Enterprise File Sharing

Enterprise file sharing is a critical component of any successful organization. Without it, teams and departments would be unable to collaborate, share information, and access essential documents from anywhere in the world. But what exactly is enterprise file sharing and why is it so important? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain what enterprise file sharing is, discuss the benefits of using it, and provide tips on how to get started.

Enterprise File Sharing

 

What is Enterprise File Sharing?

 

Enterprise file sharing is the process of securely sharing files and documents with other members of an organization. It allows different departments to collaborate on projects, exchange ideas, and access documents from any location. It can be done internally, through an organization’s private network, or externally, through a cloud-based platform.

 

Benefits of Enterprise File Sharing

 

There are many benefits of enterprise file sharing, including:

 

  1. Increased productivity: By allowing teams to access documents from anywhere, enterprise file sharing increases employee productivity and collaboration.

 

  1. Reduced costs: By eliminating the need for physical storage, enterprise file sharing reduces the costs associated with maintaining file servers and other hardware.

 

  1. Improved security: Through the use of encryption, enterprise file sharing ensures that documents are kept secure and confidential.

 

  1. Mobility: With cloud-based enterprise file sharing, teams can access documents from anywhere in the world, enabling them to work more efficiently.

 

How to Get Started with Enterprise File Sharing

 

If you’re ready to get started with enterprise file sharing, there are a few steps you’ll need to take:

 

  1. Choose a platform: To begin, you’ll need to choose an enterprise file sharing platform. Do your research to find one that meets your organization’s needs.

 

  1. Set up accounts: Once you’ve chosen a platform, you’ll need to create accounts for all of your organization’s members.

 

  1. Upload files: Once the accounts are set up, it’s time to start uploading files to the platform.

 

  1. Set permissions: Before anyone can access files, you’ll need to set up permissions to ensure that only authorized users can view and edit documents.

 

  1. Monitor usage: To ensure that your organization’s data is secure, you should regularly monitor usage and activity.

 

As you can see, enterprise file sharing is an incredibly useful tool for any organization. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily get started with enterprise file sharing and reap the many benefits it has to offer.

The Cloud and File Sharing

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January MyWorkDrive Newsletter 2023

MyWorkDrive 2022 Year in Review and 2023 Road Map

2022 was a great year for MyWorkDrive. We were honored to add numerous customers across all sectors including highly renowned Educational institutions, Governments and Enterprise businesses. This has enabled us to expand our team and continue to invest in new features and security technologies for use by our customers. Some of the major highlights in for 2022 include:

MyWorkDrive Server & Web Client

  • Device Approval for Mobile and Mapped Drive Clients
  • Server Health Dashboard
  • Delegated Guest User Sharing
  • Publishing Logs to Syslog server
  • Clustering of Office Locks
  • Sessions Management

Windows & MacOS Clients

  • Performance Improvements to directory browsing and file opening/saving.
  • Speed improvements in file saving, particularly in high volume environments
  • DLP Mapped Drive Installer Options
  • Native file system driver for the macOS Client

MyWorkDrive 2023 Roadmap

Look forward to the following new major features in preview soon:

  • External Public Link Sharing
  • OneDrive Storage Drive Mounting
  • SharePoint Site Drive Mounting

Watch a preview of these new features highlighted in our recent webinar here.

MyWorkDrive was founded around the core value that organizations should have the option to retain ownership and control of their files, whether they are stored online or locally and should not be forced to migrate, convert, or store them in proprietary cloud storage providers requiring vendor lock-in just to experience the benefits of secure online access or collaboration.

Further to that core value, look forward to additional cloud storage options starting with Azure blob storage and Azure file shares. Expanding on that, look forward to alternative authentication options starting with Azure AD (no Active Directory needed).

MyWorkDrive 6.3 Webinar and Demo

We recently demonstrated new features and enhancements in MyWorkDrive version 6.3 and a preview of features currently under development in 6.4.

  • External Public Link Sharing
  • OneDrive Storage Drive Mounting
  • SharePoint Site Drive Mounting

View the Webinar using this link:

Webinar Video