Cloud computing is one of the current latest trends in the digital world, which is much praised due to its flexibility to work with documents from anywhere with just an Internet-enabled Smartphone. This is very much useful for executives and sales people who wish to work even while on the go. One can store all kinds of important information, such as videos, Office files, and presentations on the cloud, which is accessible from any place and anytime so that you can edit, delete, or exchange them with your clients. In this way, cloud computing is useful for those who require easy, instant access to documents in order to avoid work delay.
Luckily, there are many cloud applications that allow you to tap into the power of cloud computing. Here are some top document solutions applications for Office documents, which ensure better productivity and reliability.
Google Drive
If you are a keen Google user, you will surely love to use this cloud app for all your Office documents. The best part of this app is that it not only allows quick access to the stored documents but also integrates automatically with other Google tools such as Gmail and Google Docs. Its free version gives you 5GB storage space, which you can increase to up to 100 GB by selecting its apt paid version. Right now, the app is available for Windows, Mac, and Android. Its iOS version is expected to come soon.
Dropbox
This is another famous cloud app on the Web, which is admired for its ease of use and instinctive design. There is a lot you can perform by using this app, such as sharing files with a link and inviting your Facebook friends to share files using Dropbox. By just creating a free account, you can use up to 2 GB of storage space. However, you can earn another 16 GB free by referring new online people to use Dropbox. In case you use its paid version, you get up to 32 GB of storage without any referrals or extra payment.
Microsoft SkyDrive
If Microsoft is your choice, this is a good cloud storage app for you. SkyDrive not only allows access to remote files but also facilitates you to create Office files such as OneNote notebooks, Word documents, Excel sheets, and PowerPoint presentations in the cloud. Moreover, you can share files, activate editing by other people, and use the integrated Bing search for online research. Therefore, SkyDrive is a small Office package for you to create documents even on the go! Its free version offers 7 GB of free storage and is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Windows Phone.
Box
This is an ideal option for those who believe in pay as per usage concept. Unlike personal cloud storage options wherein the larger file storage may charge more, this app allows you to pay per account having 1 TB of space. The app also offers several great features and tools, such as task management, editing system, and online workspaces for productive collaboration.
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Maegan Pulman is a freelance IT consultant and technology enthusiast. She is active in local and international IT events and is always on the lookout for the latest industry trends.
