Box is an online file sharing and cloud content management service and it provides features such as:

• Security controls
• Space
• Mobility
• Online collaboration
• Mobile access
• Version history
• User management

Box.com is FERPA ready and has increased security on the application, network, and facilities level.  Box.com provides high-end availability and reliability with a 99.9% uptime.  Not only does Box.com already integrate with other online systems such as Google Apps, LinkedIn, and smartphones but also provides integration with existing systems by using OpenBox API.

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Resources

• Logging in to Box.com for UIS
• Resources
  • What is U of I Box?
  • Using Box at UIS

FAQ:

Q. How do I change my personal Box account to a UIS Box account?

A. Change the associated email of your existing Box account to a personal email address (for example, gmail or yahoo). To do so, from the My Account menu, choose Edit/View Profile. Then, save all files you want transferred to your UIS Box account to your Desktop. Log into UIS’ Box (see directions above) and upload the files from your Desktop to your UIS Box account.