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Booking a workspace at the point at which you'd book a meeting in Outlook is the ideal 'modus operandi' In this video we look at how you can book a [...]
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Why book workspace when no-one else is in the office? When you're deciding on the best day to visit the office, a lot depends on whether all the key people [...]
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Book everything you need for your visit to the office - in one go! In this short video we show how easy it is to book a desk when you [...]
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Book everything you need for your visit to the office - in one go! In this video we demonstrate how using the Hubstar Connect workspace and resource booking system can [...]
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Power BI helps you turn data into actionable insights... In this video, you'll learn how Power BI can pull together data from your workspace booking system and other sources to [...]
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Book resources simply by scanning a QR code In this short video we demonstrate how you use QR codes to allow users to interact directly with ResourceXpress. This example shows […]

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ResourceXpress Overview Video Find out why we like ResourceXpress – a solution that offers a wide range of user options as well as a great interactive floor plan experience for […]

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See when co-workers are next in the office & book a desk nearby If you’re planning a visit to the office and want to be with members of your team, […]

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Powerful, Multi-Site, Multi-Level Navigation ResourceXpress features a powerful navigation concept that lets you create a modern and exciting aesthetic for your workspace booking system. You can place navigational markers anywhere […]

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In this video we discuss the new ‘Sections’ feature in Microsoft Places. The concept of ‘Sections’ in Microsoft Places was introduced in mid November 2024 as a way of organising […]

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In this video, we explore new Microsoft Places-related functionality in Outlook and Teams to help you set and manage office locations and work schedules. We dive into key features, challenges, […]

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This video shows the features available for organising meetings with colleagues and booking meeting rooms using the new Places functionality that’s available with with the following subscriptions: Microsoft 365 Plans: […]

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Get up to speed with icons in Microsoft Places In this video, we dive into how Indoor Mapping Data Format (IMDF) works in Microsoft Places floor plans, with a focus […]

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Get up to speed with Microsoft Places Microsoft Places is now at the end of its public preview and is taking shape to be a game changer when it comes […]

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Booking meeting rooms for recurring bookings It's not unusual for workforces to want to book a regular meeting: For example, a regular team meeting that takes place on the same [...]
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Frontline learning for Microsoft 365 enterprises Training frontline workers can be a challenge - especially when they don’t have Microsoft 365 accounts or company devices. In this demo, I’ll show [...]
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How SharePoint Archiving Saves Enterprises Money – Webinar Replay Presented by Essential and AvePoint, this webinar recording provides a comprehensive overview of how SharePoint archiving can deliver highly tangible savings […]

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This video looks at how you can style up your SharePoint pages with a rotating banner.  EXCITING NEWS: Microsoft now has a dedicated rotating banner (carousel) option that is now [...]
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Finding a colleague and booking a workspace nearby In this demo, we’ll show you how easy it is to find a colleague in the office and book a nearby desk […]

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Pre-registering visitors when you don’t have a scheduled meeting In this demo, we’ll show you how simple it is to pre-register visitors who aren’t linked to a meeting room or […]

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Registering visitors when scheduling your Outlook meeting In this video, we’ll show you how effortless it is to pre-register visitors for a building using Resource Central, all while scheduling your […]

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Working with the Resource Central Assistant Meeting Organiser This video demonstrates the video management console that is part the Resource Central solution for Microsoft 365. The console offers powerful services […]

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Working with the Resource Central Visitor Console This video demonstrates the video management console that is part the Resource Central solution for Microsoft 365. The console offers powerful services designed […]

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  Self check-in QR codes for visitors This video demonstrates the visitor self check-in facility available with Resource Central for Microsoft 365. At the same time as inviting visitors to […]

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This video covers the frequently asked questions about our SharePoint Online archiving solution, including: 00:00:18 – What is the end user experience like when a SharePoint file gets archived? 00:03:37 […]

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Our IT Manager, Matt, is not easily impressed. So when he gets excited, we know it’s something exceptional. Watch this video to see Matt rave about Avepoint Insights for tracking […]

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This video looks the benefits of working with the native Request Files feature in Microsoft 365  The Microsoft Request Files feature is a valuable tool for securely collecting files from […]

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This video demonstrates how to create some large, accessible icons to use in your SharePoint home pages using SharePoint Quick Links and PowerPoint.  The Quick Links Web Part is really […]

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Virtually all the office workspace booking systems you’ll encounter these days feature the ability to book a desk, room or even car parking space from an interactive map or ‘floor […]

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Do you need to allow an external audience to book desks or workspaces in your office? Sometimes it’s handy to be able to give clients and partners access to meeting […]

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Check out our desk booking system in Power Apps that uses interactive floor plans. You may have seen an existing Power Apps template that’s freely available called ‘Book a Room’. […]

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Working with Resource Central room screens (also known as Digital Sign Service) This video demonstrates how to work with Resource Central room screens – aka Digital Sign Service (DSS). DSS […]

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Working with the Resource Central help feature This video demonstrates the Resource Central workspace booking app.

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Working with the Resource Central help feature This video shows how to set up tailored help links in Resource Central.

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Working with the Resource Central booking manager: blocking out bookable areas This video shows how facilities and office staff can use Resource Central to temporarily block out sections of your […]

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Working with the Resource Central Outlook Add-In This video provides a tour of the Resource Central Outlook add-in.

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Working with the Resource Central Booking Manager Resource Central works with native Microsoft resource mailboxes and gives enterprises the option to seamlessly extend this service to add requests for catering, […]

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Working with the Resource Central Booking Manager Unforeseen circumstances can necessitate changes to meeting arrangements. Resource Central’s Booking Manager offers a seamless solution. With a simple ‘drag and drop’ functionality, […]

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Learning & Learning Management in the Flow of Work For many hybrid workers, learning has become something you do by logging into a separate eLearning platform and working in isolation. [...]
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How to manage role based learning with ease in Microsoft Teams Delivering learning in a way that’s embedded in Microsoft Teams is a great way to maximise employee engagement with […]

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Covid-19 now seems a long way off in our rear-view mirror, but here’s how to remain flexible and responsive when it comes to social distancing. See how easy it is […]

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Why your organisation needs a great intranet: #2 Better Communication One of the most important factors in communicating with a hybrid team is ensuring that information is communicated with everyone, […]

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Why your organisation needs a great intranet: #1 Flexibility A mighty intranet as a gateway to your Digital Workplace, boosts flexibility for your employee’s day to day tasks as well […]

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If you want to ensure safely spaced desks for staff members visiting the office, you can pre-assign just those desks that are bookable in advance.  Alternatively you can make life […]

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When your team can easily find and book the workspaces and other facilities they need on the move, they’re free to focus on getting the job done. Our mobile app [...]
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Do you still use an email journal service? Are you working in Microsoft 365 but still maintaining a separate email journal to meet compliance and business needs?  If so, you’re […]

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In this video, we demonstrate how you can use our Room and Desk Booking solutions via a tablet screen, usually mounted outside a meeting room. See how easy it is to [...]
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When your teams can easily book the workspaces and resources they need from their familiar Microsoft Outlook environment, they’re free to focus on getting the job done. Our Outlook service [...]
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A short how to video on how to use the visitor management tool in Resource Central.
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Getting accurate reporting of how your meeting rooms and work spaces are being used is the first step in helping your business make tangible savings in real-estate and energy costs [...]
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See a live demonstration of UnitySync and discover how you can synchronise your disparate directories in minutes, not months.
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