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Sync&Share - next.hessenbox

More and more, data needs to be shared and collaboratively worked on between different individuals or groups. To meet this demand, a growing number of Sync&Share storage services are emerging, such as the widely used Dropbox. Many of these services have unclear business models and, above all, questionable data protection foundations.
 The next.hessenbox is a data protection and copyright-friendly alternative to other cloud services. It is provided by the University of Kassel for the Hessian universities for research, teaching and administration as a central service with decentralized authentication.

hessenbox and next.hessenbox - How does it fit together?

The current hessenbox meets basic requirements, but the technology has become outdated and is no longer meeting current requirements and user expectations.
In recent years, many users have expressed a desire for new, improved functions that could not be implemented on the existing platform. The new next.hessenbox meets these wishes and replaces the old hessenbox.

Answers to questions about migrating your data can be found in the FAQ of the next.hessenbox.

What does the next.hessenbox offer?

The next.hessenbox is based on the open-source software Nextcloud and brings a range of new functions and improvements that make both sharing and collaboration easier. For this, 50 gigabytes of storage space are available to each person in the next.hessenbox.

The next.hessenbox offers the following range of functions:

  • Sharing of subfolders
    A frequently requested function that is now available.
  • Current clients for all common operating systems
    Users can access constantly updated applications for various systems.
    On HRZ-managed Windows PCs/Linux PCs, an automated installation of the client is possible on request.
  • Improved integration in the file manager under MacOS
    The use will be significantly easier and more intuitive for macOS users.
  • Access to your data: You can access your files at any time and from anywhere - both on the computer and on mobile devices.
  • Synchronization: You can automatically synchronize your files on all devices, so you always have the current version.
  • Versioning: Older versions of your files can be restored if needed.
  • Sharing files: You can share your files with other students, employees, guests, or external partners as soon as you have access.
  • Collaboration: With the integration of OnlyOffice, you can work on documents together with other people in real time.

Where can I find the next.hessenbox?

Registration takes place via the registration portal at next.hessenbox.de, after selecting the respective university, via web login (Shibboleth) at the University of Marburg.

Please note that when using the next.hessenbox, you should be aware of the data protection requirements for your data.

Target group

  • Students
  • Employees
  • Guests & External: exclusively by invitation and without own storage space

Requirements

  • Central user account (University account)
  • The initial registration must be made due to confirmation of the terms of use via the website of the next.hessenbox.

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