One Connected
Digital Workplace
Transform scattered tools and outdated sites into a modern intranet ecosystem. Centralized communication, department hubs, custom applications — all running securely within Microsoft SharePoint and Teams.
Why Employees Ignore Your Intranet
Organizations struggle when digital workplaces don't meet real employee needs.
Fragmented Communication
Scattered across email, chats, and file shares
Outdated Intranet
Poor usability and extremely low adoption
No Central Hub
News, policies, and knowledge spread everywhere
Disconnected Teams
Department silos with no collaboration
No Personalization
One-size-fits-all instead of role-based
Can't Scale
Unable to build apps inside intranet
Complete Intranet Ecosystem
A connected digital workplace with everything employees need in one place.
Central Home Site
- Organization news hub
- Leadership messages
- Quick links & shortcuts
- Personalized dashboard
- Search everything
Department Sites
- HR & People portal
- Finance & Operations
- IT Service desk
- Marketing resources
- Project workspaces
Intranet Apps
- Embedded Power Apps
- Custom web parts
- Form-based workflows
- Self-service portals
- Internal tools
Knowledge Base
- Policy library
- How-to guides
- Training materials
- FAQ repository
- Document search
Proven Delivery Process
From strategy to launch, we follow a structured approach for intranet success.
Discovery
Intranet StrategyBusiness goals, user personas, and communication needs captured.
Architecture
Information DesignSite hierarchy, navigation, and governance framework defined.
Design
Experience & BrandingModern UI design with organizational branding applied.
Build
Platform DevelopmentSharePoint sites, web parts, and applications implemented.
Integrate
Connect EcosystemTeams, Viva, Power Apps, and workflows connected.
Launch
Adoption SupportControlled rollout with training and adoption guidance.
Admin Control & Governance
Built-in controls for security, compliance, and ongoing management.
Site Management
- Site provisioning templates
- Ownership & delegation
- Lifecycle management
- Branding controls
Content Control
- Approval workflows
- Version history
- Retention policies
- Metadata standards
Access Security
- Role-based permissions
- Department boundaries
- External sharing rules
- Audit logging
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What Our Clients Say
“Al Rafay Consulting was an outstanding partner in developing our internal pipeline tracker. They took a detailed upfront inventory of the team's existing tools and processes, as well as areas our overall system could improve. ARC was extremely communicative throughout the development process and instrumental in the successful launch.”
Adam Goldblatt
Director, Investments
BioMed Realty
“BioMed Realty engaged ARC 7 years ago originally to kick start an internal SharePoint campaign with the goal of increasing productivity through workflow automation. We've now grown our work with SharePoint into a full blown Business Intelligence platform that has created tremendous efficiency and value for our organization.”
David Hsiao
Senior Vice President, CIO
BioMed Realty
“When we were looking to design and implement our new website, ARC was an invaluable partner. ARC assisted us in selecting a flexible platform and implementing our design ideas into a website that we can easily manage and update as we grow our business.”
Catherine Hastings
Chief Financial Officer
Innovative Industrial Properties
“Al Rafay Consulting went above and beyond to give us the Event Management tool that we needed to take our organization to the next level. Ali and his team developed an events management platform for San Diego Theatres, sat side by side with us while learning our industry and business model, and through it all exhibited patience, collaboration, and resolve to get it done.”
Kelly Bargabos
CFO/COO
San Diego Theatres
“Working with ARC over the past 3 years has been nothing short of exceptional. The team has everything that you would look for in a consultant and then some. A vast knowledge of their core business as well as a hunger to learn new industries and skills has proven to be a critical aspect of our partnership.”
Mark Zikra
Director of Technology
CA Ventures
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an intranet implementation take?
A typical SharePoint intranet implementation takes 8-16 weeks depending on scope. This includes discovery, design, development, content migration, testing, and phased rollout with adoption support.
Can we migrate content from our existing intranet?
Yes, we provide content migration services from legacy intranets including classic SharePoint, Drupal, WordPress, and custom platforms. We assess, clean, and restructure content during migration.
How does the intranet integrate with Microsoft Teams?
Your intranet integrates seamlessly with Teams through Viva Connections, embedded SharePoint tabs, and Teams apps. Employees can access intranet content directly within their Teams experience.
Can business users manage content themselves?
Absolutely. We train content owners to manage their department sites, publish news, and update pages using SharePoint's intuitive editing experience. IT maintains governance while enabling business self-service.
What customizations are possible?
We build custom web parts, Power Apps, workflows, and branding. Your intranet can include specialized portals for HR, IT tickets, project management, and any internal application needs.
How do you ensure adoption?
We include adoption strategy in every project — champion programs, training materials, feedback mechanisms, and analytics-driven improvement. Our goal is an intranet employees actually use.
Ready to Transform Your Digital Workplace?
Let's discuss how a modern intranet can connect your organization.