Where businesses used to keep cabinets full of physical documents and records, the introduction of the cloud in the digital age has created a shift in how organizations store their information. Rather than housing large, bulky filing cabinets full of physical files in their offices, organizations in Riverside and throughout the globe don’t need to house files onsite. They don't even need large amounts on onsite server space.

What is the Cloud?

A simple concept, the cloud is a system of offsite servers that individuals and businesses use to store their digital files and media. The servers are managed by a hosting company and individuals and organizations buy or rent digital space from them.

The cloud is used by nearly everyone, for a variety of purposes. An individual may use cloud storage to store their photos and music, rather than storing that information on their phone. A business may use the cloud to store essential documents and data.

In the end it's the hosting company that is responsible for the upkeep of the servers and ensuring that their users have access to their stored information.