Box Releases Box Canvas to Power Collaboration in the Content Cloud

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Box (NYSE: BOX) has launched Box Canvas, a new virtual whiteboarding tool designed to enhance collaboration and creativity among teams. The rollout is included at no additional cost for all Box customers, with capabilities such as unlimited Canvases, real-time collaboration, and robust formatting tools. The platform supports various use cases across departments, from marketing to HR, ensuring seamless communication regardless of location. Box Canvas is part of Box's strategy to adapt to modern work dynamics, emphasizing agility and productivity. The tool will be highlighted at the upcoming Content Cloud Summit on May 9, 2023, further showcasing its impact on organizational workflows.

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• Launch of Box Canvas enhances team collaboration and creativity.
• Unlimited Canvases included at no extra cost for all customers.
• Real-time collaboration capabilities improve workflow efficiency.
• Adaptation to modern work dynamics aligns with market trends.

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), the leading Content Cloud, today began rolling out Box Canvas, its virtual whiteboarding and visual collaboration tool built natively into Box. With today’s launch, Box Canvas delivers a powerful new way for teams to unleash their creativity to take brainstorming and ideation to the next level, while leveraging the enterprise-grade security, compliance, and workflow automation capabilities Box’s 115,000 customers know and love. Starting today, Box customers will have access to unlimited Canvases included in their plans. The power of Box Canvas will be showcased at Box’s Content Cloud Summit on May 9.

“Modern work goes beyond static document types and traditional files – it’s fluid, dynamic, and constantly evolving,” said Diego Dugatkin, Chief Product Officer at Box. “With the needs of hybrid work continuously shifting, we’ve delivered a solution that empowers people to collaborate where their work is already being done. With Box Canvas, organizations can work together to solve complex problems with creative solutions.”

“The way we work today requires new tools and technologies,” said Nathan McBride, SVP of IT at Xilio Therapeutics. “With Box Canvas, our teams can seamlessly collaborate together, no matter where they are located, ensuring that our organization remains agile and productive as we research and develop critical treatments for patients suffering from cancer. Canvas is a powerful platform that has the ability to truly transform the way we work together."

Secure, collaboration, where content already lives

Since launching the Box Canvas public beta at the beginning of the year, Box has added additional formatting tools and robust communication options to help hybrid teams foster richer brainstorming and ideation sessions. Today with Box Canvas, users and teams can:

• Work the way they want with free-form drawing and text, and present data easily and clearly with diagrams, wireframes, and process flows using visual elements like shapes and connectors.
• Keep everyone in the loop by inviting coworkers and external collaborators with Box Canvas enabled to an unlimited number of Canvases to brainstorm in real-time or at their own pace, regardless of location and time zones.
• Get started quickly with premade templates, and alert collaborators in real time with notifications and @mentions when something needs their attention.
• Provide interactive feedback using sticky notes and comments, and drive consensus by voting on ideas with emojis.
• Eliminate complexity, reduce cost, and limit content sprawl with one integrated solution for visual collaboration that is protected by Box’s industry-leading security.

By enabling untapped creativity in every team member, Box Canvas helps teams in any department and function to take their ideas from the whiteboarding phase to actionable outcomes. For example:

• Marketing teams can use Canvas to conduct interactive workshops to shape the next campaign. All team members will have the ability to contribute to the collaboration session, and once completed, the end result can be saved and shared with internal or external teams for feedback and next steps.
• Product teams can use Canvas to map out and visualize each step of a login flow for a new app or product. Once finalized, they can route the diagram to other teams for input or approval through Box Relay, or save it in the team folder for reference.
• User experience teams can use Canvas to create personas with a premade template, and brainstorm with their team on goals, challenges, needs, and tools for that specific user.
• Sales teams can use Canvas to create sales dashboards, presentations and interactive account plans. From there, they can engage clients by inviting them to participate in account planning and align on common goals.
• HR teams can use Canvas to run hands-on training and onboarding sessions that are engaging, fun, and inclusive. Every participant can interact and contribute at their own pace.

Pricing and Availability

Beginning today, Box Canvas will be turned on automatically for users on free and paid personal plans on a rolling basis, while customers on Business and Enterprise plans can turn Canvas on manually in the Admin Console. In the coming months, Box Canvas will be default “on” for all Box customers at no additional cost.

For more information on Box Canvas visit the Box Blog and register for the Box Content Cloud Summit taking place on May 9, 2023.

About Box

Box (NYSE:BOX) is the leading Content Cloud, a single platform that empowers organizations to manage the entire content lifecycle, work securely from anywhere, and integrate across best-of-breed apps. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading global organizations, including AstraZeneca, JLL, Morgan Stanley, and Nationwide. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Visit box.com to learn more. And visit box.org to learn more about how Box empowers nonprofits to fulfill their missions.

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Dani Robin

press@box.com

Source: Box, Inc.

FAQ

What is Box Canvas and when was it launched?

Box Canvas is a virtual whiteboarding and visual collaboration tool launched by Box on April 26, 2023.

What features does Box Canvas offer?

Box Canvas offers unlimited Canvases, real-time collaboration, formatting tools, and templates for enhanced brainstorming.

Is Box Canvas available for all Box customers?

Yes, Box Canvas is available at no additional cost for all Box customers starting from today.

Where can I learn more about Box Canvas?

More information about Box Canvas can be found on the Box Blog and during the Content Cloud Summit on May 9, 2023.

How does Box Canvas improve collaboration for remote teams?

Box Canvas enables real-time brainstorming and ideation regardless of team members' locations, enhancing productivity for remote teams.