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Build a successful Yammer implementation, make your workplace social and collaborative, create a culture of sharing, form expert communities and generate innovative solutions. Besides, this book will help to enhance your collaboration your suppliers, partners, and clients. The author starts by giving an introduction to social collaborations and successful implementations of Yammer. Along the way, he explains the art of community management in Yammer using his hands-on experience of building communities. He then explains methods to keep a Yammer network engaged followed by a description of running a campaign on Yammer. The second part of Yammer begins with ways you can engage entire organizations, including executives, on Yammer along with methods to measure the success of a Yammer network. You’ll see how to get to grips with integrating Yammer with an existing platform and how to collaborate with customers, suppliers, and partners using Yammer. Finally, you’ll learn various innovative techniques of communication using Yammer and explore the author’s vision of the next-generation Yammer platform After reading this book you will understand how to make successful Yammer implementations, engage communities on Yammer, and  accomplish business goals using Yammer.What You Will LearnMaster the art of community managementMake your organization digital by implementing and integrating Yammer Break silos and create a collaborative workforceKeep Yammer groups live and full of participationImprove collaboration between suppliers, partners, and clientsMeasure the success of your Yammer networkIncrease employee engagement on Yammer Who This Book Is ForYammer adoption managers, community managers, customer success managers, and Yammer group admins.

Build a successful Yammer implementation, make your workplace social and collaborative, create a culture of sharing, form expert communities and generate innovative solutions. Besides, this book will help to enhance your collaboration your suppliers, partners, and clients. 

The author starts by giving an introduction to social collaborations and successful implementations of Yammer. Along the way, he explains the art of community management in Yammer using his hands-on experience of building communities. He then explains methods to keep a Yammer network engaged followed by a description of running a campaign on Yammer. 

The second part of Yammer begins with ways you can engage entire organizations, including executives, on Yammer along with methods to measure the success of a Yammer network. You’ll see how to get to grips with integrating Yammer with an existing platform and how to collaborate with customers, suppliers, and partners using Yammer. Finally, you’ll learn various innovative techniques of communication using Yammer and explore the author’s vision of the next-generation Yammer platform

After reading this book you will understand how to make successful Yammer implementations, engage communities on Yammer, and  accomplish business goals using Yammer.

What You Will Learn

Master the art of community managementMake your organization digital by implementing and integrating Yammer Break silos and create a collaborative workforceKeep Yammer groups live and full of participationImprove collaboration between suppliers, partners, and clientsMeasure the success of your Yammer networkIncrease employee engagement on Yammer 

Who This Book Is For

Yammer adoption managers, community managers, customer success managers, and Yammer group admins. 

See how custom chatbots and Azure Bot Service can resolve common business problems. This book takes you through the many possibilities of bot development from a business point of view, using Microsoft bot technology, and demonstrates how to connect, deploy, and manage them.Starting with an introduction to chatbots and their features you will go through the design and implementation of Azure chatbots. This will set the foundation for the rest of the book before you learn how to create and manage messages in chatbots.You’ll then see how to deploy your chatbot in different business scenarios and how to integrate Azure chatbots with different applications such as Facebook and Twitter. To really allow you to demonstrate business value, Introducing Azure Bot Service covers tips on enhancing customer satisfaction and developing insights by analyzing customer behavior. This knowledge will help you understand how artificial intelligence techniques such as chatbots help your organization undergo digital transformation.After reading this book, you will be ready to build chatbots using Microsoft Azure, deploy them in different business scenarios, and measure the benefits of chatbots. What You Will LearnBuild time-saving chatbots using Azure Bot ServiceEngage in proactive customer interaction Integrate chatbots as a key aspect of your business strategyImprove customer satisfactionEase into digital transformation using Azure chatbots Who This Book Is ForDevelopers who are interested in building chatbots.

See how custom chatbots and Azure Bot Service can resolve common business problems. This book takes you through the many possibilities of bot development from a business point of view, using Microsoft bot technology, and demonstrates how to connect, deploy, and manage them.Starting with an introduction to chatbots and their features you will go through the design and implementation of Azure chatbots. This will set the foundation for the rest of the book before you learn how to create and manage messages in chatbots.You’ll then see how to deploy your chatbot in different business scenarios and how to integrate Azure chatbots with different applications such as Facebook and Twitter. To really allow you to demonstrate business value, Introducing Azure Bot Service covers tips on enhancing customer satisfaction and developing insights by analyzing customer behavior. This knowledge will help you understand how artificial intelligence techniques such as chatbots help your organization undergo digital transformation.After reading this book, you will be ready to build chatbots using Microsoft Azure, deploy them in different business scenarios, and measure the benefits of chatbots. What You Will LearnBuild time-saving chatbots using Azure Bot ServiceEngage in proactive customer interaction Integrate chatbots as a key aspect of your business strategyImprove customer satisfactionEase into digital transformation using Azure chatbots Who This Book Is ForDevelopers who are interested in building chatbots. 

