ShortPoint Renews SOC 2 Report and Gains SOC 3 Report With No Exceptions

We are excited to announce a significant achievement in our ongoing commitment to security and compliance. We have successfully completed our SOC 2 Type 2 report renewal and, for the first time, obtained a SOC 3 report—both with no exceptions. These reports reflect the strength of our security controls and our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of trust and transparency.
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The SOC 2 Type 2 report evaluates the effectiveness of our controls over an extended period, focusing on security, availability, and confidentiality. The SOC 3 report, which is based on the SOC 2 assessment, provides a high-level, publicly available summary of our controls, enabling us to showcase our commitment to security without disclosing sensitive details.

Achieving these reports with no exceptions is a testament to the rigorous measures we have in place to protect our customers and their data. This milestone reinforces our focus on delivering secure, reliable, and compliant solutions. Thank you for your continued dedication to upholding these standards!

Create Faster and Accomplish More with the New ShortPoint Templates in January

We're thrilled to announce 11 new ready-to-use page templates and 4 section templates in the ShortPoint Templates Library this January. These templates are designed to help you create engaging and dynamic intranets effortlessly.

• Human Resource Templates: We've added eight new comprehensive templates that feature employee directories, department news, and quick access to essential resources—perfect for your Human Resources intranet. View our blog post featuring six of these templates.
• Knowledge Base Portal: Two new templates help you organize and share company knowledge efficiently through a well-structured layout.
• Healthcare Hub: A new template designed to streamline communication and collaboration for healthcare processes and essential information.
• Human Resource Sections: Display HR content including employee lists, team activities, company announcements, learning resources, and social features using two new HR-focused section templates.
• Call to Action: A new section template that helps you create compelling prompts for user engagement.
• Knowledge Base FAQ: A new section template that helps you quickly create a well-organized frequently asked questions section for your intranet page.

While these templates have specific department or industry labels, they're versatile enough for any use case. As ready-to-use designs, they save you time and resources while being easy to customize. You can modify them to match your brand identity and design needs, and they work seamlessly across all devices.

To access these templates, simply visit the Templates Library through ShortPoint Live Mode, choose your template, and customize it to match your needs.

New Articles:

• Schedule Automatic Persistence of Scripting Capabilities
• How to Customize the Design of the Tooltip Title in the Tooltip Design Element Using Custom CSS

Updated Articles:

• How to Resize an Individual Tile
• How to Embed a SharePoint Web Part into ShortPoint
• How to Add a Hover Color to the ShortPoint Tiles Design Element with Custom CSS
• How to Copy and Paste in Live Mode
• How to Customize the Ticker Design Element
• How to Customize the Textshow Design Element
• Entering ShortPoint Page Builder
• How to Change the Tiles Background Color to Grayscale
• How to Adjust the Transparency of the Default Tile Style
• How to Apply Zoom on Hover Animation for Images in the Tiles Design Element
• How to Change the Hover Color of the Link Design Element
• How to Customize the Events Design Element
• How to Change the Location of the Symbol in the Counter Boxes Design Element with Custom CSS
• How to Map Events Categories with Colors and Icons in ShortPoint
• How to Install ShortPoint SPFx for Office 365 for the First Time
• ShortPoint Farm Installation Explained in Detail (SharePoint On-premise 2013 and 2016)
• SharePoint Color Palette and Themes Tool
• How to Equalize the Font Size of the Dates in the Events Design Element

Remember the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words”? That’s exactly what ShortPoint’s Image Carousel Design Element does for your page! It combines images with short descriptions that give your users a snapshot of what they can expect to find on your SharePoint intranet.

Just think about it, Image Carousels can:

‍Organize Content on Your Page
‍Because everything is in one place, your users don’t have to search high and low for the information they need. At the same time, it saves you a ton of space.

‍Capture the Eye of Your Viewers
‍No user will be able to resist beautiful images! An Image Carousel with carefully crafted photos will catch your viewers’ eyes and even encourage them to stay and explore other pages on your intranet.

‍Improve User Experience
‍Scrolling through hundreds of content is a hassle! With Image Carousel, your users simply need to browse the slides to get what they need. And If they want more information, all they have to do is click the image—it's easy and convenient.If you haven't used it yet to showcase important announcements, news, and exciting events on your page, you're missing out on a powerful tool. To amp up your Image Carousel journey, we’ve compiled amazing tips that you can pair with the built-in features of the Image Carousel Design Element. Let’s dive in!

