What is information architecture in Microsoft 365?

Information architecture (IA) in Microsoft 365 refers to the structure and organisation of content across SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and other tools to improve findability, governance, and productivity.

How does information architecture improve Microsoft 365?

A well-structured IA improves content search, access control, lifecycle management, and governance. It also sets the foundation for AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and automation with Power Platform.

What’s included in HappyWired’s IA services?

Our services include metadata and taxonomy design, governance setup, workspace mapping, lifecycle planning, content audits, and readiness for tools like Microsoft Viva and Copilot.

Do I need IA planning before a Microsoft 365 migration?

Yes. Planning information architecture before migrating ensures your content lands in the right place with appropriate structure, access, and compliance in mind from day one.

What tools do you use for IA and governance?

We use SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Purview, ShareGate, Azure AD (Entra ID), Power Platform, and Microsoft Copilot to plan, implement, and govern your IA strategy.

Information Architecture Planning Services

Planning and Implementing Information Architecture in Microsoft 365

Build a Better Digital Workplace - Start with Structure

At HappyWired, we design information architecture services for Microsoft 365 that help businesses reduce chaos, improve collaboration, and prepare for the future. Our structured, scalable IA frameworks ensure your Microsoft Cloud environment supports your people and your goals, not the other way around.

Structured Information That Powers the Modern Workplace

Your Microsoft 365 tools are only as effective as the structure behind them. We help you plan and implement information architecture across SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Microsoft Purview, ensuring findability, compliance, and governance are built-in, not bolted on.

Discovery and content audits
Metadata strategy and taxonomy design
Navigation planning and workspace mapping
Governance policies and lifecycle configuration
Copilot and Microsoft Viva readiness

Structured Information That Powers the Modern Workplace

Reduce Friction, Enable Productivity

Our Content and Collaboration Accelerator packages deliver IA that works from day one. Your teams get faster search, smarter collaboration, and clear content lifecycles. With every asset in the right place, your organisation works more efficiently and communicates more clearly within Microsoft 365.

Intuitive SharePoint Online structures
Role-aligned Microsoft Teams governance
OneDrive content strategy for personal files
Integration with Azure AD, Microsoft Purview and Microsoft Copilot

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Foundation for AI, Automation and Long-Term Success

Solid IA is essential for long-term return on investment in Microsoft 365, especially as organisations adopt AI tools like Copilot. Clean metadata, well-managed content, and clear governance unlock intelligent features across Microsoft Cloud and enable smarter automation through Power Platform and Azure.