Build, enrich, and transform customer experience using SharePoint Online. This book will discuss different SharePoint Online approaches that you can use to enhance customer experience, including digital portals, enterprise content management, Microsoft Teams and much more.Augmenting Customer Experience with SharePoint Online starts with an introduction to SharePoint Online features you can adopt to create better digital customer experience and transformation. Next, you will learn about augmentation for user and customer experience followed by guidelines and methods to develop smart and intelligent portals. Moving forward, you will cover enterprise and web content management in detail along with the challenges and benefits of using SharePoint Online. The partner ecosystem is discussed next with a detailed discussion on working with suppliers, partners, and vendors. Along the way, you will see how to create smart solutions using SharePoint Online and how to managecustomer references. Finally, you will go through the use of SharePoint Online in different business sectors with the help of case studies.  After reading the book, you will be able to adopt SharePoint Online features to augment customer and user experience. What You Will LearnAugment customer experience Create smart and intelligent portals for various business needsEfficiently manage enterprise and web contentEnhance your partner ecosystem for better collaborationBuild SharePoint Online solutions  Who This Book Is For Anyone wanting to adopt SharePoint Online to develop portals, content management systems, knowledge hubs, reference captures, or online foundries.

Build, enrich, and transform customer experience using SharePoint Online. This book will discuss different SharePoint Online approaches that you can use to enhance customer experience, including digital portals, enterprise content management, Microsoft Teams and much more.

Augmenting Customer Experience with SharePoint Online starts with an introduction to SharePoint Online features you can adopt to create better digital customer experience and transformation. Next, you will learn about augmentation for user and customer experience followed by guidelines and methods to develop smart and intelligent portals. Moving forward, you will cover enterprise and web content management in detail along with the challenges and benefits of using SharePoint Online. The partner ecosystem is discussed next with a detailed discussion on working with suppliers, partners, and vendors. Along the way, you will see how to create smart solutions using SharePoint Online and how to managecustomer references. Finally, you will go through the use of SharePoint Online in different business sectors with the help of case studies.  

After reading the book, you will be able to adopt SharePoint Online features to augment customer and user experience.

 

What You Will Learn

Augment customer experience Create smart and intelligent portals for various business needs Efficiently manage enterprise and web content Enhance your partner ecosystem for better collaboration Build SharePoint Online solutions

 

Who This Book Is For 

Anyone wanting to adopt SharePoint Online to develop portals, content management systems, knowledge hubs, reference captures, or online foundries.  

Explore the role ChatGPT can play in business, including operations, marketing, sales, and delivery. This concise book illustrates how ChatGPT is changing the way individuals interact with machines and how you can take advantage of its capabilities for business.The book starts with an overview of ChatGPT and its impact in the realm of  of conversational AI. You will then dive into the technical aspects of ChatGPT and gain an understanding of  how machine learning algorithms and natural language processing work in the background. Various business applications of ChatGPT are then discussed, followed by how it can get integrated into your business operations. To wrap things up, you will gain insight into the data and privacy elements that need to be considered while using ChatGPT, and how to maintain its integrity.After completing this book, you will understand the ChatGPT framework and how to integrate it into your own ventures. What You Will LearnUnderstand the various technologies and techniques utilized in ChatGPTGain insight into the future of human-machine interactionAnalyze the advantages and disadvantages of ChatGPT for your industryExplore the ethical implications of using AI  Who This Book Is ForTech enthusiasts who are passionate about artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and human-machine interaction.

Explore the role ChatGPT can play in business, including operations, marketing, sales, and delivery. This concise book illustrates how ChatGPT is changing the way individuals interact with machines and how you can take advantage of its capabilities for business.

