What is SharePoint?
SharePoint is Microsoft 365’s platform for document management, intranets and team sites — storing files with version history, permissions, co-authoring and search. It replaces traditional file servers for most modern businesses and powers the file storage behind Microsoft Teams.
Why SharePoint matters for Australian businesses
Cloud computing has become the backbone of modern business IT, offering flexibility, scalability, and cost efficiency that on-premises infrastructure cannot match. For Australian businesses, understanding cloud terminology helps you make informed decisions about which services to adopt and how to optimise your cloud spend.
For small and medium businesses in particular, SharePoint can make a real difference in maintaining a secure, efficient, and resilient IT environment. Whether you are reviewing your current setup or planning improvements, understanding the role of SharePoint in your broader IT strategy will help you have more informed conversations with your IT provider and make better decisions for your business.
Related terms
Microsoft 365 • OneDrive • Microsoft Teams
How All IT Services can help
At All IT Services, we help businesses across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and regional NSW implement and manage SharePoint as part of our comprehensive cloud and Microsoft 365 solutions. If you have questions about how this fits into your IT strategy, contact our team for a no-obligation consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SharePoint used for?
Company document libraries, team sites, intranets and workflow — it is where shared business files live in Microsoft 365, with versioning, permissions and search.
Can SharePoint replace our file server?
For most SMBs, yes — with proper information architecture and permissions, SharePoint replaces on-premises file servers and adds co-authoring, external sharing and anywhere access.
How does SharePoint relate to Teams?
Every Team’s files actually live in a SharePoint site behind the scenes; Teams is effectively a friendly front end over SharePoint document libraries.