Dropbox picks up single sign-on -- business users drop passwords

As cloud-based storage gains traction vs. physical storage, there have been many big-name providers popping up, such as Google Drive and Amazon Cloud. However, Dropbox continues to be an extremely popular option for both personal and business users alike.

While already popular for business use, the company announced on April 10, 2013, that it was working on single sign-on for business users.  This would enable Dropbox to better integrate with the corporate world -- a huge step towards broader corporate adoption and acceptance.

Surprisingly, on May 21, 2013 (only about a month after announcing that it was being worked on), Dropbox released the single sign-on option.

But What exactly is Single Sign-on?

Single sign-on enables business users to access Dropbox based on their centralized corporate login without needing to login to Dropbox separately. In a corporate setting, this is a huge win for both the user and the admin.

It is a win for the user as it is one less password for them to remember. It is a win for the admin, as they will have less lost and forgotten password issues to resolve. More importantly, these wins translate to productivity and cost savings for the company.

Convenience and economics aside, single sign-on also provides increased security. Dropbox single sign-on will work seamlessly with existing password policies such as frequency of password changes and password requirements. It will also allow admins to easily add and restrict access to users.

So what are you waiting for administrators? It’s available now -- start making your user’s lives easier and impress your boss in the process.

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