The book starts with an overview of ChatGPT and its impact in the realm of  of conversational AI. You will then dive into the technical aspects of ChatGPT and gain an understanding of  how machine learning algorithms and natural language processing work in the background. Various business applications of ChatGPT are then discussed, followed by how it can get integrated into your business operations. To wrap things up, you will gain insight into the data and privacy elements that need to be considered while using ChatGPT, and how to maintain its integrity.

After completing this book, you will understand the ChatGPT framework and how to integrate it into your own ventures.

 

What You Will Learn

Understand the various technologies and techniques utilized in ChatGPTGain insight into the future of human-machine interactionAnalyze the advantages and disadvantages of ChatGPT for your industryExplore the ethical implications of using AI

 

Who This Book Is For

Tech enthusiasts who are passionate about artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and human-machine interaction.

Empower yourself with the knowledge, insights, and practical tools required to successfully implement and leverage Viva Engage to drive organizational success. You will learn how to use Viva Engage to foster unity throughout your organization, facilitating connections among leaders, colleagues, and communities. It offers a platform where individuals can collaborate to generate solutions and innovations, showcase their expertise, and cultivate a sense of belonging in the workplace.  As a component of the Microsoft Viva employee experience platform integrated within Microsoft 365, Viva Engage empowers you to enhance connectivity, understanding, purpose, and development within your organization, leveraging your current infrastructure.The book begins by introducing Viva Engage, highlighting its various use cases and how it fits into the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem. You will learn steps and best practices for implementing Viva Engage within your organization. You will also learn how Viva Engage can be leveraged to improve communication and engagement between leaders and employees. Integrating Viva Engage with other Microsoft 365 tools is discussed, followed by utilizing it for remote work environments. You will be guided with ethical considerations and compliance while working with Viva Engage. After reading this book, you will have the skills to effectively implement and utilize Viva Engage, optimizing its capabilities for enhanced performance.What You Will LearnDiscover strategies for driving user adoption and engagement with Viva Engage among employees at all levels of the organizationIntegrate Viva Engage with other Microsoft 365 tools and services, such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Yammer, to create a seamless digital workplace experienceUnderstand various compliance regulations and standards that may apply to organizations using Viva Engage, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2Explore the security features and controls available within Viva EngageWho This Is Book ForLeaders and managers interested in leveraging Viva Engage to enhance employee engagement, communication, and collaboration within their organizations

Empower yourself with the knowledge, insights, and practical tools required to successfully implement and leverage Viva Engage to drive organizational success. You will learn how to use Viva Engage to foster unity throughout your organization, facilitating connections among leaders, colleagues, and communities. It offers a platform where individuals can collaborate to generate solutions and innovations, showcase their expertise, and cultivate a sense of belonging in the workplace.  As a component of the Microsoft Viva employee experience platform integrated within Microsoft 365, Viva Engage empowers you to enhance connectivity, understanding, purpose, and development within your organization, leveraging your current infrastructure.

The book begins by introducing Viva Engage, highlighting its various use cases and how it fits into the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem. You will learn steps and best practices for implementing Viva Engage within your organization. You will also learn how Viva Engage can be leveraged to improve communication and engagement between leaders and employees. Integrating Viva Engage with other Microsoft 365 tools is discussed, followed by utilizing it for remote work environments. You will be guided with ethical considerations and compliance while working with Viva Engage. 

After reading this book, you will have the skills to effectively implement and utilize Viva Engage, optimizing its capabilities for enhanced performance.

What You Will Learn

Discover strategies for driving user adoption and engagement with Viva Engage among employees at all levels of the organizationIntegrate Viva Engage with other Microsoft 365 tools and services, such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Yammer, to create a seamless digital workplace experienceUnderstand various compliance regulations and standards that may apply to organizations using Viva Engage, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2Explore the security features and controls available within Viva Engage

Who This Is Book For

Leaders and managers interested in leveraging Viva Engage to enhance employee engagement, communication, and collaboration within their organizations

