Discover the full potential of modern SharePoint intranets with out-of-the-box web parts, Viva Connections, and Microsoft Viva modules—plus how Lightning Tools enhances the experience with actionable web parts, powerful data rollups, and community-driven features.
Today (April 4th), Microsoft turns 50—and funnily enough, I just did too. Just two weeks apart in 1975, we both entered the world (though one of us had a slightly bigger launch party). As Microsoft celebrates five decades of innovation, it felt like the perfect time to look back at how Microsoft has helped shape my career and Lightning Tools. From tinkering with BASIC on an Amstrad in the ‘80s to launching Lightning Tools in 2007, Microsoft has played a huge role in shaping my career and our products. So here’s a little reflection on how far we’ve all come
If you’re a SharePoint Site Owner, you’ve probably felt the weight of responsibility when it comes to managing access to content. You’re not only tasked with ensuring the right people can access the files and folders they need through SharePoint Groups—but also with making sure content hasn’t been overshared through Sharing Links. Sounds simple enough, right? The reality, however, is far from it.
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.
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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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.
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.
Migrate your legacy forms from PDF, Word, or InfoPath to modern solutions like Lightning Forms, Power Apps, or Lightning Tools Forms Studio effortlessly. Discover how Lightning Tools Form Migrator simplifies migration, enhances security, and integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365. Future-proof your forms today!
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.