Two seemingly incompatible forces have collided in the enterprise over the past few years. The standard approach to storing and protecting files has come into direct conflict with the employee’s demand for mobile access to data. Employees want their files no matter where they are or what device they happen to be using. And they have proven that they’ll do anything to get those files, even if it means circumventing IT departments and all their carefully constructed security and enterprise controls.
So, how should enterprises extend employees the mobile access they demand without sacrificing performance and access for control, security and compliance? Most providers have approached this problem from one of two directions – consumer file sharing or enterprise storage.