Microsoft Purview is an integrated Information governance platform that provides organizations with the tools needed to manage, discover, and protect their information assets across on-premises, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) environments. This book will offer you a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Purview, its features, and its capabilities.This book begins with an introduction to the groundbreaking features and architecture of Microsoft Purview, highlighting its potential impact on organizational dynamics. You further, delve into the fundamentals of information governance, understanding its critical importance and the principles that drive effective data management in today's enterprises. Moving ahead, you will explore the intricacies of information cataloging and metadata management, learning how to create and manage centralized information catalogs, enrich metadata, and much more. Next, you will gain a deep understanding of data lineage and mapping, mastering the visualization of data flows and conducting comprehensive impact analyses. You will learn how to leverage the powerful analytics tools within Microsoft Purview to generate insightful reports and dashboards, transforming raw data into actionable insights.Further, you will navigate the complexities of policy management and compliance, establishing robust frameworks to meet regulatory requirements like GDPR and CCPA followed by industry best practices and real-world case studies, optimizing your data management strategies and overcoming common challenges. Finally, peer into the future of information governance, exploring emerging technologies and trends, and understanding the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in shaping the landscape.What You Will Learn:Understanding and apply information Governance best practices in the organization.Discovering automated information discovery capabilitiesUnderstanding the role of AI, machine learning, and automation in enhancing information governance practicesHow to comply with various information privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)Who This Book Is For:Information engineers and Information Governance Officers

Microsoft Purview is an integrated Information governance platform that provides organizations with the tools needed to manage, discover, and protect their information assets across on-premises, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) environments. This book will offer you a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Purview, its features, and its capabilities.

This book begins with an introduction to the groundbreaking features and architecture of Microsoft Purview, highlighting its potential impact on organizational dynamics. You further, delve into the fundamentals of information governance, understanding its critical importance and the principles that drive effective data management in today''s enterprises. Moving ahead, you will explore the intricacies of information cataloging and metadata management, learning how to create and manage centralized information catalogs, enrich metadata, and much more. Next, you will gain a deep understanding of data lineage and mapping, mastering the visualization of data flows and conducting comprehensive impact analyses. You will learn how to leverage the powerful analytics tools within Microsoft Purview to generate insightful reports and dashboards, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

Further, you will navigate the complexities of policy management and compliance, establishing robust frameworks to meet regulatory requirements like GDPR and CCPA followed by industry best practices and real-world case studies, optimizing your data management strategies and overcoming common challenges. Finally, peer into the future of information governance, exploring emerging technologies and trends, and understanding the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in shaping the landscape.

What You Will Learn:

Understanding and apply information Governance best practices in the organization.Discovering automated information discovery capabilitiesUnderstanding the role of AI, machine learning, and automation in enhancing information governance practicesHow to comply with various information privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)

Who This Book Is For:

Information engineers and Information Governance Officers

 

Microsoft Project has been a trusted tool for professionals worldwide, providing robust solutions for planning, executing, and tracking projects of any scale. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering Microsoft Project, offering everything you need to elevate your project management skills and achieve your goals efficiently.The book starts by exploring Microsoft Project features and setting up your Project profile. You will then learn how to manage tasks and resources in Microsoft Project. Further, you will demonstrate scheduling and timelines followed by a deep dive into budgeting and cost management of the project. Moving forward, you will understand Microsoft Project's integration with M365 and learn Agile Project Management techniques. In the end, you will learn the advanced features and future patterns in Microsoft Project along with expert tips for efficiency.After reading the book, you will be able to create detailed project plans, set milestones, and develop schedules using Gantt charts.What You Will Learn:Discover how to assign resources to tasks, manage workloads, and optimize resource allocationGain skills in estimating project costs, tracking expenditures, and managing budgets effectivelyLearn how to update project status, track progress against the plan, and manage changes efficientlyIntegrate Microsoft Project with other Microsoft tools like Teams and SharePoint for enhanced collaborationWho This Book Is For:Project Managers, Business Analysts and Consultants

Microsoft Project has been a trusted tool for professionals worldwide, providing robust solutions for planning, executing, and tracking projects of any scale. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to mastering Microsoft Project, offering everything you need to elevate your project management skills and achieve your objectives efficiently.

The book starts by exploring Microsoft Project features and setting up your Project profile. You will then learn how to manage tasks and resources in Microsoft Project. Further, you will demonstrate scheduling and timelines followed by deep dive into budgeting and cost management of project. Moving forward, you will understand Microsoft Project''s integration with M365 and learn Agile Project Management techniques. In the end, you will learn the advanced features and future trends in Microsoft Project along with expert tips for efficiency.

After reading the book, you will be able to create detailed project plans, set milestones, and develop schedules using Gantt charts and other tools.

What You Will Learn:

Discover how to assign resources to tasks, manage workloads, and optimize resource allocation.Gain skills in estimating project costs, tracking expenditures, and managing budgets effectively.Learn how to update project status, track progress against the plan, and manage changes efficientlyIntegrate Microsoft Project with other Microsoft tools like Teams and SharePoint for enhanced collaboration.

