If you have heard talk about “the cloud” and been left under a dark one wondering what it is, it is actually a fairly simple concept to understand. In fact, in all likelihood you might have made use of the cloud without even realising it. Generally speaking, the Cloud is the internet and everything you do online such as checking your emails and saving documents, is done “in the cloud”.
When you use your computer to complete various tasks in the Cloud you are actually communicating with a variety of servers that can either power run applications, or be used to safely and securely store data and information that could otherwise be unsafe or unprotected on your computer or mobile devices. One of the greatest advantages to accessing programs and applications in the Cloud is that they automatically run. There is no need to install them on your computer in order to make use of their features.
Quite simply put, using the Cloud is the process of accessing programs, documents and software over the internet instead of storing and using them on your computer or devices. There are currently more than 180 million people utilising cloud storage, which makes sense when you recognise that the only requirement of access is a browser and internet connection. By the year 2020, experts believe that most people will work on internet based applications, with two out of three global organisations planning to adopt the technology in the very near future.
Store and secure
Cloud computing is certainly a popular way in which to store sensitive data or important information. Many individuals and companies have lost important data due to data breach, human error, malfunctioning of systems and similar. To keep your data safely stored you can backup all your data to the Cloud. What’s more is that professional and reliable Cloud storage companies will encrypt your data to ensure that it is safe from potential hackers and unscrupulous third parties. Without making use of encrypted Cloud storage you are putting your business and your data at risk.
If you would like to learn more about Cloud backup and how it can positively affect your business, take the time to browse through our packages and service offerings. Alternatively, get in touch with one of our sales consultants who will provide you with all the information you require to make an educated decision.