FileCloud by Numbers

Happy New Year from the team at FileCloud! We’re excited to start 2024 on a positive note, having achieved some important milestones in 2023. Significant accomplishments include a notable increase in independent customer validation on G2, Gartner, and Capterra, with 96% of reviews giving FileCloud a 4 or 5 star rating. On G2 alone, FileCloud won 82 badges in 2023, 74% of which were Leader or High Performer badges.

These numbers are only a small representation of FileCloud’s overall impact and growth throughout 2023, when several key product features were introduced, and strategic partnerships for the purposes of security-enhancing integrations announced. To find out more about FileCloud’s growth over the last year, click the link below:

Installing FileCloud for Office

The introduction of FileCloud for Office (FFO) was the most significant feature of the 23.1 release. Unlike DocIQ, which it replaced, FFO can be used on both Windows and MacOS. FFO enables users to avail of all the security capabilities of FileCloud intuitively, straight from their desktops.

Users must have FileCloud Drive or Sync installed to use FFO. It integrates with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, offering an improved file management experience. For detailed FFO installation steps, check out our recent blog post:

Tip of the Month

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Zero Trust Security with FileCloud

Every day, it seems a new data security incident with far-reaching consequences is reported in the mainstream media. This makes FileCloud’s Zero Trust architecture more crucial than ever. FileCloud is also the first enterprise file share and sync solution to provide Zero Trust File Sharing as an in-built part of its offering. FileCloud is trusted by customers worldwide requiring bulletproof security to protect their digital assets.

For good reason, Zero Trust is now widely discussed as the only security framework that can truly stand up to scrutiny in today’s digital environment. To enhance your enterprise security posture, learn about the seven pillars of Zero Trust below.

FileCloud-Votiro Integration Sets a New Standard in File Security

Recently, FileCloud announced its collaboration with Votiro, a company at the forefront of providing Zero Trust file security. The FileCloud-Votiro integration empowers enterprises to guarantee the safety of all incoming files via Votiro’s Positive Selection® Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) technology. Votiro protects against zero-day threats by sanitizing all incoming files in milliseconds, ensuring a seamless user experience.

The FileCloud-Votiro solution easily integrates into existing security infrastructures to complement other measures. Actionable analytics are recorded on a dashboard, while files remain functional for end users. Click below for more information about this powerful integration, which raises the bar for file security.

Data Compliance Q&A Video

FileCloud’s Chief Product Officer answers frequently asked questions about data compliance in the latest FileCloud Q&A video. Areas covered include how to respond to the need for specialized deployments and configurations to address specific organizational compliance needs. Click below to watch the informative Q&A video!

Live Webinar: Taking the Risk Out of Managed File Transfer

Choosing the right secure file-transfer solution to suit your enterprise infrastructure can be a challenge. For example, Managed File Transfer (MFT) and Enterprise File Share and Sync (EFSS) solutions have many overlaps, but also some crucial differences.

To learn more about the fine distinctions between MFT and EFSS, why not sign up for our free live webinar on November 8th? In this informative session, seasoned industry experts will offer invaluable analysis and use cases to help you protect your data. They will take listeners through the issues to consider before settling on a file-transfer solution and engage with you in a Q&A session.

Irish Local Authority Recommends FileCloud

Safeguarding data integrity during large-scale file transfers can be challenging. An Irish local authority, subject to the GDPR, needed to secure highly sensitive data during a large-scale inter-authority data transfer project. Staff were reluctant to use OneDrive for this purpose, and after detailed research, settled on FileCloud. IT staff knew FileCloud could deliver high-grade security and traceability.

After implementing FileCloud on what was initially a temporary basis, the local authority decided to continue using it, due to numerous increases in efficiency they noticed as a result. To find out more, read the full case study below.

Tip of the Month

Have you ever wondered about the benefits of workflow automation? A recent FileCloud Q&A video delves into this subject, addressing use cases, end user accessibility, and management options for admins, among other areas.

To learn more about this topic, and about FileCloud’s intuitive no-code Workflow Automation feature, watch our explanatory YouTube video!

Launch of Video Product Q&A Series

FileCloud is delighted to launch a new series of videos in which FileCloud’s Chief Product Officer answers common product-related questions. This new series is indicative of FileCloud’s commitment to ongoing, clear communication about product enhancements and strategic initiatives.  

The first video in the series relates to FileCloud Desktop (FCD), which is FileCloud’s new desktop sync and drive app. Click the link below to watch the video!

