Backing up files is key when dealing with cloud computing

A recent article from Hydrapinion writer Ian Grayson discusses how effective cloud computing has become, but mentions the practice of backing up files as being equally as important.

Grayson refers to the cloud's ability to reduce cost, improve productivity among workers, offer better flexibility and lower complexity as significant benefits. "Rather than having to spend time tweaking computer equipment and updating software, you can get on with real work," Grayson states.

However, the managed IT service isn't infallible, as Grayson explained. Information stored on the cloud can be lost at a moment's notice, which has many fearing the new technology. But Grayson suggests an easy alternative to avoiding such a calamity - backing up files in another area.

Having data stored elsewhere - while tedious to save twice - can go a long way toward avoiding problems down the line, time and effort loss being chief among them. Grayson recommends a program named Backupify, which is designed to work with a number of existing services and can extract data from Google mail, documents, calendar and contacts easily.

Thus, having information saved outside of the cloud can calm potential data loss fears. This is important for a variety of businesses. A recent article from One Stop Click found preventing data loss is the key reason for deploying security in the cloud.