What Microsoft Lists does
Microsoft Lists allows users to create custom trackable views of data. Lists can be built from scratch, using pre-built templates, or imported from Excel or existing SharePoint lists. The platform’s flexibility extends to column types and view formatting, often utilising JSON for advanced configurations. Tight integration with the Power Platform enables automation and data manipulation, while close ties with Teams and SharePoint ensure easy sharing and collaboration across the organisation.
Microsoft Lists in Australian tenants today
AU mid-market organisations often use Lists for issue tracking, asset registers, and simple workflow management. Governance is a key consideration; understanding the difference between site lists (accessible to a team) and personal lists (solely for individual use) is crucial for data security and compliance. When Lists become unwieldy or require complex relationships and scalability, migrating data to Dataverse or a dedicated database, aligning with APRA CPS 234 requirements for data management, becomes necessary.