OneDrive for Business
OneDrive for Business is Microsoft's cloud-based file storage and sharing platform, included with every Microsoft 365 business plan. It provides 1TB of cloud storage per user, seamless file synchronisation across devices, real-time co-authoring, and integration with SharePoint, Teams, and the full Microsoft 365 suite. For UK businesses still relying on network drives, USB sticks, and email attachments for file sharing, OneDrive for Business offers a transformative step forward — enabling secure, accessible file storage that supports remote working, improves productivity, and strengthens compliance. We help businesses across London and the UK deploy, configure, and manage OneDrive for Business — ensuring your file storage is structured, secure, and adopted by your team.
OneDrive for Business is a cloud-based file storage and sharing platform that provides each user with 1TB of personal cloud storage. Files sync automatically across all devices (desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile), enabling access from anywhere. It supports real-time co-authoring of Office documents, file sharing with internal and external users, and integration with SharePoint, Teams, and the full Microsoft 365 suite. OneDrive is included with all Microsoft 365 business plans.
Understanding OneDrive for Business
OneDrive for Business is a cloud-based file storage and sharing platform that provides each user with 1TB of personal cloud storage. Files sync automatically across all devices (desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile), enabling access from anywhere. It supports real-time co-authoring of Office documents, file sharing with internal and external users, and integration with SharePoint, Teams, and the full Microsoft 365 suite. OneDrive is included with all Microsoft 365 business plans.
The business impact
OneDrive for Business replaces the limitations of network drives and email attachments with secure, accessible cloud storage. It enables remote and hybrid working, provides automatic file backup, supports real-time collaboration, and integrates with the tools your team already uses. For compliance, it provides data loss prevention, retention policies, and audit trails that network drives cannot match.
Who needs this?
Businesses that need secure, accessible cloud file storage for their users. Businesses still using network drives or shared folders for personal file storage. Businesses with remote or hybrid teams that need access to files from anywhere. Businesses that want to replace email attachments with secure file sharing. Businesses that need automatic file backup and version control.
Who doesn't need this?
Businesses already using a different cloud storage platform (like Google Drive or Dropbox Business) that are happy with their current solution may not need OneDrive — though if you have Microsoft 365, OneDrive is included at no additional cost. Very small businesses (1–3 users) with minimal file storage needs may find the free consumer OneDrive sufficient.
The technical overview
OneDrive for Business is hosted in Microsoft's cloud and accessed through desktop sync client, web browser, mobile app, or Office applications. Files are stored in each user's personal cloud storage and sync automatically across all devices. Administration is done through the Microsoft 365 admin centre and SharePoint admin centre, where you manage sharing policies, retention, and compliance features. We handle the setup, migration, security configuration, and ongoing management.
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What affects the cost?
Expert recommendations
Use OneDrive for personal files and SharePoint for team files — don't mix personal and shared storage.
Enable Files On-Demand to save local storage — files are visible but only downloaded when opened.
Implement sharing policies to control external sharing and prevent accidental data exposure.
Use data loss prevention (DLP) policies to protect sensitive information stored in OneDrive.
Configure known folder move to automatically redirect Desktop, Documents, and Pictures to OneDrive.
Provide training on co-authoring and sharing to ensure your team gets maximum value from OneDrive.
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