Go Green with Cloud Computing
A lot of people talk about “going green” and some of their efforts, although well-intentioned, can fall short of actually making the best use of resources. CleanTecnica recently reported on CDW’s Energy Efficient IT Report, which examined just who energy efficient cloud computing may be. Because cloud computing is a growing field and with more innovation to come, there is no telling how it may grow in efficiency. Clean Tecnica concluded that: ”In particular, cloud computing can directly curb emissions, as well as...
read moreWith Online Data Storage You Can Access Your Files Even if Something Was Spilled on Your Computer
Why do you need online data storage? Because you never know what may happen to your computers but you know that you will want access to your data, even if your computer is damaged. And when we say that you never know what might happen, we aren’t necessarily talking about natural disasters like floods or hurricanes. An incident that would not register as a catastrophe on a global scale could be a major issue for your work and personal life if your computer is damaged.
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Scientists Use Cloud Computing to Study Climate Change
Scientists who study climate change harnessed the collective power of cloud computing to expand their research capabilities as they examine this much-discussed topic. ComputerWorld reports that “As many as 50,000 PCs were used to run thousands of simulations to help researchers examine various changes to a climate model originally written for a high-performance computing (HPC) system but adapted to run on home computers.” Having “citizen-scientists” donate about “5,000CPU years of computer time” resulted...
read moreWith Iozeta Online Backup with Livedrive You Can Stop E-mailing Files to Yourself
Maybe your online data storage strategy includes regularly e-mailing files to yourself so you know that you have them saved…somewhere with all of your many e-mails. If you are very organized, perhaps you go through and put all of the files you have e-mailed to yourself into separate folders. Then when you need them, you have to go get the files from your e-mail account, transfer them to your computer and put them in the correct folders so you have find them when you need them. That is a lot of work and all of the effort you use to create...
read moreNew Applications of Cloud Storage for Law Enforcement Agencies
Businesses can use cloud storage to hold onto valuable information so that it is not lost. When you sign up for online backup with Iozeta, you not only get cloud storage (as in a safe place to store your files, presentations and photos), you can also take advantage of cloud computing when you use our Livedrive service to increase your file sharing options. You can probably see a very clear need for businesses to use cloud storage, but what about law enforcement? Some law enforcement agencies are also finding that cloud storage is quite...
read moreDon’t Rely on a Hard Drive—Get Unlimited Online Backup
You may think that because your computer comes with a hard drive that this will provide all of the storage and backup that you need. But did you ever stop to think that a hard drive could malfunction like any other mechanical device? In fact, most hard drives are not made to last more than five years. This is where online backup comes in—backing your data up online can help ensure that you don’t lose any important documents or photos. If something happens to your hard drive, you could suddenly find yourself without photos, files,...
read moreGet Familiar with Cloud Storage
Is the idea of cloud storage unfamiliar to you? It shouldn’t be. As it was reported in the Chicago Tribune, “You’re already up in the air. In a recent survey by the NPD Group, 76 percent of those who responded had used Web e-mail and tax-preparation and photo-sharing sites, but only 22 percent were familiar with the term cloud computing.” You are probably aware that there are signals being beamed over the air so that you can watch your favorite programs. You know that there aren’t tiny people inside your...
read moreFree Online Backup May Not be Worth It
If you needed to store household goods, would you pay for a climate-controlled storage facility or would you leave your things in a friend’s basement? The answer to that question would depend on a lot of factors, of course. You need to evaluate which situation would work best for you and serve your ultimate goal of keeping your belongings safe. If you are considering using free online backup, you should also look before you leap because your data is important. ADI-News.com asks “Does Free Online Backup Hold Much Value?” This is...
read moreCloud Storage May Require Examining Your Internet Connection
One of the advantages of cloud storage is the flexibility it provides. If you run a small business, Iozeta Unlimited Backup can make it possible for you and your colleagues to conduct business at home, while you travel, or anywhere in the world. When you are conducting business remotely, you cannot guarantee the strength and quality of your internet connection, but if you also rely on cloud storage to help you reduce costs in the office, you will want to think about the kind of internet connection you have. MarketWatch recently discussed...
read moreFive Reasons You’ll Love Iozeta With Livedrive More Than Your USB Device
Remember when USB drives first became widely available? Everyone was so excited about them. In fact, we even heard people say that they “loved” being able to use USB drives. Well, we think that if you love using a USB device, you’re going to love using Livedrive along with your online backup even more. Iozeta Unlimited Online Backup with Livedrive works like an external hard drive but you don’t have to carry anything. You can use your online files just like you would use a USB drive or a hard drive. If you have been used to...
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