How do you choose the best collaboration tool for syncing files across devices?

In my experience, selecting the best collaboration tool for syncing files across devices led me to choose SharePoint Online due to its alignment with our organization's requirements. Its robust features, seamless integration within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, and strong security measures make it an ideal choice. SharePoint Online's scalability, user-friendly interface, and reliable customer support have significantly enhanced productivity within our team, ensuring secure and efficient file synchronization across platforms.

The main 3 platforms I have come across are Microsoft OneDrive/SharePoint, Google Drive and Dropbox. These have their own apps that you can install and link your account with, and the files will be synced down to your device.

Consider these, individual vs. team needs, file types, and storage. Ease of use, security, and privacy. Budget some popular options to consider are free such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, and some paid options. These are some paid options Box: Secure and compliant with industry regulations, robust features for large teams and external collaborators. Dropbox Business: Increased storage, advanced features like team management and file recovery. Microsoft OneDrive for Business: Part of Microsoft 365 suite, integrates seamlessly with other Office tools, and large storage options.

La synchronisation, notamment avec le client OneDrive, à plusieurs bénéfices : - La sécurité : Retrouvez vos données dans le cloud quoi qu'il arrive à votre terminal - L'expérience de travail : De nombreux utilisateurs ont une expérience de travail depuis l'explorateur de fichiers - L'accessibilité : selon votre mode de synchronisation, vous pouvez accéder à vos fichiers hors ligne, pour vos voyages en train ou en avion !

Synchronization helps in many ways, regardless of the tools, when the file is synchronized securely, you can work with cloud file availability, work with collaboration between platforms and also have version control. All of this is extremely easy on a daily basis.

I agree with the article but more importantly you should also look at file limits, add-on costs and Governance (sensitive data/location of data). You may not be able to use certain tools because they might not be compliant with GDPR. This is why most organisations tend to go for either Microsoft or Google.

The main pillars that must be taken into consideration: Availability Security Usability Compatibility Collaboration When these pillars are present in a sync app, it will certainly meet your needs.

I agree with the above, I usually have a standardised SaaS Vendor checklist (there's many online). I use to accurately rate each tool. This covers additional areas like contract length, SLA, support and their product roadmap.

Nowadays, many tools are similar in the way they are used, but what sets them apart are the particularities. Today, Google Drive has interesting particularities in relation to OneDrive. Likewise, OneDrive also has some particularities that Google does not have. In short, in general, all the tools are on par and very similar.

You should mainly keep an eye on the little app icon on your taskbar and see if any red crosses appear. There will also be little red crosses usually next to a specific folder if it hasn't been synced. If there is no app showing in the taskbar, the application may not be running and your files might not be syncing.

Synchroniser ses données est un indispensable dans le travail au quotidien. Cependant, il convient d'être mesuré dans cette pratique : Synchroniser l'ensemble des données peut devenir plus contraignant qu'avantageux. Aussi, il est nécessaire d'identifier les espaces qui ont besoin d'être synchronisés et avec quelles options. Avec Microsoft 365, que vous synchronisiez vos données persos avec OneDrive ou vos données d'équipes avec SharePoint, vous pouvez choisir un statut de synchronisation : - En ligne uniquement - Synchronisation partielle - Synchronisation totale Il est important de prioriser les données à synchroniser en fonction de ces statuts.