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Best business cloud file-sharing services

If you want to share files seamlessly and securely across your business, a dedicated service is ideal. We review four of the strongest contenders

A s workforces become more mobile, businesses may find traditional file-sharing using on-premises servers holding them back. Cloud file-sharing is the ideal alternative as these services offer secure and convenient ways for remote workers to collaborate with colleagues and clients regardless of their location.

Cloud services require no upfront investment in hardware or maintenance contracts and all reputable providers implement best security practices to ensure your data is safe. There’s no need to connect remote workers to the main office over complex virtual private networks (VPNs) either, as cloud services are designed to allow users to seamlessly access work documents in the cloud anytime, from anywhere and from their choice of device.

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