Why Microsoft 365 is often set up wrong
Most organisations use a fraction of Microsoft 365 and configure it loosely: overlapping tools, weak security defaults, and data spread across personal drives. A wrong setup costs money and risk. Fix the basics - security defaults, structured storage, and turn off what overlaps.
Underused licence
You likely already own tools you are paying extra for elsewhere.
Loose security
Default sharing and no MFA are common. Tighten them.
Scattered data
Personal OneDrives instead of structured SharePoint and Teams - agree a structure.
FAQ
How do I know it is set up wrong?
Overlapping tools, no MFA, and data in personal drives.
Is it expensive to fix?
Mostly configuration, not new spend.
Where to start?
Enable security defaults and MFA, then agree a storage structure.
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The Effict Labs practice
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