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100% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between Box, Citrix ShareFile, and Huawei FusionStorage based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"Box is very realistic when it comes to sharing capabilities.""The most valuable feature of Box is security.""We've never had a penetration. We've never had a security issue that their support didn't solve. We love their audit trail. We can know exactly when a collaborator opens. We love how you can define a collaborator.""Using Box for cloud storage allows us to focus on the service and maintaining infrastructure.""Box is very user-friendly; more so than SharePoint.""Governance and ease of use are why I think a lot of people like Box, including ourselves. Basically, we're concerned about what information is being sent to Box, so we use a lot of the Box governance features to make sure that what is being sent to Box is appropriate. If it is not appropriate, it is not allowed to be sent. It is also pretty easy to use. It is the easiest to use for customers and for technologists.""Box is extremely stable, they have not been hacked or lost any data in the past seventeen years. I am very impressed with it.""The interface is very good."

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"The solution would query the Active Directory, and if new accounts were identified, Citrix ShareFile would add them automatically.""Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features.""Easy to manage and fully secure.""The solution is scalable.""It's user-friendly for end users.""This provides us with a secure way of sending tax returns without having to use passwords.""The Enterprise Dropbox solution is highly integrated with Microsoft's Office 365 and Azure products.""ShareFile gives you all of the features of cloud providers, but in an on-premises solution."

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"In cases where system interruptions occur, it enables rapid restoration, ensuring a prompt return to normal service levels.""The product has a very simple GUI-based management platform and it is very simple to use. There is a very easy step-by-step configuration procedure that guides you through, and you can configure it very easily.""Provides easy access to our data.""Huawei FusionStorage does well in its basic functions and offers broad utility."

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Cons
"I recommend doing the trial first, because it's not cheap ware. It's not overly expensive, but it's not cheap ware, and enterprise has a minimum number of users.""Improvements in speed - Box's high level of security impacts performance, especially when compared with other similar services.""The upload speed needs improvement.""Data privacy, regarding where to store your data: Offering several transparent(!) options (where to store my data and whether to sync back or not and where to sync) regarding the local law situations (USA, EU, Switzerland!) would increase the credibility of a US based company (after NSA ‘snooping’).""I find their API to be quite complex and it could be more straightforward.""Like all cloud platforms, there are always areas of improvement around sync to local devices.""With OneDrive, you can continuously save your files over a Box folder. That is something I wish we could have.""The integration with other products should be improved."

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"There are sometimes scalability issues after updates.""My only issue with this solution is the cost, which should be improved.""Some of our customers are facing issues if they've deployed in hybrid mode.""DLP features are lacking and required because, especially with everyone working from home, security is now paramount when the data is on BYOD devices.""Everything they have should be integrated into one item.""The configuration on the mobile devices is a little clunky, in terms of setting up the application.""The user interface is not very intuitive.""They should integrate the solution with more email services."

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"I hope for improvements in the product's processing ability and performance.""The product needs improvement in terms of affordability.""The initial setup and installation is not that straightforward. It should be made easier and the time to install should be reduced.""Their cloud services could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing may seem steep at first, but delve into the features and you'll soon realize it is incredible value for what you get."
  • "It is expensive per head, as you need the enterprise license to get full security and tools. So negotiate a discount!"
  • "Better sign a full year's contract to get a discount."
  • "I'm in Higher Ed, so we purchase through Internet2-Net+. I absolutely recommend going that route for Higher Ed customers."
  • "A business account has a minimum of three users. If you are more than three people in-house, go for the Enterprise version. All the external users are free of charge."
  • "Our pricing and licensing is excellent. I'd tell all Higher Ed customers to talk with Internet2 for excellent pricing and support."
  • "I believe Box is cheaper than SharePoint."
  • "They are very price competitive when pushed. Initially, they come out with a standard list price, but they are willing to be very competitive. The Box price was pretty much equal to or lower than the Citrix price, and Box has more features."
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  • "You have to work hard in order to get the suitable licenses."
  • "If you are already a Citrix customer, I recommend having the Platinum licensing level, as it provides licensing for a number of various features that all integrate together."
  • "Citrix has a very good file auditing features and security features."
  • "I give the cost of the solution a five out of five."
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  • "It is expensive but might be optimal based on the partnership."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution is used for data storage and any kind of visualization.
    Top Answer:The solution does not have the feature to retrieve deleted data. The solution's data security should be improved. While… more »
    Top Answer:They should integrate the solution with more email services. That would be very helpful.
    Top Answer:We use the solution primarily for sending and receiving encrypted files. It helps us share large files as well.
    Top Answer:In cases where system interruptions occur, it enables rapid restoration, ensuring a prompt return to normal service… more »
    Top Answer:The product needs improvement in terms of affordability.
    Top Answer:We use Huawei FusionStorage while preparing business strategies and cases for efficiently storing and retrieving… more »
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    Overview

    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.

    ShareFile is a secure file sync and sharing service that meets the mobility and collaboration needs of users and the security requirements of businesses.

    Huawei FusionStorage fully distributed cloud storage features massive scale-out capability designed for cloud-based architectures. The on-board storage system software combines the local storage resources of standard x86 servers into fully distributed storage pools, providing block, object, or file storage resources to the upper layer. An enterprise can easily obtain the required flexibility and efficiency in data storage to keep up with the ever-changing dynamics of business.

    Sample Customers
    GE, Toyota, P&G, Caterpillar, Flex, Schneider Electric, Sally Beauty, Eurostar, AstraZeneca, AirBnB, Whirlpool, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Nationwide, Aeropostale etc
    Exelon, Aer Lingus, Aloysius Stichting, Amnet Technology Solutions, Arup Group Ltd., Brasfield and Gorrie, Cancer Research UK, Carlock, Copeland & Stair LLC, ChanceLightŽ Behavioral Health & Education
    China Merchants Bank, Liaoning, Zhejiang
    Top Industries
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    Non Tech Company25%
    University9%
    Construction Company9%
    Real Estate/Law Firm9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization49%
    Computer Software Company7%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Manufacturing Company5%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Legal Firm9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Construction Company8%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Retailer10%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise52%
    Large Enterprise33%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise52%
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