Google has announced that it has teamed up with cloud storage provider Box which will see a tighter integration between their productivity offerings. It opens doors for Google Docs users to easily store documents in Box, which is a curious decision given Google already has its own online storage service. Meanwhile, Box will get access to Google Springboard, an AI assistant tool that helps users search for information they need and provides recommendations of what they might want to see. Read on for more details.

Enterprise cloud storage provider Box has teamed up with Microsoft to launch its app on the Windows 10 platform. Box already has over 50,000 paying businesses around the world using its service, half of which are Fortune 500 companies. With the new app, which integrates directly with some Windows 10 features, Box is looking to woo enterprise customers away from rival Dropbox. Here's what the Windows 10 Box app can offer organisations.

Hi Lifehacker, We're thinking about updating our file server in the office so that it automatically backs up data to the cloud. We would ideally want to continuously sync the data as users modify the files quite often.

If you like to take advantage of free space for your files, you no doubt have several cloud storage accounts. MultCloud helps you access and search all of your files in one place so you don't need to sign into several accounts.

Android (2.3+): If the cloud is where you store your music, then CloudAmpz for Android is a great way to listen to it on-the-go without downloading those files. The app works with Google Drive, Box and Dropbox, but only one account at a time.

iOS: You can never have too much free online storage. Box (formerly Box.net) is now offering a huge amount of lifetime free storage -- 50GB -- if you download its new iPhone or iPad app within the next 30 days.

Telstra has announced a partnership with enterprise-focused cloud storage service Box, and says it will offer the service to its business and enterprise customers "in the coming months". But will those sort of arrangements be enough to persuade users not to install their own cloud storage and syncing alternatives?

Dear Lifehacker, When I'm on the road sometimes I need to access files from my computer. I have a remote desktop app, which is handy when i want to do some work from my phone, but is there a service where I can just look through my file tree and download or send a link to the file?

Free cloud storage is easy to come by these day, but the best cloud storage providers give you more than just storage. They offer high availability, multi-platform support, security options and app integration. This week we're going to look at five of the best cloud storage providers on the market today, thanks to your nominations.

Amongst online storage services, Box has always offered a generous amount of space, especially if you took advantage of its free 50GB deal. One feature it lacked for personal users was syncing, but that is now possible without a business account. Here's how.