Teams deployed with structure. Not just switched on.
A Teams deployment without governance creates chaos. IP Four configures your tenant with channel architecture, naming conventions, lifecycle policies, and security settings that keep Teams organised as your business grows.
Every setting that matters, configured correctly.
From channel architecture to retention policies, we configure every aspect of your Teams tenant so it works the way your business needs it to.
Channel Architecture Design
Teams and channel structure designed around how your business actually works. Naming conventions, templates, and provisioning policies applied so new teams are created consistently.
Governance Policy Configuration
Lifecycle policies, expiry settings, and ownership requirements configured. Orphaned teams and channels prevented. Governance reports available to administrators at any time.
Guest and External Access
Guest access configured to allow collaboration with clients and partners without exposing internal data. External access policies set per domain where required.
Sensitivity Labels and Classification
Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels applied to Teams so confidential and internal channels are protected automatically. Classification enforced at creation.
Admin Centre Configuration
Teams admin centre configured with messaging policies, meeting policies, and app permission policies tailored to your organisation. Role-based admin access assigned.
Retention and Archiving
Retention policies applied to Teams messages and channel content. Archiving configured for inactive teams. Legal hold capability enabled for regulated industries.
From assessment to governed deployment.
Current State Assessment
We review your existing Microsoft 365 tenant, any Teams already in use, and your current collaboration patterns. Governance gaps and quick wins identified.
Architecture Design
Teams and channel structure designed with your department heads. Naming conventions agreed. Governance framework documented before any configuration begins.
Tenant Configuration
Teams admin centre configured with your policies. Sensitivity labels applied. Guest access set. Retention policies created. All settings documented.
Team and Channel Build
Initial teams and channels created using your agreed templates. SharePoint sites configured. Tabs and connectors added where required.
Pilot and Validation
Configuration validated with a pilot group. Feedback gathered and adjustments made before full rollout. Admin team trained on ongoing management.
Handover and Documentation
Full configuration documentation provided. Admin guides written. Governance review schedule agreed. Ongoing support available as your Teams environment grows.
Teams deployments across Lancashire businesses.
Professional Services Firm, Preston
A 75-person accountancy practice had 200 Teams created with no naming conventions, no governance, and no lifecycle policies. Finding the right team was impossible.
Full governance framework implemented. Teams consolidated from 200 to 45. Naming conventions and templates applied. New team creation now follows a consistent, approved process.
Engineering Company, Blackburn
A manufacturing firm needed Teams configured for project-based work with external contractors. Guest access had been disabled entirely due to security concerns.
Guest access configured with domain restrictions and sensitivity labels. External contractors now collaborate securely in dedicated project teams. Internal data remains protected.
Education Provider, Burnley
A further education college needed Teams deployed for 400 staff across multiple departments, with different policies for teaching staff, admin, and management.
Role-based Teams policies configured. Department templates created. Retention policies applied to meet data protection requirements. Full deployment completed in three weeks.
Ready to deploy Teams the right way?
Book a free Teams assessment. We will review your current setup, identify governance gaps, and give you a clear plan for a structured, secure Teams deployment.