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Email Management

2 June, 2025

Email chaos is costing you more than you think - here’s how to regain control

If your inbox feels more like a black hole than a reliable record of communication, you're not alone. In project-driven sectors like Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), Manufacturing, Local Governments and Aerospace and Defense, unmanaged...

Email Management

23 May, 2025

Enterprise blind spot: Why email still undermines digital transformation

Enterprise businesses spend millions on digital transformation upgrading CRMs, ERPs, cloud platforms and automation systems. Yet one crucial system continues to operate outside of strategic oversight: email.

Email Management

24 March, 2025

Find what you need faster with Ideagen Mail Manager’s Teams Chat Filer

Microsoft Teams has become the central hub for workplace collaboration. From one-on-one conversations to detailed group discussions within channels, Teams is home to vital project information and decisions. But how often have you scrolled endlessly

Email Management

23 July, 2024

How to escape information silos in your highly regulated industry

In today's digital age, data management in highly regulated industries is more crucial than and unfortunately with this rapidly evolving digital landscape, if you are an IT leader in a highly regulated industry, you’ll know

Email Management

15 July, 2024

Overcoming the pains of SharePoint

SharePoint has the potential to be an incredible tool for collaboration and document management. Yet, for many organizations, it often feels like a source of constant frustration. This is due to what we call "SharePoint Chaos"

Email Management

2 July, 2024

Why mastering email management is crucial for business success

In today’s digital-first business world, the ability to manage emails effectively is more than just a productivity booster—it’s a necessity. If you’re a key decision maker in your company, you’ll understand

Email Management, construction, Industry

11 June, 2024

The importance of effective email communication for inclusivity in the workplace

A healthy, thriving workplace is one where everyone feels included and empowered. This means taking into consideration a wide range of needs and abilities and making adjustments to ensure that each person can thrive. It’s estimated that one in seven...

Email Management

25 March, 2024

How contractors can cure the headache of rework

In the construction industry, rework can be a persistent headache, leading to delays, increased costs, and frayed client relationships. The key to minimizing rework lies in effective communication and streamlined collaboration - and this is where email...

Email Management

21 March, 2024

Why every business needs a digitized audit trail

Having an easily traceable audit trail of documents and discussions is vital for most businesses in 2023, especially those involved in large scale projects.

Email Management

19 March, 2024

Embracing Microsoft's New Outlook

In today's fast-paced business landscape, efficiency and productivity are paramount. Microsoft's New Outlook is set to revolutionize how professionals manage their digital workflows and correspondence.

Email Management

13 February, 2024

Behind the Switch: DIALOG’s transition from Newforma to Ideagen Mail Manager

With multiple document management solutions available to organizations, it can be difficult to commit to transitioning to a new one. DIALOG, a multidisciplinary design practice comprising architects, urban planners and designers, structural, mechanical,...

Email Management

20 December, 2023

Is email archiving becoming a nightmare in Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) offers a multitude of functionalities that might seem appealing for managing your email needs. With attractive features such as a substantial mailbox size and a promise of 'unlimited' archiving space, you might think...

Email Management

18 December, 2023

Jingle all the way to inbox zero

'Tis the season to declutter your email inbox! As we approach the end of the year, what better gift to give yourself than the gift of organization?

Email Management

31 October, 2023

Nightmare on Email Street

Meet Mike, a project manager for a prestigious construction firm. In this industry, it’s no secret that every decision is crucial. He was a successful project manager, until one day when the horrors of disorganized emails finally caught up to him.

Email Management

30 October, 2023

Edward Silohands

Kim works within a large team for a renowned pharmaceutical company. The team work tirelessly on long and complex projects, where efficient digital collaboration is the key to success. Little did she know

Email Management

26 October, 2023

IT: Are you email-wise?

Coming back to work after time on holiday can be nerve-inducing if you're not sure what you'll be coming back to. The biggest jump scare can often be from the simple red notification next to your email app

Email Management

24 October, 2023

How emails can haunt your business

In the chaos of the business world, there is one thing that can strike fear into the hearts of even the most fearless entrepreneurs – a disorganized email inbox. Yes, there are tools built in to systems such as Outlook that allow you to create folders,

Email Management

13 October, 2023

Why all-in-one systems no longer do the job

All-in-one document management systems have been the go-to for architectural and engineering firms for a while, offering a broad spectrum of functionalities in one package. The idea is captivating: a single system that promises to do it all. However,

Email Management

11 October, 2023

Using data management to improve project delivery on HS2

It’s no secret that best use of gathering data and analyzing it can pay huge dividends on project delivery, so we partnered with Laminar Projects on a recent webinar to take a deep dive into their award-winning work and the data management challenges...

Email Management

13 September, 2023

Going greener with better email management

More and more, environmental concerns and sustainable practices are taking center stage, businesses are seeking innovative ways to reduce their ecological footprint.

Email Management

13 September, 2023

The power of email in business

In an era where instant messaging apps and collaboration tools seem to dominate digital communication, it's easy to overlook the humble yet enduring power of email.

Email Management

13 September, 2023

Email management in the age of building safety concerns

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), popular from the 1950s to mid-1980s, has recently become a focal point of concern and the facts are as solid as, well, concrete.

Email Management

19 April, 2023

How automation can boost SharePoint adoption

Modern businesses are inundated with collaboration tools that help people communicate with their teams, chat with colleagues, and share information with customers.

Email Management

18 April, 2023

Three problems killing document management

"Where did you last see that contract?"

Email Management

2 March, 2023

Four reasons why local governments should prioritise email management

How much time do you lose everyday buried in your email inbox?

Email Management

23 February, 2023

Does anyone really use email anymore?

Does it ever feel like Groundhog Day in your email inbox?