CLOUD STORAGE, BICESTER
Cloud storage provides a useful alternative to keeping files solely on your computer. One of the main benefits is that, should your computer's hard drive stop working, your essential business documents remain secure and can still be accessed online.
Whatever the size of your business, there is a cloud storage solution that will suit you.
Small businesses frequently rely on cloud storage platforms such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud, which typically include a modest amount of free storage.
Although this free allocation is rarely sufficient for business needs, each service offers paid options that can provide up to 30TB of storage space.
There are several benefits to using these services. Because your documents are saved in the cloud, you can access them from any location. You can also link your account to several devices, including tablets and smartphones. However, there are some disadvantages. For instance, if two people open the same file at the same time and make changes, you could lose your edits or end up with multiple versions of the document.
These cloud storage services work best when accessed by a single user, making them ideal for sole traders or start-ups. For most businesses in Bicester with a team, it is recommended to consider more robust cloud storage solutions.
Are you file sharing across your Bicester-based internal network?
Certain businesses opt for internal file-sharing systems to stop several employees from editing the same document simultaneously. Although this can reduce conflicts, it depends on the PC hosting the files being switched on all the time, and updates to the operating system may occasionally change these configurations. Furthermore, this approach is not ideal since a hard drive failure could result in the loss of important business documents.
Online File Sharing
Microsoft SharePoint is designed specifically for team collaboration and, when set up correctly, guarantees that only one person can edit a document at once. Alternatively, it enables your entire team in Bicester to collaborate smoothly. There are several packages to choose from, each offering additional features that can be very useful for small businesses. Additionally, since documents are stored in the cloud, they can be accessed from anywhere.
Cloud Servers
For larger organisations, a Cloud Server is the most cost-effective solution. As unlike an on site server, there are no hardware or maintenance costs.
How safe is cloud storage?
Cloud storage typically provides stronger security than what is available on a standard PC. All files are encrypted during transfer, ensuring they are protected while being uploaded to the cloud. They stay encrypted while stored on the servers. These services also use advanced firewalls, intrusion detection systems, event logging, internal firewalls, and physical security controls to safeguard your data.
The data centres where the severs are kept have extremely high security processes in place, 24-hour monitoring, fingerprint locks and in some cases, armed guards.
The biggest risk to cloud storage is negligent users, more than 40% of data security breaches occur due to employee error.
What if a cloud server breaks, will I lose my data?
All cloud storage providers keep and back up your data across several servers, so if one server suffers a hardware failure, your information stays safe.
However, no cloud provider takes responsibility for your data, so maintaining a backup remains crucial. Get in touch with us to find out about our Cloud-to-Cloud backup solutions tailored for businesses in Bicester.
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If you would a free consultation to discuss cloud storage for your business, please call us on 01327 300311 or complete our short contact form.
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