SharePoint Intranet Services
Technical Excellence Meets Employee Experience
Our people-first approach blends Microsoft expertise and innovation with employee-led solutions. Every intranet we build pushes the boundaries of M365 and SharePoint to improve the employee experience. We create best-in-class, modern SharePoint intranets and portals that employees love to use, enhancing collaboration and productivity across intranet sites and digital workplaces.
Our Services
- SharePoint Online Intranets & Portals
- AI-Powered Intranets
- Information Architecture & Navigation
- Security & Governance
We specialise in creating modern SharePoint intranets that enhance collaboration, productivity, and communication through a people-first approach. We help organisations go beyond traditional intranet sites, integrating tools like Microsoft Viva and Power Platform to create dynamic, interactive intranet solutions that help employees do more.
Our SharePoint intranets are designed to meet both employee needs and business goals, making them a key part of your digital workplace strategy. See some of our Sharepoint Intranet Examples.
Out-Of-The-Box SharePoint Intranets
Maximise SharePoint’s in-built capabilities and do more with what you’ve got. Build a powerful intranet site that connects people, improves document and content management, and enhances team communication across the digital workplace.
Custom SharePoint Intranets
Elevate your SharePoint intranet with bespoke components and add-on products for unmatched flexibility, creativity and control. We tailor intranet solutions that perfectly fit your organisation’s unique needs.
Portals
Go beyond a global intranet with portals for every scenario. From communication and department sites to learning hubs and change management centres, our portals create a modern SharePoint experience that seamlessly integrates with your wider M365 estate.
We’re making a commitment to include a Copilot agent with every SharePoint intranet we deliver, so AI‑powered internal communications become real in the flow of work. By combining solid intranet foundations with targeted Copilot agents, we help people get accurate answers, guidance and support at the moment they need it.
Our AI intranets focus on clear information, good structure and trustworthy content, so Copilot and your agents can respond with confidence rather than adding to the noise. Whether you’re starting a new SharePoint intranet or enhancing an existing one, we turn AI into something that genuinely supports your organisation’s people, processes and digital workplace.
AI-Powered Intranets
Make your intranet intelligent and truly useful with Copilot agents embedded from day one. Shift from hunting for links and documents to getting reliable, role‑aware answers that help people move quickly and stay focused.
Copilot Agents for Every Team
Design agents around how different teams actually work – from internal comms and HR to IT, frontline and line‑of‑business functions. Reduce repetitive questions, improve governance and give employees self‑serve support tailored to their needs.
AI for New and Existing Intranets
Build AI in from the start or add it to what you already have. We help you identify high‑value agent use cases, map the content they rely on, and create a practical roadmap of quick wins and longer‑term improvements that grow with your intranet.
We take a strategic approach to information architecture (IA), helping organisations set the foundations for scalable and flexible SharePoint intranets. By building on best-practice IA and structure, we ensure that content is organised logically and intuitively, making it easy for employees to find the information they need.
Our SharePoint intranet sites are designed for usability, ensuring information management and navigation are streamlined.
Logical & Intuitive Organisation
Structure content and SharePoint intranet sites in a way that makes sense to your people, so employees can easily find the information they need.
User Friendly Navigation
Create a clear, user-friendly structure that supports efficient navigation and enhances employees’ overall experience of their SharePoint intranet. The goal is a seamless digital workplace where employees can quickly access the information and resources they need.
Alignment with Business Goals
Align information architecture with business goals and employee needs to ensure your SharePoint intranet remains both functional and engaging, meeting modern workplace requirements.
We work with organisations to introduce security and governance best practices that make maintaining your SharePoint intranet site straightforward and efficient.
Prevent Intranet Sprawl
Maintain a clean and organised intranet with governance best practices that stop content from becoming cluttered and difficult to manage.
Permissions Management
Ensure the right people have access to the right information, making it easy to manage permissions and keep your SharePoint intranet secure.
Clear Governance Policies
Establish clear policies and procedures to guide content management and creation, ensuring your intranet remains a valuable resource for all employees.
Start with a Package,
Make It Your Own
Every organisation is different. That’s why our intranet packages are designed as flexible foundations — tailored to fit your size, your people, and your goals. Whether you choose one as-is or use it as a springboard for something more bespoke, we’ll shape a solution that works for you.
Intranet Packages |
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| Best For | Smaller teams or departments looking for a quick, cost-effective SharePoint uplift | Mid-sized organisations or teams starting their intranet journey | Larger or more complex organisations with multiple departments and content types |
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Leaders Trust Silicon Reef
Our People-First Approach
At Silicon Reef, our SharePoint intranet services are shaped by a people‑first philosophy: we design intranets around how employees actually communicate, find information, and get work done day to day. Our approach combines deep intranet and Microsoft 365 expertise with a clear focus on employee needs, so every decision balances technical best practice with real‑world usability.
Thorough Discovery & User Research – We speak to stakeholders and everyday users to understand real tasks, needs, and frustrations, so the intranet is grounded in how people actually work.
Intuitive & Engaging UX Design – We create clean, accessible layouts that are easy to navigate on any device, making it quick and easy for employees to find news, tools, and resources.
Personalised & Relevant Content – We tailor content by role, location, or team, reducing noise and ensuring employees see information that’s genuinely relevant when they log in.
Employee Adoption & Ongoing Improvement – We plan for rollout, training, and feedback from day one, then use usage insights to refine and improve the intranet over time.
Tailored & Customised Solutions – We configure SharePoint to match your culture, processes, and tools, creating an intranet that fits naturally into daily routines and can evolve as your organisation grows.
