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Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft OneDrive for Business

8.9 /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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90 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+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

Security Protects
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Drag and Drop User Interface

Team Collaboration

Real-Time Synchronization

Enterprise Grade Security Controls

Data Loss Prevention

Access Control and Rights Management

Mobility Support

Large File Optimization

Audit Trail

3rd-Party Integrations

Electronic Signatures

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 85

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support

Microsoft OneDrive for Business Reviews

Ivana S.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Other
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

Constantly improving.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft OneDrive for Business from other similar products?

Limited size/space....

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Availability of servers and ease of connecting.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Limited size/space.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Ankit M.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2024

Smooth functioning with updated features

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft OneDrive for Business from other similar products?

Solution at one place Soomth functioning Ease of use

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Solution at one place Great features Easy operation

What do you dislike most about this product?

Customer Supporting

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Easy of use Features with advanced tech Updated services

Pros

Reliable
Enables Productivity
Respectful
Client Friendly Policies

David C.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2024

Powerful tool but not so easy to integrate

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Microsoft OneDrive for Business from other similar products?

The platform offers strong real-time collaboration features through integration with Microsoft Office apps. Users can co-author documents, view changes live, and collaborate efficiently with others, all within the familiar Microsoft ecosystem.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

OneDrive for Business includes robust security features such as advanced encryption (both in transit and at rest), multi-factor authentication, and detailed access controls. It also supports compliance with various industry standards and regulations, including GDPR and HIPAA.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The pricing for OneDrive for Business can be complex and may vary based on the Microsoft 365 plan chosen. For some users, understanding the cost implications and selecting the right plan can be confusing.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If your organization already uses Microsoft 365, OneDrive for Business will integrate seamlessly with your existing tools. If not, assess how well it integrates with your current applications and workflows.

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Inspires Innovation
Security Protects
Helps Innovate

Cons

Less Generous

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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

98 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Mobility Support Software is optimized for mobile usage.

Large File Optimization Contains optimizations for transfers of large files.

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

3rd-Party Integrations Integration with other identity providers, content management systems, or cloud services.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Ivana S.

Constantly improving.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Ankit M.

Smooth functioning with updated features

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

David C.

Powerful tool but not so easy to integrate

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

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Feature Ratings

Drag and Drop User Interface

Team Collaboration

Real-Time Synchronization

Enterprise Grade Security Controls

Data Loss Prevention

Access Control and Rights Management

Mobility Support

Large File Optimization

Audit Trail

3rd-Party Integrations

Electronic Signatures

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Breadth of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support