Corporate alternatives to DropBox for iPad

Solution 1:

A search on the iTunes store for SMB file browsers finds something called - ahem - FileBrowser that sounds like what you need. Haven't tried it myself - although thinking about it something like this might be a help in my workflow. Did I just cost myself $3 by answering a question?

It's at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/filebrowser-access-files-on/id364738545?mt=8

Solution 2:

I've looked for similar things in the past. I think the best short answer is: "There is nothing remotely similar to dropbox on the iPad that works on Windows shares."

You might want to investigate the encryption that dropbox uses. I think all the files on their server are encrypted using a key which is only stored on your ipad? You might be able to convince your management/IT people that it's okay for you to use dropbox for documents that need to be secure.

Update: I've been using a program called BoxCryptor which sits on top of DropBox and adds another layer of encryption. It runs on my Mac and on my iPad. I don't know if it's available for Windows, I don't see why not. I've been using it for a few weeks for some small spreadsheets and it works fine so far.

Solution 3:

Box.net may be a suitable replacement. I know other iPad owners who have used it for some of these tasks.