Digital workspace in Microsoft 365 for the Swiss company Siloxene

01 October 2023

The joint efforts of the soft Xpansion and Siloxene teams resulted in the successful implementation of a range of modern digital solutions that enabled the establishment of a unified digital space and increased the efficiency and performance of Siloxene’s employees.

The Challenge

Siloxene — a Swiss company specialising in the development and commercialisation of silicon-based hybrid molecular building blocks — approached soft Xpansion to address several operational challenges:

Unstructured documents scattered across multiple storage locations
Excessive time spent on routine operations and manual data entry
The need to work across multiple environments simultaneously (Zoho, Microsoft 365, internal systems)
Complex multilingual documentation requirements for chemical products

Solutions Delivered on Microsoft 365

After investigating the project’s requirements, both teams developed a comprehensive suite of solutions built on Microsoft 365 using the softXspace365 product line:

Complex record-keeping and inventory system — centralised tracking of equipment, materials, and chemical compounds
Automated Safety and Technical Datasheet generation — creating SDS and TDS documents for chemical products in multiple languages using templates
Unified document storage — structured document management with enhanced security features and full-text search capabilities
Work planning module — task scheduling and resource allocation for laboratory and production teams
Integration modules — connecting Microsoft 365 with Zoho Projects and Zoho CRM for seamless data flow

Results and Impact

Thanks to the professional work of both teams, the unified digital space was established in a short time. Key outcomes include:

Reduced search times — finding equipment records and documents takes seconds instead of minutes
Simplified everyday work — streamlined procedures for equipment issuing and ordering
Fully automated technical documentation — SDS/TDS generation that previously took hours now completed in minutes
Improved collaboration — all employees work in a single digital environment with role-based access

Siloxene’s COO, Gary Honegger, expressed confidence in the implemented solutions’ ability to strengthen the company’s market position, improve internal processes, and achieve better results.

The CEO of soft Xpansion, Eduard Prodyedovych, highlighted how the company’s Microsoft 365 expertise and real implementation experience help clients quickly digitise their business operations.

Why Microsoft 365 for Manufacturing and Chemical Industries

This project demonstrates that Microsoft 365 is not just for office work — it can serve as the foundation for specialised industry solutions. soft Xpansion’s expertise in building custom applications with Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint enables companies in manufacturing and specialised industries to automate complex workflows without leaving the Microsoft ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Microsoft 365 be used for specialised industry solutions like chemical manufacturing?

Yes. This Siloxene case study demonstrates that Microsoft 365 — with Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint — can serve as the foundation for specialised industry applications, including automated SDS/TDS generation, equipment tracking, and multilingual technical documentation.

How long does it take to implement a digital workspace on Microsoft 365?

soft Xpansion delivered Siloxene's comprehensive digital workspace — including document management, inventory system, SDS generation, and integrations with Zoho — in a short implementation timeline, thanks to the softXspace365 product line and agile project methodology.

What integrations are supported with Microsoft 365 solutions?

softXspace365 solutions integrate with Zoho Projects, Zoho CRM, ERP systems, and other third-party platforms via standard connectors and REST APIs, enabling seamless data flow across your entire technology stack.

Build Your Digital Workspace

Looking to create a unified digital workspace for your company? soft Xpansion delivers tailored solutions on Microsoft 365 — from document management and business process automation to custom integrations with your existing systems.