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Lightning Tools 2026
06 Jan: Wrapping Up 2025 — And What’s Coming in 2026

Lightning Tools delivered a standout year in 2025, with major feature releases and enhancements across every product in the portfolio. From Copilot-aligned governance and sensitivity label management to AI-assisted configuration, forms modernisation, and intelligent content aggregation, this post looks back at what was achieved—and what’s coming in 2026.

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10 Dec: Lightning Tools At ESPC25, Dublin, Ireland

We’ve just returned from an amazing week at the ESPC show! It’s always a highlight, but this year was extra special with the whole team joining (except Carl – we missed you!) Days were full of work and networking, and evenings were pure fun – we even turned the official party into our Lightning Tools Christmas do!

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28 Nov: Migrating InfoPath Forms and Data with Lightning Tools Form Migrator

InfoPath is reaching its end-of-life, and migrating both form designs and Form Library XML data is more complex than many organisations realise. In this post, we explain why migration is so challenging and how Lightning Tools Form Migrator provides a fast, reliable way to modernise InfoPath solutions before the 2026 deadline.

TechCon365
10 Nov: Lightning Tools at Microsoft TechCon 365 Dallas – Gold Sponsors, Great Conversations, and Turtle Bay Adventures

Lightning Tools proudly joined Microsoft TechCon 365 in Dallas as Gold Sponsors. Brett Lonsdale’s session on DeliverPoint drew strong interest following the keynote on AI and Copilot readiness—highlighting how permission and sharing control are key to secure innovation. Between great conversations, Texas adventures, and even a few turtles at “Turtle Bay,” it was a memorable week of learning and connection.

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31 Oct: The True Cost of Over-Sharing in Microsoft 365

Every day, well-intentioned employees overshare files in Microsoft 365 — exposing sensitive data, undermining compliance, and eroding trust. The cost isn’t always visible, but it’s real: time lost, credibility damaged, and reputations on the line. This post explores the hidden financial and operational impact of unchecked permissions, and how DeliverPoint gives organizations the visibility and control they need to collaborate securely without slowing innovation.