By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the Cloud. Cloud Computing has changed the way we think about Information Technology in all sorts of ways. However, the majority of people use it as nothing more than a simple way of storing their most important files. There are some particularly interesting things that the Cloud can do, though. It opens up all sorts of possibilities, as we’re about to find out.
Store Games & Save Files
For those who use their PC for gaming purposes, the Cloud can come in incredibly handy. One of the most dangerous prospects for any PC gamer is the prospect of their save files becoming corrupted. The Cloud presents them with a way of storing a copy of their save files, just in case something was to go wrong. If you haven’t got the CD’s or the games can no longer be downloaded from www.greenmangaming.com, why not store them in the Cloud, too?
Password Reminders
There’s nothing worse than going to log into something and realizing you’ve forgotten the password. The problem with passwords is that you can’t afford to store the details of them in unsafe places. The Cloud presents you with a great way of privately keeping track of all those passwords in case of emergency. There’s no risk of them falling into the wrong hands as long as you’re using a reputable Cloud service.
SAAS Systems
SAAS stands for Software as a Service. It’s a way of delivering software packages through a subscription model via a host. There are companies like www.domaonline.com that use Cloud solutions to host SAAS packages. Businesses can manage everything from customer management to accounting through this type of service. There are companies that rely on these services to provide maximum effectiveness.
Real-Time Document Management
A lot of people use the Cloud as a means to store documentation that they can’t afford to lose. To take it one step further, though, you can use the Cloud as a real-time document storage system. If you’ve got thirty people in your business who all need access to the same document, use the Cloud. Then, when one person makes a change to said document, the other 29 people will instantly know about it. The days of emailing files to each other constantly are over.
Share Photos, Music & Videos
Just a few years ago, we were tussling with FTP systems and large email attachments to send media to our friends. Now, the Cloud has made that process so much easier. All you need to do is upload the media you want everyone to see. Invite those friends to join your private Cloud, and they can access those files instantly. There’s no .zip files that need to be extracted or complicated procedures that need to be followed. Even your un-educated elderly relatives will be able to get the hang of this!
We’re only scratching the surface when it comes to the potential of the Cloud. It’s still relatively new to the majority of us, and it’ll continue to evolve in the future.
