Microsoft OneDrive for Business

What differentiates Microsoft OneDrive for Business from other similar products?

For organizations like mine , where a lot of Microsoft software is used , Onedrive integrates smoothly with other Microsoft tools we use , in a way that is simply impossible if we tried substituting Onedrive with an alternative storage solution. This smooth integration between Onedrive and our core Microsoft software solutions, ensures a cohesive and integrated software environment within my organization , leading to improved data security and surely contributing to overall team productivity too.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Am an huge beneficiary of Onedrive's on-demand feature and I have utilized this feature to save storage space on my computer devices . With Onedrive On-demand, I am able to make use of my files directly on Onedrive without first needing to download or synchronize them on my device. It helps me save device space and also helps cut down on bandwidth usage when working from home.

What do you dislike most about this product?

As far as I know and this is widely acknowledged, there is currently no technological barrier that is foolproof against potential data leak on Onedrive or on any other file storage solution. This for me , leaves me wondering how extra careful I have got to be with user permissions to my files, device password etc to prevent my data ever being compromised . Fortunately, I and my organization have been lucky so far.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I will close my eyes to recommend Onedrive to organizations with a lot of Microsoft solutions in place.

What differentiates Microsoft OneDrive for Business from other similar products?

The efficiency with which large files can be stored and accessed across individuals on different networks.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Auto save once uploaded the file to the drive

What do you dislike most about this product?

Sometimes giving access to certain people and limiting others becomes an issue

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Make sure you know how to give access to other team members for the drive files.

What differentiates Microsoft OneDrive for Business from other similar products?

While Microsoft OneDrive for Business offers integration with Microsoft Office applications and decent storage options, it is not without its shortcomings. It has an unintuitive user interface, which is particularly frustrating, especially considering how simple Google Drive is. There is no sync reliability, so there is inconsistencies across devices. Plus, it takes forever. The slower file synchronization speed compared to competitors is a huge hindrance.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I'm sitting here trying to think of something but I honestly have nothing. I liked that I at least had SOMETHING to use to file sharing, but it was still a garbage experience.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Sync reliability. I was constantly frustrated over syncing problems, like delays in files updating across devices and sometimes instances of data loss. It impacted productivity and was concerning. I need a reliable and trustworthy platform for crucial data storage and access.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Save your time and money and use Google Drive instead. For a more efficient and user-friendly experience, GDrive is it. It also tends to have more reliable sync capabilities, ensuring that your files are updated in real-time across all devices with minimal issues. This reliability is crucial for both personal and business use where data consistency is key.