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Paata Aroshidze - PeerSpot reviewer
Director, Founder at Veziri LLC
Real User
Top 10
A stable tool that offers the ability to maintain privacy while sharing files or folders of critical nature
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a stable solution, and I have never faced any issues with the product...It is a scalable solution since one can get as much as one needs from the product."
  • "The product lacks in the area of documentation."

What is our primary use case?

In my company, we use Google Chrome with Google Drive Enterprise. My company has been using services from Google, and we specifically rely on Google as our email service provider. We rely on Google when there is an expansion in the company's data.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of the solution are its ability to keep and maintain the company's critical data while allowing it to maintain privacy while sharing files or folders.

What needs improvement?

In Google Drive Enterprise, Google Chrome's interface is currently cloud-based, but I feel it should have some desktop and mobile applications that don't depend so much on the cloud, which might make it faster.

The product lacks in the area of documentation. I use tools provided by Microsoft Office, and I feel Google needs to provide some documentation similar to what Microsoft provides to its users.

For how long have I used the solution?

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

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution, and I have never faced any issues with the product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable solution since one can get as much as one needs from the product. Regarding the product's scalability, one can subscribe to get a larger capacity and pay for it.

How was the initial setup?

The solution is deployed on the cloud. My company has its own local premises, servers, and infrastructure, but Google is more suitable as a cloud-sharing solution, especially when handling critical data and when one has no access to local premises via VPN to handle less critical information, like sales material and data sheets.

There is no time taken to deploy the product since it is already integrated into Google Chrome.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

My company had previously compared Google Drive Enterprise with Microsoft but decided to choose Google since Google's pricing was favorable for our company.

What other advice do I have?

I don't have any recommendations for those planning to use the solution since I am not a sophisticated user. I can say that the product has everything my company needs.

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.

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Project Director Service delivery & Account Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Vendor
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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ChristopheParmentier - PeerSpot reviewer
Security specialist at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
It's easy to manage and synchronize files across multiple devices
Pros and Cons
  • "Google Drive is much more stable compared to Dropbox. Dropbox is a catastrophic solution. I used Dropbox because I manage many files, and I lost files because the synchronization between Dropbox and my customer folder was unstable. I use Google Drive to back up my files. Google Drive is the best solution to manage the backup between my Apple computer and my personal computer."
  • "Google should also make it simpler to manage rights and access for different users. I want to share one folder with some people and another with other groups. It's not easy to manage. You have to use Google's web interface to assign rights, but IBM Box lets you permissions directly on the Windows interface."

What is our primary use case?

I use Google Drive to synchronize between computers on the cloud, but I mainly use the solution to manage some artifacts on the cloud while synchronizing on the web between two computers. I share files between different devices, like an Apple computer, iPad, Windows PC, etc. Google Drive is the best solution, in my opinion.

I use all the Google solutions, including Google Meet and Contacts to manage my contacts. I have a lot of contacts to synchronize between phones and computers. Google's tools are user-friendly.

What needs improvement?

It's not easy to make sure you have enough space on Google Drive. I have to connect to the web application to check if I need more space. I would like it if you could right-click on Google Drive locally to see the available space. 

Google should also make it simpler to manage rights and access for different users. I want to share one folder with some people and another with other groups.  It's not easy to manage. You have to use Google's web interface to assign rights, but IBM Box lets you permissions directly on the Windows interface.

I would also like to synchronize my notes on my tablet with Google Drive. I don't know if it's possible to manage the synchronization between my personal account for my tablet on Google Drive. When I connect the solution to the cloud, the synchronization is costly, and the account size is small. I want to synchronize it with these types of solutions. You have a simple electronic device to write some notes on, and I want to synchronize with the cloud as a document, PDF, etc. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Google Drive for five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Google Drive is stable. 

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

I also have used IBM Box, but I prefer Google Drive because it's effortless to install and manage compared to Box. We have synchronization problems sometimes using Box, but I never have this problem with Google Drive.