‍Scroll Multiple Items
‍Have lots of items on your Image Carousel? Clicking through them one by one is a hassle! To avoid this, we’ve created a useful code snippet that allows you to scroll through multiple items in a single click. Check out  How to Scroll Multiple Items in an Image Carousel with a Single Click Using Custom JavaScript to learn how to do it.

‍Customize Text Colors
‍When you change the text color in the Image Carousel, you’ll discover that the color will change for both the title and the description. But, honestly, it can be a bit boring to have the same color.If you’re looking for something a little extra, go to How to Change Text Color for Image Carousel Design Element to learn how to add a splash of color to your Image Carousels.

‍Change Loop Speed
‍Are your Image Carousel transitions too fast or too slow for you? We got the perfect solution!

You can adjust the loop speed of your Image Carousel using a code snippet. Simply follow the steps in How to Customize the Loop Speed in Slideshows, Image Carousels or Tickers Design Elements to learn how.

Ready to give Image Carousels a try? There are more ways to make the Image Carousel Design Element your own! Check out How to Customize the Image Carousel Design Element to see the other options you can modify or do a quick search of our Knowledge Base to find more information.

Let's continue our journey across the globe and make our next stop in beautiful Romania! We're excited to chat with two of our talented colleagues based there: **Vlad Schiop**, who leads our Innovation Unit as Engineering Manager, and Serban Condrea, our Senior Front-End Developer. They'll share their experiences of working remotely and give us some insider tips about their fascinating country.

Serban began working remotely during the COVID pandemic. He works from a small village near Cluj-Napoca. On the other hand, Vlad's remote work adventure started in 2019 with an ambitious plan - he and his wife set out on what was meant to be a year-long travel experience. Though they managed to explore beautiful destinations like the Philippines, Malaysia, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka, their journey was cut short after two and a half months due to the pandemic. They've since found their home in the charming border town of Sighetu Marmației in Maramureș County.

Both Serban and Vlad have found that remote work offers invaluable benefits, particularly when it comes to time management and workspace flexibility. Serban recently made a game-changing move to a new house, where he's created what he calls his "optimal working zone" - a versatile room that serves as his office, gym, and occasional guest room. This dedicated space has been crucial in helping him maintain a healthy work-life balance. In fact, he's so comfortable with this setup that the thought of returning to a traditional office environment and dealing with daily commutes doesn't appeal to him at all. For Vlad, remote work represents the flexibility and balance. He cherishes being able to work from his preferred location each day, and especially values the extra time he can spend with his children and helping around home. 

While both enjoy the flexibility of remote work, they acknowledge one common challenge: the social aspect. Serban manages this by regularly meeting friends when he feels the need for in-person interaction. For Vlad, as someone who thrives on human connection, the absence of office camaraderie is particularly noticeable. "I'm a people person, and sometimes I really miss the buzz of an office, being surrounded by colleagues, and those spontaneous chats over coffee," he shares. Despite this challenge, both have found ways to maintain social connections while enjoying the benefits of remote work.

When it comes to must-visit places in Romania, both of our colleagues have plenty of recommendations to share. “Maramureș is a hidden gem, full of natural beauty, rich history, and so many spiritual places. Since moving here, I’ve been amazed at how much there is to explore!”, Vlad states. The region offers several remarkable attractions and Vlad provides his personal descriptions of each one:
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• The Horses' Waterfall – it’s breathtaking and perfect for nature lovers.
  
• Breb Village – it’s like stepping back in time, and a fun fact: King Charles used to visit often!
• ‍Bârsana Monastery – it’s one of the most peaceful and beautiful places I’ve ever been to, with amazing wooden architecture.
  

For those seeking adventure, Serban recommends taking a road trip along the Transfagarasan, a spectacular mountain route. Beach lovers can choose between the lively atmosphere of Mamaia Resort or the untouched beauty of the Danube Delta, a paradise for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. To conclude our journey through Romania, Serban enthusiastically adds, "If you really want something unique, you can visit Transylvania and try to find Dracula. Just kidding, but Transylvania is a beautiful region to see with great cities like Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Brasov, Timisoara, and Oradea."

More exciting news is planned for February. Stay tuned! And if you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please send us a note. We love to hear from you.

See you next month, ShortPoint hero!