We are very excited to share the roll out of the following enterprise features:

System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM)

The System for Cross-domain Identity Management, SCIM, is an open standard protocol designed to securely automate the exchange of user identity information between your company's universal directory (such as Azure Active Directory or Okta) and any service providers, such as enterprise applications like Synergy.

With the SCIM protocol, user information is transferred automatically with different applications, complex exchanges are simplified, and the risk of error is minimized. SCIM also improves overall security for your company, ensuring security policy compliance across all accounts.

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Single Sign-On (SSO) is a user authentication solution that enables users' access to multiple applications using only one set of credentials. Single sign-on eliminates the inconvenience of having to manage multiple sets of log-ins and passwords. It streamlines the access to a range of platforms and apps without needing to log in individually.

Our Single Sign-On integration is built on federation protocols with OpenID Connect, an open and trusted authentication protocol. We have publicly launched our integration with the Microsoft Identity Platform and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) to all customers. We also support Okta and other providers for enterprise accounts.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

In addition to the Multi-Factor Authentication methods provided by your identity provider (Azure AD, Okta), we have launched our own MFA functionality to bring more security to companies that do not have a centralized identity platform.

We also use our own MFA for external users in your company repository, to enforce security policies and compliance internally but also externally.

We are very pleased with the initial feedback provided by our clients and early adopters of these features. We look forward to sharing more regular updates on the things we are doing to provide the best security and compliance in the months to come.

The Synergy team

Welcome to the Product Newsletter for 2022-Q1 (January, February, March)

MAJOR UPDATES​

Folder browsing performance improvement (loading times)​

We made significant improvements that will increase loading speeds, especially under the following conditions: large folders (1,000+ immediate subfolders) + role with restricted access + slow internet connections.

Uploads improvements​

Faster uploads and various bug fixes to eradicate upload queues getting stuck in a loop (this issue should now be resolved, but as always, please do contact us if you experience issues with uploads).

Comparison improvement for Word​

New dialog that allows you to select files from different folders, select what version to compare, and define the original vs revised document.

Stay signed in​

You have the option to remain logged in across all applications and add-ins, both desktop and mobile. With this new option, you only have to log in once and you will only need to insert your credentials again when there is no activity from your device for 10 days or more (e.g. if you go on vacation, you will have to log yourself in again).

 

Templates​

We created this new functionality for both “folder templates” (create a folder structure in bulk) and “file templates” (insert one or several templated files or documents).

 

Tags relaunch​

We launched a new, improved and fully customizable tag system with categories (single select, multiple select) and standard tags. Users now also have the option to apply tags to all folder and files in cascade.

External versions​

Highlight external versions in green color in the file versions panel, to easily identify versions from external collaborators / outside the company.

Roles​

We have created a new default role, the “restricted editor”, which can be configured to each client’s needs (e.g. limit downloads to a number of files).

Outlook add-in​

The add-in allows you to save emails, attachments, append versions, and insert attachments, directly from Outlook into Synergy and also from Synergy into Outlook.

Office Add-in improvements​

When you click on save as new file or as a PDF, now you can select any existing file and apply the same name directly, giving you also the option to replace or append the file.  

ROADMAP FOR NEXT QUARTER​

We plan to make monthly releases with new features and send the corresponding monthly product updates. The features in the roadmap include:

• Two factor authentication: we will roll out this increased security layer of 2 factor authentication, which will send a single-use codes by email to complete a user’s log-in.

• ZIP files integration: zip and unzip files directly from Synergy Drive.

• Append file versions from Office add-in.

• Admin Center improvements: focus on adding self-service options.

• Webhooks and file notifications: subscribe to file/folder notifications and webhooks for external systems integrations.

• Virtual Data Room: We plan on creating the option of setting up “data rooms” within Synergy. This is different from the external sharing functionality given the focus on secure sharing (files cannot be downloaded or copied, analytics on usage, etc.). Part of this workstream includes a new integration with LibreOffice.

• Active Directory integration: initial work to integrate user accounts into Active Directory.

