Cloud storage continues to evolve as more businesses move their data to the cloud from traditional on-site storage. In fact, industry analyst firm IDC predicts the global cloud market will reach $200 billion by 2018.<\/p>\n
Cloud storage allows employees to access data from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection, 24\/7. It is a service where data is remotely stored, maintained, managed and backed up on a network of remote servers. Cloud storage offers businesses many advantages including usability across multiple devices and platforms, reduced bandwidth use, easy accessibility, enhanced disaster protection and recovery plus significant cost savings.<\/p>\n
Make the Right Choice for Your Needs As more businesses are taking advantage of cloud storage, managed service providers have been creating plans to fit their needs. Currently there are three main types of cloud storage available. They are:<\/p>\n \u2022 The Public Cloud <\/strong>\u2013 The public cloud is the most well-known form of cloud storage. Here businesses or people pay to purchase a \u201cslice\u201d of server space in a shared cloud computing environment. Typically, this service operates as a \u201cpay as you go\u201d model; you pay only for what you need and there is no contract to deal with. The public cloud often has a lower level of security than the private cloud and may be more susceptible to hacks.<\/p>\n
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