PROS AND CONS OF CLOUD STORAGE
By ADMIN| May 15, 2018
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Cloud storage is a service where data is maintained, managed, and backed up. The service allows the users to store files online, so that they can access them from any location via the Internet. Let’s look into some of the advantages and disadvantages of Cloud Storage.
3. Accessibility: Stored files can be accessed from anywhere via Internet connection.4. Disaster Recovery: Every businesses must have an emergency backup plan ready in the case of an emergency. Cloud storage can be used as a back‐up plan by businesses by providing a second copy of important files. These files are stored at a remote location and can be accessed through an internet connection.5. Cost Savings: Annual operating costs can be reduced by using cloud storage as cloud storage costs about 3 cents per gigabyte to store data internally. Users can see additional cost savings because it does not require internal power to store information remotely. 
3. Accessibility: If you have no internet connection, you have no access to your data.4. Data Security: There are concerns with the safety and privacy of important data stored remotely. The possibility of private data commingling with other organizations makes some businesses uneasy. It is always good to do a thorough research about those issues that govern data security and privacy.5. Software: If you want to be able to manipulate your files locally through multiple devices, you’ll need to download the service on all devices.
Advantages of Cloud Storage:
1. Usability: All cloud storage services mostly have desktop folders for Mac’s and PC’s. Thus users can easily drag and drop files between the cloud storage and their local storage.2. Bandwidth: Instead of emailing files to individuals, a web link can be send to recipients through your email.3. Accessibility: Stored files can be accessed from anywhere via Internet connection.4. Disaster Recovery: Every businesses must have an emergency backup plan ready in the case of an emergency. Cloud storage can be used as a back‐up plan by businesses by providing a second copy of important files. These files are stored at a remote location and can be accessed through an internet connection.5. Cost Savings: Annual operating costs can be reduced by using cloud storage as cloud storage costs about 3 cents per gigabyte to store data internally. Users can see additional cost savings because it does not require internal power to store information remotely. Disadvantages of Cloud Storage
1. Usability: Be careful when using drag/drop to move a document into the cloud storage folder. This will permanently move your document from its original folder to the cloud storage location. A copy and paste is prefers instead of drag/drop.2. Bandwidth: Several cloud storage services have a specific bandwidth allowance. So if an organization crosses the given allowance, there may be the additional charges. However, some providers allow unlimited bandwidth. This is a factor that companies should consider when looking at a cloud storage provider.3. Accessibility: If you have no internet connection, you have no access to your data.4. Data Security: There are concerns with the safety and privacy of important data stored remotely. The possibility of private data commingling with other organizations makes some businesses uneasy. It is always good to do a thorough research about those issues that govern data security and privacy.5. Software: If you want to be able to manipulate your files locally through multiple devices, you’ll need to download the service on all devices.