Practical articles on Power Platform, SharePoint, AI and automation. Technical insights and best practices for technology leaders.https://www.avantit.pt/en-ushttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/copilot-governance-adoption-without-policy/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/copilot-governance-adoption-without-policy/Many companies scale Microsoft Copilot and create hundreds of agents with no inventory, no lifecycle and no data policy. Here are the real governance risks — and how to fix them.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazMicrosoft CopilotCopilot StudioGovernanceSecurityDLPPower PlatformAIhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/eu-ai-act-company-2026/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/eu-ai-act-company-2026/A clear guide for CEOs and DPOs of European SMEs: what changes with the EU AI Act in force, what Microsoft already guarantees in M365 Copilot, and what your company still needs to do.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazEU AI ActGDPRComplianceMicrosoft 365Data SovereigntySMEAIhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/sharepoint-2026-knowledge-management/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/sharepoint-2026-knowledge-management/Learn how to use SharePoint as a knowledge management system in 2026: Microsoft Semantic Index, Copilot, and 4 practical use cases for SMEs that want to adopt AI successfully.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazSharePointKnowledge ManagementMicrosoft 365IntranetCopilotSMEhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-platform-2026-manual-processes/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-platform-2026-manual-processes/Discover the 5 business processes SMEs still manage in Excel and email in 2026 — and how the Power Platform solves each one in weeks, without a dedicated IT team.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazPower PlatformPower AppsPower AutomateLow-CodeManual ProcessesSMESharePointhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/how-to-calculate-ai-roi-company-examples/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/how-to-calculate-ai-roi-company-examples/A practical guide for CEOs and CFOs: how to calculate the return on investment of Microsoft Copilot and Power Platform with real metrics, formulas, and a detailed case study.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazROIMicrosoft CopilotAI for SMEsPower BIStrategyManagementhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/ai-agents-microsoft-365-2026/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/ai-agents-microsoft-365-2026/Discover what Microsoft 365 AI agents are, how they differ from traditional chatbots, and how an SME can deploy its first agent in 30 days using Copilot Studio.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazAI AgentsCopilot StudioMicrosoft 365Power AutomateIntelligent AutomationSMEhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/robotic-automation-distributors-consultancies-sme-portugal/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/robotic-automation-distributors-consultancies-sme-portugal/Discover how robotic process automation (RPA) is transforming distributors, consultancies and SMEs in Portugal. Real use cases, selection criteria and how to get started with Microsoft Power Platform.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazAutomationRPAIndustry 4.0SMEPower AutomatePortugalDistributorsConsultancieshttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-automate-use-cases-portuguese-companies/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-automate-use-cases-portuguese-companies/Discover 10 practical, real-world Power Automate use cases tailored to Portuguese businesses: approvals, onboarding, invoicing, GDPR compliance and more — with implementation guidance.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazPower AutomateAutomationMicrosoft 365Power PlatformProductivityhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-automate-vs-traditional-workflow-systems/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-automate-vs-traditional-workflow-systems/Compare Power Automate with Nintex, K2 and SharePoint Designer: when to migrate, cost differences, real migration challenges and why the switch pays off for Microsoft 365 organizations.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazPower AutomateWorkflow AutomationMicrosoft 365Digital TransformationPower Platformhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/sharepoint-migration-cloud-strategy-guide/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/sharepoint-migration-cloud-strategy-guide/A practical decision framework for CTOs and IT Directors planning SharePoint migration to Microsoft 365. Real timelines, costs, and risk mitigation strategies.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazSharePointCloud MigrationMicrosoft 365Digital TransformationIT Strategyhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/copilot-microsoft-365-roi-guide-decision-makers/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/copilot-microsoft-365-roi-guide-decision-makers/A comprehensive guide for technology leaders evaluating Microsoft 365 Copilot investment. Real costs, expected returns, and decision criteria based on organizational readiness.Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazMicrosoft 365 CopilotROIAI StrategyDigital TransformationDecision Makinghttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/how-much-manual-processes-cost-your-company/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/how-much-manual-processes-cost-your-company/Calculate the real cost of manual processes: wasted hours, human errors, missed opportunities. ROI analysis, automation strategies, and Power Platform solutions for CFOs and decision-makers.