Microsoft 365 for Business
App development, Copilot adoption, Microsoft Viva and governance. Trusted by Italian and international companies — the Microsoft 365 ecosystem at the centre of your business, built to be used for real.
15+
years as Microsoft Gold Partner
200+
Microsoft 365 implementations completed
96%
client retention rate
ISO 9001
certified processes for quality and continuity
The challenge
The challenges companies face today.
Microsoft 365 under-utilised
Most companies use less than 30% of the features included in the licences they already pay for. Teams as Skype, SharePoint as a drive — enormous untapped potential.
External tools that duplicate what M365 already does
Trello, Slack, Notion, Dropbox — often they exist only because M365 wasn't configured correctly. The result: double costs and data fragmented across tools that don't communicate.
Copilot adoption that never takes off
Buying Copilot licences isn't enough. Without data readiness, role-based training and plugins tailored to business processes, adoption rates stay below 20%.
Absent or reactive governance
Uncontrolled access, inadvertent sharing, wasted licences. A tenant without active governance silently accumulates risk — until the day it becomes expensive to fix.
How we work
A structured path for measurable results.
Assessment
We analyse the existing tenant: data quality, current configuration, licences, tool adoption. Deliverable: current-state map and intervention roadmap with priorities and expected ROI.
Design
We define the target architecture: SharePoint site structure, teams and channels logic, governance model, Copilot licence plan. Everything documented before touching the tenant.
Development and Configuration
We develop apps, configure services, integrate Microsoft Viva and Copilot. Agile sprints with regular demos — no surprises at go-live.
Governance and Adoption
Post go-live: adoption rate monitoring, role-based training, licence optimisation, periodic security assessments. The investment keeps delivering over time.
What we do
What we concretely build for you.
App Development on Teams and SharePoint
Native applications that live inside Teams and SharePoint: HR request management, onboarding portals, approval systems, operational dashboards. Users access everything without switching context.
- SPFx
- Microsoft Graph
- Teams Tabs
- Power Automate
Microsoft Copilot Adoption
From data readiness assessment to developing custom plugins on business processes. Our MVP team has produced the definitive Copilot guide with 100+ real-world use cases.
- Copilot M365
- Plugin Dev
- Data Readiness
- Training
Microsoft Viva
We integrate Viva Connections, Insights, Learning, Engage and Goals to bring internal communication, feedback and objectives directly into the digital work environment.
- Viva Connections
- Viva Insights
- Viva Learning
- Viva Goals
Tenant Governance and Security
Conditional Access, MFA, DLP, retention policy configuration. Continuous monitoring of access, sharing and licences. Periodic security assessments to prevent problems before they emerge.
- Entra ID
- Conditional Access
- DLP
- Compliance
Case studies
See how we delivered results for companies like yours.
200+ implementations across Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform and SharePoint.
Deep dive
Microsoft 365 specialists for 15 years
We are Microsoft Gold Partners with a vertical specialisation in Microsoft 365. We don’t do everything — we do Microsoft 365 better than anyone else. We develop applications fully integrated with your ecosystem, extend native capabilities and simplify working processes without disrupting your team’s habits.
The result is a Microsoft 365 environment people actually use — because it’s built for them.
Application Development on Microsoft 365
We design and develop custom applications that live natively inside Teams, SharePoint and Microsoft 365. Your employees access the tools without switching context, without external tools, without friction. Our solutions leverage Microsoft Graph, SPFx and the native extension framework to integrate seamlessly with the platform you already use.
Examples of applications built: HR request management, onboarding portals, document approval systems, operational dashboards in Teams.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption
We guide companies through Copilot adoption from start to finish: from access and data quality assessment, to cloud migration, to user training and the development of custom plugins that draw on company data sources.
Our Microsoft MVP team has produced the definitive guide to Microsoft 365 Copilot with over 100 real-world use cases — every adoption project starts from a proven foundation, not experiments.
Includes: data readiness assessment, Copilot configuration, custom plugin development, key user training, adoption rate monitoring.
Microsoft Viva
We integrate Microsoft Viva to bring internal communication, feedback, goals and learning directly into the digital work environment. With Viva, analytics and AI improve people engagement and business performance without adding complexity.
Supported modules: Viva Connections, Viva Engage, Viva Insights, Viva Learning, Viva Goals.
Governance and Security
We manage the Microsoft 365 tenant configuration with security policies, access control and regulatory compliance. A poorly configured tenant is a real risk: uncontrolled access, inadvertent sharing of sensitive data, wasted licences. We continuously monitor the environment to prevent problems before they occur.
