Cloud Storage Services for Scientists
We offer a broad range of cloud-based storage services tailored to the specific needs and requirements of the Weizmann Institute's scientific staff.
Please refer to the following table of offerings, to locate the cloud storage service most suitable to your particular needs.
Box | Dropbox | |
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Product Description | A cloud-based file storage workspace that enables scientists to collaborate and share information. | A cloud-based file storage workspace enabling scientists to collaborate and share information. |
Target Users | Students, faculty and staff. A WIS user ID is required. | Students, faculty and staff. A WIS user ID is required. |
Use Cases |
Content upload, file organization, file link sharing and file and folder permission management. Collaboration with colleagues both within and outside the Institute. |
Content upload, file organization, file link sharing and file and folder permission management. Collaboration with colleagues both within and outside the Institute. |
Unique Sync Capabilities |
Performance: Selective sync: Linux support: |
Performance: Selective sync: Linux support: |
Snapshot Policy | 100 previous file versions retained (even for deleted files). | 180 days history for versions and deleted files. |
Backup Policy | The Box Sync client synchronizes the primary content on your hard drive online, then backs it up for complete data safety. Files synced by Box Sync among multiple computers are backed up on all synced computers, too, with full deleted and previous file version history retained. | The Dropbox client synchronizes the primary content on your hard drive online, then backs it up for complete data safety. Files synced by Dropbox among multiple computers are backed up on all synced computers, too, with full deleted and previous file version history retained. |
Supported Access Protocols | Box OS and browser support policy. | Dropbox OS and browser support policy. |
Billing Model and Monthly Rates |
Unlimited storage space - 40 NIS per month |
Unlimited storage space - 15 NIS per month. |
Minimum Order | Not applicable (unlimited storage). | Not applicable (unlimited storage). |
Increment Size | Not applicable (unlimited storage). | Not applicable (unlimited storage). |
Maximum Order | Not applicable (unlimited storage). | Not applicable (unlimited storage). |
Internal Services Code | Box Group, Box Member. |
Dropbox Group, Dropbox Member. |