SharePoint Development Services for Smarter Workflows

Introduction

Manual work is a tax on business growth.
Whether it’s processing documents, chasing approvals, or searching for that “final_final_v2” file version buried in email threads, inefficiencies pile up fast. And yet, the solution is likely sitting in your Microsoft 365 license: SharePoint.

SharePoint Development Services empower businesses to build intranets, Document Management Systems (DMS), and custom internal applications without buying another software license.

With over a decade of experience delivering IT solutions, we’ve helped organizations in real estate, mining, education, accounting, and security modernize their internal operations using SharePoint. This blog breaks down how SharePoint does more than store files it builds systems that reduce manual work and streamline your business.

Why Choose SharePoint Development Services?
Let’s start with the fundamentals:
  • It’s included in Microsoft 365: If your business already uses Microsoft 365, you have access to SharePoint.
  • Highly customizable: Build internal tools specific to your workflows, no bloated features.
  • Cost-efficient: Skip third-party platforms with recurring fees.
  • Enterprise-grade security: Microsoft compliance, data governance, and role-based access.
  • Rapid development with Power Platform: Use Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI for agile delivery.
If you’re still relying on shared drives, email chains, or siloed tools for internal operations, it’s time to re-evaluate.

1. SharePoint Intranet Development Services

A modern intranet should be more than just a page with links. It’s your company’s internal hub for communication, onboarding, collaboration, and employee engagement.

Real Use Case: Security Services Industry, Message Board Intranet

The challenge: The client had a distributed workforce with no structured way to disseminate urgent updates. Teams relied on WhatsApp and email, making it impossible to track who read what.
What we built: A SharePoint-based message board intranet replicating Teams’ channel experience, with added message acknowledgment features. Users can post formatted messages and attach documents. Recipients acknowledge, after which messages are marked as “Addressed” or “Pending.”

Business impact:

  • Accountability improved across all shifts
  • Internal comms aligned without extra tools
  • Reduced reliance on email and chat threads

Real Use Case: Education Management - Curriculum Production Hub

The challenge: Curriculum planning and production was split across multiple spreadsheets, meetings, and shared drives. Coordination across academic, creative, and publishing teams was inconsistent.
What we built: An intranet with modules for annual planning, task assignments, document submission, review cycles, and role-based dashboards.

Business impact:

  • Reduced internal emails by over 60%
  • Allowed team leads to track progress from a single dashboard
  • Improved audit-readiness for external inspections

2. SharePoint DMS Development Services

Documents are the bloodstream of internal operations. But unmanaged documents create versioning nightmares, audit risks, and access control challenges. SharePoint, when designed well, becomes a full-fledged DMS.

Real Use Case: Investment Management - Document Control & Approval

The challenge: The organization used a legacy DMS that lacked flexibility for internal approval flows and incurred high licensing costs.
What we built: A fully customized SharePoint DMS with:
  • Delegation of Authority module
  • Template management for memos
  • Role-based access
  • Version tracking and audit logging
  • Structured approval workflows

Business impact:

  • Eliminated 3rd-party software spend
  • Streamlined compliance with regulatory frameworks
  • Accelerated internal approvals by 40%

Real Use Case: Mining Sector - Safety and Compliance Document System

The challenge: Compliance documents were stored in isolated folders. No search functionality, no version history, and no approval tracking.
What we built: A SharePoint DMS with structured folders, metadata tagging, Power Automate workflows for approvals, and document history tracking.

Business impact:

  • 70% faster retrieval during inspections
  • Enabled secure access for remote compliance teams
  • Ensured version integrity across departments

3. SharePoint Web App Development

Every business has workflows that are too unique for off-the-shelf tools. That’s where SharePoint shines as a platform for custom internal apps.

Real Use Case: Real Estate - IT Budget Planning Portal

The challenge: Teams were using Excel sheets to plan IT budgets. Data was versioned manually, shared over email, and approvals took weeks.
What we built: A SharePoint portal with modules for budget entry, approval hierarchies, year-on-year tracking, and country-wise breakdowns.

Business impact:

  • Reduced budget planning cycle by 50%
  • Unified financial data for all departments
  • Managers had real-time visibility on spending patterns

Real Use Case: Mining - Facility and Task Management App

The challenge: Daily tasks like housekeeping, inventory checks, and event coordination were tracked on paper and Excel.
What we built: A task management system with:
  • Calendar views
  • Add/edit task workflows
  • Supervisor assignment & inspection modules
  • Role-based dashboards (Admin, HOD, Coordinator)

Business impact:

  • Improved SLA compliance by 60%
  • Enabled automated task reminders
  • Replaced four disconnected tools with one unified platform

What You Can Build with SharePoint (Beyond Typical Use Cases)

You’re not limited to intranets or DMS. SharePoint, especially when combined with Power Platform, can deliver:
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All of the above can be built with no additional software, no extra licenses, and full integration into your Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Benefits for Business & IT Stakeholders

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Everyone from a sales executive to a support rep can see the same record. For large organizations, this is a game-changer: data from different teams, departments, or countries is no longer isolated.

Industry-wise Adoption of SharePoint Development

Industry

 Applications

Real Estate

Budget planning, approval workflows

Mining

Facility dashboards, safety documentation workflows

Security Services

Message boards, policy tracking

Accounting

Task scheduling, client onboarding & invoicing

Education

Curriculum lifecycle management, academic workflows

Investment Management

Delegation workflows, DMS with compliance layers

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Final Thoughts

SharePoint isn’t just a document repository. When developed the right way, it becomes your internal operating system. It powers processes that are unique to your organization, eliminates time-consuming manual steps, and works within the Microsoft tools you already pay for.

You don’t need to buy another SaaS tool for ticketing, budgeting, project tracking, or approvals. You can build it on SharePoint backed by Microsoft 365, fully secure, and tailored to your operations.

If you’re considering SharePoint as a platform, think beyond just static pages or folders. With the right partner, it becomes a central hub for everything your teams need.

Looking to develop your own intranet, DMS, or workflow app?

Let’s talk. We’ll show you real prototypes and working systems tailored to your industry.

Visit: www.technorucs.com
Email: info@technorucs.com

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