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Use this helpful guide to determine if it’s right for your company.","If you’re new to the world of cloud storage, you probably haven’t heard much about Dropbox. Whether you end up using Dropbox or not, it’s important to know all there is about it before you make your decision. Here’s a guide explaining what it is, areas it thrives and places it fails. What is Dropbox? […]","If you’re new to the world of cloud storage, you probably haven’t heard much about Dropbox. Whether you end up...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you’re new to the world of cloud storage, you probably haven’t heard much about Dropbox. Whether you end up using Dropbox or not, it’s important to know all there is about it before you make your decision. Here’s a guide explaining what it is, areas it thrives and places it fails.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-dropbox\">What is Dropbox?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dropbox is the most popular cloud storage system on the market and it continues to improve its features. Dropbox allows users to move files, such as images and video, off their computers and onto a database in the cloud. Furthermore, it lets users save space and share files quickly. Before deciding to make Dropbox your main file storage system, check out these five interesting pros and cons.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--pro-automatic-file-backup\">Pro: Automatic file backup\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When users save a file directly to the cloud, they usually ask themselves ‘what if I accidentally lose or delete it’? The moment a document is saved to Dropbox, it’s backed up. This not only gives peace of mind, it also saves potential hardware space. This is because users won’t need to back the file up on their own hard drive.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to recovering a file, users want a simple process to retrieve their data. Rest assured, Dropbox makes the procedure very easy. It requires absolutely no technical know-how or live support. All users are able to restore the files on their own without any help. This reduces IT involvement for businesses as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-24181\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"327\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195435\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-16.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Dropbox interface.\" class=\"wp-image-24181\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195435\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-16.png 515w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195435\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-16-450x286.png 450w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The automatic backup capabilities of Dropbox are important to a business.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--con-lack-of-elite-level-security\">Con: Lack of elite-level security\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a company, the biggest Dropbox concern is related to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.washingtonpost.com\u002Fnews\u002Fthe-switch\u002Fwp\u002F2016\u002F09\u002F07\u002Fhacked-dropbox-data-of-68-million-users-is-now-or-sale-on-the-dark-web\u002F?noredirect=on&utm_term=.c44a3a732dba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">notorious hackings of Dropbox\u003C\u002Fa>. The type of things businesses store on the cloud are usually the most likely thing targeted and exploited. Also, not every user at an organization is going to take the necessary steps to protect their Dropbox account properly. Be it weak passwords or mishandling of file storage, all it takes is one team member to error for valuable data to be exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-24183\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"614\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195435\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-17.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Dropbox interface.\" class=\"wp-image-24183\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195435\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-17.png 768w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195435\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-17-450x360.png 450w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beware of the shortcomings of Dropbox security.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most likely security issue is the possibility that a site administrator views sensitive files. Dropbox continues to make strides in the security department. However, until they offer a more complete end-to-end encryption, people will be nervous to store something sensitive on the Dropbox cloud. Some businesses have severed ties with Dropbox over security concerns. Keep in mind some \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fdropbox-alternatives\u002F\">Dropbox alternatives\u003C\u002Fa> in case it’s not meeting your expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--pro-advanced-software-integration\">Pro: Advanced software integration\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dropbox stands out among cloud storage options because of how well it integrates with other systems. Not only does it have a highly diverse group of integrations, it’s also partnered with some of the most popular companies available. It meshes with Microsoft and Slack, just to name a few. It even syncs with more comprehensive cloud storage systems, like \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fdigital-asset-management\u002F\">digital asset management\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dropbox’s assorted integrations enhance your currently-used software systems. Whether it be the IT department’s software or the marketing team’s tools, Dropbox likely has an integration with them. This ensures projects are completed quickly and efficiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-24039\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"433\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19195442\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-11.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of the 'recent files' section on Dropbox\" class=\"wp-image-24039\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Consider the integrations offered by Dropbox and how they’ll affect your efficiency.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--con-limited-search-function\">Con: Limited search function\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users with a large database of files in Dropbox’s cloud struggle with the underwhelming search functionality. In fact, Dropbox is lacking all the fundamental search tools necessary for finding specific files. Unfortunately, improvement in this area has been extremely slow on their end.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dropbox unfortunately fails to provide users with the latest technology for searches. The biggest letdown is the lack of \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fmetadata\u002F\">metadata\u003C\u002Fa> search functionality. Metadata is information about a file, such as the date it was created. A cloud storage system depends being able to store large amounts of data and files. Furthermore, without the basic necessities of search, Dropbox fails to provide users a chance to dig through the uploaded files.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-24043\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"780\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19195441\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-13.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of the 'file' menu in Dropbox.\" class=\"wp-image-24043\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19195441\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-13.png 1024w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19195441\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-13-450x343.png 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19195441\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-13-768x585.png 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One thing companies struggle with when using Dropbox is locating files.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-6--pro-offline-working-capabilities\">Pro: Offline working capabilities\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One potential issue is access susceptibility. Companies understand that with Dropbox, there will be down time. The key is being able to continue to work and edit files during this time. Fortunately, Dropbox makes certain this is possible by allowing offline work. Users can continue to edit files during periods of no internet access and the work they complete is automatically put into place once the access returns.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another thing companies like is the automatic syncing of files within the system. If a team member is using Dropbox for a project, it’s vital that everything is working correctly – whether the internet is available to them or not. Dropbox ensures the project continues whether the internet fails or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chances are your company will have to decide whether to use a cloud storage system at some point. Dropbox should be examined and considered due to its ease of use and high popularity. Ensure it fits your needs before implementing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Dropbox’s weaknesses are something you can’t overlook, consider Canto’s \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fproduct\u002Fcanto-dam\u002F\">digital asset management\u003C\u002Fa> as an alternative.\u003C\u002Fp>",4,{"url":36,"url_md":37,"alt":38,"height":39,"width":40},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F19193328\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-11.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F19193328\u002Fwhat-is-dropbox-11-450x291.jpg","Pros and Cons signs.",518,800,[42],{"id":43,"slug":43,"title":44,"path":45},"marketing-technology","Marketing technology","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fmarketing-technology\u002F",[47,54,61],{"featuredImage":48,"postId":49,"slug":50,"title":51,"description":52,"path":53},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193813\u002Fdropbox-smart-sync-3-450x288.jpg",34005,"dropbox-smart-sync","How to get Dropbox to sync: A complete guide to Dropbox Smart Sync","Dropbox Smart Sync allows users to access files without storing them on their hard drive. Learn all about this innovative technology here.","\u002Fblog\u002Fdropbox-smart-sync\u002F",{"featuredImage":55,"postId":56,"slug":57,"title":58,"description":59,"path":60},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2021\u002F02\u002F19185819\u002Fmetadata-analysis-1-450x263.jpg",54820,"metadata-analysis","Metadata analysis: A complete guide to understanding and using digital metadata","Metadata analysis isn’t a complex subject, so why does everyone complicate it? Here’s a simple guide that helps you understand all there is to know.","\u002Fblog\u002Fmetadata-analysis\u002F",{"featuredImage":62,"postId":63,"slug":64,"title":65,"description":66,"path":67},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19193122\u002Fdropbox-vs-onedrive-17.jpg",19212,"dropbox-cloud","Dropbox cloud: Features that work for you","Dropbox cloud storage offers versatility and can be scaled to grow with your organization. Learn 3 features right here.","\u002Fblog\u002Fdropbox-cloud\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":69},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":71},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":73},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1787762662379]