Technology departments are typically controlled with great precision within large companies. For small to medium size businesses (SMBs) this precision is sometimes overlooked because the owners or directors don’t have the necessary resources or training required to make quality technology decisions. Most small business cannot afford to hire a full time IT person, but this doesn’t mean they can’t afford quality IT Services Support.

Have you heard of cloud storage or perhaps cloud computing, but always wondered what it was exactly?  It’s possible that you have seen it somewhere before, perhaps in an advertisement or on the packaging of a new computer or tablet device. Chances are none of them explained exactly what cloud computing and cloud storage in particular does.

Let’s start with the basics, what is the cloud? Contrary to the word and image, it’s not in the sky, but is a series of large supercomputers with near limitless storage capability. Until recently, users had to rely upon the memory capabilities of their devices from computers to phones. Storing information could soon fill the device up and cause its performance to drop. The cloud allows users to store their documents, photos, and videos on a secure server somewhere else instead, freeing up memory for improved performance.

To learn more about cloud storage and why it is a safe and reliable option for your data, check out this new guide how cloud storage works and how you can access the same data on a wide range of devices.

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