Dropbox

Collaboration Computing & Cloud Storage Non-FIPPA Compliant

Dropbox, File Storage, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, Network, OneDrive, and Synchronized Folders

Description

Non-FIPPA compliant. Dropbox is a file hosting service that provides cloud storage, file synchronization, and can be used as a file-sharing service.

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Who can use it

Everyone

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Support

Contact

Self service links and Resources

Learn more about Dropbox

Features

Lots of features for sharing/transferring files; Limited number of users (6 users $21.99 CAD/month); Not Licensed by UBC

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Associated Costs

Click here to learn more about associated costs

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Alternatives

OneDrive; Google Drive; Open Science Framework (OSF); OwnCloud; Microsoft Teams

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Related university supported tools/services

• Compute Canada OwnCloud

  Shareable, Dropbox-like storage held in Canada and available across multiple devices.

• Microsoft Teams

  Microsoft (MS) Teams is a collaboration tool for groups to create content and share the information they need to work together. The tool is operated by Microsoft as part of their MS 365 suite. MS Teams enables users across the University to connect via instant messaging, video conferencing, online meetings, and simultaneously work on a document in real-time together.

• OneDrive

  Microsoft (MS) OneDrive is a file hosting and synchronization service operated by Microsoft, as part of their suite of MS 365 applications. MS OneDrive allows you to securely store, share, and synchronize files and folders from anywhere at anytime.

• Open Science Framework

  Open Science Framework (OSF) is a free and open source project management tool that supports researchers throughout their project’s entire lifecycle. OSF functions as both a collaboration tool and a workflow system.