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Box is a cloud content management and file sharing service for businesses. The primary purpose of Box is to help organisations securely store, share, and manage their digital files online. Here's a rundown of some of its key features:

  • File Storage and Sharing: Box allows users to upload and store a wide range of digital content. Users can share files or folders with specific individuals, set view/edit permissions, and even create shared links for external sharing.
  • Collaboration: Box promotes team collaboration by allowing multiple users to comment on files, assign tasks, and even edit documents in real-time.
  • Security: Box provides enterprise-level security features, including encryption in transit and at rest, granular access permissions, custom data retention policies, and more.
  • Integrations: Box can integrate with numerous other apps and services, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and more.
  • Mobile Access: Box has mobile applications that enable users to access, share, and edit their content from smartphones and tablets.
  • Workflow Automation: Users can automate content-driven business processes using Box Relay.
  • Version History: Every time a file is updated in Box, a version history is saved so users can revert back to earlier versions if necessary.
  • Global Compliance and Data Residency: Box complies with global industry standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and more. It also provides solutions for data residency requirements.
  • Developer Platform: For businesses that want to customise or extend their use of Box, there's a developer platform with APIs to help integrate Box functionalities into other applications or services.

Box competes with other cloud storage and collaboration tools like Dropbox Business, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and SharePoint, among others. Differentiating itself with a focus on enterprise security and collaboration features, Box has become a popular choice for many businesses and institutions.

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