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mobile cloud storage

A form of cloud storage that applies to storing an individual's mobile device data in the cloud and providing the individual with access to the data from anywhere. Mobile cloud storage additionally facilitates syncing and sharing data across multiple devices such as mobile phones and tablet computers.  Mobile cloud storage is also sometimes referred to as cloud storage on the go, personal cloud storage or pocket cloud storage.

Apple's iCloud, Google Drive and Dropbox are some of the most recognizable examples of mobile cloud storage.

See also Webopedia's Cloud Computing Dictionary Resource and Cloud Computing Security Challenges.



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