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SIX ENTERPRISE CLOUD STORAGE AND FILE-SHARING SERVICES TO CONSIDERHomeSix enterprise cloudstorage and filesharing services toconsiderEstorage and filesharing service has different capabilities.This expert E-Guide deep dives into howto know what you’re getting and how tomake sure it’s the right fit for your company. Uncover 6 of the topservices and what features they offer.PA G E 2 O F 1 0ach enterprise cloudSPONSORED BY
SIX ENTERPRISE CLOUD STORAGE AND FILE-SHARING SERVICES TO CONSIDERSIX ENTERPRISE CLOUD STORAGE AND FILE-SHARINGSERVICES TO CONSIDERHomeSix enterprise cloudstorage and filesharing services toconsiderRobert SheldonWhen choosing an enterprise cloud storage and file-sharing service, take intoaccount security, manageability and users' ability to access and collaborate onfiles across multiple platforms.When it comes to enterprise cloud storage and file-sharing services, companies have plenty of options to choose from, and that number is growing everyday. It can be difficult enough to narrow down the contenders, let alone pick theone that ticks all the boxes on the checklist. To that end, here are six servicesaimed at enterprise customers:BOXBox is one of the most well-known enterprise cloud storage and collaborationservices out there. In addition to supporting encryption for both file transfersand stored files, Box also lets IT add and remove users, set passwords and theirexpiration dates, assign rights to specific folders and monitor file transfers.PA G E 3 O F 1 0SPONSORED BY
SIX ENTERPRISE CLOUD STORAGE AND FILE-SHARING SERVICES TO CONSIDERHomeSix enterprise cloudstorage and filesharing services toconsiderBox also supports extensive logging and can be scaled for any size business.Box protects folders with multiple layers of security and lets organizationsmonitor who has seen data in a folder, and when. Folders and their files canalso be shared securely across devices. Box also provides integration with Active Directory.IT can integrate Box with existing infrastructure -- including mobile devicemanagement systems -- and configure third-party apps, such as Microsoft Office and Google Apps, to work with Box.In addition, Box's collaboration supports versioning, password-protectedsharing and workflow management. Users can run Box on Windows and Macdesktops, plus iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices.CITRIX SHAREFILECitrix Systems' ShareFile lets IT centrally manage file storage, as well as useraccess through enterprise directories such as Microsoft Active Directory. Forexample, if an administrator disables a directory account, that user is automatically removed from the ShareFile service. Administrators can also remotelywipe sensitive data from a ShareFile computer or mobile device. In addition,ShareFile supports enterprise-grade security and management capabilitiesPA G E 4 O F 1 0SPONSORED BY
SIX ENTERPRISE CLOUD STORAGE AND FILE-SHARING SERVICES TO CONSIDERHomeSix enterprise cloudstorage and filesharing services toconsiderand integrates with Microsoft Outlook.ShareFile can integrate with the local network as well. When an organization uses ShareFile in conjunction with Citrix StorageZones, an on-premisesversion of ShareFile, IT can choose to store data within its own data center, inthe ShareFile public cloud storage or in a combination of both. This capability makes it easier to address such issues as compliance, security and performance. No matter where IT decides the files are stored, employees can stillaccess, share and sync them on any supported platform, including iOS, Androidand BlackBerry.DROPBOX FOR BUSINESSDropbox helped usher in the era of consumer cloud storage and file sharing,thanks to its ease of use, integration with desktop file browsers and mobilesupport. It's simple to set up, easy to use, syncs files seamlessly and sharesfiles effortlessly. Dropbox also supports lots of devices, performs well and hasa good uptime record. It even maintains a version history of each file. Nowthere's Dropbox for Business (formerly Dropbox for Teams), which supportsenterprise collaboration and workflow management.Dropbox for Business gives some control over data back to organizations,PA G E 5 O F 1 0SPONSORED BY
