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Time to Get Real: Amazon’s AWS is Terrifying

Control, complete control without competition is a frightening thing. Especially when that control is over cloud stored data. Find out just how terrifying Amazon's AWS platform is.

By Mohseen Lala — 27 Jul'14 Last Updated: 15 Jun'20

Amazon Zocalo May Be Answer to Virtual Workspace

Amazon's newest cloud platform isn't all about storage or features, it's about being simple. Zocalo allows users to easily access their documents and work together with other employees to get the job done.

By Denise Sullivan — 22 Jul'14 Last Updated: 22 May'18

Advantages Of Cloud Storage Over Tape Backup

Backing up information is probably one of the most important parts of business. Being able to get right back to work after a disaster is important. Which has lead to an ongoing debate over which is better. Portable media such as tape, or cloud storage?

By Denise Sullivan — 07 Jul'14 Last Updated: 25 Mar'20

Is Tape Storage Relevant Anymore?

Tape storage made its debut with computers in the 1950s. It is still used by many companies today for long term backup of files. Is it still the best method for storing files?

By Denise Sullivan — 04 Jul'14 Last Updated: 06 Jul'20

The Five Biggest Cloud Rivalries

Competition is heating up in the cloud world. Let's take a look at the top five cloud rivalries: Google Drive vs. Microsoft Azure, IBM SmartCloud vs. Amazon Cloud Drive, Box vs. Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive vs. iCloud and OneBigDrive vs. JoliCloud Drive.

By Victoria Kazz — 19 Jun'14 Last Updated: 20 Nov'17

What is Cryptolocker and Are You In Danger?

Phishing scams are as old as the internet. Cryptolocker is a new type of phishing scheme that does more than steal information. It demands money and it holds computer systems hostage to get it.

By Denise Sullivan — 17 Jun'14 Last Updated: 24 Mar'20

What’s Up With Dropbox’s Spending Spree?

Dropbox has been buying up startups left and right. The indication is something big on the horizon, a cloud storage service that will offer a suite of tools for the user. Is it just a move to be more affluent in the corporate world or is this something more?

By Denise Sullivan — 17 Jun'14 Last Updated: 23 Nov'17

Your Cloud Storage Service Shut Down – Now What?

Where do all your documents go? Do you get them back? And should you expect a refund for used services? We take a look at past shut-downs and what customers can expect if they have to face a cloud service shut down.

By Victoria Kazz — 29 May'14 Last Updated: 20 Nov'17

What If You Don’t Keep Up With Your Cloud Storage Payments

Take a look at the terms and conditions enforced by these four cloud storage giants: Google Drive, Dropbox, JustCloud and SugarSync when it comes to missed payments for their services.

By Victoria Kazz — 23 May'14 Last Updated: 20 Nov'17

A History of Backing Up

From the magnetic made in 1952 to present day server farms, we take a look at the evolutionary history of a revolutionary idea: digital backup.

By Douglas Crawford — 24 Apr'14 Last Updated: 20 Nov'17