Microsoft Keeps Competitor Close With Dropbox Alliance

The video discusses Dropbox's extensive user base and its strategic partnership with Microsoft, highlighting the integration of Office and Dropbox for enhanced productivity. It explores the impact of Microsoft's decision to offer Office for free on mobile devices and Dropbox's role in shadow IT. The challenges and opportunities in both consumer and business sectors are examined, along with Dropbox's market position against competitors like Google. Future directions include enhanced collaboration features and global expansion, with considerations for a potential IPO.

What percentage of Dropbox users are international?

• 60%

• 80%

• 50%

• 70%

What is the 'shadow IT' phenomenon in relation to Dropbox?

• Official use by employers

• Use by educational institutions

• Unofficial use by employees

• Use by government agencies

How many paying businesses are using Dropbox for Business?

• 60,000

• 80,000

• 50,000

• 70,000

What is considered the biggest challenge for Dropbox?

• Improving customer service

• Increasing user base

• Reducing storage costs

• Delivering more experiences

How does Dropbox compete with free storage offerings?

• By offering more space

• By focusing on user experience

• By reducing prices

• By increasing advertisements

What is a key focus for Dropbox's future feature enhancements?

• Faster upload speeds

• Improved collaboration tools

• Increased storage space

• More advertising

What is Dropbox's current focus in terms of business strategy?

• Increasing advertisements

• Global expansion

• Decreasing user base

• Reducing costs