Google Drive
Business cloud storage with Shared Drives, real-time collaboration and enterprise-grade security.
- 30 GB – 5 TB per user, pooled storage
- Shared Drives with role-based access
- DLP and Vault in Plus/Enterprise plans
Google Drive
Business cloud storage as part of Google Workspace
Google Drive is Google Workspace's cloud storage solution: your files are safe, in one place, accessible from any device — and your team can work on them in real time.
How much storage comes with the plans?
Storage depends on the Google Workspace plan and is shared at the organization level (pooled storage):
- Business Starter: 30 GB per user
- Business Standard: 2 TB per user
- Business Plus: 5 TB per user
- Enterprise: 5 TB per user, expandable on request
Shared Drives
On Shared Drives, files belong to the team, not to individual users — if someone leaves the company, the files stay in place. Access can be controlled by role (content manager, contributor, viewer), so you can precisely control who can see and modify what.
Shared Drives have also been available in a basic form in the Business Starter plan since September 2024; the detailed admin and security controls (such as restricting external sharing) are available from the Business Standard plan upwards.
Collaboration and file sharing
- Real-time co-editing in Docs, Sheets and Slides
- Sharing links with controllable permissions (view, comment, edit)
- Preview of more than 100 file types without conversion — including Microsoft Office, PDF and CAD files
- Direct editing of Office files in Drive
Access management and security
- Data is encrypted both at rest and in transit
- Two-factor authentication and single sign-on (SSO) support
- Basic data protection (DLP) rules via Security advisor in the Business Plus plan; full, customizable DLP rules (Drive, Gmail, Chat) are available in the Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus plans
- Google Vault: archiving, legal hold and eDiscovery in the Business Plus and Enterprise plans (also available as a separate add-on for lower plans)
- Built-in malware and phishing protection
Drive for desktop
With the Drive for desktop application, files are accessible directly from your computer's file manager — with streaming they don't take up local storage, and with mirroring they are available offline too.
Data migration
Switching from another platform? The Cloud Tender team plans and executes the migration of files and permissions to Google Drive — whether the source is a local file server, SharePoint, Dropbox or another cloud storage.
What Cloud Tender adds
- Storage and licence sizing tailored to your organization
- Setting up Shared Drives and permission structures
- Planning and executing data migration
- Staff training and continuous, multilingual support
Frequently asked questions
How much storage will I have?
This depends on the Google Workspace plan you choose: 30 GB per user with Business Starter, 2 TB with Business Standard, and 5 TB per user with Business Plus and Enterprise, shared at the organization level.
What happens to files when a colleague leaves?
Files stored on Shared Drives stay with the organization. Files on individual drives can be transferred to another user by the administrator.
Can I open Office files in Drive?
Yes. Word, Excel and PowerPoint files can be opened and edited directly in Drive, even without conversion.
Is my data safe?
Drive applies encryption at rest and in transit, and runs on Google's security infrastructure. The Business Plus and Enterprise plans offer additional DLP and Vault features.
Let's plan your move to smarter work
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