What Is The Best Cloud-Based Document Sharing Service?

Connected today means you have to be aware of all the services available. Weeding through all the data can be an overwhelming and daunting task. Today, Chiron USA will focus on cloud-based document-sharing, and it's not surprising that you are looking for the best; I mean, who isn't, right? We understand that finding the right solution is a task in itself. So our objective -provide you with an overall understanding of the definition of Cloud-based document-sharing services and the offerings defined by Gartner's Magic Quadrant, then give some overviews of the best in the market as defined by our team at Chiron USA. So without further delay, let us explain the components of cloud-based document-sharing, and then we will move into the different elements involved.  

• What is a cloud file storage?
• What is cloud file sharing?
• What is Cloud File Storage? 

What Is Cloud-based-document-sharing

First, let’s get to grips with what cloud file sharing actually is. Truly understanding the purpose and role of cloud file sharing can help you to find the right service for your needs. Of course, seeing as cloud file sharing is part of a larger cloud-based system, we’ll have to explain cloud file storage and cloud file systems first too.

What is cloud file storage?

First and foremost, Gartner says the following about cloud-based-document sharing, known as Content Services Platforms or (CSPs) as the foundational component in an organization for the management and use of content. CSPs provide a way for employees to retrieve and work with content in a modern, seamless way across devices and organizational boundaries. They are a core component of any organization's digital workplace strategy.

-"Gartner Magic Quadrant for Content Services Platforms Published 18 October 2021 - ID G00740125"

What is a cloud file system?

Cloud file storage begins with a cluster of servers located virtually in the "cloud." File storage allows organizations access to store documents, data, media, and applications. Cloud file storage uses shared file systems so you can access your saved data files. 

The Benefit of a File Storage System.

Indeed, there are some benefits, but the first is an externally controlled file system. More so, as long as you have permission and access to the internet, you can access your data anywhere, anytime. You don't have to worry about backing your data up on traditional hard drives or about lost or corrupted data.  

What is cloud file sharing?

We have discussed the storage and file systems; now it's time to discuss cloud file sharing. Cloud file sharing is the ability for multiple users to access data simultaneously. An excellent example is Microsoft One Drive, where you are ensuring you have the right people accessing your data. In an organizational setting, an acting administrator will define the user and group permissions and who has access to what and at what times.

Choosing the Right Cloud-Based Document Sharing Service

So, now that we have shared the different components of Cloud-base-document-sharing, It's now time to choose the right service and the right expertise. Choosing exemplary service means choosing an organization with plenty of experience in Cloud-Based- Document-Sharing Services. Services such as migrations, for example, Chiron USA, can help organize and suggest the right way to move content from your Shared Drives to SharePoint and OneDrive, or from other cloud-based storge-systems. Including moving sites, profiles, and databases. Chiron USA has many projects and past performances to show we are leading experts; our expertise and members have worked with the following.

• O365 - Microsoft Office 365 offers file sharing through both OneDrive and a team site.
• Azure - Azure, also operated by tech giant Microsoft, offers fully managed file shares in the cloud that are accessible via the industry standard Server Message Block (SMB) protocol or Network File System (NFS) protocol.
• AWS - Amazon Web Services securely scales your recurring business-to-business file transfers to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) using SFTP, FTPS, and FTP protocols.

Conclusion

We have discussed all the components of Cloud-Based Document-Sharing, and based on Gartner's Magic Quadrant, you can't go wrong with a Microsoft Solution. Chiron has been working with Microsoft Products and Solutions and clearly understands what it takes to be successful. Our past performances speak for us! Not to mention we are very good at what we do. Get in touch if you need more information or want to learn more about Chiron and our tailored recommendations; we are always available to assist. Remember to check out our other services; we look forward to speaking with you.