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VishalSingh - PeerSpot reviewer
Consulting & Solutions, BA/BD in Enterprise IT on Open Source, Red Hat & EDB at KEEN AND ABLE COMPUTERS PVT LTD
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Google's online storage facility that offers 99.99% uptime
Pros and Cons
  • "Even if you lose your laptop or device, your data will still be accessible on Google Drive Enterprise. Therefore, keeping your files on the tool is a safe option. You can access it from any device if you have a Gmail account. When you create a Gmail account, you automatically get access to free Google resources, including 15 GB of Google Drive Enterprise storage, which is shared across all Google products."
  • "The storage space customization is limited, starting with 2GB and jumping significantly higher without intermediate options. Learning to use the admin console can be complex and overwhelming for some users. Additionally, the subscription payment method could be simpler, as updating payment details can be challenging if a credit card expires. For simple users, Gmail is fine, but business users often require more control."

What is our primary use case?

The tool helps store files remotely. Google Drive Enterprise is an online storage facility provided by Google. Any files you create using Google Suite, such as Google Docs or Google Slides, are automatically stored on Google Drive Enterprise, which serves as a storage repository on the Google Cloud platform.

What is most valuable?

Even if you lose your laptop or device, your data will still be accessible on Google Drive Enterprise. Therefore, keeping your files on the tool is a safe option. You can access it from any device if you have a Gmail account. When you create a Gmail account, you automatically get access to free Google resources, including 15 GB of Google Drive Enterprise storage, which is shared across all Google products.

This storage space is used for storing documents, presentations, and any other data you create. You can upgrade to a paid subscription for more storage, but the basic 15 GB is free.

The tool is valuable for people who rely on Google Suite or Google Cloud to work remotely from anywhere. Even if you lose your laptop or switch devices, as long as you can log into Google Suite, you can access your account, create documents, store files, and perform various tasks. 

It provides a remote office facility, allowing you to create shareable documents with any internet user. Instead of attaching the document to an email, you can share it as a link via email, WhatsApp, or other means. Users can click the link to view the document, and you have control over its access permissions. For example, you can grant read-only access to prevent editing.

The most valuable features for me include its high availability and various authentication methods, such as OTP verification. The solution allows sharing of documents with multiple users. Additionally, Google Meet is a powerful tool for online meetings, screen sharing, chatting, and broadcasting events like podcasts.

You can use the product to broadcast to the entire world free of cost. It offers integration capabilities, including Google APIs that allow data sharing between applications, such as Microsoft applications fetching data from Google Drive and vice versa.

It is highly available with 99.99% uptime. You can access it from any device, whether it's Windows, Mac, Linux, or Android. Your data is 100% secure unless you make a mistake. It effectively allows team collaboration.

Suppose you are a small company with less than ten people. You can start with the Google Starter Edition. It allows you to have a single email ID with good control and administrative capabilities. For example, you can add more people from your organization as admins and have your email domain.

If your company is xyz.com, you can set up an organization with the domain xyz.com and create an admin ID, such as admin@xyz.com. You can add as many users as needed, but you must pay for each. The cheapest subscription for the Google Starter Edition is around 300 INR.

The tool has integration capabilities through its Google APIs. Documentation is available to help with the integration process, making it feasible for anyone who wants to integrate their applications with Google Drive Enterprise.

You can enjoy many benefits with the tool. First, setting up your enterprise account in Google Drive Enterprise is very easy. It's easy. Second, you can add as many users as you want at any time, day, or anywhere from any device. Third, you can create teams and collaborate with them. Sharing documents is so easy; it's like a click of a second. You are able to share it with anyone. You can put a lot of restrictions on the user itself, ensuring certain users should not be able to access a document.

You can collaborate with users using Google Chat and Google Meet. Their calendar services are also very good, with a lot of customization available. As a small or big organization, Google Drive Enterprise fits everywhere.

What needs improvement?

In India, the basic 15 GB subscription is free. Various paid editions are available. One allows you to continue using your Gmail ID, like vishal@gmail.com, and you can upgrade your storage to terabytes. However, this option does not offer much control. The tool becomes slightly costly as you move up tiers.