State Government Entity Leverages FileCloud on AWS

Did you know that FileCloud can be hosted on AWS? One state government entity in the United States discovered just how much time could be saved on infrastructure maintenance with a FileCloud AWS deployment. IT staff are reassured by the security provisions of FileCloud and AWS combined.

Remote collaboration is now efficient for staff, with real-time syncing across devices allowing them to share information without the inconveniences associated with VPN use. Staff adopted FileCloud quickly, due to its intuitive UI. Read more below!

Tip of the Month

As part of its commitment to providing customers with up-to-the-minute security features, FileCloud has formally partnered with OPSWAT MetaDefender. MetaDefender protects enterprises from malicious files, with a 99%+ detection rate. The integration promises to provide cast-iron protection to FileCloud customers.

To discover more about integrating MetaDefender into your FileCloud deployment, click below to read the full article:

New FileCloud Demo Video Available!

Do you want to learn more about the user and admin experience of FileCloud and the most commonly used features? Our new demo video is designed to help you do just that. It takes you through the feature highlights of FileCloud from both an end user and admin perspective, with a handy side menu of topics, allowing you to easily jump to the features that interest you most.

The demo showcases all of FileCloud’s most important features, including:

• Branding and customization

• Metadata and comments

• Secure file-sharing options

• Admin dashboard

• Access permissions

• Device management

• Security and compliance tools

Click below to learn about the features that make FileCloud a great solution for file management, access, and robust security controls.

MFT and EFSS: What’s the Difference?

When researching solutions for your enterprise, the world of data storage, transfer, and collaboration can seem complicated. There are many products on the market, all emphasizing different areas. To further muddy the waters, some software providers refer to Managed File Transfer (MFT) products, while others talk about Enterprise File Sharing and Sync (EFSS).

Are there really substantial differences between these two product types? One difference is that MFT products are more focused on the transfer of large volumes of data than on post-transfer security and collaboration.

What if you could have the best of both worlds? FileCloud is an EFSS solution with many of the secure file-transfer capabilities of popular MFT products, such as Axway, Progress MOVEit, and GoAnywhere. Yet FileCloud is also designed to maximize secure file sharing and content collaboration without the complications of a VPN. Unlike MFT solutions, FileCloud also has your post-transfer security covered.

To learn more about FileCloud as a viable alternative to MFT, read the comparison below!

Tip of the Month

Did you know that the latest FileCloud release broadens your options for file sharing by allowing you to share content via QR codes? This means you can circulate information in a way that allows your customers or audience to access it from any device with a quick scan. Share videos, event tickets, promotional content, and more with FileCloud’s QR code scanning!

Streamline External File Sharing for Maximum Data Security

With an increase in the stringency of global privacy regulations and a need to protect against digital piracy, file sharing can be a time-consuming and costly process. Yet sharing sensitive, confidential documents with vendors and clients is necessary for the operation of most businesses. This is why some companies choose to separate the functions of internal and external file sharing as a way to bolster their security, ensuring that no sensitive information is passed into the wrong hands.

FileCloud has many features that streamline external file-sharing processes and secure the information once it has been shared. In addition, FileCloud helps enterprises to achieve this easily and cost-effectively. Features to secure and enhance external file sharing include:

• Unlimited free external FileCloud accounts for easy sharing with partners and clients.

• Admin control over files shared through device management, password protection, Zero Trust File Sharing, granular file permissions, remote wipe, Smart DLP, and detailed audit logs.

• Comprehensive Digital Rights Management (DRM) capabilities, supporting all the main file formats, to help protect your data by allowing you to:

  • Set limits on files, such as maximum access counts, expiration dates, and geo-IP restrictions.

  • Enable Secure Document Viewer to ensure only small sections of a file are displayed when an external user is scrolling through the file.

Find Out About FileCloud in 90 Seconds

Last month, popular IT influencer NetworkChuck reviewed FileCloud for his millions of subscribers in a lengthy and informative YouTube video. He gave a detailed demonstration of how to build a private cloud with FileCloud Community Edition. He also described some of the security features available with FileCloud Enterprise Edition, which are unavailable with competitor products such as Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive.

FileCloud’s powerful set of security features and integration capabilities set it apart from solutions such as Nextcloud and ownCloud in terms of enterprise readiness. Check out the highlights in this 90-second brief summary from NetworkChuck!

Tip of the Month

In summer 2023, FileCloud earned 15 badges from the G2 website in the Enterprise Content Management and Cloud Content Collaboration categories. G2 badges are based on a combination of fully validated G2 customer reviews and the G2 advanced social listening algorithm.

These impressive results show FileCloud as a momentum leader with high levels of customer satisfaction in areas such as usability and cost-effectiveness.