Involv Partner
Involv Intranet Consulting Services
Launch a modern SharePoint intranet faster with Involv’s prebuilt features, Microsoft 365 integration, and expert implementation.
Involv is used by 300+ organisations worldwide and was named “Best for Value” in the ClearBox 2026 intranet report — implemented here by Star Knowledge, with 15+ years of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint intranet expertise.
Years
Organisations on Involv
ClearBox 2026 “Best for Value”
Built across the major agent ecosystems
Copilot Studio
Azure AI Foundry
AWS Bedrock
Google Vertex AI
OpenAI
LangChain / LangGraph
Build a Modern Intranet Without the Custom-Build Overhead
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Want a modern intranet but a custom build takes too long and costs too much?
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SharePoint out-of-the-box doesn’t have the intranet features you need?
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Don’t want a separate platform (Simpplr, Unily) — want to stay on SharePoint?
IT doesn’t have capacity to build and maintain a custom intranet?
What We Do
Involv Intranet Services Built on SharePoint
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Enterprise features, no custom code
Involv provides mega-menus, people directories, AI-powered search, and content intelligence without extensive custom SPFx development.
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Built ON SharePoint, not beside it
Involv runs natively on SharePoint Online — no separate platform, no data duplication, no extra identity. Your content stays in SharePoint.
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Weeks, not months
Prebuilt features accelerate deployment, with Involv QuickStart offering a ready-to-use intranet in as little as four weeks.
Branded, not generic
We configure Involv with your branding — colours, logo, imagery, navigation — so it looks and feels like your organisation.
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Easy for content owners
Involv is designed for non-technical content owners to manage — publishing news, updating pages, and managing content without IT.
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Teams and Viva Connections ready
We enable Involv within Microsoft Teams and support Viva Connections for broader employee access.
Our Services & Capabilities
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Involv Assessment & Fit
We assess your requirements, budget, and timeline to determine whether Involv, SharePoint, or another platform fits best.
- Needs assessment
- Involv fit evaluation
- Honest recommendation
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Involv Installation & Configuration
We install Involv on your SharePoint tenant and configure navigation, templates, people directory, governance, and multilingual features.
- Involv installation
- Core configuration
- Feature setup
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Branding & Design
We apply your brand to Involv — colours, logo, imagery, hero banners, and navigation design — so the intranet is recognisably yours.
- Branding configuration
- Navigation design
- Hero banners
- Visual identity
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Site Structure & Content Architecture
We design the site structure — home page, departmental sections, news channels, and content organisation — and configure Involv’s templates and layouts.
- Hub structure
- Department sites
- News channels
- Page templates
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Integrations & Customisation
We connect Involv with Viva Connections, Teams, HR, IT systems, and custom elements where required.
- Viva Connections
- Teams app
- HR / IT integration
- Custom extensions
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Content Migration & Seeding
We migrate content from your old intranet (or seed new content) — news, policies, pages, and documents — into the Involv structure.
- Content migration
- Content seeding
- Policy pages
- News setup
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Training, Launch & Adoption
We train content owners and admins, support launch, and help drive adoption after go-live.
- Content-owner training
- Launch campaign
- Adoption support
- Admin training
Prefer a fully custom SharePoint intranet without a product layer?
Involv vs Your Other Options
Involv runs entirely inside your Microsoft 365 tenant — no external hosting, no separate identity provider, and page/content permissions inherit from SharePoint’s existing security model. Here’s how that compares to a fully custom build or a standalone platform:
| Criteria | Involv Intranet | Pure SharePoint (Custom) | Standalone Platform (Simpplr, Unily) |
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Time to deploy | 3–6 weeks | 2–6 months | 4–8 weeks |
Features OOTB | Enterprise (mega-menus, people dir, multi-lang) | Basic — custom SPFx needed | Full-featured |
Runs on SharePoint | Yes — native | Yes — it IS SharePoint | No — separate platform |
Content in SharePoint | Yes — stays in SharePoint | Yes | No — separate storage |
Extra licensing | Involv licence (per-user/org) | None (M365 included) | Platform licence (usually per-user) |
Customisation depth | Good within Involv + SPFx extendable | Unlimited (SPFx) | Limited to platform |
Maintenance | Involv product updates | You maintain custom code | Vendor maintains |
Copilot readiness | Yes (content in SP) | Yes (content in SP) | Limited (content outside SP) |
Best for | Fast, feature-rich, SharePoint-native | Fully custom, unique requirements | Non-Microsoft orgs or max features |
Not sure which approach fits? A free consultation assesses your requirements and recommends honestly — Involv, pure SharePoint, or another option.
How We Implement Involv
Free consultation & fit assessment
We discuss your intranet needs and assess whether Involv is the right choice for your organisation — vs pure SharePoint or another approach. No cost, no obligation.
