SharePoint Customer Service and Support

VW
Project Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Local vendor-supported training, configurations, and gap analysis when we moved to the cloud solution. Even with a lot of customization, the local vendor could align business processes to mapping specifications. 

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MichaelNdwiga - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Business Support Officer at cityeyehospital

We don't get direct support from Microsoft; we get direct support from a local partner. But we've been very satisfied with the support we've received.

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SS
IT Manager at The Ventoulis Institute for Local Journalism

Anytime I had a technical issue, their technical support has been pretty good. I haven't had too many technical issues though, but if I do, I just research it.

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SharePoint
March 2024
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Buthainah Al-Balharith - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Security Engineer at Direct Choice

The technical support team takes a long time to reply. However, I don't have any problem with it, as I can understand the complexities of the work.

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Sadi Abalı - PeerSpot reviewer
Advisor To The Board at Premier DC Veri Merkezi

The technical support is inadequate, and this appears to be a common experience shared by many online.

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KB
Lead Consultant at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees

The technical support is good. There are different channels based on the priority. We have a premium subscription, so we get solutions within a day.

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Wendy Neilan - PeerSpot reviewer
Microsoft Channel Manager at nVisionIT

We do most of the support for our clients, but I do know that on very odd occasions, which was a few years ago and doesn't happen as much nowadays because it is more stable, when we have logged support calls with Microsoft, they have always been great. Over the last few years, their support has certainly improved from 14 years ago when support was difficult. I'd rate them a nine out of ten.

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AS
VP, CRS Manager at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Trying to get technical support from Microsoft is always challenging. It seems large Fortune 1000 companies can get support.

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it_user204777 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, IT Communications at AbbVie
Customer Service:

Our SharePoint 2013 platform is hosted at HP and they manage services for us. HP support is getting better just as of the past few weeks. They do not seem to have a great handle on SP2013 social however.

Technical Support:

HP has not been great but we've really brought the issues to light over the past few weeks so they are stepping up their game.

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Varun_Gupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead at Infosys

We have opened Microsoft support tickets. The learning materials are good for all the solutions from Microsoft, they have multiple videos and documentation available.

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it_user322521 - PeerSpot reviewer
ITIL Process Manager at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I cannot comment as I simply use Google to find answers for technical issues.

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CB
Senior Data Center Solutions Architect at ChaanBeard.com

Outstanding support on SharePoint, in particular from Microsoft.

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BW
CEO l Founder at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees

I haven't personally contacted the technical support for SharePoint. It's our support team who contacts them.

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it_user635955 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Customer Service:

The customer service I would rate a 3.5 out of 5 (5 being highest); responsive, timely, proactive.

Technical Support:

The tech support I would rate a 3.5 out of 5 (5 being highest); responsive, strategic, proactive and precise.

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it_user262269 - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager, Operations Automation at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Technical support is excellent.

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Cesar Danecke - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Supervisor at HORSCH BRASIL

Technical support with SharePoint is very good, very easy and includes support for multiple languages. It can be opened by several channels.

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RC
Enterprise Architect at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Microsoft has the best customer service and support both on web, online, on calls, emails and if you are one of those partners it becomes all the way easy to get the support needed.

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CR
Works at Command Results, LLC.

he Microsoft reps were always helpful; although they were not always up to speed with the latest offerings and capabilities from Microsoft. Persistence pays off thought. I usually eventually got the answers to my questions.

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LW
SharePoint Architect at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Microsoft has great support for this product, as well as the SharePoint user community, where there are sites with information you can search from any search engine. Microsoft also has technical support pages that give you insights to installation, configuration and troubleshooting the product. You can also call 24/7 and get support from technicians from all aspects the product uses, such as SQL Server, Visual Studio, SharePoint Designer, PowerPivot and other integrations. There are also many third-party solutions out there to help with all aspects of the product from functionality, usability, 508 compliance, BLOB storage, backup and recovery, and a host of other areas in this version of the software.

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it_user324303 - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Enterprise Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Technical support was very good, very responsive and professional.

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it_user350169 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Business Systems Analyst at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I generally avoid using Microsoft or Microsoft partner support where possible. Unless you are paying for their top-level consultants (which is frightfully expensive), you're often better off just looking things up on the internet and bookmarking the most helpful sites. In situations where support is being provided by internal staff, the results have been variable.

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it_user221769 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Architect at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

As it is internal, there is some knowledge that they are unaware of which makes it necessary for me to go check with third party sites (such as wikis) for answers.

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it_user265281 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Manager / Senior Network Engineer at Warnock, Tanner & Associates

I have never used Microsoft technical support for SharePoint in particular. However, Microsoft support is very good.

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it_user118278 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Business Analyst at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Technical support was not as good as expected. Sometimes request took upwards of three business days.

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it_user166335 - PeerSpot reviewer
CTO with 501-1,000 employees

Technical support is perfect; nothing to complain about. Our market is special and they have minimal experience in special market segments, so they had a learning curve as well.

