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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.
Learn how we built a complete Security Incident Reporting Solution inside SharePoint using Lightning Tools Forms Studio — including forms, automation, document generation, and deployment — all in under an hour. Watch the full recorded webinar.
Join us as we build a complete Security Incident Reporting Solution in under an hour using Lightning Tools Forms Studio — modern forms, automation, document generation, and deployment all inside SharePoint.
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.
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.
Transform your SharePoint intranet from static to dynamic. In this on-demand webinar, Brett Lonsdale (Microsoft MVP) demonstrates how Lightning Conductor helps you surface and organise content across sites—making your intranet more engaging, informative, and connected.
Microsoft has announced that the “Visualize the List” and “Visualize the Library” options in SharePoint will be retired next month (November 2025)! These built-in features gave users a quick way to create Power BI reports directly from their lists and libraries without leaving SharePoint.
SharePoint’s standard lookup column only lets you connect lists within the same site—useful, but limited. With the latest release of Lightning Forms and Forms Studio, you can now create lookup fields that pull data from external systems like SQL, JIRA, and Salesforce using Copilot Connectors. In this post, I’ll show you how we built a Helpdesk Issues form that pulls related issues directly from JIRA, and explain the difference between Lightning Forms and Forms Studio.
Lightning Tools Forms Studio is more than a form builder—it’s a complete solution builder for SharePoint and a cost-effective Power Platform alternative. Design custom forms, automate approvals and actions, package and redeploy solutions, and even migrate legacy InfoPath or Nintex forms with ease.