frontline worker access via Teams Mobile, -40% email volume.
Frequently Asked Questions about SharePoint Online
Answers from CNEXT experts across 100+ projects
What's new in SharePoint Online versus SharePoint Server?
SharePoint Online includes modern features like Viva Connections (personalized intranet in Teams), Microsoft Copilot for SharePoint (AI page assistant), SharePoint Premium (AI document processing), Look Book templates and monthly feature updates. SharePoint Server only receives annual feature updates.
Can SharePoint Online be hosted in Switzerland?
Yes. Microsoft operates data centres in Zurich and Geneva (Swiss Cloud). With the Microsoft 365 Data Residency add-on, Swiss customers can ensure their data is stored exclusively in Switzerland – relevant for Swiss DPA compliance.
How long does a SharePoint Online intranet implementation take?
CNEXT implements a modern SharePoint Online intranet in 4–16 weeks – depending on complexity, number of pages and content migration. With the CNEXT Quick-Start package, a productive base intranet is ready in 4 weeks. For large enterprises with multilingual intranets we plan 3–6 months.
What does SharePoint Online cost per user in Switzerland?
SharePoint Online is included in Microsoft 365 Business Basic (CHF 6/user/month) and all higher plans. A dedicated SharePoint Plan 1 costs approx. CHF 5/user/month. Licensing runs through Microsoft or a certified Swiss partner like CNEXT.
How do I migrate from SharePoint Server to SharePoint Online?
A structured SharePoint Online migration includes: inventory of existing content, cleanup of legacy data, migration pilot with SharePoint Migration Tool (SPMT) or third-party tool (Sharegate, Metalogix), phased rollout and post-migration training. CNEXT performs migrations from SharePoint 2010 to 2019.
What governance features does SharePoint Online offer?
SharePoint Online offers: Site Lifecycle Management (automatic expiry notifications), Microsoft 365 Groups Governance (naming policies, expiry policies), Sensitivity Labels for site classification, Information Barriers, eDiscovery and Compliance Center integration. CNEXT implements pragmatic governance frameworks for Swiss SMEs and enterprises.
How does Viva Connections work in SharePoint Online?
Viva Connections integrates SharePoint Online as a personalized intranet dashboard directly in Microsoft Teams. Employees see news, quick links and tasks in Teams – without opening SharePoint in a browser. CNEXT implements Viva Connections including dashboard cards, Adaptive Cards and Audience Targeting.
Can SharePoint Online integrate with business software (ERP, CRM)?
Yes. SharePoint Online integrates with business software via Power Automate (1,000+ connectors), REST APIs, Microsoft Graph API and SharePoint Framework (SPFx). CNEXT has experience with SAP, Abacus, Bexio, Salesforce, Dynamics 365 and other Swiss specialist systems.
What is Microsoft Copilot for SharePoint?
Microsoft Copilot for SharePoint is an AI assistant that generates SharePoint page drafts based on prompts, summarizes existing pages and suggests images. Available as part of Microsoft 365 Copilot (CHF 30/user/month). CNEXT advises on activation and governance.
How does SharePoint Online differ from OneDrive for Business?
SharePoint Online is designed for team collaboration and intranet portals: structured document libraries, sites, pages and news. OneDrive for Business is personal cloud storage for individual files. In practice the two complement each other: personal files in OneDrive, shared project documents in SharePoint.
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