KDrive
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| Developer(s) | Infomaniak Network SA |
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| Initial release | 12 December 2019 |
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| Operating system | MacOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Platform | Windows, MacOS, Android, Linux, IOS |
| Available in | French, English, German, Italian, Spanish |
| Type | Online file hosting service |
| License | Owner |
| Website | www |
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kDrive..[1] is an online information storage, editing and file sharing solution. The service can be used from a web browser, its desktop application or its mobile app. Entirely developed and hosted in Switzerland by Infomaniak Network SA[2], kDrive is constantly evolving.
History[edit]
Infomaniak conducted a soft launch of kDrive in December 2019[3] after three years of research and more than CHF 8 million invested[2] (the first phase involved 20 engineers for more than 12 months). A mobile application for iOS and Android based on the Nextcloud open source project was released at the same time. kDrive went on general release in January 2020. An update released in April 2020[4] included new features: editable public links, advanced sharing management, display of the complete path of shared items, addition of common folders for working in teams, addition of comments to files. July 2020[5] saw kDrive launch an additional feature: a drop box that allows files to be requested from external users. October 2020 saw kDrive acquire compatibility with My kSuite[6][7] , a paid option that allows kDrive to be customised with the user’s domain name, colours, background images and logo[8] March 2021 saw LiteSync become available on Windows for on-demand synchronisation.
Storage space[edit]
The free version comes with an ik.me email address[9] and allows the storage of up to 3 GB of data, which paid versions[10] – Team and Pro[11] – increase to 2000 GB (2 TB) or even more. In order to ensure the end-to-end security and confidentiality of the data, Infomaniak uses its own infrastructure to store users’ files. The data are end-to-end encrypted[12] on the servers and stored on three platforms in two datacenters.
Technical specifications[edit]
kDrive enables the synchronisation of files between different computers, tablets and smartphones. In particular, the service allows automatic synchronisation with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, hubiC, ownCloud and Nextcloud[13][14]. The service fully supports the WebDAV[15][16] protocol and allows kDrive to be synchronised with a Synology NAS or a QNAP cloud[17]. File sharing is available with external users using the drop box facility and public sharing links[18] The integration of OnlyOffice[19][20] allows kDrive to offer online editing of Word, Excel and PowerPoint files. The document and image viewer (PDF, OpenDocument, jpg, cr2, img,...) is accessible via any web browser or via its desktop or mobile application. The service offers an automatic synchronisation option called LiteSync. Infomaniak is GDPR-compliant[21][22] and not subject to the CLOUD Act, the NSA or Hadopi[16]. Data is hosted in Switzerland with the aim of offering an independent cloud whose data is secure (encryption of files on the server, end-to-end encryption of the connection).
Equivalent commercial services[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Product information sheet:kDrive
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Le Temps, Avec Kdrive, Infomaniak parvient à concurrencer Google Drive, Retrieved June 16 , 2021.
- ↑ TOOLinux, kDrive : ce qu’il faut savoir sur le cloud suisse d’Infomaniak, Retrieved June 16 , 2021.
- ↑ TOOLinux, kDrive : ce qui change cette semaine pour les utilisateurs du nuage sécurisé, Retrieved June 16 , 2021.
- ↑ Infomaniak's FAQ:kDrive: log of planned changes and developments
- ↑ Product information sheet:My kSuite
- ↑ ITEspresso, Infomaniak ouvre kDrive et son écosystème collaboratif aux PME avec My kSuite, Retrieved June 22 , 2021.
- ↑ Presscitron, Stockez vos données hors des GAFAM avec kDrive de Infomaniak, Retrieved June 16 , 2021.
- ↑ Product information sheet:ik.me
- ↑ Product information sheet:kDrive Prices and plans
- ↑ Infomaniak's Blog:Introducing kDrive: Switzerland’s first collaborative storage solution for SMEs and individuals, Retrieved June 16 , 2021.
- ↑ Infomaniak's Blog:kDrive: the technological challenge, as described by its developers, Retrieved June 16 , 2021.
- ↑ 20min, kDrive, l'alternative suisse à Dropbox et Google Drive, Retrieved June 16 , 2021.
- ↑ Clubic, Avis kDrive (2021) : une séduisante alternative aux géants du stockage en ligne, Retrieved June 22 , 2021.
- ↑ NextInpact, kDrive d'Infomaniak : 2 To de stockage en ligne dès 5,54 € par mois, avec OnlyOffice et WebDAV, Retrieved June 22 , 2021.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 progresser en informatique, Test de kDrive, l’alternative swiss made à Google Drive et Dropbox qui respecte la vie privée, Retrieved June 16 , 2021.
- ↑ Cachem, Sauvegarder et synchroniser son NAS QNAP avec kDrive, Retrieved June 22 , 2021.
- ↑ Infomaniak's Blog:Major kDrive update: drop box and new mobile and desktop apps, Retrieved June 16 , 2021.
- ↑ Onlyoffice, [https://www.onlyoffice.com/blog/2020/02/onlyoffice-integrates-with-kdrive-security-collaboration-and-more-productivity/ ONLYOFFICE integrates with kDrive: security, collaboration, and more productivity ], Retrieved June 16 , 2021.
- ↑ ICT journal, Avec kDrive, Infomaniak dégaine une alternative à Dropbox et Google Drive, Retrieved June 16 , 2021.
- ↑ numerama, Pour stocker vos données, kDrive a des arguments imparables, Retrieved June 22 , 2021.
- ↑ Webhosting Anbieter, Infomaniak met à jour sa politique de confidentialité, Retrieved June 16 , 2021.
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