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PROS

Sharepoint 2016 Standard facilitates knowledge and document sharing across and within teams.
This tool has improved data management, reducing errors that cost companies financially.
It enhances compliance, reduces manual effort, and improves collaboration, delivering measurable return on investment.
Provides a secure, efficient data repository post-cyber attack implementation.
Offers flexibility and adaptability, allowing users to design solutions with minimal training.

CONS

Integration of Microsoft Office apps within Sharepoint 2016 Standard for document management is lacking.
Logging with two-factor authentication in Sharepoint 2016 Standard is frustrating and annoying as it is required every time.
In Sharepoint 2016 Standard, it is not easy to identify archived documents.
Navigation in Sharepoint 2016 Standard needs improvement.
Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be difficult to create a private folder sometimes.
 

Sharepoint 2016 Standard Pros review quotes

reviewer2794440 - PeerSpot reviewer
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Feb 13, 2026
Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization by providing a very good data repository and organization of various amounts of information that is stored in these Sharepoint sites.
Ashish Shelar - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Manager at IBM
Mar 16, 2026
Sharepoint 2016 Standard serves the purpose of storing and retrieving documents, including product-related documents, project-related documents, and any BI-specific documents.
Pius Shirima - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Wells Fargo
Mar 18, 2026
My advice to others looking into using Sharepoint 2016 Standard is that being able to store files on Sharepoint 2016 Standard has changed the way we manage this data and has reduced errors that end up costing our company.
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Jane Martha - PeerSpot reviewer
Human Resources Specialist at UPS
Mar 18, 2026
Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization because it has been a great tool, delivering measurable return on investment through improved compliance, reduced manual effort, and better collaboration.
Trump Benjamin - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Analyst at AT&T
Mar 19, 2026
Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization by decreasing PO errors by providing real-time live data and saved significant time on re-editing when changes could not be merged due to reduced cross-editability.
Emma Lily - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Unilever
Mar 19, 2026
I love the accessibility of Sharepoint 2016 Standard, especially its integration with other Microsoft products like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, which has enhanced user experience and workflow efficiency.
Trevors Misigo - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
Mar 19, 2026
Sharepoint 2016 Standard has positively impacted my organization because since we had a cyber attack in 2017 and implemented this tool, it has been a secure and easy way to store files and access files for the people who are given permission.
 

Sharepoint 2016 Standard Cons review quotes

reviewer2794440 - PeerSpot reviewer
HITRUST and GRC Consultant at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Feb 13, 2026
Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by continuing to evolve with changing technology.
Ashish Shelar - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Manager at IBM
Mar 16, 2026
I would assess the integration of Microsoft Office apps within Sharepoint 2016 Standard for document management as lacking.
Pius Shirima - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Wells Fargo
Mar 18, 2026
Logging with two-factor authentication is frustrating as it is required every time, making it very annoying.
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Jane Martha - PeerSpot reviewer
Human Resources Specialist at UPS
Mar 18, 2026
One area where Sharepoint 2016 Standard needs improvements is that it is not easy to identify archived documents.
Trump Benjamin - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Analyst at AT&T
Mar 19, 2026
Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved by improving navigation.
Emma Lily - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer at Unilever
Mar 19, 2026
Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved, as it is difficult to create a private folder sometimes.
Trevors Misigo - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Team Lead at Infosys
Mar 19, 2026
Sharepoint 2016 Standard can be improved because the user interface slows down productivity for our staff at times; it is very slow.

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