Citrix ShareFile, Enterprise Edition

Citrix ShareFile, Enterprise Edition | Product Overview
Citrix
ShareFile,
Enterprise
Edition
Share, store, sync and secure
files on any device, anywhere
Citrix ShareFile is an enterprise,
follow-me data solution that enables
IT to deliver a secure and robust
service that meets the mobility and
collaboration needs of all users.
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Citrix ShareFile, Enterprise Edition | Product Overview
Trends such as workshifting and bring your own
device (BYOD) are putting more pressure on IT,
which is struggling to reconcile these forces with the
need to protect intellectual property and comply with
regulatory requirements. A growing global workforce
and the need to collaborate and share data with third
parties, customers and partners add to this chaos
and complexity. Users have increasingly turned to
unsecure, consumer-style cloud services for access
to their data and files across all of their devices, as
well as the ability to share those files with others. To
help IT regain control over employee file sharing, Citrix
offers ShareFile —an enterprise-class, IT-managed,
follow-me data service. ShareFile offers IT the ability
to control sensitive corporate data while meeting the
mobility and collaboration needs of users.
Citrix ShareFile, Enterprise Edition
ShareFile Enterprise is a secure and robust follow-me data solution that empowers
users to share files with anyone and sync files across all of their devices. ShareFile
seamlessly integrates with workflow tools such as Microsoft ® Outlook ® and provides a
rich user experience on any device to enhance productivity.
Unlike consumer-style file sync and sharing tools, ShareFile provides management
and control functionality that allows IT to deliver a secure service and store enterprise
data in optimal locations to meet corporate data policies and compliance
requirements. ShareFile is a powerful service that is simple for IT to implement
and manage, requires no additional investment in storage and servers (with
Citrix-managed StorageZones) and can be fully integrated with existing security
infrastructure and policies.
Enterprise follow-me data service
ShareFile Enterprise offers a best-in-class follow-me data service with features
that enterprise IT and users expect. Users can access and sync all of their data from
any device and securely share it with people both inside and outside (third parties
and customers) the organization for easy collaboration and enhanced productivity.
Support for large file sizes, integration with workflow tools such as Outlook and a
rich content editing experience with access to hosted applications through Citrix
Receiver provide an unmatched user experience. ShareFile also allows IT to deliver
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Citrix ShareFile, Enterprise Edition | Product Overview
a managed service with security, reporting and auditing features designed for
enterprises. Seamless integration with Microsoft ® Active Directory ® through Citrix ®
CloudGateway and SAML simplifies the provisioning and de-provisioning of the
follow-me data service.
Flexible storage options with StorageZones
With StorageZones, organizations can manage their data on-premises in customermanaged
StorageZones or choose Citrix-managed StorageZones (secure cloud
options available in seven worldwide locations) or a mix of both. IT is able to build its
own solution with a customized storage model leveraging the benefits of both Citrixmanaged
and customer-managed StorageZones. StorageZones enable optimal
user performance by giving IT the ability to store data in close proximity to the user.
With customer-managed StorageZones, IT is able to place data in the organization’s
own datacenter to meet unique data sovereignty and compliance requirements.
Customer-managed StorageZones can be easily integrated with an organization’s
existing infrastructure as they are designed to support any CIFS-based network
share. The option to store data in multiple locations also allows IT to build the most
cost-effective solution for the organization.
The StorageZone Connectors feature allows IT to extend the follow-me data strategy
beyond the data stored in ShareFile. Working in conjunction with customer-managed
StorageZones, StorageZone Connectors let IT create a secure connection between
the ShareFile service and user data stored in existing network shares. This innovative
capability makes it easy for end users to securely access their work documents
on mobile devices through ShareFile apps for iPad and iPhone (support for other
devices coming soon), regardless of where the data is actually stored.
Managed and secure data sharing
ShareFile Enterprise is a secure, managed service that allows IT to determine
how sensitive data is stored, accessed and shared. Advanced security features
including remote wipe, device lock and data expiration policies ensure complete
control of enterprise data. Robust reporting and auditing features enable IT to track
and log user activity in real time and create custom reports to meet corporate data
policies and compliance requirements.
Optimized for mobile workstyles
ShareFile Enterprise helps IT embrace user mobility requirements by enhancing
employees’ ability to work and collaborate from anywhere, on any device.
ShareFile offers apps specifically designed for a brilliant and intuitive experience
on mobile devices and provides a mobile-optimized website as alternative way to
access data. With offline access users can access and edit their data on the go
without interrupting workflow or diminishing productivity. ShareFile allows users to
seamlessly view, sync and edit their files as they roam between devices.
CloudGateway, Receiver and XenDesktop Integration
ShareFile Enterprise provides IT the option to integrate the follow-me data service
with Citrix Receiver and CloudGateway. The integration gives users access to all
their apps and data from any device. The combination also provides a seamless
experience as users roam between devices and simplifies use with single signon
to enterprise resources (apps and data). Enterprise directory integration with
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Key Benefits
• Empower users with
instant access to
data in sync across
all of their devices
• Improve collaboration
and business
productivity through
secure file sharing
with people inside
and outside the
organization
• Meet corporate
data security and
compliance standards
via a secure service
that provides the
flexibility to store
data on or off
premises, or both
• Deliver an enterpriseclass
service that
seamlessly integrates
with the existing
IT environment
while delivering
rich features and
experience to support
mobile workstyles
• Deliver a managed
service that helps IT
retain control over
the way corporate
data is accessed,
stored and shared
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CloudGateway and Receiver simplifies and accelerates role-based account
provisioning and de-provisioning, enforces two-factor authentication with Citrix
Access Gateway and provides a rich content editing experience on mobile devices
when using native mobile and virtualized applications.
The on-demand sync capability of ShareFile for Windows is designed for pooled
and hosted shared virtual desktop environments, including those powered by Citrix
XenDesktop ® and Citrix XenApp ® . With on-demand sync, users will continue to view
all their files and folders within their virtual desktop just like they do today. However,
files download and sync only when the user views, edits, saves or shares, resulting
in huge reductions in Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) and slashing
storage requirements.
Conclusion
The cloud era requires IT to embrace mobility and the demands of the workforce
for easy access to data and the ability to share and collaborate securely.
Consumerization of IT has been instrumental in driving user adoption of consumerstyle
file-sharing services. However, the use of these services presents serious
security challenges for organizations, which are now looking for an IT-managed
service that can deliver on users’ mobility, data sharing and collaboration
requirements while giving IT teams the management and control they expect.
Citrix understands that data is a key component not only of an organization’s
private cloud but also a user’s personal cloud. Citrix continues to drive innovation by
investing in new features that make the user experience more delightful and support
IT goals by simplifying management and enhancing security and control. Citrix has
long provided IT the power to deliver a rich and powerful follow-me desktops and
follow-me apps experience, and now completes the enterprise mobility story with a
true, enterprise-ready, follow-me data solution.
Additional Resources
• www.citrix.com/sharefile
• blogs.citrix.com/tag/follow-me-data/
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