| Internet storage (also commonly referred to as online | | | | Security - Reputable online backup services provide |
| backup) refers to a popular web-based technology | | | | secure servers to store your information and |
| that allows computer users to backup critical data | | | | high-grade Encryption when it's being transmitted. |
| and computer files onto a secure online server. Ideal | | | | Many also offer unique keys to access the |
| for business and home users alike, here are several | | | | information, which means no one but you has the |
| of the compelling benefits of using storage as your | | | | ability to view your data. |
| primary backup method. | | | | Off-Site Servers - Arguably one of the biggest |
| Increased Space - Internet storage eliminates the | | | | advantages to internet storage is the simple fact |
| need for physical media such as external hard drives | | | | that it offers off-site storage. If a business uses |
| and CD's. It may seem minimal but it really frees up | | | | external media to backup data locally, the backups |
| valuable office space, especially for small businesses. | | | | along with the originals could be damaged or |
| Automation - Most backup services provide | | | | destroyed in the event of a natural disaster or fire. |
| automation, which allows users to select files to be | | | | Cost - Internet storage tends to more affordable |
| automatically backed up according to a | | | | compared to conventional backup methods. Most |
| predetermined schedule, whether it's hourly or | | | | providers offer packages based on the amount of |
| weekly. Even better, most backups can be | | | | storage needed (typically per gigabyte) and charge a |
| completed in the background or during a sleep or | | | | flat monthly fee. |
| standby mode, without interrupting regular use. | | | | |