As more enterprises move to Microsoft 365, the need for third-party collaboration tools like Box is quickly diminishing. Why? Because eSHARE extends native M365 capabilities with Trusted Collaboration — simplifying governance, cutting costs, and eliminating the need for external licenses.
Why Teams Are Moving from Box to Microsoft 365 + eSHARE
Box was originally adopted for secure file storage and controlled external sharing. But with M365 becoming the digital workplace standard, those same governance capabilities now live inside the Microsoft ecosystem — enhanced by eSHARE.
Organizations make the switch from Box to M365 + eSHARE to:
‣ Eliminate overlapping tools and reduce software spend
‣ Enable frictionless external sharing without giving up control
‣ Strengthen compliance and data residency without slowing users down
Here’s what’s driving the change:
Lower Costs, Better Efficiency
eSHARE eliminates the need to purchase additional Box licenses — especially for external users. It enhances M365’s built-in controls with advanced governance for less cost and less effort.
Customers report up to $15 million in annual license savings — with additional soft savings from simplified admin, fewer workarounds, and better user compliance.
Deep M365 Integration
Unlike standalone tools, eSHARE works directly within SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, and OneDrive. Users share files and manage access without leaving the apps they already know. No context switching. No extra training. Just secure collaboration built into every workflow.
With eSHARE, self-service controls are built in — so users can share responsibly, and IT can sleep at night.
Fine-Grained Governance and Control
eSHARE replaces legacy governance models with smarter controls inside M365. Over 35 customizable policies let organizations manage permissions at the file level — including who can download, forward, print, or co-author content.
No more data sprawl. No more compliance guesswork. Just simple, scalable control.
Real Savings, Real Risk Reduction
Deprecating redundant platforms like Box doesn’t just save money — it dramatically shrinks the attack surface. With eSHARE, files never leave your Microsoft 365 tenant, even when shared externally. That reduces risk by up to 90%.
And when users don’t need to use shadow IT to get work done, compliance naturally improves.
Success Story: Box to M365 at Enterprise Scale
A global pharmaceutical company with 20,000+ employees used eSHARE to migrate 600TB of highly sensitive content from Box to Microsoft 365 — including clinical trials and custodial files. The result:
‣ 21,000 accounts migrated
‣ 60M files processed
‣ 15–20TB moved weekly
‣ Unified governance across departments
Today, the company benefits from simplified compliance, tighter data control, and fewer silos — all within their M365 environment.
Download the full case study to learn more.
The Case for Change
The shift from Box to Microsoft 365 + eSHARE isn’t just about cost. It’s about modernization. Simplified sharing. Stronger governance. And security that doesn’t get in the way.
If your organization is rethinking external sharing or looking to consolidate collaboration platforms, eSHARE offers a smart path forward — with less risk, less cost, and fewer tools to manage.
Ready to Simplify Secure Sharing?
If you're planning a move from Box or want to reduce reliance on third-party tools, eSHARE can help.
🎯 Cut license costs
🎯 Strengthen governance
🎯 Keep all data inside M365
Let’s talk. Contact us to see how eSHARE fits your Microsoft 365 strategy.
