Citrix ShareFile

Sending and sharing large files

Staff who need to exchange documents with clients or partners can use Citrix ShareFile, which lets them send, share, review and sign files from any device. The product is part of Citrix and was built for business use. Users can send large files without FTP, CDs or thumb drives, and can sync and access their content from a computer or phone. The company says the product offers unlimited file storage behind a custom-branded, password-protected online portal.

Client portal and approvals

Businesses can set up a branded portal for clients and partners, so that files, feedback and approvals move through one place. Workflows can be automated and customized, and real-time tracking shows where each item stands. Co-editing and approvals are included, and legally binding electronic signatures can be collected on any device. Administrators decide who can view or edit each shared folder, which keeps control of client files with the firm that owns them.

Security and regulatory support

The company describes bank-level encryption for files in transit and at rest, and says the product offers more than 25 customizable security settings to help prevent leaks and recover lost data. It positions the product for organizations with compliance duties, saying it supports the rules affecting sectors such as healthcare, financial services, accounting and legal practice, including HIPAA, HITECH and FINRA requirements and bar association ethics rules.

Virtual data rooms and enterprise options

For sensitive transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, clinical studies and fundraising, ShareFile offers locked virtual data rooms. Larger customers can take integrated IT solutions and unlimited cloud storage, and can choose on-premises or hybrid deployment. The product connects with Microsoft and Google tools, Fujitsu ScanSnap scanners and Zapier, which allows wider automation with other business software.