What is the Collaborative Storage Option within the Data Storage Allocation for Faculty?

Through the Data Storage Allocation for Faculty project, UC Berkeley research faculty may be supplied with up to 1 TB of Collaborative Storage, for the purpose of sharing files among UC Berkeley researchers and across institutions. Collaborative Storage is currently provided through Box. 

Box is a cloud-based service that allows users to share individual, group, or departmental files, including documents, photos, research, and more. It is approved for UC P3 data. View the Box service page for more information.

Limits

• As part of the overall 5 TB allocation across all storage options within the Data Storage Allocation for Faculty, up to 1 TB can be allocated in the Collaborative Storage option, in .5 TB increments.
• View the Box Service Level Agreement.

Box Features

• Organize documents with an intuitive folder structure and set granular permissions.
• Collaborate with others (within and outside of UC Berkeley) through sharing, commenting, and web editing. 
• Best Use: Sharing individual, group, or departmental files. Easily retain departmental ownership of files with CalNet Special Purpose Accounts.
• Options: Mobile app available; Desktop apps available that allow syncing between Box accounts and desktops.
• Integrates with: Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; View tutorials on the Integrations | Box University page.

Contact

If you have any questions about the Collaborative Storage option within the Data Storage Allocation for Faculty, please contact bConnected@berkeley.edu.