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it_user360681 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Manager - Applications at a local government with 501-1,000 employees

The level of technical support from Microsoft is very little to poor.

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it_user253449 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. DevOps at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I have not used any technical support.

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it_user63336 - PeerSpot reviewer
Database / SharePoint Administrator at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees

I have little experience contacting Microsoft technical support in relation to SharePoint, as we have not experienced any issues that would require their intervention.

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it_user196608 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Research Analyst at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

Technical support is excellent.

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MS
Owner at Alopex ONE UG

I have been using the commercial technical support and they're always professional. It's not cheap, but they are always professional. So if there's problems to be solved, Microsoft tops off as excellent.

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Syed Fahad Anwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal System Developer at HHRC

The technical support is good.

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it_user242187 - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Information Security Officer at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees

Technical support is average.

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FR
Director, Systems Management & MIS Operations at a university with 201-500 employees

From Microsoft, technical support is very good – but rarely needed.

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it_user347112 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant/Project Manager at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Most of the technical support has come from SME's and internal developers.

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it_user274608 - PeerSpot reviewer
European Business Architect - B2B Marketing & Sales with 1,001-5,000 employees

At a previous company, Sonepar, we were supported by VX company, and at my current organization, Canon Europe, by Capgemini.

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it_user229761 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant | Architect at DHL

The main burden of technical support is on Microsoft partners, who implemented the particular solution. If customers want extra support from Microsoft, it is possible I think, but only if they have Software Assurance or an Enterprise Agreement. Even if a customer has one of these, they still mostly use Microsoft Partners for consulting, maintenance, or new projects.

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RB
System Manager at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees

Technical support is very good.

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it_user339057 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Manager - IT Security, Compliance and Administration at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

I would give technical support a rating of 3/5. We had some small issues and called MS tech support, but they were only able to help us 60% of the time before we fixed it ourselves.

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it_user164916 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager, Business Intelligence at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I would rate the technical support at 8/10. I had very few technical support needs but they answer correctly when required.

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it_user199146 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

Microsoft provided excellent support.

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it_user293013 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Development Director at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees

We received excellent technical support. We have no complaints there.

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it_user269952 - PeerSpot reviewer
President and Founder with 51-200 employees
Customer Service:

It's poor, and if you want Microsoft support on SharePoint you have to hire Microsoft Consulting Services.

Technical Support:

It's poor, and if you want Microsoft support on SharePoint you have to hire Microsoft Consulting Services.

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it_user183822 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager with 501-1,000 employees
Customer Service:

Microsoft doesn't offer support for SharePoint unless you purchase the option. There are also 3rd party solutions for this. Support for SharePoint is minimal at best on its own. You will need support so your best bet is to purchase some type of support package through the vendor you purchase it from.

Technical Support:

See the customer service section above.

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MS
Owner at Alopex ONE UG

Technical support is extremely well developed with Microsoft. It's just that you have to pay for it, so it is not for someone without Software Assurance.

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it_user87039 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager of Operations at a hospitality company with 501-1,000 employees

Technical support is done by our vendor, not directly from Microsoft. My vendor was good on supporting SharePoint.

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it_user246930 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Development with 501-1,000 employees

The technical support level is practically nil.

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it_user540288 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a tech company with 51-200 employees

The technical support related to Office 365 in general was good, but we have faced some issues related to the SharePoint support. We have received different opinions (some were contradictory) from different support agents.

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it_user249759 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Services Manager at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees

As this is a Microsoft product, it can be difficult to obtain direct support. That being said, there is a thriving partner community around this product.

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it_user303465 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Analyst at a tech company with 10,001+ employees

I would rate the technical support a 7/10, i.e., by using the internal support teams with various level of knowledge.

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it_user328023 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

Never had to use technical support from Microsoft for this product.

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WH
Change Management Consultant at a analyst firm with self employed

Technical support is bad, as the support is for all other Microsoft products.

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it_user220764 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Business Analyst for Sales Enablement with 1,001-5,000 employees

Technical support is good.

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it_user329733 - PeerSpot reviewer
Office 365 Consultant at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Microsoft provides both online and phone support. Phone support depends on the plan you are subscribed to.

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it_user366102 - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Process Coordinator at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Microsoft’s support is much too expensive and too complicated. We are not using their support at all. We are doing everything internally the best we can.

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it_user189537 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Analyst at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

N/A. I am not a system admin for our SharePoint instances, so I don't contact MS support for SharePoint issues.

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it_user130776 - PeerSpot reviewer
Database Senior Manager at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

Technical support is 5 out of 10; it is complex and must all work.

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it_user449190 - PeerSpot reviewer
Practice Manager and Solutions Architect at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

Technical support is good.

