Cloud storage is a model of networked enterprise storage where data is stored in virtual pools, like say in the sky, hence the term, cloud storage because your data is almost literally in the air. It is a unique service model that maintains, manages and backs up data remotely and is made available to a user, and multiple users over a network regardless of the device, time-zone or location. Cloud storage technology is relatively safe as there been no news of any of the available cloud companies being hacked.
Examples of Cloud storage companies are Dropbox which though not the first to conceive the idea is the most popular, Bitcasa, Amazon Cloud Drive, Apple iCloud, Google Drive, Copy, Degoo, Codero, and Ubuntu to mention a few.
What cloud storage does is provide data storage, data encryption, data re-duplication, desktop apps for different devices, mobile apps for iOS and Androids, the ability to view files without necessarily downloading, folder sharing, and the ability to retrieve or delete files.
For the entrepreneur, what this means is that; your files are safe and protected so that you don’t have to save your personal files and work folders on your discs; you save space to help your devices run faster; and you have insurance on files in case of theft or damaged devices etc.
Have you ever gone for a meeting and forgotten your presentation materials? Has your external hard drive fallen to the ground? Has your flash drive with all your files disappeared without a trace?
Cloud storage will help improve productivity,as you can work on the same document with multiple users across the world on a mobile phone, tablet and desktop. It is interesting however to note that there are more mobile phones than personal computers in Africa.
The days of forgetting flash drives, carrying laptops and bulky external hard drives are over; thanks to cloud storage. It is time to start saving your data in the air. It is cost effective, less time consuming and highly professional. You have an array to choose from and most of them are easy to use, plus you get bonuses for referrals like multi-level marketing. Personally, I vote for Dropbox.
