Notice Board

Included with the Office 365 roll-out by Information Technology Services, faculty and staff will have access to OneDrive for Business.

OneDrive for Business (ODfB) is a cloud-based, file-hosting service, that allows users to store and sync files for access across multiple devices and locations. It can be used as a browser-based web application and also has client applications which allow easy access from your PC, Mac or mobile device. ODfB also allows you to share files with other people on campus or to collaborate with external users.   Because ODfB is cloud based, you can access it anywhere you have Internet access, and users don’t need to use a VPN connection.

Features of OneDrive for Business:

• 1 TB of storage - will be upgraded to unlimited storage.
• ODfB includes a Recycle Bin - retrieve accidentally deleted files for up to 180 days from when they were deleted.
• Online editing with real-time co-authoring - you and your collaborators can simultaneously edit documents on ODfB using Microsoft Office Online or the desktop version of Microsoft Office. That way, there is no need to download a local copy to edit and then save back to your OneDrive space, and no need to integrate multiple versions of the same document.
• Automatic versioning and history of documents - OneDrive will automatically keep previous versions of documents so you can quickly view and revert to earlier versions as required.

For more information on the uses for OneDrive for Business, visit the Office 365 blog site.

Stay tuned to learn more about the features of Office 365!