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it_user139293 - PeerSpot reviewer
VP/Treasurer/Asst Secretary at a construction company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I believe most of our external support comes from a consultant and from a user point of view, I am satisfied as I have yet to have a question/issue that could not be resolved and I have not had many questions or issues.

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it_user631614 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Technology Architect at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

The technical support is very good.

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it_user88620 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT & PMO Manager at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
Customer Service:

The customer service is very good.

Technical Support:

Technical support is really good; fast responses and good resolutions within the standard included support.

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SR
Senior SharePoint Architect at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Technical support from MS is great, especially in the cloud area.

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it_user515928 - PeerSpot reviewer
SharePoint Architect at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Technical support is poor. Microsoft makes it tough to get quality support.

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it_user421563 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT admin at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

Fortunately, we did not encounter major issues, but support has been generally good.

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it_user302172 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

I would rate the technical support level 9/10.

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VO
Managing Director at Ictnet Limited

Partner was not good. They did not have so much experience.

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it_user312111 - PeerSpot reviewer
Test Lead at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees

I have never used Microsoft technical support for SharePoint in particular, but Microsoft support is very good.

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it_user134346 - PeerSpot reviewer
Client Relations Coordinator at a tech consulting company

We have never required support.

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it_user263559 - PeerSpot reviewer
Escalation Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees

The quality of technical support depended on the support contract and severity of the issue. An enterprise level contract allows us to raise Priority 1 cases which are addressed on a 24/7 basis. Most issues were resolved promptly.

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it_user118134 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director Cloud Solution Consulting at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Customer Service: The level of customer service could be better, but it all depends on the person in the other side.Technical Support: The level of technical support could be better, but it all depends on the person in the other side. View full review »
SB
IT business analysis, development and governance at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

The support system for SharePoint works pretty well. We had a complicated situation about the reasoning why tenants and users are limited in terms of functionality, and the escalation and resolving of that issue, of that situation, went pretty fast, even for experimental features. It was quite straightforward to get access to experimental features, or find out why this access is limited, then fix it. I'm happy with the technical support for SharePoint.

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it_user689550 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr DevOps Manager at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees

Support is deficient. We depend on local vendors to get access to support and most of the issues we presented took more time to resolve that we wanted. It is not a platform for running business-critical applications.

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it_user224211 - PeerSpot reviewer
Web Developer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Being a Microsoft product that is widely used around the world, the technical support is easily available.

The only problem is when there is any customization done to the default SharePoint tool.

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SS
IT Solutions Architect at a transportation company with 1,001-5,000 employees

We have not yet had a need to contact tech support.

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RK
Vice President & Head Technology Transition at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

I would rate Microsoft technical support as a six out of 10. They are just okay.

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CN
Technical Writer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

We have not engaged with technical support from Microsoft at this time. We deal directly with in-house technical support. We will definitely be using external technical support from Microsoft when moving over to the Standard or Enterprise Edition.

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it_user500811 - PeerSpot reviewer
SI with 1,001-5,000 employees

I rate technical support 3.5/5.

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it_user333585 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

I have not got a chance to make use of technical support for any issues.

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it_user250926 - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director & Chief Technology Officer at a tech company with 51-200 employees

Most of time we got support from forum and that is good enough.

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it_user410514 - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy General Manager at a engineering company with 501-1,000 employees

The solution is a strategic product for Microsoft, and the technical support is very good.

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it_user8346 - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Manager with 1,001-5,000 employees

It's standard MS-quality support. We got the help level we expected as an MS Gold partner.

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it_user848835 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at cavok

The support is the worst. It is bad when Microsoft support does not even know what to do and you have to tell them. Also, they take too long to solve a problem.

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it_user70575 - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at a consultancy with 501-1,000 employees

In Brazil and India, I thought technical support was really poor. In my case, my tickets were transferred to international support. They weren’t able to help me.

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it_user360642 - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Business Intelligence at a engineering company with 501-1,000 employees

We haven't issued any tickets to Microsoft support because we have dedicated SharePoint admins.

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JY
Information Technology Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

We have support with Microsoft, we pay for support for every year. The support is okay.

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it_user227412 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Writer at a tech company with 501-1,000 employees

Our technical support is all in-house, so I can’t really supply a meaningful response.

I have found a wealth of support information (on SharePoint blogs and forums) which has helped me troubleshoot a variety of issues.

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it_user86598 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant (SharePoint Specialist) at a consultancy with 51-200 employees

Technical support rates a 3.5/5.

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it_user86130 - PeerSpot reviewer
Tech Support Staff at a government with 501-1,000 employees
Customer Service: okTechnical Support: ok View full review »
KM
Cloud Solution Architect at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

The product and technical support teams are really good.

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it_user143376 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant with 201-500 employees
Customer Service: Customer service is very good.Technical Support: Technical support is very good. View full review »
Buyer's Guide
SharePoint
March 2024
Learn what your peers think about SharePoint. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: March 2024.
768,578 professionals have used our research since 2012.