Cloud Storage For a Business

Cloud Storage For a Business

1. Benefits of Cloud Storage

   • Provides somewhat unlimited storage facilities
   • Reduces costs
     • There is no need for specialist in-house IT support
   • Enables employers to focus on core business objectives rather than technology
   • Provides flexibility in terms of meeting the needs of the workforce
     • Hold virtual meetings over Skype
     • Make contact with customers using chat rooms
     • Emails
     • Sharing of files - collaborative working on files

2. Drawbacks of Cloud Storage

   • Requires an internet connection
     • Need to have contingency plan for periods of downtime
   • Cloud can be hacked
     • Has potential for blackmail and phishing if sensitive information is stored on the cloud
   • Limited storage space for free
     • Payments required for more
   • Any updates or system maintenance hinder the business' ability to carry out tasks
     • Employees who are working remotely will also be affected during these periods - nit have any access to the files stored on the cloud
   • Security is at risk if businesses choose to store sensitive data files using the cloud
     • If security was at risk then businesses would store this information locally