Google Drive is much more stable compared to Dropbox. Dropbox is a catastrophic solution. I used Dropbox because I manage many files, and I lost files because the synchronization between Dropbox and my customer folder was unstable. I use Google Drive to back up my files. Google Drive is the best solution to manage the backup between my Apple computer and my personal computer.

I've also used OneDrive, but I prefer Google Drive because it's integrated with all the other Google solutions. OneDrive creates some technical problems if you use multiple accounts. If you need to synchronize OneDrive with the two solutions, it's a nightmare to manage because Microsoft can't use two accounts on the same computer.

OneDrive's price is low, but it's not a good solution. It's a basic solution for file sharing. IBM Box's price is low, and it's a great solution, but it's geared toward professional use. I prefer Google Drive for my personal purposes.

How was the initial setup?

Google Drive is simple to set up. You only need to create a Google account. 

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

Google Drive's price is lower than competitors. I have two accounts, including one with Apple that I use to manage some pictures and contact. I use Apple Cloud for only this purpose. I use Google Drive for everything else. Compared to Google, the price of Dropbox is high and the solution isn't good.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Google Drive nine out of 10. It's perfect for me, but I would like more space for free for my personal usage. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Google
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EnriquePerez Afonso - PeerSpot reviewer
Business cybersecurity Specialist at Forlopd
Real User
Top 20
Useful for sharing information, creating and checking reports, and making presentations
Pros and Cons
  • "The tool is intuitive and easy to use."

    What is our primary use case?

    Google Drive Enterprise is useful for sharing information, creating and checking reports, and making presentations.

    What is most valuable?

    The tool is intuitive and easy to use. 

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I haven't had any stability issues with Google Drive Enterprise. I rate its stability as seven or eight out of ten. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Ten percent of my clients use Google products. The tool's scalability is excellent. My clients have around 300-400 users. 

    How are customer service and support?

    I haven't contacted the support since I didn't encounter any issues. 

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

    I also use Microsoft One Drive.

    What other advice do I have?

    The tool used to crash on virtual desktops. However, it wasn't an issue with the product; it was with the virtual desktop. 

    I haven't worked as an administrator with Google tools, but I receive much news about their security. Previously secure, they have become even more secure now. Our clients who use Google tools don't experience many security problems. It's a good and secure solution. 

    I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten. I recommend that people try it before making a decision. In my opinion, it's more about comfort rather than concerns about security or stability when compared to other suites.

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    Roger Chan - PeerSpot reviewer
    Product Manager at Slalom Consulting
    Real User
    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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    Andrew Milton - PeerSpot reviewer
    Senior Business Analyst at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
    Real User
    It allows me to transfer files between multiple devices at the same time
    Pros and Cons
    • "I like how Google Drive syncs content across all my devices. It allows me to transfer files between multiple devices at the same time. I also like the versioning features."
    • "You cannot upload multiple files with the same name to Google Drive. I'm not sure how relevant it is for other users, but I have multiple files with the same name that I'm unable to upload to a single folder."

    What is our primary use case?

    I work on Google Drive for personal use. 

    What is most valuable?

    I like how Google Drive syncs content across all my devices. It allows me to transfer files between multiple devices at the same time. I also like the versioning features.

    What needs improvement?

    You cannot upload multiple files with the same name to Google Drive. I'm not sure how relevant it is for other users, but I have multiple files with the same name that I'm unable to upload to a single folder. 

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Google Drive for around eight years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Google Drive is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Google Drive is scalable, but you have subscription fees to go to the next tier to save more data.

    How was the initial setup?

    Setting up Google Drive is simple.

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

    I rate Google Drive Enterprise eight out of 10 for pricing.

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Google Drive Enterprise nine out of 10. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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    IT strategist at Convergent Wireless Communications
    Real User
    The environment, ecosystem and elements bundled with the solution are not strong
    Pros and Cons
    • "I find it valuable to have access to my files from any location."
    • "The price of additional storage could be reduced. I have an annual subscription and I'm only using 150GB because of the price."

