Software:Syncplicity

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Syncplicity
IndustryFile sharing, file collaboration, information sharing, cloud storage, hybrid storage
HeadquartersUnited States
ProductsFile sharing
Websitehttps://www.syncplicity.com
Syncplicity
Developer(s)Syncplicity LLC
Operating systemWindows, Mac
Available inEnglish
TypeFile sharing
LicenseClosed source
Websitehttps://www.syncplicity.com

Syncplicity is a file share and synchronization service developed as a highly secure, compliant, hybrid file sharing solution. It supports Microsoft Windows and macOS.

  • Protect your data by integration with industry-leading anti-virus solutions and features.
  • 24x7 support ensuring your data infrastructures operates at the highest level all the time.
  • Easy-to-use APIs for partners and developers.
  • Sync from anywhere, device agnostic across Windows, Mac, iOS/iPadOS, Android and Web.
  • In-depth policy management, adapts to your specific security and administrative needs.
  • Your workflow, your way. Integration for Salesforce, Office, Outlook, Adobe Sign.
  • Full compliance with industry standards including SOC II, HIPAA and GDPR compliance.
  • Additional tools to meet your evolving requirements, data migration, rights management, custom integrations.

History

  • The service was initially available for beta test, and became public in 2008.[1]
  • In late 2010, a client for Intel-based Macintosh computers running Mac OS X version 10.6 or later was released.[2]
  • On May 21, 2012, Syncplicity, Inc. was acquired by EMC Corporation.[3]
  • In July 2015, Skyview Capital, a global private investment firm, purchased Syncplicity from EMC.[4]
  • In February 2017, Axway purchased Syncplicity from Skyview Capital.[5]
  • In October 2022, TDV Capital Partners purchased Syncplicity from Axway. [6]
  • Syncplicity Executive team was built from December 2022 onwards across Customer Success Management, Sales, Marketing and Product.

Account types

Syncplicity offers plan options for both Professional and Enterprise levels. 'No matter what sized organization you have, Syncplicity solves your storage, sharing and collaboration challenges for a simple, seamless, ROI-friendly price.' All information regarding plan features can be found here: https://www.syncplicity.com/plans/[7]

Other file synchronization services

Several file synchronization and backup services launched around the same time as Syncplicity, including Live Mesh, Dropbox, and SugarSync.[8] Syncplicity allows synchronization with other online services including Google Docs, Zoho, and Facebook.[9] Documents can be synchronised with an associated Google Docs account from Windows or Macintosh computers;[10] however, documents uploaded to free Google Docs accounts will be converted to Google Docs file formats where conversion is supported, and otherwise ignored. Photos can be synchronised with Facebook albums. Online services including Scribd and Piknik are supported by Syncplicity.

Reviews

In 2008, Syncplicity was rated the second best synchronization software behind Dropbox in a Lifehacker reader poll,[11] and PCWorld's reviewer called Syncplicity "my top pick among sync services".[12]

See also

References

  1. Hrebicek, Ondrej. "The Beta period is over! | Syncplicity Blog". Blog.syncplicity.com. http://blog.syncplicity.com/2008/11/03/beta-is-over/. Retrieved 2010-05-31. 
  2. "New Business Edition Release With Mac Support, Newsfeeds and IT Console" (Press release). syncplicity.com. 2010-10-05. Archived from the original on 2012-05-02. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  3. "EMC Acquires Syncplicity" (Press release). EMC Corporation. 2012-05-21. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  4. King, Rachel. "EMC selling off Syncplicity unit to Skyview Capital | ZDNet" (in en). ZDNet. http://www.zdnet.com/article/emc-selling-off-syncplicity-unit-to-skyview-capital/. 
  5. "Axway Announces the Acquisition of Syncplicity" (in en-US). http://finance.yahoo.com/news/axway-announces-acquisition-syncplicity-210700493.html. 
  6. "Why We Acquired Syncplicity" (in en-US). 2023-02-14. https://tdvcp.com/thinking/2023/2/14/why-we-acquired-syncplicity. 
  7. "Syncplicity Pricing and Comparison". syncplicity.com. 2012. http://www.syncplicity.com/pricing.html. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 
  8. "Sync Service Syncplicity Raises $2.35M". Venturebeat.com. 2008-10-31. https://venturebeat.com/2008/10/31/sync-service-syncplicity-raises-235m/. Retrieved 2011-02-14. 
  9. "3 Tools to Sync Your Files with Google Docs". Readwriteweb.com. 2011-01-21. http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/3_tools_to_sync_your_files_with_google_docs.php. 
  10. Mishra, Manav (2010-01-22). "Desktop app to sync/backup Google Docs on your desktop". Technospot.net. http://www.technospot.net/blogs/syncplicity-desktop-app-to-syncbackup-google-docs-on-your-desktop/. 
  11. Adam Pash (July 17, 2008). "Five Best File Syncing Tools". Lifehacker. http://lifehacker.com/398696/five-best-file-syncing-tools. Retrieved January 30, 2017. 
  12. Syncplicity Review, by Scott Dunn (July 31, 2008). "Syncplicity Syncplicity Utility Software Review". PCWorld. http://www.pcworld.com/article/149060/syncplicity_file_sync_service.html. Retrieved 2010-05-31. 

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