FileCloud and SharePoint: Why Your Enterprise Needs Both to Succeed
Many enterprises use SharePoint because of its inclusion in the Microsoft suite of solutions and it’s a vital internal sharing tool for many. However, SharePoint Server and SharePoint Online present certain restrictions and issues that can make collaboration more difficult, less secure, and unwieldy, specifically when it comes to external file sharing with vendors, suppliers and partners.
There can also be a risk to using just one system. For example, what happens if one system goes down or gets hacked or has other problems? You can’t afford to have your business come to a grinding halt. That’s when it’s helpful to have two systems, specifically SharePoint for your internal file sharing, and FileCloud for external.
There are many benefits to using FileCloud for external file sharing, including:
Data Loss Protection:
FileCloud includes a variety of sync options, including offline and remote sync for local file servers, so file changes and data uploads are maintained and secured.
Remote Device Management:
FileCloud offers this functionality to ensure that users and admins can respond swiftly to lost devices or suspicious activity, serving to protect sensitive data. The inventory of connected devices also allows admins a quick way to review and manage connections to the FileCloud environment.
Large File Support:
FileCloud offers unlimited storage and supports large file storage, while also offering large file sharing as well, with a built-in media player and the ability to preview CAD files through an integration with Autodesk.
Infrastructure and Deployment Support:
FileCloud offers configuration and deployment options to ensure that organizations can design the solution that best fits their needs across storage, security, sync, and collaboration.
Customization Options in FileCloud:
FileCloud offers flexibility and customization which helps maintain your brand. These options include:
• Updating FileCloud with your company logo
• Creating custom login screens
• Applying local language and calendar settings
• Running FileCloud on a custom domain
Limitations of SharePoint Online compared with FileCloud Online
• No region-specific single-tenancy, unless Microsoft 365 Geo-tenant is enabled (user-level service plan)
• Multi-site architecture not available (high-performance, scalable and redundant data access in distributed data center environments)
• No Enterprise Console, RBAC, Group/User Policy Management & Account Transfer
• No mass deployment support
• No multi-site/branch replication
There could also be data residency issues when using SharePoint Online. With the rise of privacy laws and restrictions, many enterprises are looking for solutions that offer the option to store data in the EU itself, which FileCloud Online offers.