May 2019 Summaries

Box's integration ecosystem, which includes over 1400 partnerships, continues to expand with new collaborations that enhance the capabilities of Box Skills, a framework that applies advanced AI technologies to content stored in Box. Highlighted partners such as Alkymi, Diligen, and Intelease utilize AI to automate and streamline processes in financial services, legal contract review, and real estate document analysis, respectively, transforming complex data into structured, actionable insights. Additionally, new integrations with companies like Guru, Asana, and Bitglass further enhance knowledge management, workstream efficiency, and security. Box's open platform vision encourages collaboration with innovative companies, fostering the growth of intelligent enterprises and offering developers opportunities to join the Box Technology Partner Program.

Box has introduced a reimagined version of Box Relay, aiming to enhance workflow automation centered around content within enterprises. This updated tool is designed to handle various content-driven processes, from simple approval flows to complex parallel workflows, using a flexible 'if this then that' automation engine. With more than 20 event-trigger options and diverse outcomes, Relay supports sequential and parallel flows and allows for collaboration with external parties via email. It features a no-code builder for easy automation setup by both IT and business users, is integrated with Box's task service, and offers improved visibility and access controls through a comprehensive dashboard. Built on the Box Cloud Content Management platform, it benefits from advanced security, compliance features, and productivity integrations like Slack, O365, and DocuSign. Currently in private beta, the new Box Relay will be widely available by late June 2019, in both paid and free 'Lite' versions, promising enhanced efficiency, cost savings, and improved customer relationships.

Box is actively participating in the 8th Annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) with a variety of internal and external initiatives aimed at enhancing digital accessibility and fostering a culture of inclusivity. The company is engaging its employees through activities that simulate the experiences of visually impaired users, company-wide discussions, and ongoing training to integrate accessibility into the core of their operations. Box's commitment extends beyond GAAD, with a focus on improving accessibility within their Build team and planning an Accessibility Hackathon later in the year to address and innovate on accessibility challenges. This dedication aligns with their core values, such as "Make Mom Proud," which emphasizes doing the right thing and enhancing their products and business processes. Box collaborates with customers and nonprofit experts to ensure effective accessibility measures, reflecting their recognition of individual uniqueness and the importance of inclusive design and technology.

Box has introduced a new feature called the Request File Link, designed to streamline the process of collecting content submissions from individuals such as coworkers, vendors, or customers. This feature enables the generation of a shareable URL for a specified folder within Box, allowing file submissions without requiring the sender to have a Box account. It simplifies content gathering by avoiding common issues like attachment size limits and reducing the need for follow-up emails. The feature supports large file sizes, with submissions being automatically uploaded to the designated Box folder. Notifications can be set up to alert users when new content is uploaded, enhancing efficiency and managing the content lifecycle from submission to archival, all while benefiting from Box’s security and workflow features.

In a complex global environment, the IBM and Box partnership aims to enhance productivity, security, and collaboration for enterprises by leveraging cloud benefits while maintaining data center-like control. This collaboration, ongoing for over four years, recently expanded to introduce custom skills using Box Skills and IBM Watson's AI capabilities. Highlighting their efforts at the IBM Think Summit in Sydney, the partnership showcases how their joint solutions drive digital transformation by optimizing IT infrastructure, enhancing collaboration, and utilizing advanced AI technologies. The summit provides a platform for attendees to explore how these innovations can power future business processes, emphasizing that digital transformation is essential for maximizing the value of business information.

Collision, the rapidly expanding tech conference in North America, will be held in Toronto for the first time, expecting over 25,000 attendees from more than 120 countries. A representative from Box is attending to participate in the HealthConf track, focusing on how technology can advance the medical field and extend human life. The representative will discuss Box's cloud content management strategies for healthcare customers, emphasizing the benefits of centralized content management for collaboration, security, and compliance with standards like HIPAA. Box's solutions are implemented by many healthcare organizations to transform clinical and operational activities, while others are still developing their cloud strategies. The representative will host two roundtables on May 23, 2019, to discuss cloud content management strategies for healthcare providers and research organizations, highlighting the importance of security and compliance. These sessions will explore how institutions use Box to enhance collaboration and accelerate scientific research, providing a secure and scalable content management platform.