Through our group work in the MAET program, we frequently use the cloud: Google Docs, Dropbox, Evernote, Email, Facebook, etc. This got us thinking, "What exactly is the cloud?"
"Almost 90% of U.S. broadband users polled have at least heard of "cloud storage." (nScreenMedia)
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"While “the cloud” may be the tech buzzword of the year, many Americans remain foggy about what the cloud really is and how it works." (Citrix)
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Common Misconceptions with "The Cloud"
- Our data is NOT stored in a physical place
- Once something is deleted it is deleted forever