Sharing files with clients and staff instantly

Having trouble sharing images with staff and clients?

With phones being the key piece of technology these days, businesses are using them to help share information on-site. Sharing photos or plans instantly can really help save you time but you need a simple way for staff or clients to access the same data. Cloud storage is the answer – it means you can securely save, access and share images, anytime from any connected device.

Three things to think of when choosing cloud storage:

1. How much? Depending on how many photos and small documents you are uploading, free storage allowance might be enough. However, if it is not enough, you’ll want to consider paying for additional storage packages. These are usually for a small monthly fee and can be increased when you need to. 2. How secure? Most are pretty secure but if you have sensitive data (such as customer or financial information) you will want to choose an option that requires specific security steps to access it. Just make sure you set security settings carefully before sharing. 3. Which device or platform? To access files on any device, check out if the storage is specific to the device or platform or available everywhere. Start with the key players – Google Drive, DropBox, Apple iCloud and Microsoft OneDrive.

Share files quickly via email

If you’d prefer not to have a folder that everyone is accessing or are having trouble keeping up with permissions, then file sharing via email using a service like WeTransfer could be a great solution. WeTransfer is file sharing tool that allows you to email large files up to 2GB for free with a shareable link. You type in your e-mail address and the recipient’s e-mail address, add a message, attach the file, and send. The links expire after seven days though so you’ll need to ensure the recipient accesses them before it expires.

Whatever you choose if you want some help getting your tech set up and running, we’re here to help. Call Noel Leeming’s friendly Tech Solutions team on 0800 555 989 to find out more.

This Tech Tip was supplied by NZCB Affinity Partner Noel Leeming Commercial. For all your technology and appliance needs, look no further than Noel Leeming – New Zealand’s leading consumer electronics and appliance retailer. Find out more at www.nlgcommercial.nz