Monday 31st March 2025, New South Wales, Sydney—IT solutions provider Professional Advantage introduces iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a self-service solution that transforms digital workspaces. Developed by the experts at New Zealand-based IT company Information Leadership, this innovative solution addresses issues typically experienced in out-of-the-box Microsoft 365 deployments by many small to mid-sized businesses.
Addressing Common Challenges
Sarah Heal, Chief Executive Officer of Information Leadership, explained that this development originated from listening to common frustrations regarding current information management systems. Heal stated, “In many cases, organisations moved quickly to the cloud during COVID but are now left wondering what to do with all of their content. Customers kept telling us their information management systems were dated, out of control, and messy—but often, the solution they needed was simply out of financial reach."
Andrew MacKenzie, Modern Work Practice Lead at Professional Advantage, added, “While SharePoint and Teams have provided valuable collaboration features, SMBs often struggle with self-managing their environments. Additionally, enterprise customers face scaling challenges.”
“We all need to do better with our retention and disposal of content; the Privacy Act tells us so, and the recent uplift to the Privacy Act in Australia (September 2024) means information protection and compliance are even more relevant to small and large businesses alike,” continued MacKenzie.
“Microsoft offers some great controls with Purview, but it can be an expensive step up if clients do not have E5 licensing. Purview also requires IT admins or consultants to configure and maintain the controls. iWorkplace Elements bridges this gap by offering a user-friendly solution that empowers businesses to take control of their digital workspace,” added MacKenzie.
Key Features and Benefits
iWorkplace Elements is an ideal solution for many small to mid-sized businesses looking to create an efficient and clutter-free digital workspace while controlling costs and maximising existing Microsoft 365 investments. Key features include:
- Seamless integration with SharePoint, Teams, and Azure.
- Customisable workflows to meet specific business needs.
- Advanced security to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Metadata-driven search to enhance information retrieval for better compliance and management.
"With our deep technical knowledge and proven iWorkplace tools, we're able to address issues like information compliance and protection, Teams sprawl, and unmanaged OneDrive silos. We've packed our advanced technologies into one simple 'easy to use' solution, making it possible for every organisation to improve their work and meet legislative requirements," said Heal.
iWorkplace Elements expands on the maturity of the iWorkplace platform that has been a game changer for enterprise content management, allowing rapid deployment, low-cost entry, and self-service to business users. It reduces the demand for IT by delivering consistent workspaces and content controls they need quickly, automating metadata capture, enhancing their search experience, and leveraging years of experience with common design patterns for content like contracts, case files, controlled documents, and more.
Rapid Deployment and Support
The core offering, iWorkplace Elements Essentials + Preview, delivers modern document management and automated workflows. It is a self-deployable solution, supported by Professional Advantage’s experts, that enables your team to set up a modern digital workplace in days. Additional modules cater to specific business needs, including Policies and Procedures, Search, Employee Files, Contract Management, and more.
As the sole strategic partner of Information Leadership in Australia, iWorkplace Elements is exclusively available at Professional Advantage.
Game-Changer for Australian Businesses
Derek Rippingale, Managing Director of Professional Advantage, expressed enthusiasm about this launch. “We believe iWorkplace Elements is one of those once-in-a-generation products that allows many small- to mid-sized Australian businesses to mix and match solutions tailored to their document management, communication, or workflow needs without the burden of extensive budget or lengthy implementation timeline.”
Rippingale added, “With over twenty years of experience helping our clients digitally transform using Microsoft 365 and SharePoint, we are confident that adding iWorkplace Elements to our portfolio will provide our clients with greater flexibility and cost-effective options while ensuring compliance.”
Professional Advantage is committed to helping organisations achieve more with technology. Since partnering with Information Leadership in 2023, leading organisations in the not-for-profit, utilities, and sectors trust and rely on iWorkplace for their information management and compliance needs.
See iWorkplace Elements in action
Visit pa.com.au/iworkplace to book your commitment-free demo and explore how iWorkplace Elements can transform your digital workplace.
About Professional Advantage
Professional Advantage is a leading Australian IT solutions provider that has been helping organisations achieve more with technology since 1989. The company is a multi-skilled Microsoft Solutions Partner delivering modern work, cloud and infrastructure, financial management, and business intelligence solutions for government, not-for-profit, and commercial sectors.
For more information, visit pa.com.au.
About Information Leadership
Information Leadership is dedicated to making work better for organisations across New Zealand through easy and flexible Microsoft 365 digital workplaces. The team uses a best practice approach to deliver solutions that give organisations the confidence and control to manage business-critical information and risks while achieving necessary compliance obligations. Information Leadership are proud to be a Microsoft Solutions Partners in Modern Work and founding partners of the Microsoft Content Services Program.
For more information, visit informationleadership.co.nz.