Even better, Box does this without downloading files to the local machine, avoiding security issues and space constraints faced by other methods. At last, files stored in Box are available via the local file system on a network drive, without having to hop into a browser window or fire up a separate application.

The launch of Box Drive in public beta gives Box a Dropbox killer in the enterprise market. For all the superior governance and security features that Box has offered to keep enterprise customers sweet, this simple, intuitive access has helped Dropbox gain significant ground among business users. Other services that let users access files direct from the desktop file system, such as Microsoft OneDrive and most notably Dropbox, have had an edge in convenience and ease-of-use. That need to jump into the browser or app to access the file has left a less-than-seamless experience when working on a traditional PC or Mac.

It has made files shareable simply by logging in via the web browser or mobile app from any device, anywhere - while preserving compliance with stringent enterprise governance and security policies.īut one crucial barrier has always remained. Cloud content management platform Box has prospered over the years by breaking down barriers to collaboration.

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