January 02 2013
In today's digital age, business cannot afford to be down for longer than mere seconds. What happens when not everyone works out of the same office but the flow of work still needs to continue?
From stage right enters Cloud Storage, with the ability to upload data to a web based server and access that data from virtually any computer, smartphone or tablet. There are an increasing number of services starting up for cloud based storage and, at times, it can be difficult to tell which is better. Explaining the differences and similarities is what we at My Computer Works are prepared to do for you. Here's a quick break down and a chart comparing three services.
Dropbox - As one of the simplest and longest running tools, Dropbox is a great for those looking for direct file access across multiple computers. With the added Facebook access, Dropbox is a great addition for those looking to share content on a social media outlet.
Google Drive - Unique file format support, like Autocad and Adobe, drives a different experience. It's difficult for Google Drive to not be a viable option for anyone, from saving presentations and important documents to small business use.
Microsoft Skydrive - Still in its early stages, Skydrive is expected to be an improved service over Google Drive. With Microsoft Web apps, similar sharing settings, simultaneous editing and a starting storage size of 7 GB, Skydrive is an excellent choice for small business owners, as well as the average user looking to maintain individual or group projects.
Microsoft Sky Drive |
Google Drive |
Dropbox |
|
Free File Storage & Access | 7GB | 5GB | 2GB |
Free File Storage |
Y | Y | Y |
Windows |
Y | Y | Y |
Mac |
Y | Y | Y |
Web |
Y | Y | Y |
Access Files on the Go | |||
iPhone & iPad |
Y | Y | Y |
Windows Phone |
Y | Y | Y |
Android |
Y | Y | Y |
Work Together | |||
Work Seamlessly |
Y | - | - |
Edit Online at Same Time |
Y | Y | Y |
Track Version |
Y | Y | Y |
Simple File Share | |||
Share with anyone |
Y | Y | Y |
Online Viewing for Office Files |
Y | - | - |
Large File Support (free) |
2GB |
10GB |
2GB |
Paid Storage Options | |||
Free Storage |
7GB | 5GB | 2GB |
Add 20GB |
$10 | $20 | - |
Add 50GB |
$25 | - | - |
Add 100GB |
$50 | $60 | $99 |
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