--- title: SharePoint Hidden Costs description: Discover the hidden costs of SharePoint in regulated industries — from compliance risks to lost productivity — and see how Powell transforms it into a secure, engaging digital workplace with measurable ROI. image: https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/EN%20-%20White%20Paper-%20Hidden%20Costs%20Cover.jpg --- [![Powell Software-logo](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Custom%20assets/atlas-child-mi4-update/images/new/Powell_Logo_Petrole.svg "Powell Software-logo")](https://www.powell-software.com) White paper # **The hidden costs of SharePoint — and how to fix them** **Uncover the real price of inefficiency, compliance risks, and lost productivity — and see how regulated organizations can turn SharePoint into a secure, user-friendly digital workplace.** ![Ebook hero image](https://landing.powell-software.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Custom%20assets/atlas-child-mi4-update/images/new/pages/ebook/hero.png?width=500&height=402&name=hero.png "Ebook hero image") ## Why your SharePoint might be costing more than you think On paper, SharePoint looks like a complete intranet solution. But for many regulated organizations, the reality is far more expensive. From compliance gaps and IT bottlenecks to disengaged employees and shadow IT, the “hidden costs” of SharePoint can drain resources, increase risk exposure, and slow down strategic initiatives. This white paper reveals the most common pitfalls, illustrates their business impact with real-world examples, and shows how organizations in finance, healthcare, insurance, utilities, and legal sectors have transformed SharePoint into a compliant, efficient, and engaging platform with Powell.   Join 500+ enterprises getting internal processes and comms right ![](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/1.jpg) ![](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/2.jpg) ![](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/3.jpg) ![](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/4.jpg) ![](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/5.jpg) ![](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/6.jpg) ![](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/7.jpg) ![](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/8.jpg) ![](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/9.jpg) ![](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/10.jpg) ![](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/11.jpg) ## In this white paper, you'll learn about: The compliance and governance gaps draining your resources The functional and governance gaps in SharePoint that create costly inefficiencies in regulated industries. ![EN - White Paper- Hidden Costs Cover](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/EN%20-%20White%20Paper-%20Hidden%20Costs%20Cover.jpg) The hidden risks behind everyday SharePoint frustrations The financial, legal, and operational risks hidden behind everyday intranet frustrations. ![EN - White Paper- Hidden Costs Cover](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/EN%20-%20White%20Paper-%20Hidden%20Costs%20Cover.jpg) Real-world transformations from regulated industries Real-world case studies from banking, legal services, and healthcare showing measurable improvements in compliance, engagement, and productivity. ![EN - White Paper- Hidden Costs Cover](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/EN%20-%20White%20Paper-%20Hidden%20Costs%20Cover.jpg) How Powell turns SharePoint into a secure, people-friendly workplace How Powell integrates with Microsoft 365 to automate governance, enhance search and personalization, and boost user adoption — without compromising security. ![EN - White Paper- Hidden Costs Cover](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/EN%20-%20White%20Paper-%20Hidden%20Costs%20Cover.jpg) Proven ways to calculate ROI and cut compliance costs Practical steps to calculate the ROI of your intranet and avoid unnecessary compliance costs.   ![EN - White Paper- Hidden Costs Cover](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/EN%20-%20White%20Paper-%20Hidden%20Costs%20Cover.jpg) ![EN - White Paper- Hidden Costs Cover](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/EN%20-%20White%20Paper-%20Hidden%20Costs%20Cover.jpg) ![EN - White Paper- Hidden Costs Cover](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/EN%20-%20White%20Paper-%20Hidden%20Costs%20Cover.jpg) ![EN - White Paper- Hidden Costs Cover](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/EN%20-%20White%20Paper-%20Hidden%20Costs%20Cover.jpg) ![EN - White Paper- Hidden Costs Cover](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/EN%20-%20White%20Paper-%20Hidden%20Costs%20Cover.jpg) ![EN - White Paper- Hidden Costs Cover](https://landing.powell-software.com/hubfs/EN%20-%20White%20Paper-%20Hidden%20Costs%20Cover.jpg) Download the white paper ## Whether it’s productivity, engagement, or retention, Powell does it better ### IT: Consolidate your tech stack and Microsoft governance into one easy-to-use platform. 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