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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Spike

    Score4 out of 10
    N/ASpike, from the company of the same name in Herzelia, bring communication -- emails, chats, calls, team collaborations, tasks, voice notes -- to one place. presented as a productivity and messaging app, but easier, from an inbox.

    $4

    per month billed annually per member

    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
    SpikeVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $0
    Teamspace - Team
    $4
    per month billed annually per member
    Teamspace - Team
    $5
    per month per member
    Email App - Pro
    $5
    per month billed annually per member
    Teamspace - Business
    $8
    per month billed annually per member
    Email App - Pro
    $8
    per month per member
    Teamspace - Business
    $10
    per month per member
    Email App - Ultimate
    $10
    per month billed annually per member
    Email App - Ultimate
    $16
    per month per member
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SpikeVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    SpikeVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Spike and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Spike
    8.9
    3 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Verizon Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Task Management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gantt Charts9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Scheduling9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow Automation9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Access7.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Search8.63 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visual planning tools9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Communication
    Comparison of Communication features of Spike and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Spike
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Verizon Cloud
    -
    Ratings
    Chat10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Discussions8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Surveys7.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Internal knowledgebase8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with GoToMeeting6.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Outlook8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Spike and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Spike
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Verizon Cloud
    6.9
    2 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Versioning8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video files8.33 Ratings7.42 Ratings
    Audio files9.03 Ratings5.62 Ratings
    Document collaboration8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access control9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Advanced security features8.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrates with Google Drive8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device sync8.03 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    File search00 Ratings6.72 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Spike and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Spike
    -
    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 Spike and Verizon Cloud
    Feature
    Spike
    -
    Ratings
    Verizon Cloud
    7.4
    2 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Performance00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
    Reliability00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
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    Troop Messenger
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Apple iCloud
    Score8.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    SpikeVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (3 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SpikeVerizon Cloud Portfolio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Spike
    Spike makes it simple to remain in touch with your peers and teams. It is simple, and searching for team members in the search tab is quick. Moreover, this tool makes screen sharing easier for presentations. The software is incredibly user-friendly and simple to use. Spike's versatility is enhanced via instant texting through this app. The visual and audio call quality is outstanding. Except for cloud storage, Spike does not connect with other applications. While there is a solid rationale for this, since everything - calendar, notes, tasks, team communication - can be made in the app, it loses some value if you prefer, for example, Microsoft To-Do and OneNote or Google Projects and Keep to organize your tasks and notes. I'd like to see a less costly email, calendar, and contacts-only subscription for solitary users.
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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
    Spike
    • There is an uniform experience because it consolidates email accounts.
    • Spike's chat-like interface is its main selling feature.
    • Files may be easily shared by connecting to cloud services.
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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
    Spike
    • I wish the calendar was more robust and provided a comprehensive look. I'd also want to have multiple windows open.
    • The inability to sync settings across devices. Configuring several devices with the same settings takes effort, particularly when it comes to custom IMAP.
    • Email Signature in HTML is still not taught as the capability, which I'd love to see.
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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
    Spike
    The first one to use after google calendar is spike, after all the features that I've already mentioned,like the possibility to send a voice message, videos,photos etc... And the possibility to chat in real time and a good organization and planification and the priority feature is my favorite
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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
    Spike
    • However, the app is too tiny to accurately quantify its return on investment (ROI).
    • Multiple times, I've gotten to zero emails in my inbox.
    • It was easy to communicate without exchanging long texts.
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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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