    What is our primary use case?

    I use the solution at my job at least once a week to exchange files. About 15% of my time per week is devoted to it. 

    How has it helped my organization?

    Staff exchange files through the solution. 

    What is most valuable?

    I find it valuable to have access to my files from any location. If I'm traveling, I access files via my mobile or another terminal device. I have access to materials I want to take to my class and don't have to carry anything. I just put my files in the solution and open them wherever I need them. I don't even have to carry a flash drive.

    What needs improvement?

    The price of additional storage could be reduced. I have an annual subscription and I'm only using 150GB because of the price. 

    The environment, ecosystem, and elements bundled with the solution are not strong. 

    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 don't use the product often enough to rate stability. 

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The solution is scalable if you pay for additional storage. 

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

    I use 1TB of my Microsoft Drive extensively for various things. I haven't completely made the switch because of storage costs. 

    How was the initial setup?

    The setup was not complex, but could be improved with dashboard clarity. For example, a colleague sends me a link to a file on his drive. When opening the link, it is not apparent if the file is still on his drive or now shared on mine. I shouldn't have to open the file to store it on my drive. I would like this ease-of-use workflow item to be improved. 

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

    Storage is the only product offered and that makes it expensive to use. If you compare it to Amazon Web Services and Microsoft, storage is incidental to other products, suites, and services. For example, Microsoft offers 1TB of storage with the purchase of Microsoft Office. The perception is that Microsoft offers free storage. It is convenient to package products and have fewer vendors with one support team. If I'm looking at storage only, I look at relative costs. 

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    I have evaluated and still use Microsoft Drive. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate the solution a three out of ten. 

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud

    If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

    Google
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    Head of IT at Prerana Motors India
    Real User
    Useful synchronization feature, highly scalable, and simple installation
    Pros and Cons
    • "I have found the most valuable feature to be the Google Drive synchronization."
    • "The feature for synchronization of data from multiple systems with the same single ID is not happening in Google Drive. This feature should be added. For example, if I have only one single mail ID and I'm using it in a different location to upload different data, this is the challenge. It is happening from one system or one server. The synchronization of data from the local system to Google Drive will not happen if the IDs are the same. If I'm using it for different systems in different locations, synchronization is not happening. The system hets logged out. This feature is very important for us and they need to add it."

    What is our primary use case?

    We use Google Drive Enterprise for storing data from the servers and backup all data.

    What is most valuable?

    I have found the most valuable feature to be the Google Drive synchronization.

    What needs improvement?

    The feature for synchronization of data from multiple systems with the same single ID is not happening in Google Drive. This feature should be added. For example, if I have only one single mail ID and I'm using it in a different location to upload different data, this is the challenge. It is happening from one system or one server. The synchronization of data from the local system to Google Drive will not happen if the IDs are the same. If I'm using it for different systems in different locations, synchronization is not happening. The system hets logged out. This feature is very important for us and they need to add it.

    One location I can synchronize but multiple locations with the same ID, will not work.

    In a future release, they could make the solution more user-friendly.

    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 solution is highly stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The solution is highly scalable, I would give it a ten out of ten.

    We have approximately 450 G Suite mail IDs and for storage purposes, we are using approximately five to six mail IDs for synchronization.

    How are customer service and support?

    We have a third-party company that provides us with support.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation is simple and user-friendly.

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

    The price of Google Drive Enterprise is very good. There are different prices from different vendors, it priced competitively. For example, if I purchase a mail ID directly from Google, it'll cost me 2,500 rupees plus GST. If I buy the same from the third-party vendors, it'll be less than 2,000 rupees. On Google's website, they will quote a very high price but they should not do this. I should be able to purchase from Google at a cheaper price than what I do from third parties.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    I have evaluated Amazon AWS and IBM solutions. Amazon AWS has competitive prices for cloud storage and backups.

    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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