Xythos Drive for Blackboard Content System
Online and offline access
Connect to Blackboard Content System
Automatically synchronize data
The Xythos Drive connects users directly to Content System from within virtually any Windows desktop authoring tool helping them to create, update and collaborate on files and folders without having to learn anything new.
Instantly control document access, manage content versions, who can access and contribute to content– and more – without ever leaving familiar applications such as Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office Suite. Whether they are online or offline, your users will benefit from expanded availability of files the Content System through the Xythos Drive.
Access even when users are offline
The absence of offline access to files can be an obstacle to widespread adoption of Blackboard Content System. Users often resort to copying files to their laptops creating version inconsistencies and placing data at risk. With Xythos Drive, data can be automatically synchronized between client desktops and the server. Users may select any number of directories or files for offline access and they files will be automatically saved and marked for future updating. Any files which have been updated while disconnected will also be uploaded back to Content System once Xythos Drive is re-connected.
Improved data protection and security
Because Xythos Drive makes files stored in the Content System more available to users, it assists institutions to better account for their digital assets. The familiar Windows folder environment allows users to safely access and save their files to the Content System just as if they were using a LAN, from any Internet connection. When users discover that they have secure access to all the information they need, they are more comfortable saving their work on the Content System and helps IT to ensure information is better protected.