Washington State Department of Health Selects Box for Cloud Content Management

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Box, a leading Content Cloud provider, announced that the Washington State Department of Health has chosen its cloud management platform to enhance collaboration on critical health initiatives. This decision comes in response to increased needs driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing efficient sharing of incident management information across various state entities. Box's platform aims to support vaccination site preparedness and provide real-time access to data. The company maintains compliance with FedRAMP and has received authorization from the Department of Defense, indicating its reliability and security.

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• Washington State Department of Health selected Box's platform for enhanced collaboration.
• Box's services facilitate the secure sharing of critical health information.
• Company's compliance with FedRAMP and DOD authorization reinforces trust and security.

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Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), a leading Content Cloud, today announced that Washington State Department of Health selected Box’s cloud content management platform to collaborate on content critical for addressing environmental health hazards in communities, licensing healthcare professionals and providing reliable health and safety information.

It has never been more critical for the Washington State Department of Health to be able to seamlessly collaborate on content in the fight against COVID-19. The global pandemic has exponentially increased the need for secure document collaboration with external partners. With Box, the Washington State Department of Health will continue to deliver the latest information when it comes to the ongoing pandemic while accelerating internal and external collaboration on critical incident response and critical healthcare initiatives for the state.

Washington State Department of Health purchased Box to:

• Efficiently and securely share incident management response information between Department of Health, other state agencies, local health jurisdictions, healthcare providers and many others
• Facilitate requests for information from external entities for site reporting in the effort to achieve vaccination site preparedness and implementation throughout the state
• Accommodate sharing of large files and real-time access to information for internal and external collaborators

“We are excited to power the Washington State Department of Health in its endeavors to keep its citizens safe and healthy,” said Aaron Levie, CEO at Box. “The organization leads as an example of how our public sector can leverage the cloud to power secure collaboration and real-time access to information. We are proud to work with the Washington State Department of Health.”

Box is FedRAMP compliant and received the Department of Defense SRG Impact Level 4 Authorization by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). With today’s announcement, the Washington State Department of Health joins leading organizations that have moved to Box to power new ways of working, including the U.S. Department of the Air Force, USDA Forest Service and Farm Production and Conservation, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Justice, and the District of Columbia Government.

About Box

Box (NYSE:BOX) is a leading Cloud Content Management platform that enables organizations to accelerate business processes, power workplace collaboration, and protect their most valuable information, all while working with a best-of-breed enterprise IT stack. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading organizations globally, including AstraZeneca, JLL, and Morgan Stanley. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. To learn more about Box, visit http://www.box.com. To learn more about how Box powers nonprofits to fulfill their missions, visit Box.org.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Box's partnership with Washington State Department of Health?

The partnership enhances the Department's ability to manage critical health information efficiently, especially in response to COVID-19.

How does Box support the Washington State Department of Health's efforts?

Box provides a secure platform for sharing incident management information and facilitates vaccination site preparedness.

What compliance standards does Box meet?

Box is FedRAMP compliant and has received DOD SRG Impact Level 4 Authorization, ensuring its platform meets high security standards.

How does Box's platform improve healthcare collaboration?

It allows real-time access to information and efficient sharing of large files among healthcare providers and state agencies.

Which other organizations have adopted Box's platform?

Box serves various organizations, including the U.S. Department of the Air Force and the Food and Drug Administration.