There have been countless mentions of “cloud storage” in the press and on the internet over the past few years. However, in the world of cloud computing a lot has changed over the past 12 months and it looks like things won’t be slowing down for the cloud industry any time soon. Nevertheless some people don’t understand the concept of cloud storage and an even greater amount of people don’t understand how it actually works. As Avandrive is a cloud storage provider, we thought it would make sense for us to explain what the cloud is, how it works, and why it can benefit you in so many ways.

What is cloud storage?

Cloud storage is the new way of storing data securely in a remote location, which can then be accessed through the internet. This means that the files on your computer can be placed on our servers and then can be accessed via the internet from a range of different devices including PCs, Mac, Smartphones, Tablets and Smart TVs. The Avandrive cloud also includes military grade encryption to make sure your files are always protected and only accessed by you.

Why this technology is called the cloud?

The origin of the word “cloud” in relation to computers is obscure. The word cloud derived from the practice of using drawings of stylized clouds in early network diagrams to explain computing and communication systems.  As the internet is a large network, some early adopters in the 90’s called the internet “the cloud”. This phrase was then given to today’s online storage solutions.

How does cloud storage work?

Cloud storage organizations actually store your data in secure servers in large data centers. These are the same type of devices which store your Facebook information and your favorite websites. Avandrive safely stores all your data in multiple locations using the 256-bit AES encryption for advanced security. You can then access all your favorite files online from any device anytime you wish.

What are the advantages of the Avandrive Cloud Storage?

Avandrive Cloud storage offers users several key advantages over storing files on one computer, these include:

• Safety – Your files are securely stored in the cloud using military-grade AES 256-bit encryption and can be accessed from another computer or any device, if your original PC or Mac has a malfunction or is stolen.


• Access and edit your files anywhere – With Avandrive cloud storage you can access your important documents from any device which has an internet connection. Avandrive.com has several built in apps which allow you to edit text files, spread sheets and images online. This gives you the option to edit docs without having an office suite installed on your device.


• Synchronization: You are able to see the same files on all your devices. Every time you modify any of your files, Avandrive automatically synchronizes your changes across every device.


• Share unlimited files – Avandrive Storage also allows users to share files with their friends or colleagues via a built-in web sharing function with no restrictions on space. Simply select which files you want your friends to have access to and place them in the web sharing folder. You can choose if you want the files to be visible to a specific friend or available for everyone to view and download.


• Stream media – Avandrive allows you to play films and music online, using live streaming. There is no need to download the file first – simply click play, sit back and enjoy. We offer this option for iPhone, iPad and Android users, allowing you to view your favorite entertainment on the go.

For more information about Avandrive’s cloud service please visit our website