Categories and tags are the two default taxonomies that we use at the European SharePoint, Office 365 & Azure Community website. By design, all posts must be filed under at least one category. As you can imagine, ‘General’ is where we can list almost any topics that is not filed under the other subject headings.
However, some subjects are wide and broad in subject and need to be included in our blog, but don’t quite fit under the existing taxonomies. Hence the ‘General Category’. Content covered can vary from a .NET Runtime for AOT to a SharePoint Conference North America Keynote Summary, Pulse Survey or monthly top SharePoint, Office 365 & Azure resources.
As we move further into 2026, Microsoft continues to build on the momentum from last year’s announcements. A key development this February is the latest SharePoint 2026 update, which introduces a reimagined SharePoint experience and signals continued investment in collaboration, content management and knowledge sharing across Microsoft 365. SharePoint has long been a central part… READ MORE
For ESPC26, we’re happy to welcome Rik Hepworth to the Programme Team. Rik is an MVP (Azure & Developer Technologies) and RD since many years and has spoken at ESPC before in Copenhagen and Amsterdam; and if you’ve ever worked in SharePoint and Azure circles, chances are you’ve crossed paths. He brings a rare mix… READ MORE
Managing email signatures is one of those seemingly minor IT jobs that seems easy on the surface—until it’s not. What starts as a script or mail flow rule quickly turns into a brittle, time-consuming system that IT teams struggle to maintain. And when internal builds break, the fallout hits productivity, security, and compliance. Our latest… READ MORE
The winners of the ESPC Inspire Awards 2025 were announced at the Innovation Hub during Expo Drinks at ESPC25. This year’s awards brought the community together to recognise the people whose work, ideas and creativity made a real difference in 2025. The Inspire Awards highlight the individuals who help our community grow through shared learning,… READ MORE
by Juliet Stott, Founder/director, Bright Star Content Marketing Agency We’re looking forward to ESPC in Dublin next week, and we know conversations will quickly turn to a familiar theme: expansion. How can I break into Europe? How do I take my product to the US? And there’s a simple truth behind both questions: What resonates… READ MORE
If you have opened Microsoft 365 recently, you may have noticed something new. The familiar Microsoft 365 icons for SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other apps have been redesigned. The new icons are smoother, brighter and more consistent across all platforms. In October 2025, Microsoft announced a major design update called “Fluid forms, vibrant… READ MORE
As the end of October creeps nearer and pumpkins begin to appear in windows, it’s hard to resist the fun of spooky season. A holiday designed around enjoying treats, haunted houses and jump scares makes the colder, darker evenings a bit more bearable. But in the tech world, the things that go bump in the… READ MORE
It is with great excitment that we can announce over 30 brand new Microsoft led sessions have been added to the ESPC25 Conference Programme. From the latest innovations in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Viva, Windows and Security to hands-on guidance with Copilot Studio, Power Platform and AI-driven adoption strategies, this is your opportunity to learn directly from… READ MORE
After a brief hiatus, the ESPC Inspire Awards are back for 2025 and are ready to celebrate the people and contributions that make our community thrive. Whether it’s a podcast you listen to, a mentor who’s changed your trajectory, or someone making a tangible difference in diversity and inclusion – these awards give community heroes… READ MORE
Most people think of AI as a handy personal assistant. It’s the tool you call on when you need a quick answer, a summary or maybe a first draft of a document. Helpful, yes, but a little distant. This September, Microsoft shared something that changes that picture. With new updates to Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI… READ MORE
