Collaboration software is the basis for computer supported cooperative work. Most software consist of tools allowing teams within a company to share files and notes with each other in the context of a short term project.

Commonly one will find hosted software such as wikis, calendaring, email used to collaborate online. Typically to share files in a collaborative environment requires self hosted software and hardware such as Microsoft Sharepoint. This can be far more complicated and expensive to set up, but allows all files to remain internal to the company. Box mitigates this concern by using 256 bit encryption for all files sent and downloaded from our website. We also go through regular hack and bug vulnerability testing to ensure 3rd party compliance.

Box takes this concept and organizes collaborative spaces via folders in your Box.net account. Each project is assigned a folder, and each folder can have a different set of users. Since most users are familiar with using folders to organize their business content, we have found this to be the easiest and most natural way to collaborate online.