I have been using Google Cloud Storage to store photos.
Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Easy to use, stable, and flexible
Pros and Cons
- "One of the most valuable features of the solution is its ease of use."
- "The solution could improve by adding an automatic removal of duplications feature."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
One of the most valuable features of the solution is its ease of use.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by adding an automatic removal of duplications feature.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud Storage for a couple of weeks.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found the solution to be stable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used Dropbox.
How was the initial setup?
The solution is flexible, there is an installation that you can do on your mobile phone and there is also a PC install, but I am using the web browser instead.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
They have recently changed their pricing structures, it used to be free but now it is a paid service. However, I am on a monthly subscription and the price is reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate Google Cloud Storage a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
CEO at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable, easy and convenient to use
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are stability and ease of use."
- "Having more storage space would be an improvement."
What is our primary use case?
I use this product for information and data storage.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are stability and ease of use.
What needs improvement?
Having more storage space would be an improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud Storage for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It appears to be scalable, and I haven't had any problem in that respect. We have between 40 and 50 users in the company. We don't have plans to increase usage at this time, although we may do so if we need to store more information.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not had experience with technical support for this product.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use another cloud-based storage product prior to this one.
What other advice do I have?
This is a good product, it is convenient to use, and I recommend it.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Google
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