Case Study: CalArts achieves unlimited large-file storage and streamlined collaboration with FileCloud

CalArts University Leverages FileCloud’s All-in-One EFSS Solution to Replace Google Workspace

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), a 1,500‑student fine arts university, relied on Google Workspace to share and store large video and image files until Google introduced a pooled 100 TB cap and costly new tiers. Faced with ballooning storage needs, large media workflows, and a limited IT budget, the school sought an easy-to-use EFSS that offered large file support, granular access controls, AD integration, 2FA, and no VPN requirement.

CalArts selected FileCloud’s enterprise EFSS, deploying a high‑availability setup in two months. FileCloud delivered unlimited storage, resumable uploads, simple browser/desktop/mobile UX, integrations (Google Docs, MS Teams, Windows 365), granular permissions, and ransomware/antivirus protection. The rollout produced few support tickets, met the university’s budget and security needs, and restored fast, reliable collaboration for students, faculty, and staff.

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