It was a pleasure to work with Silicon Reef. To have their knowledge and expertise in developing a user-centred intranet using SharePoint was critical to our success. Embedding Silicon Reef’s Beacon software to lift the out-of-the-box features and the My Tools app to give users a choice of business applications to choose from have been an unexpected and very welcome bonus.
A Copilot Agent with Every Intranet
AI is so much more than drafting content or summarising meeting notes. We’re confident that, done well, AI agents can fundamentally change how you build – and how employees use – your intranet. So we’re committing to include a Copilot agent with every intranet we deliver.
Whether you’re creating a new intranet or building on what you already have, we’ll help you pinpoint high‑value use cases and turn your intranet into a truly intelligent experience.
Our Products
Sitting natively within SharePoint and Microsoft 365, it acts as a SharePoint accelerator – an additional product layer that helps you go beyond out‑of‑the‑box, with richer branding, personalisation and employee experiences, all without adding another platform or app outside the tools your people already use
Branding & Design
Make your intranet sites and pages look more like your brand with a wide range of design webparts that provide better employee engagement and simplified user experience.
News Management & Personalisation
Enable internal comms teams to plan, create and track employee news while giving employees the capability of personalising how they view their newsfeed.
Simplified Quick Links & Business Apps
Provide a clean and simple way of saving Quick Links and favourite tools within one safe place.
Client Stories
Connecting a Global Workforce
Gulf Oil launched a SharePoint intranet — Gulf Hub — to unify communication, streamline access to tools, and connect 1,600 employees across 100+ countries, all embedded into Microsoft Teams with Viva Connections.
Transforming Internal Communications
The University of Leeds transformed internal communication with a new SharePoint intranet, improving access to tools, consistency, and engagement across 9,000+ employees.
Connected Intranet in 3 Months
Independent Growth Finance launched a modern SharePoint intranet in just three months. Discover how we transformed scattered communication tools into a unified platform that connects teams and accelerates information access.
Bauer Media Group set out to create a personalised intranet experience that truly works for every employee.
In this 60 second overview, see how we brought that vision to life using SharePoint and Beacon.
Video created by our friends at The Surgery
Expert Tips
Getting the Most from Your SharePoint Intranet
Start small, scale smart
Use SharePoint’s out-of-the-box features to get up and running quickly, then scale with custom layouts, branding, and integrations as your digital workplace evolves.
Share content management
Empower content owners across departments to keep intranet areas fresh, accurate, and engaging with clear governance and review processes.
Build for modern SharePoint
Structure your document management wisely
Think people-first, not platform-first
Design around employee needs, not just technical features. An effective intranet supports daily tasks, connects people, and makes information easy to access.
Evolve with your business
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We’ve got you covered. Our blogs, guides and how-tos help you maximise all that SharePoint has to offer.
From Intranet to Intelligent Workplace
Discover how AI is reshaping SharePoint for internal comms — from smarter governance to task-based experiences and campaign support.
Stop Treating Viva Engage as a Separate Channel
Used in isolation, Viva Engage can feel like “just another place to post.” Integrated with your intranet, it becomes a powerful layer of conversation, knowledge sharing and leadership engagement — all without adding complexity to your comms stack.
SharePoint Knowledge Agent: How AI-Powered Governance Solves the Intranet Nightmare
We explore how SharePoint Knowledge Agent helps internal comms teams automate and streamline intranet governance with AI.
The Power of Personalisation: How to Increase Engagement with Intranet News
In the era of content overwhelm, learn how to let employees choose the news they want to read whilst maintaining control over important company messages.
Intranet, Web App, or Employee Portal? Why Language Matters in Internal Platforms
Misaligned terminology, like ‘intranet’ vs ‘portal,’ can hinder the creation of an integrated digital workplace. Clear alignment, especially with tools like SharePoint, is key.
SharePoint 101: The Ultimate SharePoint Cheatsheet
SharePoint basics, useful definitions, and everyday how-tos – so you can focus on the things that really matter.
How to Build a Business Case for a Modern Intranet
A practical guide to help internal communicators secure budget and buy-in for a scalable, flexible, collaborative SharePoint intranet.
How to Create a Killer Intranet Launch Campaign
Building your intranet is one thing – launching it is another. Learn how to launch your new intranet with a bang with this guide from our partners at The Surgery
Why Traditional Intranets are Old News
Traditional intranets are no longer enough. Modern Microsoft 365 solutions can transform your digital workplace into a hub of productivity and engagement.
Taming the Intranet Sprawl: SharePoint Governance Made Easy
Practical tips to prevent intranet sprawl and maintain an organised, efficient SharePoint environment.
How to Plan an Intranet Migration: 6 Steps to Success
A six-step plan for a successful SharePoint intranet migration, focusing on goal setting, team assembly, content inventory, future-proofing, employee-centric design, and ongoing management.
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SharePoint Intranet FAQs
Got questions? We’ve answered some of the common ones here. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, drop us a note.
What is a SharePoint intranet and how can it benefit my organisation?
How much does a SharePoint intranet cost to design and build?
How customisable is a SharePoint intranet?
How long does it take to build a SharePoint intranet?
Timelines vary depending on the scope and scale of the intranet. A straightforward solution using standard templates and branding might be ready in a few weeks, while a more advanced, custom-built intranet could take several months. What’s important is defining your priorities early—what you want it to do, who it’s for, and how you’ll measure success. We work collaboratively with clients to create clear, phased delivery plans that ensure quick wins without compromising long-term vision. Whether you need a rapid MVP or a more strategic rollout, we’ll tailor the timeline to your needs.
What kind of support do I need to keep a SharePoint intranet up to date?
How can we use SharePoint to drive better engagement with our intranet?
Can a SharePoint intranet replace our old internal comms platform?
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