Design & planning
We design the site structure, navigation, branding, and content plan — sign off the design before we build.
Installation & configuration
We install Involv on your SharePoint tenant — registering the required app permissions — and configure core features, templates, and governance settings.
Branding & customisation
We apply your branding, configure the design, and add any custom integrations or extensions beyond Involv’s OOTB features.
Content migration & seeding
We migrate content from your old intranet or seed initial content — policies, news, key pages — into the Involv structure.
Viva & Teams integration
We connect Involv with Viva Connections and Teams so the intranet is accessible from Teams and mobile.
Launch, training & adoption
We train content owners and admins, launch with a communication campaign, and support the first 30–60 days of live operation.
It starts with a free Involv consultation. No obligation.
Case Studies
US not-for-profit provider
Office 365, SharePoint, Involv Intranet
An outdated intranet holding back a growing, dispersed workforce
A centralized Involv intranet with dedicated sites for every business unit
International supplier of refrigeration and catering equipment, serving exhibitions, events, and retail markets
Involv, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Power BI, Stream, Delve
One platform, every region, no more inbox overload
An Involv intranet built on the client’s existing Microsoft 365 stack
Leading construction company
SharePoint Online, SPFx, Power Automate, SharePoint Lists
Outdated intranet structures and non-functional InfoPath workflows slowing employees down
A modern SharePoint intranet with custom navigation and Power Automate workflows
Industries We Serve
Manufacturing
Multi-site intranets with frontline access
Professional Services
Knowledge-sharing and branded employee portals
Retail
Frontline-first mobile intranets
Healthcare
Clinical and admin intranets
Financial Services
Compliant employee communication
Technology
Fast-moving teams needing rapid intranet deployment
Non-profits
Cost-effective branded intranets
Education
Staff and faculty communication
From a focused Involv deployment for 100 users to an enterprise-wide implementation for 5,000+ with Viva and multi-language.
Insights
Intranet-in-a-Box Is the Sweet Spot for Most Organisations (2026)
In 2026, most organisations don’t need a fully custom intranet — and they don’t want a separate platform that takes content out of SharePoint. Intranet-in-a-box products like Involv sit in the sweet spot: enterprise features (mega-menus, people directory, multi-language, governance) delivered fast, built natively on SharePoint, with content staying where Copilot and M365 can reach it.
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Speed matters — a pre-built product deploys in weeks; a custom build takes months
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Do You Really Need a Custom Intranet?
Most organisations need a modern intranet without the cost and complexity of building everything from scratch. Involv provides a SharePoint-native approach with features such as mega-menus, employee directories, multilingual support, governance, and modern content experiences. Because content remains within SharePoint, organisations can continue to benefit from Microsoft 365 search, Copilot, security, and governance while deploying their intranet faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Involv Intranet, and how does it work?
Involv is an intranet-in-a-box product that installs on your SharePoint Online tenant — providing enterprise intranet features (mega-menus, people directory, multi-language, governance, templates) as a pre-built solution. Your content stays in SharePoint; Involv adds the features on top.
How is Involv different from building a custom SharePoint intranet?
Content stays in SharePoint. Involv runs ON SharePoint — it adds features and UX on top but doesn’t move your content to a separate platform. This means M365 Search, Copilot, and Purview governance all still work on your intranet content.
Does content stay in SharePoint, or does Involv store it separately?
Content stays in SharePoint. Involv runs ON SharePoint — it adds features and UX on top but doesn’t move your content to a separate platform. This means M365 Search, Copilot, and Purview governance all still work on your intranet content.
Does Involv work with Viva Connections and Teams?
How much does an Involv implementation cost?
Implementation services (our consulting) depend on scope. A standard setup runs $8,000–$20,000 over 2–4 weeks. A full implementation with branding, integrations, and content migration runs $20,000–$50,000 over 4–8 weeks. Enterprise deployments run $40,000–$100,000+. Involv product licensing is separate and priced per-user or per-organisation — we quote both together.
How long does deployment take?
Faster than a custom build. A standard Involv intranet deploys in 3–5 weeks. A full implementation with branding, migration, and Viva integration runs 5–8 weeks. Enterprise with multi-language and custom integrations runs 8–12 weeks.
Can we customise Involv beyond its built-in features?
Yes — Involv is extendable with custom SPFx web parts and components where its built-in features don’t cover a specific need. However, heavy customisation beyond Involv’s capabilities may indicate that a fully custom intranet is the better approach — we advise honestly.
Is Involv the right choice for us, or should we build custom?
It depends on your requirements, budget, and timeline. If Involv’s features cover 80%+ of what you need and speed matters, Involv is the right choice. If you have highly unique, specific requirements that Involv can’t cover, a custom build is better. We assess honestly in the free consultation — including recommending custom when that’s the right call.
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