Who This Book Is For:

Project Managers, Business Analysts and Consultants 

Unlock the future of collaboration with this book on Microsoft Loop, Microsoft’s dynamic co-creation platform. This book takes you on a journey from setting up your first workspace to leveraging Loop’s powerful real-time collaboration tools and integrations with Microsoft 365 apps like Teams and Outlook.Each chapter offers hands-on insights into managing Loop components, customizing advanced features, and integrating seamlessly into your daily workflows. Whether you're exploring Kanban boards and page linking or establishing best practices for project collaboration, this book equips you with the skills and strategies to maximize productivity and work smarter.After reading this book, you will be able to create, share, and manage Loop components effectively. What You Will Learn:Loop integration with other Microsoft 365 tools like Teams, Outlook, and OneNoteBenefits of using Loop for team collaboration and productivityUnderstanding advanced strategies for maximizing productivity and collaboration using LoopTips and tricks to get the most out of Microsoft LoopBest practices for adopting Microsoft LoopWho This Book Is For:Project managers and IT professionals for implementing and managing Microsoft 365 tools within their organization.

Unlock the future of collaboration with this book on Microsoft Loop, Microsoft's dynamic co-creation platform. This book takes you on a journey from setting up your first workspace to leveraging Loop's powerful real-time collaboration tools and integrations with Microsoft 365 apps like Teams and Outlook.Each chapter offers hands-on insights into managing Loop components, customizing advanced features, and integrating seamlessly into your daily workflows. Whether you're exploring Kanban boards and page linking or establishing best practices for project collaboration, this book equips you with the skills and strategies to maximize productivity and work smarter.After reading this book, you will be able to create, share, and manage Loop components effectively. What You Will Learn:Loop integration with other Microsoft 365 tools like Teams, Outlook, and OneNoteBenefits of using Loop for team collaboration and productivityUnderstanding advanced strategies for maximizing productivity and collaboration using LoopTips and tricks to get the most out of Microsoft LoopBest practices for adopting Microsoft LoopWho This Book Is For:Project managers and IT professionals for implementing and managing Microsoft 365 tools within their organization.

Mastering Microsoft OneNote is your complete, professional guide to transforming OneNote into the central hub of your digital life and work. Whether you’re a business professional, educator, manager, consultant, creator, or a productivity enthusiast, this book takes you far beyond basic note-taking into advanced organization, collaboration, automation, and knowledge-management workflows.Beginning with an overview and setting up the environment, you will explore new AI-powered features,like Copilot and Smart Notes, to gain a strong foundation in how OneNote works across Microsoft 365. Through clear explanations and real-world examples, you will learn how to manage sections, pages, content formatting, handwritten notes, audio notes, and structured research while optimizing performance, fixing sync issues, and recovering lost content with confidence. Moving forward, you will demonstrate how to customize OneNote for any workflow—from academic research and teaching to client work, team documentation, or project management. You’ll master advanced templates, personalized workspaces, collaboration with Microsoft Teams, access permissions, coauthoring, and intelligent search techniques for building a personal or organizational knowledge base. You will learn to integrate OneNote with Power Automate, Outlook, Excel, Planner, To Do, Whiteboard, and Loop, and discover automation tricks, security best practices, enterprise governance, and backup strategies. With dedicated sections on GTD, dashboards, Kanban boards, habit tracking, digital bullet journaling, and industry-specific use cases, this book equips you with the skills to use OneNote as a powerful tool for productivity, planning, teaching, business operations, and life management.By the end, you’ll have a complete system for taking smarter notes, collaborating effectively, and managing information with ease—across every area of your work and personal life.What You Will Learn:Gain expertise in structuring and managing digital notebooks through the effective use of sections, pages, and tags, ensuring organized content and efficient access.Master practical methods for capturing various forms of information—including text, images, audio recordings, web clippings, and embedded files—within OneNote.Develop proficiency in collaborating seamlessly with colleagues, students, or teams by utilizing shared notebooks and integrated Microsoft 365 solutions.Investigate role-specific functionalities of OneNote, such as lesson planning for educators, documentation for IT professionals, and strategic planning for executives.Acquire actionable insights into integrating OneNote with Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive to optimize workflows and enhance productivity across multiple devices.Who This Book Is For:IT Professionals, Executives in managerial roles.