Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft OneDrive for Business

Composite Score

8.9 /10

CX Score

9.1 /10

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What is Microsoft OneDrive for Business?

OneDrive connects you to all your files in Office 365 so you can share and work together from anywhere while protecting your work.

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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft OneDrive for Business won the following awards in the Content Collaboration category

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2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023

0 Top Rated Capabilities

1 Top Rated Features

2023

0 Top Rated Capabilities

3 Top Rated Features

2022

Microsoft OneDrive for Business Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

98 Plan to Renew

87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Microsoft OneDrive for Business?

2% Negative

6% Neutral

92% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Saves Time
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Team Collaboration

Enterprise Grade Security Controls

Drag and Drop User Interface

Real-Time Synchronization

Mobility Support

Access Control and Rights Management

Data Loss Prevention

Audit Trail

Electronic Signatures

Large File Optimization

Task Management and Workflow

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 84

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

Microsoft OneDrive for Business Reviews

Aurangzeb Nawaz K.

Role: Operations
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2024

Reliable Cloud Storage Platform

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft OneDrive for Business from other similar products?

OneDrive is a dependable and user-friendly cloud-based file storage solution. It offers options for privacy and security over file sharing and user access permission, and it interfaces with the Power Platform and other Microsoft apps.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The smooth integration of Microsoft OneDrive for Business with other Microsoft Office applications is one of its main benefits. This makes working on projects in real-time with colleagues and storing, accessing, and collaborating on files quite easy.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Even when the link is shared inside, there are situations where it prevents someone from opening it if they are not logged into One Drive. Though uncommon, this does occasionally occur.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

OneDrive for Business - Highly Recommended tool for better business operations

Pros

Helps Innovate
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity
Trustworthy

Amber F.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2024

Another quality Microsoft Product

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Microsoft OneDrive for Business from other similar products?

The ecosystem is the key differentiator. The Microsoft suite all interplay very nicely with each other which makes file sharing, standardization, and synchronization seamless and reliable.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It's reliable and fast. I save a file and within seconds my teammates in other locations can access my changes or I can make changes and collaborate in real time.

What do you dislike most about this product?

It really wants to force your hand at saving things to OneDrive automatically. It's more difficult NOT to use OneDrive which from a business perspective makes sense, from a consumer/end user perspective it can be frustrating.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you use (and like) other Microsoft products, you'll probably appreciate OneDrive. The seamless integration between the tools is the biggest selling feature in my opinion.

Pros

Effective Service
Appreciates Incumbent Status
Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product

Cons

Less Efficient Service
Less Caring
Less Respectful

Milan P.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2024

best cloud product ever!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft OneDrive for Business from other similar products?

OneDrive for Business integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 applications, offering a unified experience with tools like Word, Excel, and Teams. Its strong enterprise security features and compliance options make it suitable for organizations with stringent data protection requirements.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The tight integration with Microsoft 365 applications is my favorite aspect, as it streamlines workflow and enhances productivity by allowing users to collaborate directly within familiar tools. The single sign-on and seamless file sharing are also significant advantages.

What do you dislike most about this product?

OneDrive for Business can be complex to configure and manage, especially for larger organizations. Its syncing issues and occasional performance lag can also be frustrating for users who rely on real-time file access.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Evaluate how well OneDrive for Business integrates with your existing Microsoft 365 setup and assess its alignment with your security needs. Consider investing in training to manage its features effectively and ensure it fits within your organizational requirements.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Microsoft OneDrive for Business

What is Microsoft OneDrive for Business?

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Awards & Recognition

2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Microsoft OneDrive for Business Ratings

90 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

98 Plan to Renew

87 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Microsoft OneDrive for Business?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Team Collaboration Allows multiple users to comment on, mark-up, annotate, or edit a document. Provides team sites, workspaces or other landing areas that enhance productivity.

Enterprise Grade Security Controls Encryption in-transit and at rest. Remote wiping of data on non-corporate owned devices.

Drag and Drop User Interface Optimal user interfaces and interactions, such as drag-and-drop and file open-in applications.

Real-Time Synchronization Synchronization of files to a central repository (on-prem or in the cloud) facilitating access across multiple devices.

Mobility Support Software is optimized for mobile usage.

Access Control and Rights Management Ability to discretely control who can access the file.

Data Loss Prevention Detection of potential data breaches by monitoring, detecting and blocking the electronic transmission of sensitive data.

Audit Trail View all previous activity including any recent edits and user access.

Electronic Signatures Form signatures can be captured, stored and reported on electronically

Large File Optimization Contains optimizations for transfers of large files.

Task Management and Workflow Supports triggers and events for process automation.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Microsoft OneDrive for Business Reviews

Aurangzeb Nawaz K.

Reliable Cloud Storage Platform

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Amber F.

Another quality Microsoft Product

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Milan P.

best cloud product ever!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Team Collaboration

Enterprise Grade Security Controls

Drag and Drop User Interface

Real-Time Synchronization

Mobility Support

Access Control and Rights Management

Data Loss Prevention

Audit Trail

Electronic Signatures

Large File Optimization

Task Management and Workflow

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization

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