Life in the Cloud

 Cloud Computing  

Do you still wonder what "the cloud" is? A new infographic examines how important cloud computing now is in everyday life.

Recent events like Heartbleed, the Target breach and the leaking of celebrity photos to the public, has the world abuzz about "the cloud." However, many readers may be wondering what exactly it is and what it does. How important is the cloud computing in everyday life?

In a nutshell, the cloud is a way to store data remotely, rather than on your home computer or mobile device. This gives you easy access to your photos, documents, and other files from anywhere at any time.

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There are so any ways to use the cloud, whether it’s to be productive at work, share special moments with friends or as part of the Internet of Things (IoT).

• Do you stream music/videos from the cloud? Streaming services can give you access to millions of files or you can host your own files to share home movies with family and friends!

• How do you use the cloud to streamline your work and stay productive in and out of the office?

• How do you use social media, email or instant messaging to stay in touch with friends and family? 

• What apps do you use that run in the cloud? Apps often run on cloud servers (you can check out what we’re talking about here), that are accessed by millions. How would your life be different if you didn’t have access to the cloud?

The designers at SingleHop have put together a graphic discussing some of the most common ways people and organizations use the cloud.

They hope that by spreading awareness about how the cloud works, they can help others make smarter decisions about what they post/share online.

SOURCE  SingleHop

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