Cloud storage

Cloud storage encompasses a variety of storage capabilities available to cloud customers running on cloud provider hardware. Each of these capabilities addresses a different need, but all offer the flexibility to pay only for what you use. The provider is responsible for maintaining the underlying hardware and ensuring data availability, resiliency, and protection.

Benefits of Cloud Storage

Cost of Ownership:

From an IT perspective, cloud storage eliminates layers of additional costs. Many direct costs—from hardware purchases to the excess storage needed to expand over the next few years—are eliminated. These savings also include indirect costs: any time required to set up hardware, manage data management, or troubleshoot issues is saved, as responsibility for these tasks is shifted from your IT staff to the provider. This means IT is rarely interrupted to address unexpected issues, freeing up staff to focus on larger tasks and innovation.

Scalability:

Because cloud storage is leveraged using a pay-as-you-go model, the platform is built to handle rapid expansion as needed. Conversely, when businesses rely on on-premises hardware, additional storage and hardware must be purchased, integrated, and configured by their IT teams to scale. Cloud file storage providers have designed their infrastructure to handle the needs of customers of all shapes and sizes, meaning they can quickly adapt to changing customer needs.