The storage space customization is limited, starting with 2GB and jumping significantly higher without intermediate options. Learning to use the admin console can be complex and overwhelming for some users. Additionally, the subscription payment method could be simpler, as updating payment details can be challenging if a credit card expires. For simple users, Gmail is fine, but business users often require more control.

The Google documentation isn't very user-friendly. It's mostly text with no graphics or diagrams. Improving the documentation would be beneficial. 

The scalability options for Google Suite are limited. As a user, you may want to scale your storage capacity and the space used for data. Google offers limited options for this, and at some point, you may need to contact their sales team to discuss and meet your specific storage requirements. Additionally, Google India's customer care is not very prompt.

Google's support is quite limited. Initially, they encourage you to use their list of frequently occurring issues to find solutions. If your issue isn't listed, you must proceed to chat support. Transitioning from chat to a phone call is difficult, as there is no direct option to call them.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool's stability an eight out of ten. It is highly stable. 

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Around 300 users in my organization use Google. I have several Google accounts, including a free one and a paid enterprise-level subscription. 

How was the initial setup?

The setup is very straightforward. You log in to Google, go to Gmail.com, and select the option to create a new user. During the setup, you'll choose a specific domain name for your email. Domain names are managed by registrars, which ensures unique website names. If the name you want is not available, Google will suggest alternative options. It is easy for anyone who can read and understand English. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

In the free subscription, Google Drive Enterprise provides limited integrations. You get basic integration features, but for more extensive API usage, a paid subscription is required. Even with the paid subscription, there are limits on free API usage, such as a certain number of calls per day or month.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. I highly recommend Google Drive Enterprise due to its numerous advanced features, which are more extensive than those of Microsoft Office 365.

For organizations considering Google Drive Enterprise, I'd recommend starting with the business starter edition to gauge its usefulness. If it proves beneficial, they can then upgrade to higher product versions. However, it's important to note that once upgraded, there's no option to downgrade to a previous version, which could be a limitation.

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Convenient to share, document and collaborate with others but it could enhance look and feel of the folders
Pros and Cons
  • "It's very convenient for me. I used to work in a corporate setting with shared servers and workspaces."
  • "If somebody has made changes, for example, there should be a timestamp. Also, if two or three people are working and someone deletes something, a mechanism to retrieve the previous version should be available."

What is our primary use case?

I use it for my daily activities. I'm an entrepreneur, so I use it to document my work and collaborate with others. I'm running a small setup, so we don't have a server or file-sharing service. I use Google Drive for file sharing, documentation, and collaborative work.

How has it helped my organization?

File sharing and shared workspaces are good features. 

What is most valuable?

It's very convenient for me. I used to work in a corporate setting with shared servers and workspaces. For small setups like mine, it's very easy to use. Even some of my customers use G Suite for their work.

What needs improvement?

In terms of sharing, maybe a few more options would be great. Now, there are options like "read-only," but maybe having something like a timestamp would be helpful. There could be some more elaborate options.

If somebody has made changes, for example, there should be a timestamp. Also, if two or three people are working and someone deletes something, a mechanism to retrieve the previous version should be available. 

Sometimes, I feel that the Google Workspace doesn't have all the same shortcut keys compared to my desktop Excel. For example, file format options like copy-pasting formats don't work the same way. But if there were a similar shortcut for Google Docs, it would be easier to use.

In future releases, if there were more color options for folders, that would be good. It could enhance the look and feel. Also, maybe there could be more elaborate options for file-sharing permissions, like a timestamp.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for a long time. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I haven't faced any downtime issues. I would rate the stability a ten out of ten. 

How are customer service and support?

I didn't ask for any support, but my client, who is using G Suite, did. We approached them for support, and it was good. There was downtime for G Suite once in a year or two, and it happened globally. But we trust that Google will fix it sooner or later.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

For my regular personal activities or my job, I'm using Microsoft documents. But I've been using Google Docs extensively the last few months because I have to collaborate with my teammates. It's very convenient for me. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very easy. Google is not complex, and it's very easy to use. That's the reason we are still using it.

