I usually use it for storing and organizing documents that I was using for training and stuff, which I can't use on my personal laptop, or on my office laptop. Anything which I use for my learning, if I put it on the work laptop, I can't get it out. Whatever I'm practicing on the web or anything, I usually park it there. That's one of the reasons why I don't use an app (due to company policy).
Senior Director at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Easy to set up with simple file access and very reliable
Pros and Cons
- "It's a stable product."
- "The only thing that's really been annoying is the single file size limit."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like that I can access files from anywhere. In my case, I can't get anything out of the work laptop. That's why I park all my learning materials and personal critical documents there.
The initial setup is a breeze.
It's a stable product.
What needs improvement?
I've not reached a stage where I hit a snag and, "Oh, I wish this feature was there," or something like that. I've really not come across that so far.
I've not used the programming, the API version, to really comment on what could be simpler in that sense. The web version of it is pretty good.
The only thing that's really been annoying is the single file size limit. Apart from that, it's fine.
I'd like different storage tiers. The storage tiers are a little tricky. Up to the mid-range, it is good, and then after that, it's a huge bump. I don't really recall off the top of my head what storage is now. However, when I went for a paid subscription, I felt there was a huge gap between the two of the subscriptions, in terms of the storage. I thought I would find something in between, which would've been slightly better. That was about a year ago. I'm not sure if that has changed. At that time, when I looked at it, there were two options and my requirement was absolutely in the middle.
There might be one for 10GB and one for 100GB, and I might have needed 50GB and that wasn't an option.
When I upload something on photos and then there is something on Google Drive itself, the ability to see the photos that are uploaded as files on the drive, would be a good option to have. Accessing them on Google Drive itself could be much simpler.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for three to five years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's very stable. I've never faced a situation where a document has gone missing or the service is not available. What they have and how they centralize the backup, it's absolutely fine.
How are customer service and support?
I've never really had to go to technical support. Using technical support may apply more when you are doing an API-based or programming-based access to things. In my case, with Google Drive, I use it predominantly on an interactive basis. I've never hit any problem.
Whenever I need additional services I can pay for the paid version for the duration I need, and once I'm done, I typically unsubscribe at the end of the month. Everything is pretty simple and quite effective. If I need additional power, I usually switch to a paid Colab version and bump up the CPUs I need for the DPUs.
Everything works fine. I really never had to seek out a support person to resolve an issue.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've also used Microsoft storage as well. I found Google is much better when it comes to searching, merging, and pulling documents. Microsoft can be inconsistent.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is very straightforward and simple. it's quite easy. It's not complicated at all.
What other advice do I have?
I'm an end-user.
I usually use the web version.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
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IT Server Platform Manager at IBM
Used to store personal files, photos, or videos in the cloud
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's most valuable features are its flexibility and accessibility."
- "Google can add a personalized dashboard that would give insights into the files that I have."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution if I want to keep some personal files, photos, or videos in the cloud and don't need physical hardware to store them.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable features are its flexibility and accessibility. You can access it whenever you have internet access.
What needs improvement?
Google can add a personalized dashboard that would give insights into the files that I have.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Drive Enterprise for more than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I haven’t had any issues with the solution’s stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s scalability ten out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We're using the Box tool in our company. Box has collaboration features that allow you to collaborate and share files with your colleagues.
What was our ROI?
You can access the tool anytime, anywhere if you are connected to the internet. You can store valuable files, photos, and videos in the cloud. I make it a point to use cloud storage to store pictures of my toddler. I can easily access them whenever I need them.
What other advice do I have?
I feel secure using the solution because I always use two-factor authentication. I would recommend the solution to other users.
Overall, I rate the solution ten out of ten.
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Last updated: Jun 6, 2024
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Senior System Engineer at NP
User-friendly, easily manageable, and enhances collaboration by enabling storage and sharing of data
Pros and Cons
- "I can store data and share it with people."
- "The product must be more secure."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for documentation. I also use it for storage and management.
What is most valuable?
I can store data and share it with people. The tool is user-friendly and easily manageable. Sharing real-time data is helpful for collaboration within the team. The security and management tools are good.
What needs improvement?
The product must be more secure.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the solution’s scalability a nine out of ten. A small team of 40 people, including IT personnel and administrators, use the tool in our organization. We do not use it regularly.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good. It is customer-friendly. The team provided fast responses.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The deployment is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is not expensive.
