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how does cloud storage work
what is it, how does it work and how do you use it?
Cloud storage technologies in essence allow you to store your documents and data in data centres instead of on your local PC or office server. Having data centrally available means that you can share it with colleagues and other users and it becomes easier to manage.
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Pay as you grow
Scale up/down storage needs
Access from anywhere
Access from almost any device
Secure and safe
Brandable
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You connect to the data just like you would if you were using your local hard drive or shared file server, i.e. you have a drive in "My Computer" which you can save to. These files are stored safely in ThinkGrid's many data centres keeping it safe, backing it up and ensuring it's available 99.99% of the time.
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To use cloud storage you just simply install a small client on to your PC, hosted desktop or laptop etc. You can then drop files and data into the drive and through a web interface share with other users. You can manage access to your files with the web interface. You can also just access the data from the web without installing any clients - all you need is a web browser.
 
Why choose cloud storage?
Data storage requires power, space and capital expenditure - hence the growing demand for off-site storage and, specifically, cloud storage. This involves the delivery of data storage as a service, via the internet, and is usually billed on a utility computing basis. Cloud storage platforms allow organisations to cut costs and eliminate the burden of management, giving them the freedom to focus on their core activities.
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