INDUSTRY
Energy
ORG SIZE
985
SPOKE SOLUTIONS
Traction Project Office
SPOKE SERVICES
Solution Design, M365 Strategic Roadmaps, Coaching & Mentoring, Data & Content Migration
The Challenge
Transpower, New Zealand’s electricity transmission network operator, faced security and efficiency challenges with its outdated external sharing solution on SharePoint Online. The company required a more secure, modern platform to collaborate with external partners while protecting sensitive data.
The Solution
To address these challenges, Transpower partnered with Spoke to implement a comprehensive external sharing solution. Our approach included:
Solution Design: Creating a secure platform using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Purview, and Entra (Azure) AD B2B collaboration to enable controlled external sharing.
Migration and Testing: Carefully migrating content from the old system to the new platform while minimizing disruptions.
Self-Service Provisioning: Developing a streamlined process for creating new Secure sharing sites using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint Online with appropriate security settings.
User Training: Providing comprehensive training to empower Transpower employees to effectively use the new solution.
The Result
The new external sharing solution delivered significant benefits to Transpower:
Enhanced Security: Protected sensitive data through advanced security features and controls.
Improved Efficiency: Streamlined external collaboration processes with self-service provisioning.
Modernized Platform: Leveraged the latest Microsoft 365 capabilities for a better user experience.
Reduced Risk: Mitigated the risk of data breaches and compliance issues.
Conclusion
By upgrading its external sharing capabilities, Transpower has strengthened its security posture and improved operational efficiency.
