We often hear two questions:
“We already use Microsoft 365. Why do we need eSHARE?”
“How is eSHARE different from Box, Dropbox, or other sharing tools?”
Let’s break it down.
eSHARE & Microsoft 365: A Secure Collaboration Powerhouse
eSHARE is purpose-built to enhance Microsoft 365, not replace it.
We work inside your Microsoft environment—adding the control, flexibility, and policy governance needed for secure, external collaboration. As a proud member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), eSHARE is deeply integrated with Microsoft’s security ecosystem and designed to solve real-world challenges like data sprawl, guest account fatigue, and inconsistent governance.
Here’s how eSHARE makes your Microsoft investment even stronger:
➔ Native integration with Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Users don’t need to learn anything new. eSHARE enhances familiar tools by adding secure external sharing capabilities—right where people already work.
➔ No guest accounts required. With Bring Your Own Identity model, external users are verified via their own organizations. You don’t have to manage external identities or pay for guest licenses.
➔ Your domain, your brand, your rules. All sharing happens using your organization’s domain and branding—instantly increasing trust, improving deliverability, and reducing the chance of links being blocked by firewalls or filters.
➔ File-level control with Microsoft Information Protection (MIP). Apply sensitivity labels, sharing restrictions, and lifecycle policies—seamlessly aligned with Microsoft Information Protection (MIP).
➔ Stay in your tenant – with visibility Microsoft alone can’t offer. Your files remain in OneDrive and SharePoint—protected by Microsoft’s native security stack, including MFA, Conditional Access, and DLP. But what Microsoft doesn’t show you is how your shared data is being accessed and used across internal and external users.
eSHARE adds a layer of visibility:
▶ End-user insights into what was shared, with whom, and when
▶ Enterprise-level reporting for audit trails and policy enforcement across departments
▶ Integration with Power BI for real-time, customizable dashboards
No data duplication. No blind spots. Just secure, governed collaboration—done right.
Why Not Just Use Box, Kiteworks, or Other File-Sharing Tools?
eSHARE solves what those platforms create: data sprawl, domain confusion, and unnecessary storage costs.
Here’s how eSHARE stands apart:
➔ No file replication. Most platforms copy data to their own repositories, creating multiple versions of the truth and increasing exposure. eSHARE stores nothing. Your data stays where it belongs—within your Microsoft environment—eliminating file sprawl and simplifying compliance.
➔ No shadow IT or blocked domains. Sharing links from tools like Dropbox or Box often come from public domains that trigger security alerts or get blocked outright. eSHARE uses your domain, reducing risk and ensuring delivery.
➔ More value from the tools you already trust. eSHARE doesn’t require new repositories or third-party storage. By keeping your data within Microsoft 365, you extend the power of the security and productivity investments you’ve already made.
➔ Leverage Microsoft security tools like Sensitivity Labels, DLP, Conditional Access, and Microsoft Defender—without disruption or duplication.
➔ Maximize Microsoft Copilot’s accuracy and reach by keeping your data centralized, secure, and fully visible to AI—no silos, no hallucinations.
➔ Avoid additional license and storage costs—eSHARE runs alongside your M365 environment, not outside it.
➔ By working natively within Microsoft 365, eSHARE helps you get more out of what you already own—securely and efficiently.
Ready to Replace Legacy Collaboration Tools?
eSHARE, in combination with Microsoft 365, is actively helping enterprises retire outdated systems like:
▶ Managed File Transfer solutions (e.g. Kiteworks)
▶ Standalone secure messaging platforms (e.g. Mimecast)
▶ Consumer-grade content collaboration tools (e.g. Box)
With one secure solution, you get enterprise-grade control, real-time external sharing, and native Microsoft security—all without disrupting the flow of work.
eSHARE: Enhance Microsoft 365. Don’t Work Around It.
With eSHARE, your organization gets:
▶ Secure collaboration without guest accounts
▶ Data residency within your Microsoft tenant
▶ Policy-aligned sharing with real-time visibility
▶ A seamless user experience—inside and outside the firewall
No new silos. No new risks. Just Trusted Collaboration, powered by Microsoft—with the control modern enterprises require.
See eSHARE in Action
Ready to simplify external collaboration—without compromising security or control? Book a personalized demo with one of our experts and discover how eSHARE can help your organization:
➔ Eliminate the need for guest accounts
➔ Stop data sprawl before it starts
➔ Extend Microsoft 365 securely to third parties
➔ Gain full visibility and governance over shared content
Let us show you how secure collaboration should work.
Frequently Asked Questions About eSHARE & Trusted Collaboration
What is eSHARE’s Trusted Collaboration solution?
Trusted Collaboration is eSHARE’s approach to secure external file sharing—built to keep data inside your Microsoft 365 tenant, eliminate guest account sprawl, and give enterprises the control and visibility they need without disrupting workflows. It’s secure collaboration without compromise.
How does eSHARE work with Microsoft 365?
eSHARE is fully integrated with Microsoft 365 tools like Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook. It enhances your existing environment by enabling secure, policy-driven external collaboration—without requiring guest accounts or additional storage systems. eSHARE is also a Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) partner, ensuring seamless compatibility with Microsoft’s security and compliance stack.
Where is my data stored when I use eSHARE?
Your data never leaves your Microsoft 365 tenant. eSHARE doesn’t store, duplicate, or move your files. All content stays in OneDrive and SharePoint, protected by Microsoft’s native controls like DLP, MFA, and Conditional Access.
What makes eSHARE a better fit than Dropbox, Box, or similar platforms?
Unlike third-party file-sharing tools, eSHARE:
⇰ Keeps your data in your M365 environment
⇰ Uses your domain and branding
⇰ Avoids creating new silos or security risks
⇰ Aligns with your Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) labels and policies
⇰ Enables collaboration with zero guest account overhead
eSHARE is a Microsoft-native, governance-first solution—trusted by enterprises that demand control, compliance, and simplicity.
