Cloud Storage

Just this Wednesday, Google Photos announced it will stop offering free unlimited storage for high-quality photos on June 1, 2021. Photos uploaded after the date will be counted towards the 15GB Drive cap. If the account is inactive or exceeds the 15GB limitation for two years, Google may delete the photos after warning. Users will either need to pay for a recurring fee or look for an alternative if they run out of room. As such change of policy projected to affect more than 1 billion users worldwide, many may start to wonder what they are ought to do with...

Despite cloud computing being over a decade old, it's only been in the past few years that it has become an IT standard. If your company is considering moving to the cloud, there are a few things to consider. Let's look at the top ten things you need to give thought to before adopting cloud services. 1. Understand Today's IT Reality Things are changing rapidly in the economy and the marketplace. This makes it difficult for companies to determine where to spend money in IT, both short and long-term. Mobility makes external access a growing need. IT services need to be flexible, scalable, and...

Many in the business world resorted to using cloud-based systems thanks to the multiple benefits associated with them. One-third of Australia’s business sector use cloud-based systems, 85 % use cloud computing services, and 60% use cloud for storage purposes. Some of the benefits reaped from using cloud include efficient operations, large storage capacity, and accessibility. Data computing use up a computer’s storage and memory which usually results in slower performance as the tasks get more cumbersome and more data is stored in a drive. Cloud computing, on the other hand, eases operations by using cloud-based software which only requires an...

Are you ever looking for a tool which can mount cloud storage accounts on your Mac or Windows? If yes, then I have found one for you. CloudMounter is a tool which can help you to mount cloud storage accounts like Google Drive, Dropbox, OpenStack, and Amazon S3 on your Mac or Windows. It also uses AES256 encryption standard for securing the information and data on the system. Isn’t it great? Yes, I know it is AWESOME. CloudMounter is one of the most awesome tools I have ever come across. It has many features and it works great. The best thing about CloudMounter is its simple...

In the last few years, Cloud Hosting has brought about a major change in the way site owners perceive web hosting services for their websites. With benefits including instant resource scalability, higher page load speeds, and an improvement in the overall performance of your website, moving your website to Cloud Hosting is an advantageous decision. However, it is important to understand that Cloud Data Centers (CDCs) play an important role in the availability of most of these features. Today, let’s look at the aspects where the CDCs can impact Cloud Hosted websites. High-performing Servers due to Optimum HVAC Systems: Heating, Ventilation, and Air...

We are living in the age of modern technology. Due to the emergence of the latest technology we have various devices and tools for our routine life. The one of this advancement is the iCloud technology. This technology is usually used to store your data in a virtual server managing by the Apple ecosystem. The whole of the devices of Apple including iPhone is enabled with this technology. The free space which is offered by iCloud is limited to 5GB. This is limited space for mobile users. Majority of the users are facing the issues of the low storage in their...

Regardless of the type or size of business you are running, it is recommended that you always have a dependable recovery system in place. It helps to make operations a lot easier. Should disaster ever strike, you can be assured that all your crucial data is secure. Many investors usually ignore disaster recovery preparations until they suffer huge losses. Avoid being in this position by prioritizing backups. It also helps to outsource the service, since it comes with numerous perks such as: Safer than On-site Backups In a majority of cases, onsite backups usually work wells for some time. Trouble sets...

You might be thinking, shouldn’t the question be: Why should SMBs (Small to Medium-sized Businesses) deploy backup solutions at all? Well, we’re going with the assumption that you’ve already accepted that backup solutions; whether cloud based backups or on-premises backup appliances, are very important for SMBs. If you’re still dubious about the significance of data backup solutions for SMBs, then allow me to shed some brief light on the subject before venturing onto the main topic. Why should SMBs deploy backup solutions If you Google “data loss cost implications for SMBs”, you’ll find a ton of statistics how costly they can be....

Data growth has made the acquisition of efficient data storage solutions necessary for every enterprise. Entrepreneurs realized this necessity early on and this resulted in the vast amount of storage options available in the market today. There are several storage solutions available but which is best for an enterprise depends on the data requirements of the enterprise. For instance, an enterprise with large amounts of unstructured data should acquire and setup a Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliance while an enterprise dealing with volumes needs iSCSI storage (block-level storage / Storage Area Networks (SAN) storage appliances). Which kind of storage is...

Backup as a service, otherwise known as BaaS, is a cloud-based solution from MTN targeted at small and medium-scale businesses that are interested in keeping their files confidential and protected. It offers businesses a good means of outsourcing backup needs and keeping business data in a remote location. BaaS and Features MTN BaaS is a prepaid hosting service that is designed to help small and medium-scale businesses back up important files and folders to MTN data centre backup servers on-the-go. The backup service not only provides businesses an off-site storage solution, but a secure one as well. Your data is encrypted by...