What other advice do I have?
The solution must be better protected. We use tools like Symantec for security management. It is easy to integrate Symantec with Google. I will recommend the product to other people. It is stable, reliable, and secure. It is a beneficial product. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.
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Last updated: May 25, 2024
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Integrates well, has adequate storage, and is user-friendly
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to access from an Android device and can access things like cyber security restrictions on USB drives, file size, and so on. Google Drive will be an option."
- "I would like to see the price reduced in the next release."
What is most valuable?
It's easy to access from an Android device and can access things like cyber security restrictions on USB drives, file size, and so on. Google Drive will be an option.
So far, I have been pretty happy with it.
I don't believe there will be many issues with integration. It's quite simple.
I'm not a frequent user. I don't have any issues connecting to Google Drive.
What needs improvement?
Everyone wants more storage space, but for me, it's adequate.
I would like to see the price reduced in the next release.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Google Drive Enterprise for three or four years.
If you are a user, or if you have friends who use Google Suite, you will always deal with Google Drive.
I use it less, as there are several other options available.
I use both the mobile and web versions of this solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Google Drive Enterprise is stable. I am satisfied with the stability of this solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have no complaints about Google Drive Enterprise's scalability.
How are customer service and support?
I did not contact any support desks, but any support can be easily found on the internet.
When you search the web, you can easily find it. Everything is there.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have experience with both Automation Anywhere as well as UiPath, but more with UiPath because our company is a UiPath partner. We have a team of RPA specialists.
I also have experience using cloud solutions such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. Today, you cannot avoid other clouds. I cannot ignore any of these cloud provider services, along with Power platform, SharePoint, Office 365, Teams, and Dynamics.
We have recently encountered a number of SharePoint requirements. It's becoming increasingly popular. It is a hot topic in Hong Kong.
Dynamics is also becoming more popular.
How was the initial setup?
In my opinion, the initial setup was acceptable. For a basic user, it is straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
That would be ideal if it were as cheap as possible.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated other solutions such as OneDrive, and I like Google Drive better.
Perhaps I am used to the Google Drive experience. So, yeah, I prefer it to OneDrive. I believe it's just a matter of getting used to things as they are.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to anyone who is interested.
I would rate Google Drive Enterprise a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Owner at OSA Special Needs Consulting
Versatile, extremely useful, and is quite stable
Pros and Cons
- "When we collaborate on a team project, everyone has the opportunity to contribute to the project."
- "There are a few kinks to work out at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty simple and extremely useful."
What is our primary use case?
Because we work on projects, Google Drive is extremely versatile. It is interchangeable among users, and every one can edit at different times.
What is most valuable?
We are all in different parts of the world. When we collaborate on a team project, everyone has the opportunity to contribute to the project. There is a team leader who reviews and edits everything before we all get credit. It's pretty cool. I'm from a different era and teaching myself.
It's pretty straightforward. You have to have the right mindset for it, but it's pretty simple.
What needs improvement?
There are a few kinks to work out at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty simple and extremely useful.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Drive Enterprise for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Google Drive Enterprise is quite stable.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted technical support.
If I have an issue, members of my group navigate me through it. I have never had to contact them.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The University of Phoenix provides it. I've never had to pay any fees.
What other advice do I have?
I'm happy with how things are going right now because I'm getting used to them. That's probably a question for later, when I am more acquainted with my business. I'm hoping to graduate in May, and I need to write a 40-page dissertation. This is a tutorial of what is to come for me.
Google Drive is popular in this generation because it is so interchangeable. People can look into your documents if you provide them with a password.
Personally, I believe it is a great solution for businesses, but it all depends on how many people you have working for you and what your main goal is.
It brings a project together, which is wonderful.
The world today fascinates me. I remember encyclopedias and going to the library to look at Microfiche.
I think that it is fabulous. I have my own practice. I am in Social Services. This information is good for me and the people I network with. I can bring anybody, I want in, I can create documents and have others look at it and give me advice. I enjoy Good Drive.
I would rate Google Drive Enterprise a ten out of ten.
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Owner at Atominos consulting
Used to create, store, and share documents securely
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of the solution is file sharing with partners."
- "The solution's capacity could be increased to store more documents."
What is our primary use case?
