We’re proud to share that several universities have recently selected KnowledgeWave over LinkedIn Learning for their staff training programs. It’s a shift that speaks volumes—not just about cost or content, but about what truly drives engagement and long-term learning success.
Why Universities Are Choosing KnowledgeWave Over LinkedIn Learning
Posted by Eric Sokolowski / July 2, 2025 / Human Resources Management, Professional Development — No Comments ↓
What’s New at Office.com: A Fresh Look at Microsoft 365 and the Copilot App
Posted by Jon Hood / June 25, 2025 / Microsoft 365, Productivity, Copilot — No Comments ↓
Microsoft has introduced a new URL as part of its rebranding of the Microsoft 365 experience. The updated web address for the Microsoft 365 Copilot app is m365.cloud.microsoft. This aligns with Microsoft’s broader move to unify its services under the cloud.microsoft domain.
If you visit the old URLs like office.com or microsoft365.com, they’ll automatically redirect you to the new one. So you don’t need to update your bookmarks just yet—but it’s a good heads-up that the branding and access points are evolving.
Tags: Microsoft 365, Productivity, Copilot
Mastering Project Management for IT Managed Services
Posted by Mark Rickner / May 21, 2025 / Professional Development, Training, Project Management — No Comments ↓
As a leader at an IT managed services company, you know how critical it is to deliver projects that keep your clients happy and your business growing. Project management is the foundation of making that happen. It’s not about fancy tools or jargon. It’s about planning well, using resources wisely, and keeping everyone on the same page.
Let’s talk about why project management training matters for your business and how it can make a real difference. And, spoiler alert, we offer the necessary project management training with a generous discount for our valued MSP partners!
Tags: Professional Development, Training, Project Management
Navigating Microsoft Copilot Options: A Comprehensive Breakdown
Posted by Dan St. Hilaire / April 23, 2025 / AI, Copilot — No Comments ↓
In today's fast-paced digital world, productivity tools are essential for managing tasks efficiently. Microsoft Copilot is one such tool that promises to revolutionize the way we work. However, with multiple versions available, it can be challenging to understand what each version offers and how it fits into your workflow (and your budget).
Understanding Microsoft Teams Premium and Copilot for Microsoft 365
Posted by Jon Hood / April 2, 2025 / Microsoft Teams, AI, Copilot — 2 Comments ↓
If you've been hearing about Microsoft Teams Premium and Copilot for Microsoft 365, you might be wondering, do I need both, or can one tool handle everything? In this blog post, we'll break down the key differences, explore unique features, and help you decide whether Teams Premium, Copilot, or both are right for you.
Tags: Microsoft Teams, AI, Copilot
Revolutionizing Learning with KnowledgeWave's Training-as-a-Service
Posted by Eric Sokolowski / March 18, 2025 / Software Rollout / Deployment / Migration, Training — No Comments ↓
In today's fast-paced world, the need for effective and efficient training solutions is more critical than ever. Enter KnowledgeWave's Training-as-a-Service (TaaS) model—a blended approach that leverages the power of training videos of varying lengths and live instructor-led training to address your team's unique learning needs. By offering flexible and adaptive training solutions, KnowledgeWave is transforming the way organizations implement ongoing professional development, deliver just-in-time training, and handle user support.
Elevate Your Onboarding: Guaranteed ROI with KnowledgeWave
Posted by Jennifer Patterson / March 10, 2025 / KLS, Training — No Comments ↓
Starting a new job is an exciting and often overwhelming experience. The initial days are crucial in setting the tone for an employee's journey with your organization. At KnowledgeWave, we understand the importance of effective onboarding and we are committed to delivering training solutions that ensure seamless and productive integration for new hires. Our experience has shown that new employees benefit enormously from our end-user training services, which include both live and on-demand options.
AI Rivalries, the ‘Box’ That Never Was, and Why Work Shouldn’t Feel Like a Sports Team Championship
Posted by Jon Hood / February 28, 2025 / AI, Copilot, ChatGPT — No Comments ↓
A Totally Unnecessary Disclaimer (That You’ll Appreciate)
This blog post started with a simple observation—a casual thought experiment typed into ChatGPT. "Some people are using Copilot (including Microsoft 365), ChatGPT, Grok, etc., and have the need to treat it like a 'Sports Team,' like one has to be the winner."
The Future of Work with AI
Posted by Dave Dec / January 23, 2025 / AI — No Comments ↓
AI (Artificial Intelligence) has created a technological revolution that will change the way we work, relate to one another, and help us help those we serve. The integration of AI into the workplace is an inevitable shift that promises to reshape the future of work. AI is a tool of innovation that drives efficiency, creativity, and productivity for the workplace. This blog will explore how your organization will re-define their business model to be able to support the technical underpinnings to make AI work for you.
Tags: AI
Enhancing Collaboration with the New Microsoft Teams Chat and Channels Experience
Posted by Jon Hood / November 21, 2024 / Microsoft Teams — No Comments ↓
In today's fast-paced work environment, effective communication and organization are key to success. Microsoft Teams has always been a powerful tool for collaboration, and with its latest update, it's taking things to the next level. The new chat and channels experience in Microsoft Teams is designed to streamline communication and enhance productivity. Not ready to change, we show you at 1:42 how to get the Teams tile back. Jump to Video
Tags: Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Unveils Major OneDrive Upgrades, and More on Copilot
Posted by Jon Hood / October 10, 2024 / OneDrive, AI, Copilot — No Comments ↓
Hey everyone! Big news from Microsoft – they've just dropped some awesome updates for OneDrive that are going to make our lives so much easier. If you're a fan of OneDrive, you're in for a treat! I’ll share some changes and at the end of this post you’ll find a video that you can watch that should many of these new changes.
7 Reasons Why Everybody Loves LIVE Webinars
Posted by Mark Rickner / October 9, 2024 / Webinars, KLS, Training — 2 Comments ↓
Webinars are short, focused training sessions that take place online. Depending on the subject matter and the learner, we find that live webinars are preferred by many over other training modalities.
New Microsoft 365 Orientation Webinar Series
Posted by Dan St. Hilaire / October 1, 2024 / Microsoft 365, OneDrive, End Users, Microsoft Teams — No Comments ↓
KnowledgeWave has scheduled and released a new ongoing and repeating Microsoft Office 365 Orientation series of live webinars for our members. Microsoft 365, although released a while ago, is still new to many people.
Tags: Microsoft 365, OneDrive, End Users, Microsoft Teams
A Guide to Prepare for Secure AI Adoption with Microsoft Copilot
Posted by Dan St. Hilaire / September 24, 2024 / AI — No Comments ↓
The advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been impressive. Gartner predicts that by 2026, 80% of enterprises will be using generative AI, a substantial increase from just under 5% in 2023. McKinsey suggests that AI could add an astounding $4.4 trillion per year to the global economy by 2030. While projections don’t push businesses to adopt AI tools, it's about what generative AI can do, and the results are helping businesses make the leap.
Tags: AI
Training for Microsoft Copilot
Posted by Dan St. Hilaire / September 10, 2024 / AI — 2 Comments ↓
Like many organizations, our team is exploring the use of Microsoft Copilot and finding new things that it can do to improve our work and workflow at KnowledgeWave.
Tags: AI