Example of online storage sites, their advantages and disadvantages

Online storage sites has enabled companies store data on cloud and avoid bleaches of data as opposed to offline storage which affected companies in 2016. 60% of companies were affected by effects of data loss which negatively affected them. Below are some examples of online cloud storage;

1.0 dropbox, dropbox is one of oldest storage site and it stores customer data and files in one location enabling user access files anytime and from anywhere. It offers unlimited storage to businesses and premises

2.0 google drive, it offers centralised storage to users and also business premises, it offers three categories of storage i.e gmail, photos and also google drive.

3.0 Box, it offers upto 10 gb free storage to users and also businesses and user can upgrade upto 100gb storage for monthly payments. User can access his/her files from anywhere and anytime.

4.0 Mega, mega is based on newzealand and enables global access of its products, it provide storage of file with a space of upto 8 tb.

5.0 Mediafire, it stores files like videos,photos,music and documents in one place enabling user access the file from anywhere and anytime.

                                   advantages of online storage sites

> data storage saving, online storage reduces burden of purchasing hard disks which may be to costly.

>world wide accessibility, it enables user access their files from anytime and from anywhere.

> security, it enables data to be more secure since hackers can't access your files 

> it enables easy and faster file sharing with your friends and also business partners.

                                   disadvantages of online storage sites

>  if you cannot have access to internet say no more to online storage.

>improper handling of data may cause problems and also reduced trustworthness.