Valo to SharePoint Intranet Migration for a Leading Educational Institution

The Client 

A large educational institution with a global reputation, serving thousands of students, faculty, and staff across multiple campuses. 

The Need 

The institution needed to migrate from a third-party intranet solution to an Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) SharePoint experience to ensure continuity, eliminate vendor dependencies, and modernize collaboration. 

Key Pain Points: 

• The existing intranet platform was being discontinued. 

• Over 100 intranet sites required migration and restructuring. 

• Content types created within the old system needed to be preserved and repurposed. 

• A seamless transition was required for over 500 active users. 
  
  

The Solution 

Leveraging deep expertise in SharePoint migrations and intranet modernization, the Star Knowledge team designed and executed a comprehensive migration plan. 

Key Components of the Solution: 

• Built new Communication Sites using SharePoint OOTB components. 

• Migrated over 100 existing sites with complete data and content structures. 

• Repurposed legacy content types into modern SharePoint equivalents. 

• Implemented a robust information architecture and site hierarchy for easy navigation. 

• Conducted adoption and training sessions to enable smooth user transition. 
  
  

Results & Benefits Obtained 

• Successful migration of 100+ sites without business disruption. 

• Fully modern, user-friendly SharePoint intranet aligned with best practices. 

• Elimination of third-party vendor dependency. 

• Enhanced collaboration and productivity for 500+ end-users. 

• Reduced long-term intranet maintenance costs. 
  
  

Ready to Transform Your Intranet? 

Star Knowledge specializes in SharePoint migrations, modern workplace solutions, and digital transformation for enterprises across industries. With 15+ years of expertise and 600+ successful projects, we deliver solutions that drive seamless collaboration, scalability, and user adoption. 

👉 Let’s discuss how we can modernize your intranet for long-term success.