Case Study: University of Surrey improves search, collaboration and document management with Chess ICT's SharePoint Online

University of Surrey modernizes SharePoint for 3,800+ users with Chess ICT

The University of Surrey, a top UK university, faced the challenge of modernizing its outdated on-premises SharePoint 2010 environment. They engaged the vendor, Chess ICT, to explore the benefits of migrating to Microsoft SharePoint Online, aiming to improve document management, searchability, and collaboration while reducing content duplication and complexity.

Chess ICT provided expert consultancy to build a proof of concept in SharePoint Online, which successfully demonstrated the platform's superior capabilities. Following this, Chess ICT assisted in creating a detailed design and governance framework for a full rollout. The solution is set to provide the University with a common method for document management, a robust records retention system, and a significant reduction in administrative burden.

University of Surrey