Unified Platform
3 > 1
Three legacy intranets replaced with one modern SharePoint hub for 15,000 employees
Employees Connected
15,000+
Staff now accessing personalised news, tools & resources on a single platform
Targeted Engagement
Personalised News & Viva
Subscription-based news and Viva Engage communities drive two-way dialogue across teams
Recognition & Best Practise
Microsoft Featured
Transformation showcased as an industry example of digital workplace excellence
Bauer Media Group engages Silicon Reef to kick off the Bauer Hub project. The project team was formed and vision set to replace fragmented intranets with one modern SharePoint hub as part of the Next Level Bauer.
Stakeholder workshops (UK, DE, PL) gathered requirements. Defined One Bauer intranet vision emphasizing personalisation and unified access.
Prototype of MyBauer (home page and key pages) presented internally for feedback. Validated design and content approach; green light to proceed to build.
Global intranet went live for ~15,000 employees. Consolidating three legacy intranet platforms into one SharePoint Online hub. Client saw immediate improvement in information access and consistency.
Introduced subscription-based news and targeted alerts. This allows employees to follow sites and / or topics. It also means all critical news now reaches all. Client reported boosted engagement with intranet content.
Launched Viva Engage communities integrated with MyBauer. Enabled two-way communication (questions and discussions) across the business. Established champions network and governance for sustainable community growth.
Ongoing collaboration on enhancements (UI tweaks, new features) and user training. Conducted workshops and coaching to drive adoption. Bauer’s intranet and social platform usage continued to rise, aligning with evolving needs.
Bauer’s intranet transformation featured by Microsoft at a Viva Engage Masterclass as an exemplary case, sharing lessons and success factors. Bauer’s “One Hub” approach is now a model for digital workplace excellence.