Often, SaaS products are partially free, but the software availability is limited—like in the case of file hosting services that typically provide users with limited space for storing data. Unfortunately, there’s no universal definition for these types of services, which is a big reason why the myriads of meanings and use cases commonly create confusion. To help facilitate the understanding of the concept, here’s a list of five practical uses of cloud computing that frequently happen in everyday life—some that many of us use without even knowing!
1 – Video streaming platforms
We use on-demand streaming services for watching sports, television, movies, and even live events, among other things. They’re all based entirely on the development of cloud computing technology. The end-users benefit from affordable services even though providers use expensive hardware and software in their processes. That’s possible through fragmenting the service so that anyone can afford it. In this case, we’re looking at several servers that cooperate to facilitate streaming services. They also have recovery technologies to correct any transmission errors, maintain a consistent video stream (and keep it synchronized in real-time), and so on.
2 – File hosting services
As mentioned, most storage services that are designed to store data and create backup copies are based on the cloud model. This makes it possible to upload and download files, which enable users to access and control file systems remotely, as well as synchronize files in real-time across multiple devices. The possibility of synchronizing data, moreover, is one of the most appreciated features by users who travel and need to have their documents and business data up-to-date at all times.
