Fear Factor: Overcoming Excuses Not To Back-up Your Information In The Clouds

There are so many excellent performance and flexibility reasons for using a cloud service to have all your digital information safe, secure and internet accessible instead of dwelling on the small reasons against it.

The fear is security and reliability. The good news is that if you are comfortable using online banking, you will have even less to worry about using a cloud service for backup of your photos, music and digital files. Last year the US Government implemented a “cloud first” policy in which government organizations are required to look for a cloud computing solution to increase the efficiency of the federal government. Regardless of the amount of cost savings that the government stands to benefit from through utilization of cloud solutions, the policy would not have been implemented had it not been for the confidence level in the security and reliability that comes with the safeguards that are in place.

But still, what if? If you look at the worst-case scenario- think about not having offsite backup of your information. Hundreds of thousands of hard drive’s crash every week, laptops are stolen, data is corrupted and human error can be a disaster when it comes to your important information that you cannot afford to lose. The first time you transition your information to the cloud can be intimidating especially if you are unaccustomed to knowingly storing your information in the cloud. Truth of the matter is, cloud-based services are not new and you’ve probably already been using it for years without knowing it under that term; Facebook, Amazon.com, eBay, Hotmail and Netflix are all “cloud based” services, where you are either storing information on their servers or using their remote application software. A simple Google search accesses billion-dollar computer networks and vast databases- a cloud-based resource.

Some people out there warn against it. Of course they do. They have been making huge profits from charging clients exorbitant rates to purchase proprietary hardware that they claim is required to be able to utilize services, services that can offer the same benefit through a cloud solution without having to purchase costly hardware. The healthcare industry is particularly guilty of this and as a result, lives are at risk because the fear of security risks have been instilled in healthcare providers having a direct negative impact on getting important patient information in a timely fashion- something that plays a crucial role in providing opportunity for favorable treatment and ultimately increases the chance of success for survival in some cases.

Don’t assume that having a cloud service for back up is more dangerous than not having one. Most are not and certainly everyone is entitled to use security as an excuse to stay in their comfort zones. It’s an easy excuse to not do something that could make your life a lot easier and provide endless opportunities through a simple, secure on-line back-up with access to all your important information wherever you are. Cloud providers offer technological and intellectual capabilities following stringent regulatory requirements inclusive of high levels of encryption. Rather than fearing the cloud, it’s time to leverage the countless advantages cloud computing promises to deliver.

What if your concern isn’t so much losing your information but losing your mind because you are fearful of cyber-attacks and losing your valuable information that isn’t backed-up? Using a service such as iCloudDrive will give you extra mental space. Instead of having all your files in different places, now you can have instant, automatic protection with simultaneous access across all your computers and digital devices. You can manage all your content online and take less with you wherever you go. With iCloudDrive services, backup and instant access to your information is automatic, effortless and seamless helping you make the best use of time instead of killing it. Don’t fall victim to data corruption. Through intelligent cloud computing, iCloud brings value to businesses and consumers through reliable offsite remote backup offering low-cost operational efficiencies, automation and convenience.

Sign-up for any iCloudDrive service or refer a friend that becomes an iCloudDrive client and receive a FREE, Unlimited Lifetime iCloudDrive Backup Account. Contact: iCloud, Inc. Tel: 817-400-6403, info@i-cloudinc.com.