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VLOG: How to use Cloud On Demand Software

Damage:

Pricing starts from R70 per month, per user.

What you need to know:

  • ย Cloud On Demand offers a local repository of data that the CIA doesn’t have access to
  • The ability to stipulate what folders and files get backed up
  • Backup of your key settings (makes machine swapping easier)
  • Ability to change the CPU and bandwidth usage to match the machine and bandwidth environment you have
  • Full history archive in the Cloud. If you want a word document from November last year, you can pull it down
  • Available in 2 Cloud storage sizes: 20GB and 50GB

ย What we think you should know:

Ask any of my friends what I do for a living and they’ll likely just shrug their shoulders. Truth be told, I do a lot of stuff. I run a small consulting business, work at a multinational engineering firm,ย manage my competitive showjumping horses, and write stuffโ€ฆ there are plenty of balls Iโ€™m juggling at any one time. I live via dropbox and USBs. But Iโ€™m almost always let down and VERY nervous about safety and privacy. A โ€œfreeโ€ cloud storage system sounds dodgy to me and Iโ€™m never sure if my data is truly safe.

Cloud on Demand offered me the chance to review their software. Itโ€™s like dropbox or iCloud but bigger and better. You can also use it acrossย all your devices, no matter the operating system. I tested their โ€œbackupโ€ service which, instead of having a single folder that backs up overseas, gives you access to a local repository. This is great for Small Business Owners or freelancers because the pricing is decent, you can use it over all your devices and the โ€œbackupโ€ service is just the start.ย  From Backupย you can add on file sharing and file security aspects as your business grows.

One thing โ€“ set up on an iPad can be a bit of a bitch. I have done a โ€œhow toโ€ video below and what you donโ€™t see is that I set everything up on my Android phone to do the demo only to have the phoneโ€™s screen smash. There was a bit of a mission connecting up the iPad. While it took time I have to commend Cloud On Demand, once you email them they do keep you informed and up to date. The iOS issue was reasonably unique to me so donโ€™t let that put you off.

Hereโ€™s a quick run through of how Cloud On Demand works as well as the features that will appeal to you:

ย  So rad:

  • The safety aspect. You know your data is safe.
  • Can be used across all devices and operating systems
  • Can pick and choose files for back up
  • Fantastic customer service

Makes us sad:

  • Dealing with the app and management programme developers when sorting issues can be a bit long winded. Best to go direct to Cloud On Demand.

 

I'd love to chat to you some more.

 

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