How does Firstup integrate with Microsoft Teams to enhance employee communication?

Firstup enhances employee communication by integrating with Microsoft Teams through its dedicated Microsoft Teams app. This integration allows employees to access personalized Firstup experiences directly within Teams, streamlining the communication workflow. Additionally, content created in Firstup Topics can be automatically pushed to corresponding Microsoft Teams channels, ensuring relevant information reaches employees efficiently.

What are the benefits of using Firstup with Microsoft SharePoint and Viva Connections for internal communications?

Using Firstup with Microsoft SharePoint and Viva Connections extends communication reach to more employees, streamlining the experience and increasing engagement. Communications created on the Firstup platform can be automatically displayed through SharePoint or Viva Connections, and Firstup’s integrated search capabilities allow users to pull data from Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive knowledge bases directly within Firstup. This improves adoption, brand recognition, and ensures content remains fresh automatically.

How does Firstup help personalize and target communications within the Microsoft ecosystem?

Firstup helps personalize and target communications by utilizing AI to analyze employee data and behavior, enabling the creation and delivery of personalized communication campaigns. It also allows for precise targeting using attributes from HRIS and other systems, facilitating dynamic experiences that adapt based on employee actions or events. For organizations using Microsoft, this means tailored content reaches employees within their familiar Microsoft environment.

What features does Firstup offer to improve employee productivity and streamline access to information through Microsoft integrations?

Firstup improves employee productivity and streamlines access to information through its integration with Microsoft by allowing personalized and targeted communications, extending reach, and enhancing productivity by streamlining access to necessary information. Employees can access relevant Firstup content directly within Microsoft Teams, and Firstup’s integrated search can pull data from Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive knowledge bases. This helps cut through the noise and amplifies productivity by delivering relevant information proactively, eliminating distractions and reducing the time employees waste searching for what they need.

How does the Firstup and Microsoft integration improve content freshness and adoption rates for internal communications?

The Firstup and Microsoft integration improves content freshness by automatically displaying communications from Firstup through platforms like SharePoint and Viva Connections, ensuring content is consistently updated. This seamless delivery within the familiar Microsoft environment helps increase employee engagement and adoption rates for internal communications by streamlining the experience and extending reach to more employees.

Can Firstup’s integration with Microsoft help reduce digital overload for employees?

Yes, Firstup’s integration with Microsoft can help reduce digital overload for employees by streamlining access to necessary information and personalizing content delivery. By integrating with existing Microsoft tools, Firstup helps consolidate communication and deliver relevant information proactively, which can eliminate distractions and reduce time spent searching for information. This centralized approach ensures employees receive targeted communications without being overwhelmed by irrelevant messages.

Firstup & Microsoft 365

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Turn your Microsoft tools into comms powerhouses

Combine Firstup's intelligent communication platform with Microsoft 365 to drive workforce efficiency, engagement, and alignment.

Full workforce reachExtend communications across your Microsoft stack to reach every employee and drive company-wide results.

Improved productivityReduce time spent searching for information by delivering it in the Microsoft platforms your employees already use.

Increased platform ROIGet more out of your software investments by integrating Microsoft's productivity tools with Firstup.

Bridge the gaps in your collaboration stack

Bring the power of your communication tools together with omnichannel delivery, personalization, and complete workforce reach.

Deliver across Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and more
Cut through information overload with personalized content
Reach frontline workers who get missed by traditional comms

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Integrate Firstup with Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and other Microsoft endpoints for a more connected and informed workforce.

Use Teams as a communication hub

With the Firstup Microsoft Teams app, employees can access personalized comms experiences without leaving Teams.

Add Firstup as a branded tab app in the Teams menu
Use topic-to-channel mapping to push relevant updates from Firstup to Teams
Encourage engagement with personalized content, tools, and conversations

Deliver updates where employees look first

Automatically display Firstup content in SharePoint and Viva Connections so teams can stay informed through the channels they already use.

Publish once and push updates to Microsoft and other channels
Target employees based on roles, locations, and followed topics
Create content using branded display blocks and flexible layout options

Send targeted updates via Outlook

Deliver and track branded email or newsletter content through Microsoft Outlook.

Boost visibility with one of your most-used channels
Format for desktop and mobile inbox experiences
Share quick updates or in-depth messages with flexible content layouts

Make Microsoft files discoverable

Connect Microsoft content to Firstup’s unified search so employees can find key documents without switching platforms.

Make SharePoint and OneDrive content searchable within Firstup
Help employees quickly access content when they need it
Eliminate time spent toggling between apps

“The combination of Firstup with Office 365 allows our comms team and functional leaders to publish, target and streamline delivery of content and information to all caregivers-across our Microsoft endpoints.”

BJ Moore

CIO, Providence

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