SIX ENTERPRISE CLOUD STORAGE AND FILE-SHARING SERVICES TO CONSIDERHomeSix enterprise cloudstorage and filesharing services toconsiderproviding administrators with deeper visibility into user activity. Administrators can set sharing controls at the account level, monitor which devices areconnected to the service, view member logins and team invitations, enforcetwo-step verification, track IP address activity and generate audit reports.Dropbox for Business also supports Active Directory integration, single sign-oncapabilities and the ability to block team members' devices and apps. Dropboxfor Business also lets admins block activities from suspicious IP addresses. Itdoesn't provide the same level of granular control and security as some of themore enterprise-oriented services, but it's is a step in the right direction, especially when compared to how the basic Dropbox service has infiltrated theenterprise.EGNYTEEgnyte provides IT with advanced, centralized administrative controls andsecurity options. Users can access and share files from their computers, tablets,smartphones and the Web, which allows them to collaborate in real time acrossmultiple teams and offices. IT can control user access to files through Egnyte'sintegration with Active Directory and other directory services, encrypt filetransfers and generate audit reports about service usage.PA G E 6 O F 1 0SPONSORED BY
SIX ENTERPRISE CLOUD STORAGE AND FILE-SHARING SERVICES TO CONSIDERHomeSix enterprise cloudstorage and filesharing services toconsiderEgnyte also lets IT control where files are stored: entirely on Egnyte servers, or a hybrid cloud option that utilizes multiple platforms, including Egnyteservers, on-premises storage and other cloud storage services, such as AmazonS3, Google Cloud Storage or Microsoft's Windows Azure.GOOGLE DRIVEGoogle Drive is fully integrated with Google Docs and Gmail, and it provides theideal collaboration environment for Google Apps customers. Users can sharespecific files and folders, grant read or write access to those files and sync filesacross multiple devices. Google Drive provides limited IT management capabilities, however. Administrators can add or remove storage for individuals orteams and encrypt data transfers, but they have few options for enforcing inhouse security policies, especially at a granular level.SUGARSYNCFew services provide the flexibility and granular control that is availablefrom SugarSync. Users can choose where to sync files and which files to sync,without being tied to one master folder (as is the case with Dropbox and otherservices). They can even open files on remote computers, edit those files andPA G E 7 O F 1 0SPONSORED BY
SIX ENTERPRISE CLOUD STORAGE AND FILE-SHARING SERVICES TO CONSIDERHomeSix enterprise cloudstorage and filesharing services toconsidersave them back to the remote computer. SugarSync is available for PC, Mac, theWeb and a wide range of mobile platforms, including iOS, Android, Symbianand even the Amazon Kindle Fire. In addition, SugarSync maintains file versions, supports file encryption in transit and in the cloud, provides automaticbackups and lets users send any size file from any device.SugarSync's dashboard provides administrators with a centralized interface to manage pooled storage and create user accounts. The dashboard letsadmins view each employee's storage usage, configure email notifications,define storage limits, disable accounts and more. Plus, SugarSync provides anOutlook plug-in that lets users send SugarSync links as attachments or backup their attachments to SugarSync storage.WEIGHING YOUR ENTERPRISE CLOUD STORAGE OPTIONSOrganizations must take many factors into account when considering a cloudstorage and file-sharing service. For most companies, security remains a primary concern. Another important consideration is whether the service can beintegrated with current infrastructure and be managed effectively. Users mustalso have a tool that lets them store, sync, share and collaborate on their fileseasily.PA G E 8 O F 1 0SPONSORED BY
SIX ENTERPRISE CLOUD STORAGE AND FILE-SHARING SERVICES TO CONSIDERHomeSix enterprise cloudstorage and filesharing services toconsiderNo two services offer exactly the same features. Some are more securethan others. Some integrate with infrastructure more effectively than others.Some support file sharing and collaboration more extensively than others. Andeach company has its own policies about their ability to access files stored ontheir servers, so it's important to vet those policies before you choose a cloudprovider. When deciding on an enterprise cloud storage service, the best thingcompanies can do is their homework: Know what users and IT need, and findout which service best meets those needs.PA G E 9 O F 1 0SPONSORED BY
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Egnyte also lets IT control where files are stored: entirely on Egnyte serv-ers, or a hybrid cloud option that utilizes multiple platforms, including Egnyte servers, on-premises storage and other cloud storage services, such as Amazon S3, Google Cloud Sto