Microsoft 365 Consulting in Italy
Dev4Side is headquartered in Milan with a second office in Pesaro. We work with Italian companies across manufacturing, finance, healthcare, retail and professional services — as well as international organisations operating in Italy. Our proximity to the Italian market means we understand local compliance requirements, the specific challenges of Italian enterprise IT, and the practical realities of Microsoft 365 adoption in Italian organisations.
We deliver projects entirely in Italian or English, with teams that are used to working across both cultures and regulatory contexts.
Why Companies Choose Dev4Side for Microsoft 365
Over 200 Microsoft 365 implementations in 15 years produce a body of knowledge that a generalist partner simply cannot replicate. We have seen every configuration decision and its consequences. We have managed Copilot rollouts from 20 users to 2,000. We have migrated from every legacy platform imaginable.
The result is a methodology that reduces project risk, shortens delivery timelines and produces environments that the IT team can actually manage after go-live — without depending on us for every operational change.
Why us
Microsoft Gold Partner for 15 years. Vertical on your industry.
Vertical specialists, not generalists
We don't do everything. Microsoft 365 is our primary specialisation. 15 years of daily work on the platform translates into consolidated patterns, fewer errors and go-lives without surprises.
Microsoft MVP team
Our team includes Microsoft MVPs with direct access to the platform roadmap and upcoming features. Every project starts from an up-to-date foundation, not what was true 3 years ago.
Governance included, not optional
We don't deliver a project and disappear. Every implementation includes full documentation, IT team handover and ongoing governance services for those who want continuous oversight.
Technologies
The technologies we use.
Microsoft 365
Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, OneDrive, Outlook — the core ecosystem
Microsoft Copilot
Adoption, custom plugins and agents on M365 Copilot
Entra ID
Identity, conditional access, MFA and user governance
SharePoint Framework
Custom-built native web parts and extensions on SharePoint Online
Microsoft Graph
Unified API for accessing Teams, SharePoint, Outlook data
Microsoft Viva
Employee experience: Connections, Insights, Learning, Goals
Power Automate
Workflow automation and native M365 integrations
Azure OpenAI
AI integrated into business apps inside the Microsoft tenant
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical timeline for a Microsoft 365 implementation? +
A standard Microsoft 365 deployment — tenant setup, Exchange migration, SharePoint intranet, Teams governance — typically takes 6 to 12 weeks depending on company size and complexity. Copilot adoption programmes run 3 to 6 months to achieve measurable adoption rates above 60%.
Do you work with companies outside Italy? +
Yes. Dev4Side works with Italian companies and international organisations operating in Italy or with Italian teams. We deliver in both Italian and English. Our client base includes companies headquartered in the UK, Germany, France and the US with Italian subsidiaries.
What Microsoft certifications does Dev4Side hold? +
Dev4Side is a Microsoft Gold Partner with Solution Partner designations in Modern Work, Azure, Security, Power Platform, Data & AI and App Innovation. We also hold ISO 9001:2015 certification for our delivery processes.
What is the difference between Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise licences? +
Business plans (Basic, Standard, Premium) are designed for up to 300 users. Enterprise plans (F1, E1, E3, E5) are designed for larger organisations with more advanced security, compliance and analytics requirements. E5 includes Defender for Office 365, Purview and advanced analytics that are unavailable on Business plans. We help companies choose the right licence mix and avoid paying for features they don't need.
Can you help migrate from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365? +
Yes. We have executed migrations from Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Calendar), Lotus Notes, on-premise Exchange and other legacy platforms. Migration includes mailbox transfer, calendar and contact migration, and a structured handover to minimise operational disruption.
How does Microsoft Copilot adoption actually work? +
Copilot adoption is a structured programme, not just licence activation. It includes a data readiness assessment, role-based training for different user personas, and the development of custom plugins that connect Copilot to the company's specific data sources and workflows. Without this foundation, adoption rates typically stay below 20%.
What ongoing support do you provide after go-live? +
We offer a Governance & Support service that includes monthly licence reporting, periodic security assessments, Tier 1 and Tier 2 helpdesk with defined SLAs, and continuous tenant optimisation. Most clients who start with a project engagement move to a governance contract to protect and extend their investment over time.
How do you handle Microsoft 365 security and GDPR compliance? +
Security is embedded in every implementation, not added at the end. We configure Conditional Access, MFA, DLP policies, retention labels and data classification from the start. For GDPR compliance we implement Microsoft Purview with sensitivity labels and retention policies aligned to Italian data protection requirements.
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Microsoft Gold Partner for 15 years, with over 200 successful implementations. Contact us for a free, no-obligation evaluation.