eFolder Expert Series Webinar - SharePoint vs. File Sync: Factors MSPs Should Consider
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The document compares SharePoint and business-grade file sync, highlighting their features, pros, and cons for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). SharePoint offers robust document management and collaboration tools but can be costly and inflexible for small businesses, while business-grade file sync focuses on mobile accessibility and ease of use. Key considerations for MSPs include mobility, costs, deployment options, and the complexity of implementation.
eFolder Expert Series Webinar - SharePoint vs. File Sync: Factors MSPs Should Consider
- 1. • Mobile-friendly Features © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.1
- 2. SharePoint vs. File Sync: Factors MSPs Should Consider Carmen Yu Marketing Coordinator, eFolder cyu@efolder.net
- 3. Agenda • Expert Introduction • SharePoint overview • Business-grade file sync overview • Factors to consider • Introducing eFolderAnchor • Live Product Demo • Questions and discussion © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 4. Expert Introduction © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 5. What is SharePoint? • Document management, file sharing, collaboration • Websites, intranet or extranet • SharePoint 2007, 2010, and 2013 on- premises • SharePoint Online 2013 in the cloud © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 6. What is SharePoint? • Data accessed from one web interface © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 7. SharePoint Pros • Secure platform • Numerous functions and capabilities • Integrates with Microsoft Office • Customizable • Small businesses © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 8. SharePoint Cons • Costly implementation • High maintenance • Not suitable for small businesses • On-premises clients can’t move to the cloud • Cloud deployment limits customization • Lack of mobility © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 9. Business-Grade File Sync • File hosting, file sharing, collaboration • Built for a mobile workforce • Out-of-the-box solution • Secure sharing • Rich administrative features • Flexible deployment options (public or private cloud) © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 10. Business-Grade File Sync • Quick access to files via desktop agent © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 11. Factors to Consider • Mobility & accessibility • Ease of use • Costs • Types of deployment © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 12. Factors to Consider Mobility & Accessibility – Do your users work remotely? – Do your users use smartphones and tablets for work? – Do your users need mobile-friendly applications? © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Forrester Research. “2013 Mobile Workforce Adoption Trends.” Cambridge, MA. 2013
- 13. Factors to Consider Ease of use – How much time can you afford to spend on implementation and training? – Will your users fully take advantage of the solution? © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved. https://rcpmag.com/articles/2012/10/30/sharepoint-costs-more.aspx
- 14. Factors to Consider Costs – Are your clients aware of the hidden costs of deployment? – Are your clients willing to take on maintenance costs? © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 15. Factors to Consider On-premises or in the cloud – How are your users accessing the data? – What are the requirements for hosting your clients’ data? © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 16. SharePoint On-Premises • On-premises deployment • VPN connection needed • Full-featured • Costly implementation • High maintenance • Hard to migrate to the cloud © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 17. SharePoint Online 2013 • On-premises or in the cloud • Cloud-enabled • No mobile features • Out-of-the-box solution • Straightforward costs • Minimal customization © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 18. Business-Grade File Sync • On-premises or in the cloud • Cloud-enabled • Mobile-friendly • Out-of-the-box solution • Straightforward costs © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- 19. Introducing eFolder Anchor 19 eFolder Anchor allows users to work… …across any device …with anyone ….with any content …without compromising security and control © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Right Reserved.
- 20. • Quick access to files via desktop agent Features © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.20
- 21. • Mobile-friendly Features © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.21
- 22. • Secure and easy sharing Features © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.22
- 23. Firewall and VPN concentrator File Server Headquarters Remote Users VPN tunnels = problems Before • File Server Enablement Features © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.23
- 24. • File Server Enablement Features © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.24 Firewall and VPN concentrator File Server Headquarters Remote Users After Anchor All devices in sync
- 25. Product Demo: Anchor Anne Doring Instructional Designer, eFolder
- 26. Questions? • Start a 21 day trial of Anchor: http://www.efolder.net/free-trial/ © 2015 eFolder, Inc. All Rights Reserved.26
- 27. Thank you! Carmen Yu Marketing Coordinator, eFolder cyu@efolder.net