Cloud Computing

"The Cloud"

Cloud computing is a general term that involves delivering services over the internet. The internet is considered “the cloud”. Online backup is a cloud service because the end user does not need to buy any infrastructure equipment. You really just need a computer and an internet connection.

The online back up provider stores your data on its machines where you can access it via the internet. The provider manages all the security and support for the data. Contrast that with you buying hardware to store your data, managing security, and maintaining the hardware and software. Cloud computing is much more simple and less expensive.

Being able to access your files from anywhere and from any computer is one of the great conveniences of the always-on Internet. With the latest generation of services there is almost no reason not to back your files up into the cloud. Try it today with Carbonite Online Backup.