5 Apps for Managing Your Files in the Cloud
Many entrepreneurs today need to store, edit and sometimes share
their digital files across multiple platforms; a
single smartphone, laptop, or flash drives just won't
cut it.
Fortunately, a few good cloud computing services offer users
efficient ways to store and download files from almost any device.
Google has even taken this idea one step further with their new
Chromebook, which stores data only on the cloud.
Below are some of the top cloud storage programs used by
entrepreneurs who need to access their data anytime and
anywhere:
With Box, users can add notes, review files,
and electronically sign and fax documents anywhere in the
world.
The free application is available for iOS, Android and Windows
devices and Mac and Windows laptops, and it offers a free 5GB
file storage package, that includes OneCloud storage service,
starting at US $15 per month.
Dropbox is perhaps the most popular
cloud storage application, thanks to its long history of data
security. The app allows users to automatically update files in the
cloud, which are then synchronized with each of your personal
devices.
It features apps for all laptops and smartphone operating
systems, and offers free 2GB of storage, with additional
storage packages starting at US $10 per month.
Every Gmail account is
now equipped with Google Drive, which lets users read or
create new text, presentations, and spreadsheet documents that are
compatible with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other
services.
The platform, which is available for free on Android and iOS
devices, offers 5GB storage for free, and storage
packages from 25GB to 16TB with a monthly price ranging from US
$2.50 to $800.
SkyDrive
Microsoft's new cloud
hosting service, SkyDrive, offers 7GB of free storage that also
supports all Google Drive documents.
One unique feature is the Recycle Bin which allows users to restore
files they deleted by mistake. The service also offers an instant
synchronization with all Windows smartphones without the need of
any additional applications, and it allows users to create groups
for editing specific documents.
SkyDrive now comes integrated with all Outlook accounts and is
available for free on Android, iOS and Windows
devices.
SugarSync offers a cloud storage service that allows users to
manage their files, share them for editing, and store copies of
emails.
The application, which is available for free on iOS, Android,
Windows and Symbian devices, offers packages starting at US
$50 per month for a personal account and US $55 per month for a
company account.
