Moving all your sensitive data and files to a cloud storage service may seem daunting at first, but it is worth the effort. Let’s take a look at how you stand to benefit by using the cloud.
Stores Multiple Copies of Your Data
If you’ve ever had a hard disk crash on you, you know what a hassle it can cause, especially if you are working remotely. Not only do you have to get the hard drive replaced, but your data may be gone for good, too. Of course, you may be able to salvage some data, but that’s an expensive endeavor. It’s worse if your data is stored on a laptop or phone and you lose the device — in this case, there’s no way of getting your files back at all. That’s where cloud storage makes a difference. Cloud storage vendors keep multiple versions of your files, making the cloud well-suited for disaster recovery.
Lets You Access Your Files from Anywhere and At Any Time
The cloud brings an all-new level of portability for your data. When your files are backed up on the cloud, you don’t have to lug around a USB stick, external hard drive, or laptop. You can access your files and collaborate with co-workers from anywhere in the world, as long as you are connected to the internet.
Allows You to Update Your Files Remotely
If you make a change to a file that is on your laptop and you want to see the updated version of a file on another computer, you’ll need to manually copy that file over to the other device. In comparison, if you are making changes to a file that’s stored on the cloud, you can view the changes in real time on every single device. This is because most cloud services automatically sync new changes.
Makes File Sharing Easy
One of the best things about using the cloud is that you can share your files pretty easily. If your files are already in the cloud, you don’t have to worry about uploading them to a file transfer service or even sending the file via email. You can simply find the files you want in your cloud account and hit “Share,” and send the link to the file to any number of recipients.