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File Analytics & Reporting (Summary of Client Applications per OS & Type, User Shares, Active Files Managed, File Type Distribution) | |||||||||
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Box Alternative
FileCloud Offers a Superior Solution For Enterprise File Sync, Share & Mobile Access
The Best Box Alternative with Better Features and Amazing Support!
FileCloud, Better Box alternative
Box for business is a useful enterprise-sharing solution which helps organizations securely manage, share, and govern content from one place. While Box is a good EFSS solution, FileCloud is a better Box alternative. FileCloud has been designed to meet the needs of enterprises offering top-level security and a powerful admin system. With FileCloud, you get Box-like security, features, customization and superior customer support but at a lower price and a suitably higher ROI.
Custom Branding Options
FileCloud is not only a powerful EFSS platform, but also allows brand customization to make your brand consistent with FileCloud. You can use your own logo, change login screens, customize colors and run FileCloud on your own custom domain (your own URL vs. box.com). FileCloud not only provides all the Box features, but also much more. FileCloud allows Self-Hosting on-premise for complete control as well as on the Cloud. FileCloud can also be used on a Windows Server, Mac or Linux.
FileCloud is Better Than Box
FileCloud provides secure file sharing, server sync, file preview, editing and unlimited cloud storage with FileCloud Server just like Box, but you can also self-host FileCloud, enable remote access, sync to network shares (NTFS) and ensure that you have 100% control over your data, keeping data on-premise. FileCloud provides advanced search, Metadata, workflow automation, granular permissions, tools to customize the user experience, data governance, custom workflows, monitor, and audit.
FileCloud has received the Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice Distinction for the fifth consecutive time!
92% of our customers would recommend us to a friend.
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FileCloud AWS
FileCloud allows Businesses and Managed Service Providers to host their own end-to-end file sync, share and mobile access solution on AWS Cloud infrastructure.
Branch Office Synchronization
With global presence, enterprises are increasingly located across the globe. FileCloud helps teams work seamlessly from anywhere and collaborate as if they are located in the same office.
Integrations
FileCloud integrates with Active Directory, NTFS, Office Online, Microsoft outook & Office 365
End Point Backup
In addition to file sharing and sync, FileCloud offers endpoint backup. Onedrive doesn’t offer endpoint backup.
Mobile Apps, browser extentions
FileCloud Mobile apps are order of magnitude better than Dropbox Mobile apps. Filecloud also provides Drive & other tools.
Branding & Customization
FileCloud offers customization options like custom logo, login screen, branded file sharing emails, Run on custom domain.
Multi Tenancy Support
Do you managed multiple branch offices? FileCloud supports multi-tenancy and reduces the overhead of maintaining multiple instances for data and access abstraction.
Metadata Management
FileCloud offers powerful metadata management features to classify and manage files using tags and custom meta data sets.
Powerful Admininstration
FileCloud offers top line administration features for system admins (Device dashboard ability, detailed audit logs and reports.
Federated Search/ Compliance
FileCloud provides federated search to support E-discovery and GDPR compliant features. Check more compliant standards below.
HIPAA compliant file sharing
Powerful File Sharing Platform for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations. FileCloud supports HIPAA compliance by providing encryption in transit and at rest, detailed activity logs (what, when, who, where and how), integration with existing network shares, powerful admin tools and reporting, data leak prevention, device management, drive app and single sign-on capabilities.
FileCloud also has a built-in document for previewing DICOM medical images (e.g. X-rays, scans) directly in the browser.
FileCloud - The Best Box Alternative
FileCloud provides on the go mobility similar to Box, with mobile apps and secure file transfer using any device.
You can share and collaborate on the go without affecting your work. With FileCloud, you also get unlimited free client accounts, which is why FileCloud is the best box alternative.
Regarding security measures, FileCloud provides modern encryption (AES 256-bit) methods and industry standards to transfer (SSL/TLS secure tunnel) and store data securely. It also supports two-factor authentication, ransomware detection, anti-virus scanning, data leak prevention and easy-to-configure security policies.
Learn more about FileCloud features
“We liked FileCloud’s pricing, comprehensive feature set (branding, encryption) and the responsive support”
Take a Quick Look at the FileCloud Advantages: -
- FileCloud allows Self-Hosting on Premises.
- FileCloud can be used on a Windows Server.
- FileCloud allows the use of Windows Network Folders with NTFS permissions.
- FileCloud integrates with Active Directory and users can keep using the same Active Directory credentials.
- FileCloud offers external file-sharing capabilities to share files with vendors, partners, and customers.
- FileCloud allows one to remotely wipe files on client devices (PCs, mobile apps etc).
- FileCloud offers strong metadata management capabilities to classify files using tags and custom metadata sets.
- FileCloud allows manual retention, share deletion policies, and manual classifications.
- FileCloud provides powerful administration features for system admins (Device dashboard, detailed audit log, reports and much more …)
- FileCloud offers unparalleled branding/customization. You can change the logo and login screen, brand your file-sharing emails, and you can run it on a custom domain.
- FileCloud offers a federated search so as to support e-discovery and GDPR compliance.
- FileCloud offers security and permissions at folder/subfolder levels.
- FileCloud offers virtual drive & selective sync capabilities.
- Data loss prevention
- HIPAA or FINRA compliant enterprise file share
- Strong metadata management capabilities to classify files using tags and custom metadata sets
“Easy integration of FileCloud with our existing network drive structure was superb”
Why Thousands of Enterprises love FileCloud?
Thousands of organizations use FileCloud for their file-sharing and collaboration needs. FileCloud can be hosted on Windows, as well as Linux too. FileCloud has more feature advantages as a secure Box alternative business solution.
Don’t take our word for it, look at some customer reviews and case studies below.
“We picked FileCloud based on features, cost, the excellent support we received.”
More advanced workflows and features in FileCloud
FileCloud easily manages all organizational needs with unmatched capabilities and ease of use. Admins can control file/folder access, assign permissions, control user groups and apply restrictions whenever required.
With FileCloud, you also get centralized device management, federated search, text search, policy management, role-based access, powerful admin reports, a metadata management system, virtual drives, unlimited storage, endpoint backup, and much more.
Our system is not just more powerful than Box but also much better compared to other Box alternatives too.
“With FileCloud we’re able to securely access our internal network shares from anywhere, while maintaining current NTFS permissions”