What is Cloud Storage? How does it work and do you need it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cloud Storage is basically using data storage facilities provided by someone else accessible via the Internet. In most cases for businesses or home users, this will be either Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each platform provides a limited amount of \u201cfree\u201d storage. Additional storage capacity is available through a monthly or yearly subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you need Cloud Storage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you are a business owner or home user, one of the benefits of Cloud Storage is the flexibility to access your data wherever you are during the day, via computer or mobile, whether you are in the office, at a client or friend\u2019s premises, or on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another benefit is to be able to choose what data needs to be available via Cloud Storage. You may decide that some data doesn\u2019t need to be available 24 x 7, 365 days of the year, and you\u2019ll only access that data on your device at the office or at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For businesses and home users that have data in Cloud Storage environments, it is important to be aware that Google and Microsoft advise their Cloud Storage services are \u201cbest effort\u201d. This is where a Cloud Backup service, although an additional cost, is a consideration as it will give you peace of mind knowing your data is secure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n