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    CONTENTdm

    Score6.2 out of 10
    N/ACONTENTdm is a DAM for libraries, from OCLC headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.N/A

    Verizon Cloud Portfolio

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe Verizon Cloud is a cloud storage solution, integrating technologies from CloudSwitch (acquired in 2011).N/A
    Pricing
    CONTENTdmVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    CONTENTdmVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    CONTENTdmVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of CONTENTdm and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    CONTENTdm
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    Ratings
    Verizon Cloud
    6.9
    2 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Video files00 Ratings7.42 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings5.62 Ratings
    File search00 Ratings6.72 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of CONTENTdm and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    CONTENTdm
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    Ratings
    Verizon Cloud
    6.8
    2 Ratings
    24% below category average
    User and role management00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    File organization00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Device management00 Ratings6.32 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of CONTENTdm and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    CONTENTdm
    -
    Ratings
    Verizon Cloud
    7.4
    2 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Performance00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
    Reliability00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    CONTENTdmVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
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    User Testimonials
    CONTENTdmVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    OCLC
    CONTENTdm is well-suited for smaller organizations as a simple solution to present a digital collection on the web. If your need is complex and requires digital preservation as part of the workflow, it may not be the best solution.
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    I think this service works very well for me, but I have been a Verizon customer for almost 15 years. If you are someone who hops carriers it may not be the best fit. I also like that you can easily use it with all of your employees regardless if they prefer Android or Apple phones. (Whereas using Apple's or Google's services may not work seamlessly for all phones.) I think it still has room for improvement, and sometimes I worry about the longevity of utilization due to the nature of cell phone carriers constantly changing prices, plans, and every option under the sun to make a buck that we could be very screwed in the future if Verizon does something stupid (because historically, they all have)
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    Pros
    OCLC
    • Constant URLs
    • User interface is good
    • Run by OCLC, not likely to disappear
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    • Auto-Sync of files or contacts to the cloud that are chosen to be auto-synced.
    • Has the ability to turn off auto-sync and allow only manual sync.
    • Stores files and contacts in the cloud for later recovery in case of a data loss.
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    Cons
    OCLC
    • As a digital asset management system, one would expect the capability of managing preservation, which CONTENTdm lacks.
    • Lack of batch updating and other advanced metadata management capabilities.
    • The usage statistics does not work, and the company is not planning to fix it, at least based the interaction with tech support staff. Customers were referred to use Google Analytics.
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    • The home screen shows a little bit of everything, but being a control freak, I would like to be able to customize it. (Granted, it would most likely have most of the same elements, but, for example, I don't need photos scrolling across the top. I'd rather have buttons like quick links to jump directly to what I want or to see a further bird's eye view of the content.
    • I like receiving notifications that a back-up is complete, but I would like to be able to set what other notifications are and aren't allowed to push to my phone.
    • I have set Verizon Cloud to back up on wifi OR using the data network. But if you are using wifi while doing a content restore and you lose that connection, either by leaving the building or the local wifi dropping out momentarily, the entire content restore will stop and need to be restarted. This can be very frustrating.
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    Alternatives Considered
    OCLC
    We selected CONTENTdm because it had a good reputation, was used by many institutions, provided a good product, and supplied feedback and monthly reports. We are wondering about DPLA and if that will be the next evolution or platform.
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    All of the others provide more free storage. Verizon should out best or at least equal the best when you are already a Verizon data subscriber. It seems that by not doing this that they want to "nickle-and-dime" their already loyal customer base
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    Return on Investment
    OCLC
    • It helped us to get started with our digital collections projects at a relatively low cost.
    • As our needs grew, it became apparent that we needed something more powerful, and that provides better workflows and better statistics and is able to handle the whole life cycle of digitation projects.
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    Verizon Business (formerly Verizon Enterprise)
    • Thus far is has been a positive experience, and has saved a lot of man hours of both employees who replaced their phones to the IT department trying to help them put everything back no longer needs to go through a lengthy process.
    • The cost of this option is a bit higher than I'd like. I think Verizon is a little too proud of a product that every company is now starting to offer.
    • There is a free version with limited space, so at least trying it out to see how it will fit with your needs isn't much of a risk.
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