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Box is the cloud service developed by the company Box.net. It is a service that allows users to share data and collaborate online.
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Box is a website where users host all types of files regardless of their size while allowing them to see their photos, videos, ... all from the net. The service also allows users to trade with each other.
Founded in 2005, Box offers all its users a scalable and secure content sharing platform.
Moreover, Box makes it easy to publish the files to other platforms like blogs, web pages and many more. Box is not just a storage space, it is a space for accessing and storing files from anywhere and anytime, regardless of the device.
Founded in 2005 in the Mercer Island area of Washington by Aaron Levie and Dylan Smith, Box had its first fundraising of $1,5 million in 2006 from venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson.
On January 23, 2015, Box went public on the Wall Street Stock Exchange with 32 million users and a share price of $14. The company has grown exponentially over the years. Moreover, in 2018, 3 years after its IPO, Box will record a turnover of 506 million dollars, or 27% more compared to the previous year.
In addition, over time, Box has had to sign partnerships with large companies such as Symantec, Splunk, OpenDNS, Cisco and many others.
In addition Box is available on Apple computer or PC, but not on Linux because it is not part of the box plans. On mobiles, there are applications for Android, BlackBerry, iOS, WebOS and Windows Phone.
It should be noted that this cloud service is aimed at four types of profiles, namely: individuals, starters, businessmans and companies.
What are the features of Box?
This cloud service makes it possible to store and share data between individuals and companies, which is inherently sensitive and confidential. Thus, it also contributes to a smooth collaboration between the members of a family or a company.
Thus, we can enumerate:
- Flawless security: protecting your sensitive files is a top priority. That's why we offer you advanced security controls, intelligent threat detection, and comprehensive information governance. But because your needs don't end there, we also provide you with strict data privacy, data residency and industry compliance protection.
- Seamless collaboration: your business depends on the collaboration of many people, be it teams, customers, partners or vendors. With Content Cloud, everyone has a single place to work together on your most important content, and you can rest assured that everything is secure.
- Powerful electronic signatures: sales contracts, offer letters, supplier agreements: This type of content is at the heart of business processes, and more and more processes are going digital. With BoxSign, electronic signatures natively integrated into your Box offering, you have a cost-effective way to boost your business.
- A simplified workflow: manual and tedious processes waste hours every day. So we empower everyone to automate repeatable workflows that are critical to your business, like HR onboarding and contract management. Workflows are faster and you can focus on what matters most. It's a win-win situation.
How to download Box for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS?
The cloud service offers different possibilities and details for each operating system. Thus, each is on a dedicated page on the company's website box.com.
Box applications for desktop computers and mobile devices (BoxDrive, BoxTools, BoxNotes, ApplicationBox) are available for download on their dedicated pages.
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Price
The offer of this service is established according to the types of user profile:
- The Starter formula at 4,50 euros per month and per user (paid annually): integrates with Microsoft 365 as well as G Suite, and allows collaborating with 10 users and storing up to 100 GB of data,
- The Business formula at 13,50 euros per month and per user: Collaborate with everyone in the organization, unlimited storage, integration with Office 365 and G Suite and another enterprise application, and additional features such as admin console access, data loss protection, data and brand customization are included in the package.
- The Business Plus formula at 22,50 euros per month and per user: It takes over the functionalities of Business Formula by integrating 3 business applications (instead of one).
- The Enterprise formula at 31,50 euros per month and per user: it has the same features as the Business plus plan with unlimited business app integration and additional features such as document watermarking.
Box is available on …
iPhone app macOS app
Windows software
Web browser and Android
Users' review
Excellent application that I have been using for about ten years. Very safe! A must ! Some complain that they cannot open ".heic" files, here is the solution: To open these files in Windows, you must install a codec, such as CopyTrans HEIC which is free. Note that this codec will also allow you to print your photos, convert them to JPG or even use them in Office. Go to the CopyTransHEIC page. Click the Download button.
Serge Allaire
Since August 2021 the application bug on my Huawei T30 phone. I use it every day but since August I can't upload or anything. It's weird and I'm very disappointed. To look for another application of the same efficiency (of course I speak of its state before August) is difficult. Shame.
Taha OUALI
1st try and perfect. Clean application and very easy to use. Very easy access from app annexes (backups of documents, files, folders, etc.). Files or folders very easy to share between friends and that in multiple ways. I recommend without hesitation.
A Google user
I registered, I confirmed my email address but I can't log in, when I try it puts it back directly on the login page. I tried to redo the registration with the same email address thinking that the one if had not worked but it marks it as what an account already exists with this gvrk address.
A Google user
This application allows everyone to share! It integrates easily with other applications!!! Better ways than many others😁👍this is the best!!! 👌
A Google user
Very good document storage application. This is lights a doc files. Anyway, I'll switch to a subscription. Well done 👏
A Google user
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FAQ
The average user stores a mix of digital media (photos and videos) and documents. With 10 GB, you have the possibility of storing approximately:
* 2 songs or photos
* More than 50 documents
Yes ! You can create an external link that can be shared with anyone, even people who don't have a Box account. (But while you're at it, why not encourage them to sign up for a free Box account! That way you can collaborate with them and co-edit the document).
If you have an individual plan, you can free up space by deleting unused files and folders.
Unlimited storage space that meets your needs.
Absolutely ! Download the Box mobile app here to access your content anytime, anywhere.
Need help finding the right solution? Visit our Help Center.
Start by contacting our sales team. Tell us what you hope to accomplish with Box and how we can help make your business run smoothly.