What was our ROI?

It is valuable for me because my personal email, my personal data, everything is in Google. It is the most commonly used email platform for personal use. Within my circle, as a parent, my kids also use Google.

For parental control, Google Drive should have more options. I also use it to some extent for parental control, like for browser usage. It can be more advanced. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I pay for the additional storage. Otherwise, it's free as a basic plan, 15 GB. When my storage is beyond that limit, I pay for it. Otherwise, it's completely free.

What other advice do I have?

It is convenient for me, and based on my experience, it is perfect. 

Overall, I would rate it a seven out of ten. Google Drive can provide a walk-through about the capabilities, that will be good. I know there are many YouTube videos, and everything is available, but a basic walk-through might be good. 

I am always concerned about retrieving lost data, especially when collaborating.  

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Agile Consultant at MSOLdigi
Real User
Top 5
A safe and easy online repository with a nice web interface for file management
Pros and Cons
  • "The ability to simultaneously edit files is really useful."
  • "The product’s document management and automation features are very limited."

What is our primary use case?

Google Drive is a safe and easy online repository with a nice web interface for file management. It has some extra benefits over a network folder because it has automatic version control and collaboration features.

How has it helped my organization?

If we have a bunch of users with Microsoft Word documents or Excel files, it's not always easy to collaborate on a single file together. If we put it in Google Drive, we can all access it simultaneously and make edits and changes. We can put tags on the files and do a little bit of automation with the basic enterprise version, which is nice. They help to find things that are related to projects.

What is most valuable?

The ability to simultaneously edit files is really useful. Automatic version control is also valuable. I have never seen a security problem on Google Docs. It is easy to access. Security is built into the tool. We don't have to worry about it so much. I haven't integrated Google Drive, but it's easy to access from other applications like Jira and Confluence. The product is really easy to understand and use.

What needs improvement?

The web interface is a pain to access compared to the Windows application. However, the Windows application doesn't have any of the advanced features of the web interface, like tagging and SafeSearch. The Windows application should have the same features as the web application. The integration of Google Drive with other things could probably be better. The product’s document management and automation features are very limited. If you're a big organization, it will become a big mess very quickly.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for a couple of years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The tool’s stability is almost perfect. I've only had a problem once.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The tool’s scalability seems unlimited. I've never had a problem with it. I rate the scalability a ten out of ten. We have 6000 users. In my previous organization, we had 50,000 users. The solution is used every day.

How was the initial setup?

I have deployed it at a university before. It took less than a week to deploy after we got the basic training.

What was our ROI?

The ROI is extremely good because we don't have to worry about backups, and the security is very high.

What other advice do I have?

I've never had any issues to complain about, and I don't do the administration. I don't have any experience with support. It's a great replacement for your network drive. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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Network Security Specialist at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
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Feature-rich, easy to use, and has ample storage for file sharing and saving
Pros and Cons
  • "For me, the most valuable feature is basically saving and sharing documents with other people outside, having something to be co-shared. When documents are large in size, it is easier to send them via email."
  • "If they would implement something for people who have been working on Google Drive for so many years, to have an upgraded version or to be upgraded to that capacity or storage, that would be fantastic."

What is our primary use case?

Google Drive Enterprise is something that I use for my personal use.

I use Google Drive Enterprise for storage.

I don't do much with it aside from saving and sharing access to certain documents or folders with other employees. That's what I've been doing for the past four years.

What is most valuable?

It's working fine for me. The storage capacity is quite good for me, and aside from that, I'm simply sharing the majority of the items I require to be saved.

It provided me with cloud storage for a number of documents that I have, as well as with some of the vendors that I work with we can share files that cannot be sent via email over Google Drive. 

It has enabled some features that will assist me in continuing my work. On a personal level, it's actually fantastic.

For me, the most valuable feature is basically saving and sharing documents with other people outside, having something to be co-shared. When documents are large in size, it is easier to send them via email.

What needs improvement?

To some extent, my usage is very limited. Perhaps my experience with it is limited to sharing and storing. There is nothing truly critical that I could share with you to have implemented or included. For the time being, Google Drive meets my needs.

