tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6485859219631902178.post1860781103453278037..comments2024-01-09T02:22:16.867-08:00Comments on Dave Simpson's Storage Blog: Flexibility is a prerequisite to avoiding storage cloud lock-inDave Simpsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06706419354444528272noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6485859219631902178.post-72283195679804488562009-12-03T05:22:17.112-08:002009-12-03T05:22:17.112-08:00I could not agree more about your comments around ...I could not agree more about your comments around flexibility for consumers and organisations of cloud storage providers.<br /><br />There are many cloud storage providers that currently are surviving on VC and have not monetised. What happens to their users files when the rubber hits the road and they have to start making money ?<br /><br />Another thought - if you have all your file stored on one service how do you easily move you files across to another service ? Why would you want to do this ? Many reasons - price, bad service, features etc.<br /><br />I work for a startup called SMEStorage who provide a storage cloud virtualisation service, and a gateway into other clouds. We don't provide storage, but allow you to use your existing storage provider with our service where we sync the meta-data about your files and provide value-added services on top. An example of these value added services are providing the ability to move your data from one cloud storage provider to another, or designating a back-up cloud for your files in the case that you primary cloud provider fails.<br /><br />We currently support over 10 storage clouds with plans for 5 more and if anyone wants to have a look at out service they will find us http://www.smestorage.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891294886173168654noreply@blogger.com