We create folders and store our documents in Google Drive. We can give folder access to our friends, colleagues, customers, or partners. If they want to download, we can also give them download access.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is file sharing with partners.
What needs improvement?
The solution's capacity could be increased to store more documents. We currently access the solution by clicking a link that shows us all the applications, such as Calendar and Drive. We currently don't have the Google Drive option on top of the email, which allows us to access the solution immediately.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution’s stability is very good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Google Drive Enterprise is a very scalable solution. Earlier, using the solution was very difficult, but now it's very easy to operate. We can easily share folders and move files from one folder to another. It takes very little time to upload. Earlier, it used to be very slow, but now it can upload very fast. Around 30 users are using the solution in our organization.
I rate the solution’s scalability ten out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is very easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a monthly licensing fee for the solution.
What other advice do I have?
Google Drive Enterprise was very useful for one SAP project we did recently. We uploaded all the technical specifications in project documents, stored them in Google Drive Enterprise, and shared them with our team members. The team members could access them very smoothly, and the project went very smoothly after using the tool. I would recommend the solution to other users.
I would recommend the solution to other users because it is a very good DMS (document management system) tool for storing documents. Google Drive Enterprise is a scalable, easy-to-operate, and secure solution.
We have been operating G Suite for almost five years now. Long before that, we used Google Drive Enterprise on our personal and official accounts. We have not faced any technical issues with the solution and can access it anywhere. The solution is also mobile-friendly. I can download a file from my mobile and share it with my employees.
Overall, I rate Google Drive Enterprise a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: May 24, 2024
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Simple setup, price well, and highly reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The stability of Google Drive Enterprise is good."
- "It would be helpful if there was a synchronization option that would allow me to synchronize folders or emails with my online repository. That way, any new items added to the folder would automatically be uploaded to the solution, without me having to manually upload them."
What is our primary use case?
Google Drive Enterprise is used for storing important data.
What needs improvement?
It would be helpful if there was a synchronization option that would allow me to synchronize folders or emails with my online repository. That way, any new items added to the folder would automatically be uploaded to the solution, without me having to manually upload them.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Drive Enterprise for approximately five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Google Drive Enterprise is good.
I rate the stability of Google Drive Enterprise a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately 100 users using this solution.
I rate the scalability of Google Drive Enterprise a ten out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Google Drive Enterprise is simple. The process takes approximately one hour.
What about the implementation team?
We did the implementation of the solution in-house.
What was our ROI?
The solution is worth the value. We have received a return on investment. The overall solution is good, from the memory and storage given.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Google Drive Enterprise is affordable and is one of its best features. I am on a monthly subscription.
What other advice do I have?
We have one person for maintenance that does the data backups.
My advice to others is if they need cloud storage of information in a secure location, I would recommend this solution.
I rate Google Drive Enterprise a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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Project Director Service delivery & Account Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Highly flexible, useful stroage, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Google Drive Enterprise is storage and the mobile version. We can connect to Google Drive, on our Android phones and store all our documents, for later access at any time. It is a very flexible solution."
- "Google Drive Enterprise could improve the integrations. We do not use the tool very much for our corporate desktops. Additionally, Google collects a lot of personal data from the customers which is not very good and this is one of the reasons we do not use it for our corporation."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Google Drive Enterprise is storage and the mobile version. We can connect to Google Drive, on our Android phones and store all our documents, for later access at any time. It is a very flexible solution.
What needs improvement?
Google Drive Enterprise could improve the integrations. We do not use the tool very much for our corporate desktops. Additionally, Google collects a lot of personal data from the customers which is not very good and this is one of the reasons we do not use it for our corporation.
In a future release, the solution should be able to integrate better with Microsoft solutions, such as Outlook, Teams, and Office.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Drive Enterprise for approximately four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Google Drive Enterprise is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Google Drive Enterprise is good. They give you approximately 25 GB of data to use.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used the support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Microsoft OneDrive. It is well integrated with other solutions and is more secure with encryption options. This is why we use it for our corporation over other solutions, such as Google Drive Enterprise.
Google Drive Enterprise has a strong edge over other solutions when you are using mobile devices and many of the functions are simple to use and perform quicker.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Google Drive Enterprise is simple. Most people already have a Google account and it's quite easy to set up.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Google Drive Enterprise a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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