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personal cloud storage (PCS)

Personal cloud storage (PCS) is an online web service that provides server space for individuals to store data, photos, videos and other files. Many service providers offer a limited amount of personal cloud storage space for free, hoping that once the customer feels comfortable with the service, he will purchase additional space to back up or archive other files

To facilitate the transfer of data, a PCS provides the customer with a simple web interface. Once the files are uploaded to the provider's servers, they can be accessed through a web portal at any time from any Internet-connected device.

See also: personal operating space, wireless personal area network

Related glossary terms: green cloud, cloud storage service, utility storage, cloud NAS (cloud network attached storage), public cloud storage, managed storage, D2D2C (disk-to-disk-to-cloud), Object Storage Glossary - Words2Go, automated data tiering , cloud drive storage

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This was last updated in September 2011

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