New Age Storage Media Advised by Professionals

With the increasing amount of digital content, the need for storing these processed content is increasing every day.

Whether it is a small business, filmmaker or a school student, everyone needs a secondary storage device to make their data portable.

There were times when it was hard to transfer these digital files. With the need for more and more storage, professionals around the world have found better ways of storing media. Some of these are mentioned below:

1.CD-DVD 
If you are more technically advanced, then you can skip this point, but let me tell you that CDs and DVDs are still in use in many industries. They are still used for cost-effective transfers or broadcasting the media to the selected customers and users. Movies CDs are still in demand among various parts of the world, that does not have access to the internet or movie theatres.

Advantages
  • Cost-Effective
  • Easy Distribution
  • Mass Reach
2.Hard Disk Drives

Hard Disk Drives are popularly known as HDD. They generally have enormous storage capacities and are installed in the computer itself. But the best part is, they are very reliable and if you are purchasing a new computer device, the whole data of the old device can be easily copied just by plugging it in a new device. These devices are directly connected to the motherboards and provide a speedy connection with higher transfer rate.

Advantages
  • Speedy Transfer
  • Reliable
  • Huge Storage 
3.USB Devices 

Hard disks are used by the people requiring bulk transfers, but USBs are used in day to day transfer of files. These pocket-friendly magnetic chips are stored in some kind of covering. USB started its journey from being a formal transfer device and now have become a common storage option. You can find these drives in various customised sizes and shapes.

Advantages
  • Easy Transfers
  • Small Size
  • Compatible with Most Devices
4.Cloud Storage

Due to the immense geographical distribution of the businesses and the immense popularity of the internet, the need for cloud storage has increased manifolds. Cloud Storage refers to centralised storage of data which is universally accessible. It works on the client-server technology, where the information demanded by clients are fulfilled by a central device the server.

Advantages 
  • 24 Hours Availability
  • No Storage neede
  • Pay-Per-Use
SD Cards

SD cards are small magnetic ships, installed in almost smartphone devices. These small chips are easily portable and compatible with all android and other devices. Apart from smartphones, these are also installed in digital cameras for storage and transfer of the files. These chips are available in various storage space, depending upon the requirements.

Advantages
  • Small Size
  • Compatability
  • Varied Storage Capacity

DCP  
Digital Cinema Packages are the replacements for old movie tapes. Moviemakers nowadays record and distribute their films via DCP only. All the newly made theatres are DCP compatible. These are highly secured devices which are, by-default password protected.


Advantages
  • Safe & Secure
  • Better Picture Quality
  • Advanced Solution against Piracy

Conclusion

Depending on the usage and requirements, you can choose any of the above-mentioned storage devices. You can opt to have a small USB drive if you want a smaller portable option, or can choose Cloud Storage of data if you want universal access to your files. The choice is yours.

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