Having the opportunity to access our important files any moment and from any place in the world is definitely one the biggest benefits of cloud computing.
Cloud storage services play a big role in the latest generation of business apps. Not only because they are handy, but also their affordability is unbeatable when you compare traditional backup services and cloud storage.
Following are the some interesting facts about cloud storage that many people don't know:
1. No need for Unlimited free space:
Statistics show that people actually don't take advantage of the free space granted by cloud storage services. According to Microsoft Skydrive, 99.94% of users who have had access to free space only used up to 7 GB of it, and less than 1% of users exceeded 7GB. These numbers suggest that storage providers are not in a need of offering unlimited space. However it is the amount of free space that usually convinces most users to sign up for a cloud storage service instead of the competition.
2. Box belongs to the cheapest:
Cost saving is one of the biggest strengths of cloud storage services compared to data stored on premise. One of the cheapest cloud storage service is Box - Online File Storage with free online storage up to 50 GB and 0,015$ per GB/month.
3. Cloud stroage for Linux Users :
The majority of the online backup services offer mobile accessible versions and support devices that run with Windows and Apple operating systems. Users of Linux, however, have a hard time finding an app that is supported by Linux. But they exist! The two most popular Cloud Storage Apps that run on Linux are Spideroak and Dropbox.
4. Mainstream Is Not heavy users of cloud storage service:
Mainstream still stores 99% of their documents and 78% of their pictures on PCs. However, tendencies show that the number of files stored online is growing steadily.
5. You can't compare Amazon cloud storage device with others:
Amazon Cloud Drive works differently than Dropbox, YouSendIt and Co. Instead of syncing automatically, this service works more like a locker where you copy files into the cloud and from where you can take them back down. If you are looking for a cheap way to keep a number of files in the cloud, Amazon Cloud Drive might be good for you but if you want synced files, go for the other solutions.
The number of cloud storage solutions is growing and it is becoming more and more difficult to find the right service for your needs or your small business. Do your research and you will find just the right solution.
These were the some interesting facts about cloud storage. All the information are collected from different sources.
All the photos are shown just for the better knowledge about cloud storage and all the photos are collected from Google.
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