“File sync-and-sharing tools are growing more essential with the rise of mobile computing. Learn about the functions” to consider and the players to involve when making a purchase.
Enterprise file synchronization and sharing can benefit any type of business, regardless of size or industry. With the rise of mobile computing in recent years, along with the push toward the cloud, the IT world is positioning enterprise file sync and sharing, or EFSS, as a core business application that enhances everything, from user productivity to information security.
Users, executives and IT teams can all utilize EFSS tools for their benefit. When it comes to procuring file sync-and-sharing technology, there are several factors that affect people and processes — both inside and outside IT and security — that buyers must analyze and discuss.
First and foremost, buyers must determine what it is they are trying to accomplish with EFSS tools. Are they simply looking to create a more transparent way for local and mobile users to share and synchronize files and collaborate on content? Or are they looking to standardize on a single platform to help minimize the risks associated with shadow IT? Perhaps they’re looking to use someone else’s infrastructure and service capabilities to manage files and content off site in the cloud. Determining the primary aim of a file sync-and-sharing platform is the first step toward assessing the options.