The fast building cloud storage universe can be a confusing subject for a number of reasons. Customers often feel daunted not just by the endless list of vendors, but also by the many features and gizmos which are presented. And because cloud storage has been on the market for a considerable length of time now, people want more than just the basics when it comes to what they’re going to get for their buck. They want well designed software, fast download and upload speeds, file encryption to protect their files through transfer, mobile device compatibility, and file collaboration to name just a few.
Of course, these features should never be overlooked as they are indeed key features your vendor should provide you with. There is another feature of cloud storage, however, which doesn’t always get picked up on the customer’s radar. This feature has nothing to do with backing up files per se…but could prove to be of great importance if you should encounter any problems with your vendor.
This feature is called ‘Technical Support’. A lot of people don’t think it’s an aspect worth worrying about—because all vendors offer the same level, hours, and both email and phone services, don’t they? Wrong! This is not true at all. In fact, there are some companies that only offer 9-5 support, and some which only offer support over the phone for a price. So it’s important to pick either 24/7 support, which companies like JustCloud offer, or to certainly pick one with at least the hours and methods of service which are convenient for you.
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