Think of it as a bank for your data – you’ll always have access to it via the internet (mobile banking) and you can view your balance (data) or make withdrawals (use cloud-based services) whenever you please.
Cloud storage allows people and businesses to house their essential data off-site, rather than relying on traditional hard drives. The data is stored in a large server controlled by a chosen cloud storage provider, which is then easily accessible by the user, as and when it is needed via an internet connection. Think of it as a bank for your data – you’ll always have access to it via the internet (mobile banking) and you can view your balance (data) or make withdrawals (use cloud-based services) whenever you please.