In terms of cloud storage offerings for consumers, the search engine giant’s Google Drive offers one of the most generous free space at 15 GB. This is one of the factors that entices users to the service. But, Google also provides cloud storage services to businesses called Google Drive for Work. About Google Drive A number of businesses are now beginning to appreciate the benefits of cloud storage. It provides easy access (through any device) and flexible storage expansions. Today, there are already a variety of options in terms of cloud storage for business. And for business administrators who are looking...

The search engine giant Google, of course, won’t get left behind with any technology-related trends. So, to tap the opportunities in cloud storage, the company launched its cloud storage service called Google Drive in 2012. Google Drive leverages Google's millions of Gmail with unparalleled integration. Users’ Google Drive login is practically the same as their email, and a logged in email account will give a quick access to Google Drive’s web app. Collaboration Google Drive’s edge is its integration with a Microsoft Office-like document format, which lets users create, edit and import and documents. It also lets a group of people collaborate...

Microsoft, the technology company we’ve long known, has always been busy providing consumers with various software and applications. Today, a lot of new technologies have emerged; and cloud storage is one of them. Of course, Microsoft is a major player in cloud storage with its OneDrive cloud service offering some great services for business wishing to move some or all of their data to the cloud. Cloud Storage for Business OneDrive (previously known as SkyDrive) is its take on cloud storage service. A service that started in 2007, apart from the branding, the cloud service has already evolved in terms of...

Today, the cloud storage arena is under tough competition with various cloud storage providers to choose from. Unlike many up and coming cloud storage providers, we’ve known and used Microsoft software for most of our lives. And of course, such a huge technology company would not let itself get left behind with trends like cloud storage. If you’ve heard of SkyDrive before, scrap that, Microsoft cloud storage service is now called OneDrive. If you are using Windows Phone, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows 10, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, OneDrive Cloud Storage is already built-in with the operating systems. However, if...

A number of consumers have found Cloud storage services like Box beneficial because of their ease of use. However, the benefits of cloud storage are not only limited to consumers. A number of businesses that have delved into this trend have already experienced some benefits of cloud storage services. Businesses generate volumes of files daily, which can pile up to tens or hundreds of gigabytes of files very quickly. Businesses also want to ensure that their files are secure. While traditional servers or storage hardware can answer this, most small to medium sized businesses could find the cost of purchasing...

While cloud storage service provider Box is known for its focus on the business crowd, it has not in any way ignored the consumer market. So, if you are considering a personal cloud storage, Box is worth your time. Like most of the popular cloud storage today, Box offers three ways for users to access, store, and sync files: namely website, desktop app and mobile app. For starters, Box offers consumers 10 GB of free storage, a pretty competitive space offering compared to its competitor Dropbox’s 2 GB free storage. For people who need more storage, there are still ways to...

Dropbox is one of the most used cloud storage service since this kind of internet-based storage technology became known to consumers. Its fame can be attributed to the "refer a friend feature" where a user can get free additional storage when a friend he refers eventually signs up for Dropbox. In no time, the cloud storage service has been well-known. Today, the service Dropbox offers is not only limited for consumers alone, businesses are not left-out. Businesses can also take advantage of such flexible storage service, and this too, is being provided by Dropbox. Cloud storage services are more beneficial...

With the continuous demand for more storage, cloud storage is increasingly becoming an important option for a number of people due to its flexibility. That idea of uploading data once and being able to access and sync from multiple devices is gradually catching on. DropBox, a cloud storage company founded in 2007, is one of the leaders in this space. Dropbox boasts of more than 300 million users across consumers and small businesses. The Service For some who haven't tried such technology, the idea of cloud may still be vague. So, what exactly does DropBox offer to consumers? DropBox is your storage on...

Cloud storage has received attention in recent years as a new way to save files. When the idea came out, it was interesting how one can save files without a physical hardware. But as interesting as it is, doubts still exist in the mind of many - why should I give up my hard drives or at least support it with cloud storage? For people who are still unsure, here's a comparison of the uses and functions of the two: Means of access Since hard drives and flash drives are physical storage devices, of course, your storage has to be with you...

Millions of people use the internet everyday, and surely a good percentage of this internet populace are already using cloud storage (even some might not be aware that its cloud, they know the idea). If this is a need for any typical individual, storage is even a bigger necessity for businesses, with various files and documents being created by a number of employees everyday. This makes cloud storage a perfect tool for businesses. While over the years, there are hardware for businesses to store data, it is now becoming hard to manage due to the continuous increase in data and...