Of course, having more storage capacity would improve the experience for anyone working on Google Drive. 

If they would implement something for people who have been working on Google Drive for so many years, to have an upgraded version or to be upgraded to that capacity or storage, that would be fantastic. That would be extremely beneficial.

If there is even a possibility, I haven't downloaded the desktop version to see if it has the same features as the web version. But, in general, if you can set permissions on specific folders and then give people access to them, you can keep track of who is doing what. Perhaps visibility and permissions for a functionality.

In the next release, I would like to have more functionality for other users to visit my Google Drive Account.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Google Drive Enterprise for my personal use for a couple of years since I created my Gmail account.

I have been working with Google Drive Enterprise for four years.

I am not sure what version it is, but when I join or log in, to my Gmail, I'm redirected to the Google Drive page via whatever shortcut is available on my page.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Google Drive Enterprise is definitely a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Google Drive Enterprise scales extremely well.

How are customer service and support?

No, not until now. To be honest, I didn't have any problems that required me to contact Google technical support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Prior to that, I had a Dropbox account through which I used to share documents. But now that I have Google Drive, I hardly ever use Dropbox.

I believe it simply facilitates better because you have more features and functionalities than Gmail. 

I either use my email account, then save things to Google Drive, and then share them through that, or I use Google Docs. Because it combines multiple functionalities and features in one place, Google Drive was my go-to storage system.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very simple. After working on it for so many years, I haven't encountered many issues or complexities.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I was reviewing the website to see what products were available. 

We are planning to implement Cisco Stealthwatch in our network in the near future, I was thinking it would be a good idea to read up on the product and see what kind of features it offers.

It is still in the budgeting stage, but it will most likely be implemented in the coming months.

Because I work in the financial sector, it is required that the majority of our resources not be shared on a cloud basis. Anything that uses the cloud, such as Azure or Amazon Cloud, is usually not allowed on our network.

What other advice do I have?

I would definitely recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.

I would rate it a perfect 10. As I previously stated, I have not encountered any difficulties or technical issues with it. It met my personal requirements for capacity and sharing. From my perspective or from my personal needs, it is working well for the time being.

I would rate Google Drive Enterprise a nine out of ten, allowing for some room for improvement.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Software Engineer at Vxnet
Real User
Top 5
Useful to share files and offers good space and availability
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features of the solution are space and availability."
  • "I believe that the product's stability has certain areas of concern."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution in my company just to share files or for archiving purposes. The tool is useful to have some files shared with colleagues.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of the solution are space and availability.

What needs improvement?

I believe that the product's stability has certain areas of concern. From an improvement perspective, the tool's stability needs to be made better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Google Drive Enterprise for a few years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

I haven't had the opportunity to get support from Google for any specific project in my company. With Google's ability to collaborate, things were not that bad. The technical support has been responsive, fast and knowledgeable.


Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have experience with OneDrive and ShareFile. I chose Google Drive Enterprise owing to the ease of use it offers. I had an account on Gmail and could use Google's services in the space that it provides.

How was the initial setup?

The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.

I did not deploy the product in my company. I am only a user of the product.

The solution is deployed on the cloud.

What was our ROI?

It is difficult to speak about the return on investment associated with the product, but I would definitely say that the ROI might be high since I get to use the free version of the tool. The product helps me share documents with other people.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I use the free version of the product.

What other advice do I have?

As the product is available on the cloud, it is always available. The tool also offers users the ability to share documents with other people.

The product's ability to relate to team collaboration consists of a wide range of areas. For our professional contacts, my company uses Microsoft Teams since it is one of the most common tools.

I don't have any special recommendations related to the product since it is a straightforward solution.

My company does not use the product's integration capabilities.

In terms of the protection features, it seems like the tool has some safeguards in place if you want to use it like MFA or features to secure communications.

I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

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Ensures availability and easy retrieval of data but does not provide a seamless experience
Pros and Cons
  • "Google Drive provides a guarantee that I can retrieve my data anytime."
  • "The product does not support certain formats."

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution for my backups. It is integrated into my local system. I use the tool predominantly to back up my photos.

