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21 Mar: Replicate SharePoint List Data with SQL

At Lightning Tools, we’re all about helping organizations get the most out of SharePoint. While SharePoint is a powerful platform for collaboration and data management, there are times when organizations need to go beyond what’s natively available—especially when it comes to reporting and integration with external systems. That’s where Axioworks SQList, a product we proudly resell, comes into play.

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14 Mar: SharePoint Calendar Overlays Limitations

SharePoint’s built-in Calendar Overlays are limited to 10 calendars, restricted to the same site collection, and still use the classic UI. Lightning Conductor offers a modern, responsive alternative—aggregating multiple calendars from SharePoint, Microsoft 365 Groups, Teams Channel Calendars, Planner, and external sources into a single, customizable view. Discover how to create a unified calendar experience with color coding, multiple display options, and Viva Connections integration.

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07 Mar: Lightning Tools Strikes a Tentative Agreement to Acquire Kudzu Software Inc. Assets

Lightning Tools, a leading provider of innovative SharePoint and M365 tools, is excited to announce that it has reached a tentative agreement to acquire the assets of Kudzu Software Inc., a recognized leader in converting legacy forms and data to modern low and no code automation platforms. This strategic acquisition will enhance Lightning Tool’s form product portfolio while also providing opportunities to engage with customers moving to Microsoft’s Power Platform or other low and no code automation solutions.

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04 Mar: Enhancing Information Security in SharePoint with Sensitivity Labels

Discover how sensitivity labels in Microsoft SharePoint enhance security, control sharing, and protect sensitive content. Learn how Data Access Governance helps identify unlabeled files and how DeliverPoint empowers Site Owners and Administrators to manage permissions effectively. Stay compliant and secure your data with Microsoft Purview Information Protection.

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15 Feb: Unlock the Power of Microsoft Viva Connections with Lightning Conductor

Microsoft Viva Connections provides a personalized and engaging way to deliver important information and insights to employees directly within Microsoft SharePoint or Microsoft Teams. But what if you could take it further? With Lightning Conductor, you can aggregate content from across Microsoft 365 and display it in Viva Adaptive Cards—ensuring key insights and critical content are surfaced directly on your Viva Connections dashboard.

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31 Jan: Why Choose Data Viewer for SharePoint Data Visualization?

When it comes to building powerful, dynamic charts in SharePoint, having a flexible and easy-to-use solution is essential. Data Viewer by Lightning Tools provides business users with the ability to create stunning visualizations using data from multiple sources, all within SharePoint. Whether you need to build charts from SharePoint lists, external data sources, or aggregated content, Data Viewer offers a seamless way to display critical business insights.

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24 Jan: How to Add a Discussion Forum to SharePoint with Social Squared

Collaboration is at the heart of every successful organization, and SharePoint has long been a trusted platform for connecting people and sharing information. However, when it comes to offering structured discussion forums, native SharePoint tools can fall short. That’s where Social Squared steps in – a modern discussion forum tool designed specifically for SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.