WinZip

WinZip is necessary for safely sharing and compressing data around our company. It makes files smaller for quicker transfers and easy storage. A layer of data safety is added by the encryption feature, particularly for sensitive documents. It is dependable, easy to use, and facilitates smooth interaction with email and cloud services.

• Efficiency
• Helped close deals
• Helped in reporting as we use excel heavily so we were able to compress files

WinRAR

Slack, Tableau Cloud, Genesys

I use WinZip To zip and unzip contents. The newer winzip version is difficult to use. New features are added but the product is no longer user friendly as it used to be (v24 and below)

• Save time
• Easy upload

I use WinZip for Data compression for very large files required between audit business units. The files are carrying substantiative information to assist with finalising the prescribed government audit processes.

• Reduced costs
• Improve encryption
• Microsoft OS conflicts

3Com Firewall (Discontinued)

Microsoft 365, Oracle PeopleSoft ERP, Wolters Kluwer TeamMate

I use WinZip to do the obvious to unzip files. Create and zip files. We also use this tool to zip and encrypt files, and compress large amounts of files because we can't email because we deal with large amounts of tax and real estate documents. I would love to see WinZip integrate easily into Microsoft Office. I know this is difficult as MS Office is always getting updated.

• One touch clicks to Zip files.
• One touch clicks to encrypt.
• Can we work on browser integration.

WinRAR and 7-Zip

Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Visual Studio

We utilize WinZip to compress documents and provide password protection when emailing files to clients. Often, we have to send large files that house confidential information, and they are larger than 25 megs, so most email providers won't allow these files to be sent. With WinZip, those files can be encrypted and compressed, thereby safely securing the files and reducing their overall file size.

• File compression.
• Encryption
• Emailing files.
• Collaboration

• With the standard suite, there is minimal upfront cost.
• Premium features require a subscription.

Clio, SignNow, LawPay