Unlock your cloud storage potential

Cloud storage allows huge amounts of data to be stored online, opening many possibilities for your business. Read the following article to find out more about cloud storage and how migrating to the cloud can benefit you.

What is Cloud Storage?

Cloud storage is a model of computer data storage in which the digital data is stored in logical pools, said to be on “the cloud”. The physical storage spans multiple servers, and the physical environment is typically owned and managed by a hosting company.

Types of Cloud Storage

Private Cloud Storage:

Private cloud storage, also known as internal cloud storage is a server which stores data for a single company/organisation. This is protected by your company’s firewall meaning that only people who work at the company have access to this. Private cloud storage gives your business complete control over the data, however, this is an expensive storage option. The business will need to be responsible for hosting and maintaining this server.

Public Cloud Storage:

Public cloud storage refers to online cloud options such as Google, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft OneDrive. These are owned by external companies meaning that your business can easily integrate without any administration. This is the most affordable and scalable cloud option which can run with no maintenance.

Hybrid Cloud Storage:

Hybrid cloud storage is a combination of public and private cloud technology. This provides users with private integration specifically for your business whilst also giving public options for others to access your data. Data can be stored either publicly or privately. This gives your business great control and is an affordable option.

Community Cloud Storage:

Community cloud storage is an alternate method of private cloud storage. This is where businesses that are part of a larger community use cloud storage together, connecting one another. An example of this would be financial organisations where different businesses need to share data and use the same cloud data to make sharing a smooth transition.

Advantages of cloud storage

  • Disaster recovery: Cloud technology constantly backs up your data so that you will never lose any data stored via your cloud network.
  • Flexibility: Cloud systems can easily scale up and down, giving you options on the storage you require and when and how you need to use it.
  • Updates: All cloud systems regularly update themselves and as they are online applications you will not need to take any actions for updates to commence.
  • Cost effective: Most cloud systems are cost effective, especially when compared to physical storage. they usually work off a subscription model minimising your expenditure.
  • Collaboration: Cloud storage allows data to easily be shared to one another with cloud-based workflow applications and file sharing features.
  • Mobility: Cloud computing gives you access to your work anywhere on any device, making workstations extremely easy to set up.
  • Security: Cloud storage run at a high level of security making them a trustworthy source to store data. 83% of IT leaders say they trust cloud security more than ever.
  • Save time: Cloud is an extremely smooth process from start to finish, making it a quick and easy way to store and access data.

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