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Personal and professional uses of cloud storage - Coggle Diagram
Personal and professional uses of cloud storage
Personal uses of cloud storage
Sharing photos and videos with family and friends while abroad.
An alternative to portable storage devices when transferring files between devices.
Benefits for individuals
Syncing devices - Data can be automatically synced between multiple devices. A document updated on one computer can be automatically updated on all others.
Accessibility - Software and data can be accessed flexibly, wherever there is an internet connection. A user could access them from home or on the go.
Automatic backup - There is reduced concern over equipment theft, as all data is automatically backed up online and is easily recoverable.
Drawbacks for induviduals
Security - Security can be a concern. Data is stored online and so hackers may gain access to and misuse files such as photos & videos.
Network reliance - Reliant on having a stable, fast internet connection. Accessing services requires internet access & makes heavy use of your bandwidth.
Professional uses of cloud storage
For collaborative working as multiple users can work on the same file at the same time.
To access email and office software that is easier to maintain for the whole business.
Benefits for businesses
Cost - There are reduced upfront costs as you don’t need expensive hardware & software is paid on a subscription basis.
Scalability - Storage capacity & software access is totally flexible to your business. You can increase or decrease your subscription according to your growth.
Reduced maintenance - Businesses need less IT support staff as most maintenance is performed by the cloud service provider. This saves the business money.
Drawbacks for bsinesses
Security - Security can be a concern. Hackers could gain access to private business data. You also have limited control over backups made by the service provider.
Network reliance - The productivity of the business can be harmed due to network outage as data and software would not be accessible to employees.