Secure client file storage and backup workflows

Purpose

1.1. Ensure secure, compliant, and automated client file storage for aerial imagery and project deliverables.
1.2. Maintain continuous file backup, access control, and data integrity across client projects.
1.3. Facilitate automated client handover and archiving workflows for regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. New project folder created in source storage.
2.2. New aerial image file uploaded or edited.
2.3. Project marked ‘ready for delivery’ in project management tool.
2.4. Scheduled backup time (e.g., daily at midnight).
2.5. Manual submission by team for secure client archive.
2.6. Detection of file versioning or permission change.

Platform Variants

3.1. Google Drive
• API: Files > create, update, permissions
• Configuration: Trigger backup on file addition, set owner, restrict sharing to specific domains

3.2. Dropbox
• API: files/upload, sharing/create_shared_link
• Configuration: Upload files, create secure share links, set team-only view

3.3. Microsoft OneDrive
• API: driveItem > create, update, permissions
• Configuration: Copy files, enable link expiration, set folder roles

3.4. Box
• API: Upload, Collaboration, Shared Links
• Configuration: Upload deliverables, automate client collaboration, apply password protection

3.5. Amazon S3
• API: PutObject, GetObject, Bucket Policy
• Configuration: Upload images, set bucket lifecycle rules, enable versioning

3.6. Wasabi
• API: PutObject, GetBucketAcl
• Configuration: Store high-res files, automate data retention, restrict read/write

3.7. Backblaze B2
• API: B2_upload_file, B2_get_file_info
• Configuration: Mirror files, enable quick restore, audit access

3.8. pCloud
• API: uploadfile, getfilepublink
• Configuration: Upload visual assets, generate private links for clients

3.9. Sync.com
• API: File upload, share link management
• Configuration: Sync folders, restrict downloads, enable expiry

3.10. Egnyte
• API: UploadLink, File Permissions
• Configuration: Grant client-only access, automate compliance-friendly delivery

3.11. Zoho WorkDrive
• API: File Upload, Share API
• Configuration: Store imagery, automate project folder creation

3.12. Citrix ShareFile
• API: Items > Upload, Share
• Configuration: Secure storage, create limited-use client delivery links

3.13. Tresorit
• API: Create share, fileUpload
• Configuration: Encrypt image sets, issue one-time access links

3.14. Mega
• API: Upload, GetPublicLink
• Configuration: Store project sets, configure link password

3.15. FileCloud
• API: Upload, ShareFolder
• Configuration: Push deliverables securely, automate project share expiry

3.16. SmartFile
• API: UploadFile, Permissions
• Configuration: Assign access by project, automate notifications

3.17. FTP/SFTP (Cerberus, FileZilla Server APIs)
• Feature: Upload files, set folder permissions
• Configuration: Push/harden image folders; time-limited access folders

3.18. M-Files
• API: Objects/Files, ACLs
• Configuration: Store documents, automate compliance tagging

3.19. ArcGIS Online
• API: Content AddItem
• Configuration: Upload geotagged datasets, set client-only access

3.20. SmugMug
• API: Album Upload, Privacy Setting
• Configuration: Deliver client galleries, set gallery private/public

3.21. Nextcloud
• API: Files Upload, Sharing
• Configuration: Store and distribute image sets, automate audit logs

3.22. SharePoint Online
• API: File > Add, Permission Settings
• Configuration: Automate archival; configure compliance policies

Benefits

4.1. Ensures consistent backup of large aerial datasets on industry-leading platforms.
4.2. Maintains regulatory compliance via automated access control and audit logging.
4.3. Delivers seamless, secure client handovers, improving professional trust.
4.4. Reduces manual risk of data loss or misdelivery across projects.
4.5. Scalable architecture for storage, retention, and automated sharing.