Box and Google Drive Enterprise compete in the enterprise cloud storage arena. Box appears to have the upper hand in security and compliance, while Google Drive Enterprise stands out in ease of integration within the Google ecosystem.
Features: Box features advanced collaboration tools, integration with Microsoft Office, and focuses on high security. Users value its mobile accessibility, ease of use, and robust platform for complex enterprise needs. Google Drive Enterprise integrates seamlessly with Google services, allowing real-time collaboration in Google Docs and Sheets, appealing especially to those within the Google ecosystem.
Room for Improvement: Box could improve its search functionality and expand integration with platforms like Office 365, while its pricing for advanced features is also a concern. Google Drive Enterprise faces file synchronization issues and challenges with user access management for non-Google systems and could benefit from better security and intuitive file management.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Box offers both public and private cloud options but can be complex to integrate, with customer service praised yet in need of better responsiveness. Google Drive Enterprise relies on the public cloud, offering simple setup and integration into Google services, with effective customer support but room for enhancement.
Pricing and ROI: Box offers a flexible pricing structure but can be costly for advanced enterprise functions, delivering ROI through reduced turnaround times and enhanced compliance. Google Drive Enterprise, more affordable and competitive in pricing, particularly benefits educational institutions, though costs may increase with additional storage and advanced features.
I am uncertain about its effectiveness at an enterprise level, where SharePoint might be preferred.
Box was very stable and did not have any latency issues.
Collaborative editing was challenging if multiple people were in a document at once.
I am not aware of the security level it provides, and I would not recommend it for enterprise or company use due to these security concerns.
I am familiar with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing costs of Google Drive Enterprise, and I find it cost-effective.
Box had a very easy-to-use search feature and a good user interface on its website, which was faster and better than SharePoint.
The integration of various office tools allows for making and sharing documents easily.
The collaboration aspects between teams and within team members are the most beneficial features.
Box is a Modern Content Management Platform for companies of all sizes and industries. The difference that Box brings is that it offers the security and controls admins need with the sharing and collaboration capabilities end users want. Box has made it easier for people to securely share ideas, collaborate and get work done faster. Today, more than 62,000 businesses, including 59% of the Fortune 500, trust Box to manage content in the cloud.
The Box platform provides HIPAA, FINRA, FedRAMP, and many other compliances to go with granular access permissions and advanced security capabilities.
By using Box you can sync, share, and collaborate on all types of files, anywhere, on any device - but that's just the beginning. You can choose where to store your data, to manage your own encryption keys, and set workflows to automate content-based processes. You can also assign custom metadata tags to content, watermark sensitive content, and set file retention or legal hold policies.
Box has deep, native integrations with Microsoft Office and Outlook, Google Apps for Work, Salesforce, Netsuite, Docusign, Adobe, and many other best-of-breed solutions you may already be using.
Drive Enterprise enables you to transform how your business stores, accesses, and secures files, all without extensive change management. Drive Enterprise is a standalone offering with usage-based pricing that includes all the features of Drive.
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