Cloud Storage

What Is Cloud Storage?

Short definition:
Cloud storage stores your files on internet-based servers instead of local devices.

What this actually means for a business:
Your team can access, share, and collaborate on files securely from anywhere, reducing reliance on local file servers.

Common misconception:
People assume it replaces backups. It doesn’t—backup and storage serve different purposes.

When this matters:
If your team shares files, works remotely, or needs version control.

Related terms: Microsoft 365, Backup & Disaster Recovery