FilesAnywhere Releases New Email File-Linking Feature
DALLAS, Oct. 8 2003 -- FilesAnywhere (FilesAnywhere.com) today launched a new file sharing service that changes the way people send and receive files via the Internet. The new FileShare FileShare is a fantastic feature that allows you to share files securely with anyone, even non-members. Just select any file or folder, then type the email addresses of the people you would like to share the files with. An email is sent with a simple web link, prompting your guests to Download any shared files. Also see the Dropbo Have you ever needed to receive a large file from somebody, but it was too large for email? With a Dropbox, you can accept files of any size, from anyone, securely. Just right-click any folder and choose "Create File Dropbox" and enter an email address. An email is sent with a simple web link, guiding guests through the Upload. Someone who does not have a login account here can still upload files to your account. The Dropbox feature lets you select any folder and allow anyone to upload files into that folder, without viewing or modifying any of the existing folder contents. When combined with the "Send Files" FileShare feature, you can create virtually any combination of sharing that you need for your files and folders on.x feature. feature allows users to easily share large files to anybody, even non-users of FilesAnywhere.
“99% of all Internet users turn to email to send file attachments. Email cannot handle large files, and delivery can be delayed due to mail servers," notes Tim Rice, CEO of FilesAnywhere. “With today’s multimedia and information-rich documents, email simply cannot deliver. People need to send large files and nobody wants to wait. FilesAnywhere provides a rapid, foolproof way to share large files with anyone. Using FileShare , you can electronically send any files and know your recipient will get them – as fast as possible. FileShare also takes the load off of mail servers. This is good news for system administrators, who are constantly grappling with large file transfers and storage using email."
FileShare is quick and simple to use for beginners. FilesAnywhere users upload files via the Internet to their personal storage space. To share a file users choose the FileShare option, select any number of remote files, add email addresses and click Share Files Now. An email is sent instantly, and recipients click on a link in the email to download the shared files. Users can include an optional password for increased security.
“I couldn’t believe how easy it was to send marketing literature to several key clients," explains Danielle Scherer, Director of Channels Management at MQSoftware. “We used to struggle with email attachments. Our reps resorted to burning files to CD and mailing them, which delayed our processing by two days. Now FilesAnywhere FileShare allows us to instantly send any number of files electronically to a large distribution – with no wait time! Our clients love it, since they get what they want faster. We save money on shipping costs and we save valuable time."
FileShare is the latest among several new collaboration features at FilesAnywhere. New Workgroup This is the best solution for teams who need to store and share files between offices, from home or when traveling. Share Folders using Read-Only or Full permissions. Adding a SubAccount A SubAccount is simply an additional user account, which is associated with a Primary account. The Primary account pays for all SubAccounts, and manages the SubAccounts. Any user plan can be upgraded to a Workgroup plan simply by adding SubAccounts. With the WebAdvanced plan, you can add individual SubAccounts as needed. With the Web-only Account, you choose the size of your Workgroup in blocks of 5 users (including the Primary user). WebAdvanced plans are more cost-effective if you only need a couple of SubAccounts, and come with more features. The Web Account Workgroup (purchased in multiples of 5 users) is generally less expensive for 5 or more users, but does not come with the WebAdvanced features. unlocks special features: Media Streaming, full-text Search Search File/Folder Names, Text in Files, Metatag Keywords or Comments. Instantly search files in folders or account-wide. An available Index feature (included with all multi-user accounts) rapidly indexes all readable file content in the account, making word searches lightning-fast, even over thousands of files! Create your own keywords, then "tag" files to search by keyword. Index, and Online Viewer Skip the Download! Open documents directly and instantly online. Use the Online Viewer with all popular Office files. Zoom, Print, and scroll page Thumbnails. Share files with Guests, who can use the Viewer as well - no more compatibility issues! This Viewer works instantly in all web browsers (Windows, Mac, Linux). There is nothing to install. Share files with anyone - email recipients just click to view your files in the Online Viewer with no account needed. Index feature to image every page in every document in the entire account or in particular folders, preparing them for rapid viewing in the Online Viewer. Supported file formats include: DOC, XLS, CSV, WKS, WK3, VSD, PPT, PUB, MPP, PDF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, TIF, PNG, plus other file formats compatible with these file formats. (the Online Viewer is available for all multi-user accounts). features include: GroupShare The GroupShare feature allows you to share any of your folders with other users, assigning either read-only access or full access. Users with Read-only access can only Download files in the folders you are sharing. Users with Full Access can Download and Upload files into your folder. Use GroupShare with full access to collaborate on shared project files that your group can update, or publish files read-only for others to easily download via FilesAnywhere. You can navigate GroupShare folders directly in your Folder Tree, and work with GroupShare files and subfolders the same way you work with your own files and folders. for more permanent sharing of entire folders, E-Send Send any files from your account to any other user using E-SEND. If the user is not a paying member (free trial member) they can still receivefiles, however be aware that their download limit is 2MB per day. E-SEND will delivera copy of your selected files in milliseconds, since the entire transfer takes placeon our servers. The recipient can then Login using their regular account name toretrieve the files instantly from their File Inbox. to send files instantly to other user accounts, and Version Control Version Control provides a structure for working on files in a team, along with detailed tracking, alerts, and the ability to open any prior version of a file. for group editing of shared files.
About FilesAnywhere.com
FilesAnywhere (www.filesanywhere.com), established in 1999, was the first Internet file service to offer 50MB free Internet storage and a "file explorer" tree for navigation. Now a world leader in online file storage, FilesAnywhere.com still offers a 50MB free trial.
FilesAnywhere combines an intuitive interface with the most advanced features available, and the highest levels of security, reliability and transfer speeds. FilesAnywhere accounts start at $3.95 for 100Mb of storage space. Workgroup This is the best solution for teams who need to store and share files between offices, from home or when traveling. Share Folders using Read-Only or Full permissions. Adding a SubAccount unlocks special features: Media Streaming, full-text Search Index, and Online Viewer. accounts for business customers start at $50/month for 10 users and 1GB of storage. FilesAnywhere is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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