What is most valuable?

The product ensures availability. If I have to take a backup on a hard disk, it is at risk of getting corrupted. Google Drive provides a guarantee that I can retrieve my data anytime.

What needs improvement?

The product does not support certain formats. My photographs are HEIC files. I tried uploading it, but it did not work. I don't get the required quality when I upload and download the photographs. The product does not provide a seamless experience. It is not integrated well compared to iOS.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for the last five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool’s stability a six or seven out of ten. It does not support some formats.

How was the initial setup?

The setup is okay. The product is cloud-based.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I pay a monthly subscription for the product. The tool is a bit expensive.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We use Amazon S3 for projects and tasks. We have a tie-up with Microsoft. So, for our corporate needs, we use OneDrive. I also use the ecosystem available on my iPhone. I chose Google Drive due to its cost.

What other advice do I have?

The vendor does not propagate the savings to the end users. We must use the storage solution that is provided by the platform we use. If not, we will face challenges with interoperability and seamlessness between the devices. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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Lead Technical Instructor at Code.Hub
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A web application that works as a repository for storing data such as Excel, Word documents, and more
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the most strong features is the ability to collaborate by sharing files with others, allowing concurrent work. The most valuable features of our team's collaboration include concurrent editing and quickly creating reports. This allows for simultaneous editing, moderation, and finalization of our reports."
  • "Improvements could include better editing features within a Word document, similar to the characteristics of on-premises versions, such as more formatting functions. Another improvement could be file transfer from the browser to the desktop, making it as simple as drag and drop."

What is our primary use case?

The tool is our repository for storing data such as Excel, Word documents, and more. 

What is most valuable?

One of the most strong features is the ability to collaborate by sharing files with others, allowing concurrent work. The most valuable features of our team's collaboration include concurrent editing and quickly creating reports. This allows for simultaneous editing, moderation, and finalization of our reports.

The tool is secure, and you won't encounter any difficulties. 

What needs improvement?

Improvements could include better editing features within a Word document, similar to the characteristics of on-premises versions, such as more formatting functions. Another improvement could be file transfer from the browser to the desktop, making it as simple as drag and drop.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for more than five years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Google Drive Enterprise's stability as ten out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I think it is quite scalable. The free version offers up to one or ten gigabytes of storage, and you can pay for extra space if needed. My company has five to ten users who use it daily. 

How are customer service and support?

We don't need to contact support because everything is straightforward. In most cases, we solve any issues ourselves. The products are mature and provide straightforward solutions, so support is unnecessary.

How was the initial setup?

Google Drive Enterprise's deployment is easy. It's just a web application. 

What was our ROI?

The biggest value is that you don't need to exchange files manually. You have a central repository and concurrent users, which is quite important.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

You don't need to pay if it is within your storage limits. If you need more, you can have a corporate license. I don't know the pricing, but there is a corporate license. The extra costs would only be if you exceed these free limits.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the overall product a ten out of ten. I would advise others to start using it without hesitation. It's safe and reliable so that you won't lose your data.

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Top 5
Reliable uptime with the ability to synchronize files across different platforms
Pros and Cons
  • "Google Drive Enterprise has helped compile data in one spot."
  • "The free tier of storage is limited."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for document and file storage. Additionally, we use it to store interesting knowledge articles or books we are interested in.

How has it helped my organization?

Google Drive Enterprise has helped compile data in one spot, and its uptime is always very reliable and available. So it's a great way to have important information synced across multiple devices.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is its ability to synchronize files across different platforms. So the most recent copies of information and data are available and can easily be transferred offline. For example, if I edit a document on Google Drive, I know that there won't be an older version of it somewhere else.

What needs improvement?

The free tier of storage is limited, especially regarding the photos. Additionally, there is no editing option available via the mobile application. Hence the solution can be improved by consolidating viewing and editing features on mobile devices and expanding its free storage options.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Google Drive Enterprise for several years.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the solution a nine out of ten. I recommend new users considering the solution use multiple devices to sync all their files constantly and use folders within Google Drive Enterprise. Additionally, they should be aware of capacity limits and storage limits.

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