We have spent the last month addressing scaling issues, specifically higher than expected hardware failures. To address this, we are in the process of adding large amounts of storage capacity in our data centers well ahead of the planned growth. Unfortunately, this came at the cost of not being able to roll out enhancements and new features at the desired pace. A few areas where we did make progress, are:
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Product Improvements
Mobile App Improvements
An upgrade to the Egnyte Android Application has been released. This version enhances the offline file access experience on your Android mobile device.
New features include:
- Ability to delete folders: You can easily delete folders and files contained in the folder by selecting and tapping on the Delete button.
- A Full Sync option in the App menu: When you tap the Full Sync button in the App menu, Egnyte will conduct a bi-directional sync of files you marked for local access on your device. Your local files on your device will be updated to the latest cloud file version and any file changes made locally will be pushed to the cloud.
- A Folder Sync option: Similar to the Full Sync option, Folder Sync can handle network connectivity loss. If you lose internet connection, the sync will resume automatically when connectivity is restored.
- File status visual indicators: Icons will identify files that are stored locally, and files that are currently being downloaded or uploaded to the cloud.
Mapped Drive and Backup Clients
In response to customer feedback, we have created two separate desktop clients:
one for mapping the Shared and Private folders on the Cloud File Server as a virtual drive on your desktop, and the other for
backing up your computer files to the
Cloud File Server. Earlier these functions were available in one client. This enables account administrators to control if they want to allow personal computer backup for their users.
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What's Coming Up
In the next iPad release we will enable users to edit plain text (.txt) files and save them back to the cloud, without leaving Egnyte.
Additionally, we are adding a "Shortcuts" feature. Now, instead of having to drill down to a commonly used sub folder, you can mark it as a "Shortcut" and Egnyte will save the folder path in your Home menu.
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Suggestions and Feedback
As always, please provide us feedback and suggestions on what improvements you would like to see in Egnyte.
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See how others are using Egnyte
Salvus Alerting recovers lost files after a hotel accident destroys their computers
"Egnyte's hybrid cloud gives me peace of mind as a business owner, as I know my data is continually protected and easily accessible no matter where I may be working. In addition, it is a great combination of ease of use, functionality and pricing. This service will not let you down." - Tony Moon, Salvus Alerting
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