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Cloud Service Providers: 13 Top Companies and Their Benefits & Challenges

Cloud service providers deliver computing resources virtually. Depending on their delivery model, they can be Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) providers, Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) providers or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers. All three are prominent branches of the broader concept of XaaS. IaaS providers offer essential computing resources like compute and storage. PaaS providers deliver a platform for app/software deployment, and...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 16 Jun'25

What Is Cloud Migration: Definition, Types, Strategies, Process, and Benefits

Cloud migration is the process of moving data or workflows to the cloud or between different cloud solutions. Cloud migration takes place in five stages: prepare, plan, migrate, operate and optimize. By completing these stages, cloud computing clients can enjoy benefits like increased scalability and reduced costs, without the potential disaster of a poorly planned...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 14 Jun'25

Cloud Deployment Models: Definition & Types

All cloud computing solutions can be classified based on what deployment model they use. A deployment model refers to how the cloud solution is delivered to and accessed by the end user. In an effort to standardize terminology in the cloud computing market, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published a landmark paper...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 11 Jun'25

Top 10 Cloud Storage Security Issues & How to Solve Them in 2025

Storing your data in the cloud, like any form of online activity, comes with some inherent security risks and issues. However, with cloud storage, especially with the best cloud storage providers, advanced encryption technology secures your data. However, even with these protections in place, there are still some cloud storage security issues to be aware...

By Jason Stagnitto — 20 May'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25
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Best Cloud Storage for Australia 2025: Faster Than a Tasmanian Devil

Proximity to data centers impacts how fast you can get your files in the cloud. Australia, a remote part of the world, has several options nearby. We’ll take a look at them (as well as some bonus choices), helping you choose the right one for you.

By Dan Ginn — 19 May'24 Last Updated: 30 Jun'25

What Is Elastic Cloud Storage? Examples, Features and Pricing in 2025

The best cloud storage services fill a variety of needs for businesses. They provide features to store and share data, as well as tools that enhance productivity and enable collaboration. However, growing businesses can run into issues regarding how much storage capacity they need. Elastic cloud storage (ECS) is one option that can be a...

By Jason Stagnitto — 27 Apr'24 Last Updated: 12 Apr'25
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Navigating Legal and Security Compliance Standards on the Cloud

This course provides a detailed overview of all the most important cloud regulations, as well as what tools, techniques and best practices exist to help maintain compliance.

By Ben Schmitt — 26 Apr'24 Last Updated: 05 Jul'24

How to Send Large Files Using Cloud Storage or File Sharing Services

In this digital age, you need to know how to send large files. Email isn’t an option for many large files. Providers like Outlook limit each email to 20MB — with Gmail offering just 25MB — and this includes the email message and any attachments. It’s just not enough to send multiple photos or even...

By Rebecca White — 27 Feb'24 Last Updated: 26 Jun'25
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The Best Cloud Storage for iPhone & iPad in 2025: Back Up Your Apps and Photos

Looking for decent alternatives to the rather insecure and expensive iCloud? Join us on Cloudwards.net as we present the top five best cloud storage for iPhone users, alongside a list of their pros and cons.

By Jason Stagnitto — 21 Feb'24 Last Updated: 29 Jun'25
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Best Cloud Storage Services: Personal & Business Storage Providers in 2025

Choosing the best cloud storage service can be challenging. After all, you have to weigh many factors, from storage space, to cost, to features you’ve probably never even heard of (what is AES-256, anyway?). Not to mention, you can’t just trust any old cloud service with your sensitive data, especially all those precious cat pictures....

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 16 Feb'24 Last Updated: 28 Jun'25
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