Microsoft renamed its storage service "SkyDrive" to "OneDrive"

Microsoft launched official service in 2008, online storage and file sharing service which can use free 7GB storage capacity "SkyDrive"Will soon be named"OneDrive"It has become clear that it will be changed to.

OneDrive puts all the data in one place - The Official Microsoft Japan Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs
http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_japan_corporate_blog/archive/2014/01/28/onedrive-1.aspx

With the service of SkyDrive which is a cloud type online storage service, it is possible to collaborate using a single file, accessing files from the outside, as well as saving and viewing files in the Internet environment For example, you can also open memo memos left on your smartphone while away from home on a PC at home or work, and check it.

In the same online storage service, Google's "Google Drive"And Apple's"ICloud", And"DropboxAlthough there are services such as "Microsoft", we create a service function comparison table like the one below and publish it on the website.

◆ Function comparison table (created by Microsoft)
For storage services other than SkyDrive, the corresponding OS and platform may be limited.


Collaboration on-line is SkyDrive's victory. Digital notes, a memo feature for smartphones, are not provided with Google Drive and DropBox.


Despite some comments, SkyDrive says it offers more features than other services.


About the reason why SkyDrive which seems not to be overstated seems to be called "OneDrive" even if it is said that "just putting all the features" is exactly the case, Microsoft says, "The vision of" all photos and videos and documents are all in one place " It expresses well the number ".

However, on the English version of SkyDrive's site, another reason is that British TV station "SkyOperating "British · Sky · Broadcasting(BSkyB) "company which is a result of a lawsuit contending for trademarks.

Microsoft concedes to BSkyB over SkyDrive trademark
http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240202874/Microsoft-concedes-to-BSkyB-over-SkyDrive-trademark

BSkyB has registered a trademark "Sky" as a name of various digital services in Europe, and has appealed as Microsoft's name "SkyDrive" infringes this. As of the end of July 2012, the trademark battle led to the name change this time because the settlement was established when the Microsoft side lost and it was decided to shift to another name after a certain period of time.

Microsoft has previously been a German company group over the trademark "Metro", a new UI on Windows 8METRO A. G.As a result of fighting against it, there was a history that changed its name to "Modern UI".

Although the specific migration schedule is not disclosed, according to Microsoft, current service users do not need to deal with anything. SkyDrive Pro users also say that they can move smoothly as soon as OneDrive for Business is ready. Users who need the latest information can also register to have notification mail sent on the website below.

OneDrive is coming soon.
https://preview.onedrive.com/