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTAvantIT TeamAutomationROIPower PlatformProductivityDigital Transformationhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/hidden-cost-manual-data-entry-cfos/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/hidden-cost-manual-data-entry-cfos/Manual data entry costs companies far more than just employee time. Discover the true financial impact of manual processes and how automation delivers measurable ROI.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazAutomationCost OptimizationPower PlatformDigital TransformationROIhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-apps-security-guide-ctos/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-apps-security-guide-ctos/Complete Power Apps security guide for IT decision-makers: DLP policies, governance strategies, GDPR compliance, access control, and best practices to protect corporate data.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTAvantIT TeamPower AppsSecurityGovernanceGDPRDLPhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/copilot-excel-practical-guide-professionals/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/copilot-excel-practical-guide-professionals/Learn how to use Microsoft Copilot in Excel to automate formulas, analyze data, and generate insights. Practical guide with real examples and implementation guidance.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazCopilotExcelMicrosoft 365AutomationData Analysishttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/from-chaos-to-governance-microsoft-365/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/from-chaos-to-governance-microsoft-365/Transform Microsoft 365 chaos into productivity: practical governance framework, Teams management, SharePoint structure, security policies, and training strategies for enterprise digital maturity.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazMicrosoft 365GovernanceTeamsSharePointProductivitySecurityhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/spfx-modernizing-sharepoint-react/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/spfx-modernizing-sharepoint-react/Transform SharePoint with SPFx and React: modern web parts, custom solutions, responsive design, and strategic business value for enterprise intranets and portals.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazSharePointDigital TransformationUser ExperienceStrategyhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-bi-vs-fabric-when-to-switch/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-bi-vs-fabric-when-to-switch/Compare Power BI Pro and Microsoft Fabric: discover when to migrate, cost benefits, and which data platform fits your organization best.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazPower BIMicrosoft FabricData StrategyMigrationhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-platform-future-automation/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-platform-future-automation/Discover how Microsoft Power Platform revolutionizes business automation: low-code development, AI integration, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and real-world ROI examples.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazPower PlatformLow-codeAutomationPower BIPower Appshttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/sharepoint-approval-workflows-importance/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/sharepoint-approval-workflows-importance/Implement SharePoint approval workflows for pages and news: best practices for governance, Power Automate integration, and maintaining quality without bureaucracy.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazSharePointPower AutomateGovernanceMicrosoft 365Intranethttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-bi-embedded-integrating-dashboards/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/power-bi-embedded-integrating-dashboards/Embed Power BI reports in custom applications and SharePoint: authentication, embedding API, row-level security, licensing models, and real-world integration examples.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazPower BIAnalyticsAzureDashboardshttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/microsoft-teams-custom-apps/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/microsoft-teams-custom-apps/Complete guide to developing custom Microsoft Teams apps: architecture, development best practices, Teams Toolkit, deployment strategies, and real-world productivity examples.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazMicrosoft TeamsAppsCollaborationProductivityhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/devops-sharepoint-projects/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/devops-sharepoint-projects/Implement CI/CD for SharePoint Online solutions: Azure DevOps pipelines, automated testing, SPFx deployment, PnP provisioning, and best practices for consistent releases.Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazDevOpsSharePointCI/CDSPFxhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/create-sharepoint-site/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/create-sharepoint-site/Complete tutorial on how to create a SharePoint site in 2026 - planning, configuration, permissions, customization, and best practices for team collaboration and document management.Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazSharePointMicrosoft 365Team SitesCollaborationhttps://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/azure-openai-real-use-cases/https://www.avantit.pt/en/blog/azure-openai-real-use-cases/Discover real-world Azure OpenAI implementations in corporate environments: automation, customer service, content generation, and ROI analysis with practical examples.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTArsénio FerrazAzure OpenAIAIArtificial IntelligenceChatGPT