What is Cloud Storage?
Cloud storage is a model of computer data storage in which the digital data is stored in logical pools, said to be on “the cloud”.
The physical storage spans multiple servers, and the physical environment is typically owned and managed by a hosting company.
Cloud Storage Prices In South Africa?
| Google One SA Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| 100GB | R29 | R290 |
| 200GB | R39 | R390 |
| 2TB | R159 | R1,599 |
| 10TB | R1,599 |
Which cloud storage is best?
| Cloud storage platform | Lowest-priced plan | Number of devices |
|---|---|---|
| Google Drive | R33.57a month (Google One) | Unlimited |
| Dropbox | R202.26 a month (Plus) | Unlimited |
| Zoolz | R168.52 (1TB plan) | Unlimited |
| Microsoft OneDrive | R33.57 a month (OneDrive Standard) | 30 |
How does cloud storage work?
Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that stores data on the Internet through a cloud computing provider that manages and operates data storage as a service.
It’s delivered on demand with just-in-time capacity and costs and eliminates buying and managing your own data storage infrastructure.
Why do you use cloud storage?
Using the cloud for storage gives you access to your files from anywhere that has an internet connection.
In the event of a hard drive failure or other hardware malfunction, you can access your files on the cloud. It acts as a backup solution for your local storage on physical drives.