• Additional performance improvements: we remain very focused on continuously improving performance for older computers / less powerful devices as well as reduce the impact of limited network scenarios (i.e. poor internet connection).

Lastly, we wanted to let you know that we plan on communicating improvements and new features monthly going forward. We would very much like to encourage you to inform us if you have feedback and suggestions that might inform how we can make Synergy better for you.

Thank you,

The Synergy team

We are hiring software engineers with over 4 years of experience across the following areas:

Backend: Java and Spring Boot, and Node.js. NoSQL databases. Microservices architecture.

Frontend: TypeScript, React, React-native, Electron. Experience developing Windows native applications is a plus.

DevOps: Kubernetes, object storage, and automations. All public clouds (Azure, Google Cloud, AWS) and on-premise (MinIO).

Sales: 3+ years’ experience in enterprise sales selling SaaS / Tech solutions (US & UK).

Sales Development Rep: 1 year of experience in generating qualified leads and drive execution for sales reps (US & UK).

To us at Synergy, the non-technical aspects are equally important. We are looking for individuals who share our values of empathy and integrity, are hard-working, and have a positive mental attitude as well as good personal fit.

Please reach out if you’d like to learn more: recruiting@synergy.page.

The Synergy team

We are very pleased to announce that we have launched Synergy Drive for mobile devices. This will significantly improve access and viewing capabilities of content while our users are on the go. Synergy Drive native applications are now available in all major platforms including Windows, Mac, iOS (iPhone and iPad), as well as Android. This newest release is highly complementary to our existing web applications, which are accessible through any web browser.

The new and modern workplace has become fully flexible and with geographically dispersed workforce. This makes it essential to provide businesses and employees with dependable and secure access to files. We are thrilled to provide our clients with access to their content on any device from anywhere, without sacrificing the necessary level of security required by IT departments. Synergy Drive on mobile operates as a secure and sandboxed environment to enable remote access to your company’s files while maintaining security and compliance.

Synergy for iOS – iPhone and iPad.
You can install from the Apple Store.

Synergy for Android.
You can install from the Google Play Store.

We want to say a big thank you to our beta testers during this period and to our customers who have provided the necessary feedback for this first release. In the coming months, we expect to release more features for more advanced use cases on mobile.

Our goal at Synergy is to provide the best productivity platform for content management and collaboration. Today we are excited to announce that we have partnered with Microsoft and joined the Cloud Storage Partner Program to provide an integrated experience for Office files: Co-authoring in Office on the web and Office files Preview.

Our customers’ core content is comprised of Microsoft Office files such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. To improve their productivity, we have integrated with the web version of Microsoft Office to enable the following use cases:

Real-time Co-authoring in Office on the web: collaborate on Word, Excel and PowerPoint files with your colleagues in real-time. All edits to the files are automatically saved in Synergy as a draft version. You can still utilize Synergy’s version control once the co-authoring sessions have been concluded. To make use of co-authoring, you must have a Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) subscription.

Preview Office files in Synergy Drive in desktop and web apps: We have integrated Office directly into Synergy Drive to easily preview Office files in read-only mode. This is to help you find and view office files more efficiently. This feature does not require a Microsoft365 subscription.

The Office co-authoring and Office files Preview features are already live in Synergy. This integration is part of our continued effort to provide a seamless and integrated experience for our customers and make them more productive from anywhere: desktop, mobile, and browser. We are excited to enable these experiences together with Microsoft and will release more features, including iOS and Android integrations, in the near future.

The Synergy team

We are very excited to announce the release of Synergy Drive, a cutting-edge platform designed to transform the way businesses manage and access their files. With Synergy Drive, organizations can streamline file management with an advanced version control feature build-in, ensuring their teams have secure, centralized access to critical content from anywhere.

The workplace is evolving rapidly, with flexible and remote work now at the forefront. Synergy Drive meets this challenge by offering a reliable, secure environment for file access and collaboration, empowering businesses to maintain productivity without compromising on compliance or IT security standards.

This launch marks the foundation of our commitment to helping companies stay connected and efficient in today’s modern, distributed workplace.

The Synergy Team