This episode of Techsplainers explores cloud storage—a service that allows data and files to be stored offsite by third-party providers and accessed via the internet or private networks. We examine how cloud storage works through virtual servers in massive data centers, with data replicated across multiple machines for redundancy. The discussion covers four different cloud storage environments (public, private, hybrid, and multicloud) and three main types of storage solutions (file, block, and object). We also highlight the significant benefits of cloud storage, including offsite management, fast implementation, cost-effectiveness, and virtually unlimited scalability. Security considerations, compliance tools, and pricing models are explained, along with common use cases ranging from team collaboration to AI and data analytics. With the cloud storage market projected to grow from $108.7 billion in 2023 to $665 billion by 2032, this technology continues to transform how organizations of all sizes manage their ever-increasing data volumes.
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Narrated by Daniela Baez
