Sharefile is a great program. However, just like any other program, some people find that they just do not like the system for one reason or another. The question is what to do at that point. It can feel like it is the only thing in the marketplace because it is so big and widely used. You should know that there are other options out there but you need to know what you are looking for before you start your research. One of the first questions is if you want the system to be cloud-based or local. There are systems that will work off local drives. If our other computers are in that local network then you will find that system is workable as long as you have someone with enough IT knowledge. Keeping the computers connected and the software connected is a problem. You have to understand how they both work. That level of understanding is necessary if you are going to make an informed decision on which solution you should use for your Sharefile alternative.
You also have the added problem of other people on the systems and accidentally breaking it. The IT person, or yourself, will have to figure out how to fix the problem quickly. The cloud-based versions fix this problem but introduce other ones, or at least, more problems more commonly associated with cloud-based services. The problem with a cloud version is that it can be hacked. Of course, any system can be hacked but you hear of bigger systems getting hacked rather than smaller ecosystems for the most part. But, it is still a factor with both local versions and offline cloud-based versions. The good news is that the cloud-based versions, usually, have someone there who is used to dealing with those types of problems regularly. They may be able to stop the problem before it starts which means that your data is safe.
A major key when dealing with cloud-based platforms. Another question you will have to answer is if you need the data room for personal or business use. If you are going for business use then you need to start looking at some of the bigger platforms that deal specifically with corporate platforms. Why? There are more people to aid in the security of the system and to fix bugs. Two things that you really want in a data room system. You want resolutions to problems as soon as you can get them. It is even more true when it comes to sensitive data. It may not sound like a huge issue right now but it will when you or a client have a possible breach of information. You want that hole closed as soon as possible in either case. Either of these situations is bad for your business because it can cost you money. It may, also, be a cause of some serious legal troubles in the future if not dealt with properly the first time.
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