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Pros
"It was extremely easy to setup.""We use Microsoft OneDrive for file sharing without the need for additional hardware (such as flash drives or external hard drives).""Ability to share documents.""The stability of Microsoft OneDrive is very good, it is reliable. There were multiple instances where I had lost my valuable data on hard drives in several other places. However, with Microsoft OneDrive, I've never lost a single file.""It's pretty easy to learn. Once someone taught me, I was able to navigate it quite easily.""The most valuable feature of the solution is the amount of space allotted to each user that is issued a subscription.""Image management is great since the search is simple, and accessing images with labels is easy.""One of the good features is that the users are not even aware that they're using it."

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"An advantage is integration with your IP directory.""We like how the solution allows us to have retention of records and workflows, as well as its fire plan.""The tool's implementation has made life easier for customers. It is sold by SAP. The integration between SAP and the solution is good, making it easy to access the documents. It is widely recognized as a market leader in enterprise document management.""The product can be integrated with different solutions.""It has a robust search but has often been difficult for people to learn.""I did not face issues with the product's scalability...The solution's technical support is good."

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Cons
"I would advice not storage sensitive information since it could be prone to hacking.""An online video player would be great, since sometimes you have to download the video to play it.""The scalability has room for improvement.""Technical support is not very impressive and is typical of large company software support.""If I want to pick out certain criteria of pictures, Google enables me to do that whereas OneDrive is a bit sort of flaky.""The website could be improved. Sometimes I try to login and the website has issues, I can't retrieve my documents.""An increase in the capacity of storage in the free version would be nice.""The initial setup is not easy."

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"The ease of use should be addressed.""Due to very limited use in the industry, vendor and contract support are hard to find.""Support could be enhanced. The first line of support consists of individuals who lack experience with some key aspects. When you create a support ticket, the time to resolve the issue may be prolonged because the first person may not understand the system or the solution.""The product could improve its scalability.""The stability of the solution is an area of concern where improvements can be made.""OpenText Content Manager needs to improve its user interface. Its installation process is difficult and can be made easier."

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  • "Costwise, it is a great option. In most cases, it is a free space, which will be more than enough for most customers."
  • "Using this software, it has had an amazing impact moneywise on our business. It allows us to share documents without the need of extra hardware."
  • "We pay a lot for the Enterprise version, but it is a premium service."
  • "OneDrive comes with Microsoft 365 so it is just an added part of that package."
  • "It is free if you are using Office 365, and you get a terabyte of storage with your account."
  • "This is a pricy solution, given that we are only using it at 50% capacity."
  • "The price of Microsoft OneDrive is reasonable and compatible with competitors."
  • "The licensing is expensive and on a yearly basis."
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  • "I would suggest that you do a thorough evaluation of all competing products and look for support for these products in your local area."
  • "The fees incurred are for the licensing and maintenance."
  • "I rate the product price an eight or nine on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive. The solution is expensive."
  • "The solution's licensing cost depends on the customer domain. Though its costs are high, the product is worth the money. You have to pay a one-time cost and support costs."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The backup capability is one feature I love about OneDrive. I also like how it syncs when you're working offline. Everything is updated once you connect again.
    Top Answer:It takes too long for OneDrive to synchronize various applications, especially when you are saving office data. It also requires too much bandwidth.
    Top Answer:We use OneDrive to share documents throughout the organization and collaborate. It is also used for backups.
    Top Answer:An advantage is integration with your IP directory.
    Top Answer:The solution's licensing cost depends on the customer domain. Though its costs are high, the product is worth the money. You have to pay a one-time cost and support costs. You will have to pay more… more »
    Top Answer:Support could be enhanced. The first line of support consists of individuals who lack experience with some key aspects. When you create a support ticket, the time to resolve the issue may be prolonged… more »
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    Also Known As
    MS OneDrive
    Micro Focus Content Manager, HPE Records Manager, HPE Content Manager
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    Overview

    Microsoft OneDrive for Business gives you online storage that works seamlessly with the tools you use every day to create, communicate, and collaborate from your PC/Mac or your iOS, Android, or Windows device.

    OpenText Content Manager, formerly Records Manager, is a governance-based enterprise content management system designed to help government agencies, regulated industries and global organizations manage their business content from creation to disposal. Regardless of how you create and collaborate on your content, Content Manager gives you the ability to leverage accurate, contextual, and complete information throughout its lifecycle. Managing your content in this way helps you significantly improve services to your customers, business decisions and insight for future strategy.

    Sample Customers
    Chevron, Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, DBS, Nestle, Lowe's, MGM Resorts, Textron, MGM Resorts
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company23%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    University8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization46%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Government5%
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    Government58%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Non Profit8%
    Non Tech Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government21%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise37%
    Large Enterprise37%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise51%
    Large Enterprise34%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise30%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    Microsoft OneDrive is ranked 4th in Content Collaboration Platforms with 19 reviews while OpenText Content Manager is ranked 10th in Enterprise Content Management with 21 reviews. Microsoft OneDrive is rated 8.2, while OpenText Content Manager is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Microsoft OneDrive writes "A transparent and self-explanatory storage system for data and files". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Content Manager writes "A document management system that integrates well with SAP, Salesforce and Oracle ". Microsoft OneDrive is most compared with SharePoint, Dropbox, Box, Atlassian Confluence and Citrix ShareFile, whereas OpenText Content Manager is most compared with SharePoint, OpenText Extended ECM, OpenText Documentum, IBM FileNet and Alfresco.

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