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MyWorkDrive

Score8.5 out of 10

7 Reviews and Ratings

What is MyWorkDrive?

MyWorkDrive Secure Remote File Access

MyWorkDrive aims to make file share remote access easy, safe and fast. MyWorkDrive provides file share remote access by eliminating the need to support users with VPN.

  1. Install server software in just a few minutes.
  2. Configure file shares.
  3. Access files securely over any Web Browser or our Client Apps

With it, security models based on protecting file servers behind firewalls and having remote users VPN in, can be abandoned.

MyWorkDrive’s technology enables enterprises to provide instant remote file access to their fileshare‘s online without migrating their files to new systems, moving to the cloud or changing the way they work.

  • Web browser interface
  • Access and share files from Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC or any web-enabled device
  • Collaborate with business partners using external folder sharing
  • Access file shares at high speed using traditional file share mapped drives on-premise
  • Online file editing using Office 365 Online
  • Avoid investments and expense of new Online File Share databases or migrations
  • Secure fileshare collaboration with native NTFS Active Directory user access permissions, detailed logging, and 4096 bit RSA encryption

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Web File Manager
Office Online Edit
Mapped Drive Client
Teams App
Mobile App

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Reduce IT Overhead

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

MyWorkDrive is a software solution tailored to bolster remote access and file-sharing capabilities for businesses, and we've successfully implemented it across several client cases where local file security takes precedence over migrating files to the cloud. This focus has been precious within the legal industry, where <a rel="nofollow,noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.g4ns.com">Group 4 Networks</a>' primary support is directed in Canada.

Pros

  • Remote Work Facilitation
  • File Sharing and Collaboration Hub
  • Reduced IT Overhead

Cons

  • We are happy with solution

Most Important Features

  • Reducing VPN Dependence
  • Security and Compliance

Return on Investment

  • By simplifying remote access and eliminating the need for VPNs, MyWorkDrive has the potential to significantly reduce IT management overhead and costs.

Best companion for disaster recover + Azure

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The primary use case is the Disaster Recovery tool. Our multiple systems run on azure as we have .net workloads. automated disaster recovery is not much covered in services. We had to look outward to mitigate this issue. Integration with Azure was a breeze. in case of some disaster, MyWorkDrive handles the recovery automatically.

Pros

  • Azure to MyWorkDrive integration.
  • Log reviews helps in identify if some malfunction has occurred.
  • Convenient user access, especially useful for large organization.

Cons

  • Some native language SDK specially for php would be nice.
  • UI is stuttering, it can use more fresh or fast UI.
  • A bit hard to configure with Azure, some easy steps would be nice.

Most Important Features

  • Azure integration
  • Browser based method of MyWorkDrive is very convenient.
  • Well suited candidate for Disaster recovery solutions

Return on Investment

  • ROI is slow compared to market alternatives like S3.
  • UI has room for improvement.
  • Native language SDK would be nice, preferably PHP SDK.

Alternatives Considered

Google Drive, MEGA and OneDrive

Other Software Used

OneDrive, MEGA, Google Drive

File sharing at its finest

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We're a small team of developers that communicate with our members throughout the globe for our video games design, so we needed an effective way to share files across our team. We tried multiple software such as OneDrive or Dropbox and they both seem a bit too complex or lacking. We also needed something fully compatible with Windows computers and MyWorkDrive is the one that did it for us.

Pros

  • Decent pricing compared to other similar file sharing software out there.
  • Easy to learn and use
  • Good interface

Cons

  • Slow when accessing large size folders/files sometimes.
  • More features would be nice.
  • Mobile integration needed.

Most Important Features

  • Sharing files across the globe
  • Easy to use and pick up
  • Integration of Office 365 is a plus

Return on Investment

  • Not integrated too well with Mac required mainly window focus.
  • Mobile integration is lacking required computer access for file sharing.
  • Easy to learn with a nice interface make going through file sharing easier for team members.

Alternatives Considered

OneDrive

Other Software Used

OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive

MyWorkDrive view from an Intenret Entrepreneur

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

MyWorkDrive helps us keep all files in a single destination. It also helps us access securely the files from multiple remote locations seamlessly without any hassles. It is very user-friendly. The interface is very simple and easy to understand. All this is done without purchasing a separate VPN. This helps us avoid extra expenses. We required this software as our team is spread out across multiple locations. This came as a perfect solution to address the issue.

Pros

  • Single destination of all files.
  • Securely access files from remote locations without any hassle.
  • VPN is not required for secure access of files.
  • Two factor authentication added as a security measure.
  • Data Loss Prevention (2FA) has also been added in the latest version for security.
  • Easy interface. User friendly.

Cons

  • This is not meant for large video files.
  • On the browser side, GUI can be a bit better.
  • Client Software Support for MAC is not as great as Windows Client.

Most Important Features

  • Two tier authentication and Data Loss Prevention (2FA) Security features
  • User friendly interface as compared to competitors
  • No VPN required

Return on Investment

  • It has solved the problem of our office getting connected virtually seamlessly and transferring files.
  • It is reasonably priced hence it is a great ROI.

Alternatives Considered

Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive

Other Software Used

McAfee Endpoint Security